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SUMMARY:👣 “Hobbit” for Barefoot Hike in the Town Forest
DESCRIPTION:Walking barefoot through nature is a fun and rewarding way to exercise your feet when hiking barefoot the feel of cool dirt\, smooth rocks\, soft pine needles\, and crisp leaves all add to the delight of the hike you feel connected to the earth in the absence of dry leaves you are silent.\n\nWhether you are a seasoned barefoot hiker\, a beginner\, or even if you’ve never hiked\, come join us on the trail. We will provide instruction to those that would like to learn.\n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 1st\nTime: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM\nWhere: 371 Grove Street Parking Lot\nWhat to bring: Water\, comfortable walking shoes\, Crocs\, or sandals for areas you might not be totally comfortable\, and your curiosity!\nWho: Open to all ages and abilities\n\n\n\n\nSign up by scanning the QR code or visit:\n\n https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545ABAD23A6FBC07-59216676-barefoot
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LOCATION:Town Forest (Strout Ave)\, Strout Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Town Forest
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SUMMARY:🌿 Town Forest Buckthorn Pull
DESCRIPTION:“Do you love the Town Forest? \nHelp protect the environment at a volunteer event to remove Glossy Buckthorn\, an invasive species! \nInvasive species cause ecological damage. They outcompete native plants and provide no value to native animals\, birds\, and insects. \nPulling buckthorn is easy and rewarding! This event is open to people of ALL AGES. October 18th from 9am – 1pm. \nRemember to bring: Long pants\, Long shirt\, Work gloves\, Bug spray\, Water \nLeave at home: Power tools\, herbicides\, or chemicals – leave that to the professionals! \nSignups are in 1 hour blocks – feel free to sign up for as little or as much of the day as you’d like! \nThis work will be rain or shine (except in the event of dangerous weather).” \nLocation:\nDrive down Strout Ave and enter the compost area. Go straight up the hill and park in the upper lot. \nVolunteers and signage will lead you to the worksite\, which is at the intersection of Fire Road 4 and 7 (a 5 minute walk). \nSign up here or the QR code below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CA5A92AA75-59106485-town#/
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LOCATION:Town Forest (Strout Ave)\, Strout Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:🐦 Bird Walk in the Reading Town Forest led by Dave Williams
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the avian residents of the Reading Town Forest\, and the seasonal visitors who stop by while migrating? Join us for a Bird Walk in the Reading Town Forest – led by Dave Williams! \n\nWhen: October 4th Time: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM\nWhere: Meet in the Grove Street Parking Lot binoculars (if you have them)\, & comfortable walking shoes.\nWho: Open to all ages and abilities\n\nRSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CA5A92AA75-58286349-bird#/ \nDave Williams taught middle school science for 37 years and has been bird watching for more than 40 years. He leads bird walks for the Brookline Bird Club and MA Audubon and is a past President of the Brookline Bird Club. He is a graduate of the MA Audubon Birder’s Certificate Program and has attended National Audubon’s Field Ornithology program on Hog Island\, ME.  \nSponsored By the Town Forest Committee
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LOCATION:Town Forest (Strout Ave)\, Strout Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:🌳 Town Forest Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Town Forest Appreciation Day in partnership with the Ipswich River Watershed Association. \nParking for the event will be at the Wood End School\, 85 Sunset Rock Lane.
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LOCATION:Town Forest (Strout Ave)\, Strout Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Casual Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Dave Williams for a Casual Bird Walk! The Walkers will meet at the Reading Town Forest\, with a departure time of 9:00am. For those of you who are early birds\, Dave will lead Enthusiast’s Bird Walks\, departing at 7:00am\, on August 18th. What you need to know What you need to know: Park on Grove Street near the Strout Avenue entrance to the compost center. Participants will need to bring binoculars. Some binoculars will be available through the Reading Public Library on a first come\, first serve basis. Please email Melissa at mseldon@noblenet.org if you will need a pair of binoculars. Bring a field guide if you have one! Some field guides will be available through the Reading Public Library. Hydration is key! Participants should bring water. This program brings the library outside! As such\, participants should be prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear as well as bug spray\, and sunscreen. Participants should be prepared to walk about a mile on flat\, well maintained dirt roads and trails. Face coverings are not required but strongly recommended while indoors at the Reading Public Library. Please follow the updated COVID-19 guidelines if you’ve tested positive\, been in close contact\, or are experiencing new symptoms.
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LOCATION:Town Forest (Strout Ave)\, Strout Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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