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You are here: Home / Events / 40th Birthday Community Gathering

40th Birthday Community Gathering

September 26, 2026

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
183 Main Street
Haydenville, MA 01039

On Route 9 heading east through Williamsburg towards Northampton, Beaver Brook Community Park (the former golf course) will be on your left. Park in the large lot out front, or pull around to the back if you need a shorter walk for accessibility purposes.

Questions?

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

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