All About Us is exactly the same as the Volunteer Spotlight, but with a focus on the Board of Directors and staff. Many of you know us very well, but some of you only know…
After several years of hiking the Fells with my son, there was only one major blazed trail that we had never followed end-to-end. I decided not to let another year end without hiking the Cross-Fells…
Name: Stephanie Leonard Town: Medford Profession: Retired Systems Analyst Involved Since: 2006 Quote: "My childhood was spent outdoors in the Berkshires. So when I retired from my cubicle in Boston, I decided to return to…
We had a record turnout at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception last Friday. We've had many exciting programs and initiatives this year. Some are new and some have been infused with new energy. These include…
Name: Hue Holley Town: Malden Profession: Retired Electronic Engineer Involved Since: 1993 Hue Holley led numerous programs and walks before, during, and after his 7-year tenure as Friends of the Fells president. He initiated a…
Photo credit: Mike Ryan A federal program that supported parks, forests and recreation programs with billions of dollars from energy company royalties died this month without much fuss from the general public. The circumstances illustrate…
By Natalia Carbullido There have been some astonishing natural events these past few weeks: a blood moon rose, was eclipsed, and again became full and luminous as the Earth spun away. A tropical storm, Joaquin,…
We hope you all enjoyed our summer storybook walk in August, and you will not have long to wait for the next one: It’s Fall! by Linda Glaser is the next book for our collaborative…
Cool, damp weather did not discourage 8 intrepid runners from taking to the trails on October 3rd for the first in what we hope will be many Friends of the Fells trail runs. After some…
Ernie Jankowski's Cub Scout Pack 609 from Malden (featured in the cover photo) has joined us more than once. Read more about what this event looks like in Rich's post from last year. COASTSWEEP is…