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…
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…
Okay, the title is not entirely accurate. This write-up gives only one example of what volunteering can look like in the Fells. We hope to show you many more opportunities. But this article does give…
Name: Jeff Buxbaum Town: Medford Profession: Urban Planner specializing in transportation issues Involved Since: 2015 Jeff tells us: "I moved to Medford in 2009 and discovered the Fells soon after. I've enjoyed hiking with and…
We'd like to announce the return of our popular Volunteer Spotlight column--now online! Our first featured volunteer is Sheri Qualters. Her involvement is somewhat more recent, but she's been busy! Name: Sheri Qualters Town: Melrose…
By Angelika Paul Small actions make a big difference. Hello - I'm Angelika, and I was invited onto the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Fells in January this year. I'm originally from…
By Laurie Adamson FOF Member and Volunteer Photography by Dennis Crouse My husband and I joined Pete Costello and six other birders on a cool Saturday morning in May to bird watch. Pete has been…
Growing up on Cape Cod, I spent at least a third of my childhood playing in the woods. My dad is a land surveyor and my mom and avid walker and horseback rider, so the…