I went for a wander today through a unique part of the Fells called the "90mm site", named after the military anti-aircraft weapons that once resided there. Pollinator on flat-top goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia) - native plant! It's unusual…
I was out wildflower-hunting at the 90mm site in the Lawrence Woods section of the Fells. Here are some of the native treasures in flower or fruit right now: Pine-sap (Hypopitys monotropa) I was delighted…
Youth Programs in the Fells all starts with Forest Kindergarten, our flagship nature learning initiative for ages 4-5. For older children, we also offer Forest Explorers (ages 5+-7) and Forest Adventurers (ages 8-10). Fundamentally, as…
Stoneham Volunteers, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), was delighted to be hosting a unique team of invasive removal specialists in the Fells: goats! During the week of July 24-29,…
The Cummings Foundation has been a longtime supporter and champion of Friends of the Fells through their "100K for 100" program. We're grateful for their assistance in making a strong impact on our Fells community. …
**The Middlesex Fells StoryWalk® has been postponed due to road construction. Stay tuned for new specific dates! In the meantime, enjoy the Selfie Scavenger Hunt** Friends of the Fells is delighted to announce our collaboration…
Our Mission “...the protection and harmonious use of the Fells; promoting awareness, policies and programs to honor and preserve the ecological, historical and recreational resources on this urban forest reservation.” "The Middlesex Fells Reservation. A…
Yesterday Walter and I hiked up and around Bear Hill in the northwestern part of the Fells. We came prepared this time with a list of mosses that had been collected there in the past,…
June 06, 2018 Wednesday, Sector #6 Middlesex Fells, Cascade Wednesday Walter Kittredge and I go out into the field together to scout and collect mosses and lichens in the Fells and Harold Parker State Forest.…
June 04, 2018- Sector #1 Middlesex Fells- Medford High School, Lawrence Woods This morning I was so very excited to start my day by hiking around the fells for a few hours. I parked…