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40th Birthday Community Gathering

Date/Time
Date(s) - Sep 26th, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location
Pettingill Memorial Field


A birthday themed graphic with candles and the text "2nd annual Community Gathering, All are welcome! Celebrating 40 years of conserving the Hilltowns for all. Saturday, Sept 26, 10 AM to 12 PM. Pettingill Field, Cummington MA."We’re celebrating 40 years of conservation made possible by YOU, our amazing community! Come raise a toast (or slice of cake) and enjoy a laid-back, family-friendly event, featuring local environmental voices, lawn games, and the inside scoop on conservation in the Hilltowns.

Remarks at 11 AM. Light refreshments and birthday cake (with GF/V option) available. Bring a picnic and stay after for lunch!

Rain date: Rain or shine.

COST: Free
AGES: Family-friendly – there is a playground with swings, slides, monkey bars, and more!
DOGS: Please leave non-service dogs at home.
RSVP: Optional, appreciated to help us plan.

Accessibility

  • Steps and barriers: Barrier-free access to pavilion; more info on bathrooms forthcoming.
  • Audio: Remarks will use a megaphone or PA system.
  • Bathrooms: Gendered indoor bathrooms; more info forthcoming.
  • Fragrances: To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.
  • Parking: Multiple ADA/handicap parking spots next to pavilion, other parking on crushed gravel and lawn.
  • Public transportation: The Link413 does not run on weekends.
  • Seating: Picnic tables, including roll-up accessible tables. Seating is under an open-air pavilion.
  • Surfaces: Concrete pavilion floor. Beyond the pavilion are graded gravel paths and grass lawn.

We’re happy to discuss your access needs for this event! For questions and accommodation requests, please reach out to Sarah at sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org or call (413) 628-4485.

Directions

Pettingill Memorial Field
14 Main St
Cummington, MA 01026

On Route 9 heading west through Cummington, turn right onto Main Street across from the fire station and a quarter mile after the bridge. The turnoff for Pettingill Field will be shortly on your right, just before Cummington Supply. Staff and volunteers will direct you for parking.

Questions?

Please reach out to sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org or call  (413) 628-4485  ext.6.

Registration

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