Date/Time
Date(s) - May 30th, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Contribute to community science and learn about ecology in a supportive environment at HLT’s new biodiversity monitoring program series. Whether you’re a brand-new beginner or seasoned professional, you’ll come away from this program ready to gather data for ecological science.
Red-backed salamanders are a critical piece of the forest food web – which means they matter a lot for biodiversity! With ecologist Doug Fraser, we’ll observe and learn about these amphibians’ abundance, habitat, and related research.
Inclement weather date: TBD
What You Need
- A smartphone with a camera (optional)
- A curious mind!
COST: Suggested donation $0-25
AGES: Adult and youth (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
DOGS: Please leave non-service dogs at home.
RSVP: Required
Accessibility
- Bathroom: No indoor bathroom facilities – this is a “use the trees” program.
- Distance Traveled: 0.5 to 2 miles, depending on group interest and abilities
- Fragrances: To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.
- Parking: Unmarked parking spots in a compacted dirt parking area.
- Public transportation: Public transit is not available to this location. Contact us if you are interested in coordinating a carpool.
- Seating: Backless wooden benches at an outdoor lean-to.
- Surfaces: Compacted dirt parking area, on and off-trail forested terrain with the potential for roots, rocks, and mud.
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
This event will be held at a private address in Chesterfield. To preserve resident privacy, directions are available upon registration.
Questions?
Please reach out to sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org or call (413) 628-4485 ext.6.
