The Trustees of Reservations Coiiserriiig the Massachusetts Laiidsciifye Since IS9I SPECIAL PLACES Volume 6, No. 2 Spring 1998 A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER For Members and Donors of The Trustees of Reservations Over three centuries ofagricultural history make Appleton Farms one-of-a-kind. Historic Appleton Farms Enters New Era with The Trustees As many of our readers already know, Appleton Farms conservation communities. Here at The Trustees, we are in Ipswich and Hamilton has a most illustrious past. The farm very excited about the many opportunities that lie ahead. dates back to 1638, when the Town of Ipswich granted land Our primary goal is to keep the fields in production, while, — to Samuel Appleton, his wife, and five children all Puritan at the same time, to enhance both the pastoral and natural immigrants from the village of Little Waldingfield in Suffolk, beauty which has uniquely characterized Appleton Farms England. Shortly thereafter, Appleton Farms was established, over the centuries. — and subsequent generations of Appletons for 360 years Today, the farm comprises approximately 1,000 acres, — now have continuously farmed the land, making Appleton including numerous fields, such as The Great Pasture, Farms the second oldest single-family farm still operating in Broad Meadow, Briar Hill, Underbill, Timothy Close, and the United States. Waldingfield, many surrounded by old stone walls. In several In his will. Colonel Francis R. Appleton, Jr., who died in fields, stone monuments with engraved plaques memorialize 1974, left Appleton Farms to The Trustees of Reservations Appleton family forebears. The outskirts ofthe farm include subject to his wife,Joan's life interest. The farm was bequeathed, forest and wetland ecosystems which form part ofthe Miles in Col. Appleton's words, "as a memorial to myself and my and Ipswich River watersheds, important for water quality father...for the recreation, benefit, and enjoyment of the public and wildlife habitat. in perpetuity." As the Appletons had no children to continue As we look ahead, we are faced with a great many operating the farm, they entrusted this tremendous responsibility challenges, not least ofwhich is to ensure that Appleton to The Trustees. Last February, Mrs. Appleton concluded that Farms continues to be a productive, working farm. Already, the time had now come for the long-anticipated change in we are developing a comprehensive management plan for the ownership and management of the farm. Effective August 31, farm, one which will continue its proud farming tradition as 1998, she will relinquish her life interest, at which time well as preserve its significant historic and ecological resources Appleton Farms will become our 80th reservation! and provide the kind ofpublic access, interpretation, and While there has been some well-publicized disappointment enjoyment for which our reservations are well known. As she on the part ofthe former farm tenant, the news ofMrs. Appleton's has since 1935, Mrs. Appleton will continue to live at decision has been widely celebrated in the agricultural and Appleton Farms, advising us as we plan for the farm's future. continued on page 3 Page! SPECIAL PLACED Spring 1998 Thoughts from the Executive Director... Almost (but not quite) by accident, conservation-minded landowner should move carefully and each issue of our quarterly have absolute confidence in his or her land conservation newsletter, Special Places, tends partner. Having The Trustees become the perpetual steward to take on a particular theme, of one's land is a guarantee of permanence. Like marriage, with the various stories covered it should not be entered into casually. emphasizing one aspect of our work With this as a background, the news in this issue of more than another. In last winter's Special Places that The Trustees will soon be opening three edition, the focus was on Historic new reservations is really quite remarkable and exciting. Resources. This spring, it's on Questing, our 78th reservation, is briefly described on page Land Conservation. The attention 14. What is not said in the story is that discussions with our is timely and well deserved. good and gracious friend. Dr. Robert Lehman, who left A lot of initiatives are being undertaken by our Land Questing to us, began nearly thirty years ago. On the same — Conservation Center coalition building, conference page, is an announcement that the Malcolm Preserve in convening, legislative advocacy, and statewide strategic Carlisle will become our 79th reservation. This comes as a planning, just to name a few. And, then, there are the land result ofclose collaboration with the Carlisle Conservation — conservation projects themselves a few words about them Foundation and the Town of Carlisle, all part ofa much larger right here. collaboration with the Concord Land Conservation Trust, At the bottom of page 4 is a box entitled Conservation the Town of Concord, Harvard University, Middlesex School, Count! with a listing ofthe total acres now under the and numerous individuals who have joined forces to save protection ofThe Trustees: over 31,000 acres and climbing! historic Estabrook Woods. Indeed, this was an effort begun A closer look at the last dozen years shows some interesting in the 1960s. and impressive results. Over that period, we saved an average As to our 80th reservation, I urge you to read our cover of over 700 acres per year. In a typical year, 14 land story. According to our files, discussions between Colonel and conservation projects were brought to completion, of which Mrs. Appleton and The Trustees regarding the permanent one was usually a new reservation, six were critical lands protection of Appleton Farms began in 1958. In August of (threatened parcels adjacent to or abutting existing this year, almost exactly forty years later, the Appletons' reservations) protection projects, five were conservation dream for their farm will be realized. restrictions, and two were joint ventures in collaboration When one speaks of land conservation, forty years is not with other conservation organizations. such a long time. As I'm fond of saying, we are all in this for With as many as eighty land conservation projects being the long haul! worked on at any one time, the above may not seem like a very high rate of achievement, but, believe me, it is. Had we maintained that pace throughout the life of the organization the tally would now exceed 75,000! Even so, saving land is a very slow and painstaking business where patience and Frederic Winthrop perseverance are the most important ingredients. The most Executive Director Founded in 1891,TheTrusteesofReservations isa member- FredericWinthrop RegionalDirectors supported nonprofitconservation organizationwhich preserves, ExecutiveDirector ThomasFoster forpublic useandenjoyment, propertiesofexceptional scenic, JohnColeman SoutheastRegion The Trustees historic, andecological value inMassachusettsand worksto Director&of 781/821-2977 protectspecial places acrossthestate. Today,TheTrustees Finance Admmistration ofReservations owns,manages,and interprets79reservationstotalingmore EloiseW.Hodges CIshlrainsdtsopRheegrioKnennedy than 20,445 acres,and protectsanadditional 10,753acres Directorof 508/693-7662 MassachuseCtotnssSLeiranvncidensg1c8at9ph1ee tparhgirevonauctgeylhyotfhheseltdautsleeagnodof.vceTorhnnsemeerTnvratuts.itoeWneesreorsfetlrRyiecfstoeirornvssautopinpoon1rs6t1isepnnatoritcreeallsnyof PRDiilrcaehncantreoddrHGoifovwieng 4SWt1ee3sv/tee2rM9n8c-MR3ea2g3hi9oonn photogWreaphinsv,itceoymomuerntasrt,icalensd, urepcoeinptms,emsbpeecrisalhiepvendtuse,s,ancdonetrnidbouwtmioennst,s.grants,reservation APrnonpeProtwyelMlanagement WNoarytnheeaMsittRteognion suggestions.Pleasesendthemto: Forinformatipnaboutbecominga member,pleasecontact DDierveecltooprmoefnt 978/356-43.';i SpecialPlaces theMembershipOfficeat978/524-1858,orwriteto RichardO'Brien Ipswich,2M9A0P.A0rO1g.i9l3Bl8ao-xR2o56a64d37 TSpheeciTarlusPtleaecsesa,tM5a72yE1s9s9e8x.SVtroeletu,mBeev6e,rlIys,suMeANu0m1b9e1r5-21.530. MDCiiorcmehmcautenolircTorafitfifons &Marketing C9e7n8t/r8a4l0R-e4g4i4o6n emaiFlTaecxlmd99e77p88t//@33t55t66o--r42.31o54r13g SaopfnedRceidsaielsrtPvrlaiatbciueotsnesd(.ItSCoSomNpeym1ri0bg8eh7rt-s5©0a2n61d)99di8os.npourbsliosfheTdhequTarrutsetreleys WDLiearsneldcetyCoorWnaosrfedrvation EMKdaiitctehoarWesollTlreinfsfak Pleaserecyclethis newsletterbypassingiton toafriendordonatingittoaschool, library, business, orwhereveritmightbereadwithinterest. spring 1998 SPHCIAL FLACh^ Page 3 Historic Appleton Farms... the farm in production. At the same time, we will vigorously continuedfrom front cover embark upon what will be among the largest fund raising appeals The funds needed to enable we have ever undertaken for a single reservation, "i" r y r - • us to meet our commitment to j^rV^fTa^^"^^ Appleton Farms are considerable. Appleton Farms Grass Rides Now Complete J ^iW^^^^Bi There are approximately $2 million In 1970, Col. and Mrs. Appleton began donating to The b i'/^"Ln^^^^^f ^ ''^ urgent capital improvement Trustees parcels ofcontiguous woodland in Hamilton projects which need to be completed abutting the Great Pasture to the south. These parcels as soon as possible, including farm formed the Appleton Farms Grass Rides reservation and *i building repairs, landscape contained a crisscrossed system of broad, well-tended trails restoration, and infrastructural popular among walkers and cross-country skiers. improvements. In addition, we In February of this year, Mrs. Appleton gave to The currently estimate that a $4 million Trustees the final 30 acres ofAppleton Farms Grass Rides endowment will be needed to in order to complete the reservation. A portion ofthe Colonel Francis R. Appleton, sufficiently support a viable farming Massachusetts Bay Circuit and the Discover Hamilton trail Jtrh.eafnadrJmoiannAEu.guAsptpl1e9t4o0n.on oapnedrattoimoanianctcaeisnsibbulieltdointghseapnudblic sayvsittealmslipnaksstotahrloaurgghertnheetnwoorwk2o5f9-oapcernesppraocpeertiny,thmeakreignigoni.t manage the extensive natural areas of the landscape. Thanks to Mrs. Appleton's extraordinary generosity, certain financial provisions for Appleton Farms' long-term care have Note been made, but a great deal more money will need to be raised. In the Winter 1998 issue ofSpecial Places, we regrettably Ifall goes well, we plan to open Appleton Farms to the neglected to mention that Greenwood Farm in Ipswich was public in the summer of the year 2000. In the interim, we will generously left to The Trustees by bequestfrom the late Miss Sally Dodge, who passedaway in August 1993. tackle the most pressing capital improvement projects and keep LAND CONSERVATION Accelerated and Coordinated Protection Strategies Key to Saving Special Places In January, The Trustees and the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs jointly sponsored a conference entitled Land Conservation in Massachusetts: Status, Priorities, and Future Directions. Held courtesy of the Worcester County Horticultural Society at The Tower Detailed maps produced by the Geographic Information System Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, the conference brought (GIS) are key when conveninggroups ofpeople discuss complex together staff from The Trustees' Land Conservation landprotection strategies. Center with 100 leaders from most of the regional and statewide conservation organizations and agencies in Growing Land Trust Movement Reflected Massachusetts. There was also strong representation from MLTC at 9th Annual Conference historic preservation groups and agencies interested in open space planning and policy. On the heels of the Trustees/EOEA January conference Presentations and break-out discussion groups {see story left), the 9th Annual Massachusetts Land Trust provided a clearer picture of the urgent need to accelerate Conference was held in late March, also at Tower Hill protection efforts across the state, emphasizing the Botanic Garden. Neither rain, sleet, nor snow could benefits of closer coordination among private groups and keep away 180 attendees, proving that the land trust public agencies. With the help of volunteer Holly Langer, community in Massachusetts is as committed as ever, we are preparing a summary document ofthe conference's and growing stronger by the year. Once again. The major conclusions and implications. For a free copy, please Trustees' Land Protection Specialist, Charlie Wyman, call our Administrative Coordinatorfor Land Conservation and his program committee put together a series of and Ecology, Ginny Slack, at 978/524-1863 or email her stimulating workshops and speakers. Trudy Coxe, Secretary at [email protected]. T of Environmental Affairs, announced a new conservation Page 4 SPECIAI PI ACES Spring 1998 Land Conservation... Please write to your state representative and senator to urge Continuedfrom page 3 their support ofthese two bills. For more information, contact our Land Conservation Center Program Assistant, Sarah Cole, — initiative a Governor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Open Space in at 978/524-1869 oremailherat [email protected]. If Massachusetts. She also called upon the state's land trust partners to continue to work together to fight sprawl, Regional Work Groups Formulate The Trustees' applauding their achievement last year of protecting more Landscape Collection Plan than 2,500 acres of open space through perpetual conservation restrictions. Robert Yaro, Executive Director of the Regional Groups of staff and volunteers from every region of the state Plan Association of New York, shared with everyone a new have been working hard on The Trustees' Landscape Collection Plan. This plan will guide our future landscape protection vision for open space in eastern Massachusetts called Massachusetts Bay Commons. effort, ensuring that it both serves our own organizational mission and contributes significantly to an overall state-wide Workshops focused on new estate tax incentives for land conservation, the fate of the Cape Cod Land Bank, limited land protection strategy which is now emerging. The challenge development as a method ofconserving land, biodiversity is to develop an approach which is locally- and regionally- focused, integrated, and proactive in order to more effectively conservation, new land conservation funding sources, website protect priority properties which define the Massachusetts development for land trusts, and issues in conservation landscape in all its scenic, ecological, and historic diversity. restriction monitoring and enforcement. Having served as the Chair of the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition since its inception in 1992, Wes Ward, Director of Land Conservation for The Trustees, passed the gavel to Steve Johnson, Executive Director of the Sudbury Valley Trustees. Steve congratulated Wes and The Trustees on our pivotal role in bringing together land trusts from across the state. Wes looks forward to continuing his active involvement in the work of the MLTC. Land Conservation Bills Need Your Support Two important land conservation bills are currently before the state legislature. The first is called The Conservation Restriction and Agricultural Preservation Restriction Act Lively discussions about proposed geographical 'focus Amendments (H. 2727) and, if passed, will mandate that: (1) areas' have already assisted staff in deciding where to concentrate their expertise and resources. At upcoming perpetual conservation restrictions (CR) can only be released by a 2/3 majority vote of the legislature, (2) a CR will remain meetings, volunteers and staffwill nominate specialplaces in in effect on land where the holder of the CR later becomes each region for consideration as new reservations. An equally the landowner, and (3) the Department of Food and important part of the process will be to identify so-called critical lands which need to be protected to guarantee the Agriculture will be able to co-hold agricultural preservation restrictions (APR) with nonprofit organizations like The integrity of our existing reservations. — For more information about the Landscape Collection Plan Trustees. This bill currently under consideration by the House Ways and Means Committee— will have the beneficial and hoiv you can participate in its development, contact our effects of strengthening the durability of CRs and APRs and Conservation Planner, Chris Rodstrom, at 978/524-1874 encouraging their wider use, resulting in the protection of or email him at [email protected]. IF more private land from threats of development. The second bill is called The Landowner Liability Act Conservation Count! Amendments (H. 2707). If passed, it will mandate that Thanks to the hard work of our land conservation staff liability protection: (1) be extended to a landowner's land and volunteers, the generosity ofour many supporters, and managers and lessees of their land and (2) cover public access the dedication ofour numerous collaborators. The Trustees to land for conservation and scientific purposes in addition to now protects 31,208 acres ofland in Massachusetts. recreational purposes, which are already covered. The bill Congratulations to all! will not change the standard of liability; landowners will still Acreage be liable for gross negligence. By providing shelter against Protected liability, this bill will greatly relieve landowners ofconcerns Land Owned: 79 Reservations 20,455 associated with providing public access to their landscapes, Land Under CR: 161 Parcels 10,753 ifthey so wish. This bill now awaits action by the Steering 31,208 and Policy Committee on its way to the House floor. c T A Listing of Updated and Newly Scheduled Summer Events CENTRAL REGION JUNE 1 through OCT 13 Great Point Natural History Tours Coskata-Coatue Wddlife Refuge, Nantucket 508/228-6799 The Old Manse Great Point Natural History Tours run five days a week with Muminwnt Street, Concord 978/369-3909 two trips daily. Tours begin at the gatehouse entrance to Historic Open mid-April through October, Monday through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Please call for reservations House Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 P.M., Sundays and holidays and more detailed information. Members: adult $27, child $15. 12 NOON to 5 P.M. Gift shop. Guided tours. Last tour departs at Non-members: adult $30, child $15. 4:30 P.M. Members: FREE. Non-members: adult $5, senior and student $4, child 6-12 $3.50, family (2 adults and 2 children) $13. SUN, JUNE 21-1 P.M. to 3 p.m. SUN,JUNE 21-1 P.M. to 4 p.m. MMyyttooii GinarBdleono,mDike Road, Martha's Vineyard 508/693-7662 Father's Day at The Old Manse Wander the living pathways of MytoiJapanese garden on The House That William Built... Chappaquiddick. June is a time when rhododendrons and The Old Manse, Monument Street, Concord 978/369-3909 many other plants are in bloom. Trees and shrubs are abundant Bring yourDad toThe Old Manse for a special afternoon. Enjoy with shiny new leaves.Join Mary Merges, Islands Interpretation a unique tourthat looks at how the house was constructed and and Education Coordinator, for a walk through this magical what changes were made over the years since 1770. Each Father place. Members: adult $4, children (under 15) $2. Non-members: will receive a surprise gift. Members: $9 per family (up to 4 adult $6, child (under 15) $3. (see story page 12) people). Non-members: $15 per family (up to 4 people). & Martha's Vineyard Up-Island Walks SAT,JULY 25 SUN, JULY 26 How Does Our Garden Grow? Explore the up-island region of Martha's Vineyard on the The Old Manse, MonumentStreet, Concord 978/369-3909 following walks held on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Join us for several talks in and about our 19th-century vegetable July 7 through August 29. Members: adult $5, child (under garden. Presentations will be given by Mark Waltermeir of 15) $3. Non-member: adult $10, child (under 15) $6. Please Gaining Ground, Inc., and others. Please call 978/369-3909 call The Trustees' Islands Regional Office at 508/693-7662 for times. Free to all. fora weekly schedule and to reserve a space. ISLANDS REGION FRIDAYS - 9 A.M. to 10:30 a.m. Long Point Discovery Walk For parents and children ages 4-7. Explore the beach of Long JUNE 10 through OCT 13 Point Wildlife Refuge and visit Homer's Pond on this early walk. Lighthouse Tours on Chappaquiddick & Daily Tours 10 A.M. 1 P.M. TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS - 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Martha's Vineyard 508/627-3599 Menemsha Hills Geology Walk Cape Poge Lighthouse Tours leave twice daily from the Dyke Explore the glacial moraine on a walk to Rocky Beach. Bridge on Chappaquiddi&ck. Please call for reservations and Moderate hike. Bring water and a snack. information. Members non-members: adult $12, child $6. FEATURE OFTHEWEEK! JUNE 10 through OCT 13 Call the Regional Office at 508/693-7662 fordetails &schedule Cape Poge Natural Hist&ory Tours by Oversand Vehicle or Canoe Each week, we'll feature a different event such as a wildflower Daily Tours 8:30 A.M. 3 P.M. walk, sunset walk at Long Point, the secret lives ofmarine Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Martha's Vineyard 508/627-3599 mammals, night hike at Menemsha Hills, morning bird walks, Three-hour oversand vehicle safari and two-hour canoe trip blue crab safari at Tisbury Great Pond, and more... start at the Chappy ferry parking lot and run twice daily. Please call for reservations and more detailed information. Members: adult $27, child $15. Non-members: adult $30, child $15. 56u// for M^id^ on MAY 23 through OCT 13 & Fishing Safari - Daily Tours 8:30 A.M. 1:30 P.M. Wasque and Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Martha's Vineyard T^iei'ig Canoeing c^eZvenCuz'e 508/627-3599 THURSDAYS and FRIDAYS,JULY 2 through AUG 28 Paul Schultz, Assistant Superintendent for The Trustees' 12 NOONto 4 P.M. Chappaquiddick Management Unit, leads a four-hour surf LongPoint Wildlife Refuge, Martha's Vineyard 508-693-7662 fishing trip to legendary fishing spot Wasque Point and beyond Kids can stay cool and be cool this summer! Learn to canoe to Cape Poge Gut. All fishing gear is provided. A great day out and explore an exciting area ofLong Point Wildlife Refuge for families. Please call for fees and to make reservations. on a 2-day canoe adventure just for kids ages 10-14. THROUGHOUTTHE SUMMER Day 1: Practice paddling techniques in and out ofthe water Long Hill Horticultural Lecture and Workshop Series on the edge ofscenic Tisbury Great Pond. Participate in a Long Hill, 572 Essex Street, Beverly 978/921-1944 canoe rodeo. Be prepared to get wet and have fun! Day 2: Explore Long Cove Pond by canoe. Look for otter, An outstanding lecture series on gardening is here for 1998! Coffee and doughnuts are served from 9:30 A.M. to 9:45 A.M.; birds, and wildlife clues. Practice newly acquired canoe skills lecture begins at 10 A.M. Pleasecall forinformation andregistration. on a mystery adventure. Meet at Hot Tin Roof parking area near the airport. Members: $40. Non-members: $60. Tues,June 2 What to Do When: Good Gardening Practices Lecture by PaulRogers Tues,June 9 Trough-Planting Workshop WEDNESDAYS,JULY 1 through AUGUST 26 Tues,June 16 Propagation of Softwood Cuttings Workshop Join us on a specially outfitted "safari" vehicle for the Tues, Aug 18 Trough-Making Workshop following 3-hour tours designed just for kids aged 9-12. A refreshment is provided, but children may want to bring The Great House at Castle Hill their own water. Children will be picked up on the ung Argilla Road, Ipswich 978/356-4351 Chappaquiddick side ofthe Edgartown ferry. Parents should Historic Open for tours May 27 through October 8 (excluding accompany children to the starting point to wait for House 9/2, 9/3, and 9/16),WednesdaysandThursdays 10 A.M. to Naturalist. Please call 508/627-3599 to reservespace. 4 P.M. Lasttour departs at4 P.M. Members: FREE. Non-members: Members: $20. Non-members: $30. adult $7, child and senior $5. Tickets available at the gate only. Lighthouse Tour - 9 a.m. to 12 noon SAT, JULY 4-5 p.m. Travel north from the Dyke Bridge to Cape Poge Wildlife Independence Day Celebration Refuge. Look for interesting things on a scavenger hunt and Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich 978/356-4351 learn about marine creatures in a touch tank. At Cape Poge Join our fun-filled family July 4th celebration! Thirty-piece lighthouse, meet a lighthouse keeper's wife who will share sensation New England Brass will perform patriotic favorites some ofthe early history of the area. while Gloucester Hornpipe and Clog Society will get your Wasque and Pocha Pond Tour - 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. hands clapping with lively folk songs and sea chanteys. Kids Explore Katama Bay and the southern end of Pocha Pond. will love our activity arena with pony rides, a petting zoo, Search for items on a scavenger hunt and learn about marine jugglers, and more. The evening will end with a spectacular creatures in a touch tank. Kids will create a unique craft fireworks display over the ocean framed by the Grand Allee. project to take home. Members: adult $8, child $4. Non-members: adult $10, child $5. Raindate: Sunday, July 5. SAT, AUG 15-8 A.M. to 4 P.M. NORTHEAST REGION Crane Beach Sand Blast! Crane Beach, Argilla Road, Ipswich 978/356-4351 Join the fun at Crane Beach's annual sand sculpture — The Stevens-Coolidge Place competition Sand Blast! This year's theme is "Preservation." 139 Andover Street, North Andover 978/682-3580 Building will start at 8 A.M., and awards will be presented at House open for guided tours May 10 through 4 P.M. Competition categories include Master Builders, Family, Columbus Day, Sundays 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. (and Wed- Adults, Teens, and Kids. Please call 978/356-4351 for nesdays 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. duringJune,July, and August) or by registration information. ADVANCE REGISTRATION: Members: appointment. Members: FREE. Non-members: adult $4, child $7.50 per group. Non-members: $15 per group. (under 16) free. Gardens open daily, 8 A.M. to sunset. Free to all. DAY OF REGISTRATION: Members: $12.50 pergroup. Non-members: $20 per group. Raindate: Sunday, August 16. Sedgwick Garden Library at Long Hill THROUGHOUTTHE SUMMER Long Hill, 572 Essex Street, Beverly 978/921-1944 Library open and staffed with librarians on Tuesdays Thursday Night Picnic Concerts - 7 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. 9:30 A.M. to 12 NOON and Thursdays 12 NOON to 3 P.M. Castle Hill, Argilla Road, Ipswich 978/356-4351 Gardens open for strolling daily, 8 A.M. to sunset. Free to all. Enjoy a summer picnic accompanied by music on the Grand During special events, public access is limited to non-function Allee, our magnificent undulating seaside lawn. Regional areas. Guided group tours can be arranged by appointment. musicians perform on the back patio ofThe Great House {see story page 10) (weather permitting). Tickets available at the gate only. & Members non-members: $8 per car. TUES,JULY 7, 14, 21 &28 - 2 P.M. July 9 Windham Community Band - Marches, Movie and Long Hill Garden Teas Tours Show Tunes Long Hill, 572 Essex Street, Beverly 978/921-1944 July 16 The Mighty Charge - Reggae A wonderful way to enjoy the magnificent.Sedgwick Gardens July 23 Leonardo Garcia -South American Classical Guitar at Long Hill! Tours begin with a short slide presentation July 30 '60s Invasion - Favorite tunes from the 1960s followed by a leisurely stroll through the garden. Tea is served on the verandah. Please call for reservations. Members & Aug 6 Harrod and Funck - Folk non-members: $9 per person. Aug 13 TimJanis Ensemble/Kate Chadbourne - Irish and Folk Aug 20 BluesWorks - Blues Aug 27 The Darlings - Country Rock IHROllC.l lOLl 1 1&1li: SllMMHR SOUTHEAST REGION Great House Teas Tours - Scatings at 2 I'.M. and 4 p.m. Cistle Hill, Ari;ilb Rond, Ipswich 978/3S6-4]Sl 21-6 C'astle Hill has selected a different caterer and florist each SUN, JUNE P.M. to 8 p.m. month to decorate and design a sumptuous feast including tea Summer Solstice Celebration sandwiches, scones, and other tasty treats. A guided house tour World's End, Martin's Lane, Hingham 781/821-2977 one hour prior to seating is included. Members: $13.50. Non- Bring family, friends, and a picnic supper to World's End and members: $15. Advance reservations required. help us celebrate the summer solstice. Enjoy tractor-drawn hayrides, musical entertainment, and an explanation of this Wed,June 10 • Thurs,June 25 • Wed,July 1 • Wed,July 15 unique planetary alignment. All are welcome. No advance Thurs, July30 • Wed, Aug 12 • Thurs, Aug 27 registration required. Members: adult $4, children (6-12) free. IMROUGHOUTTHE SUMMER Non-members: adult $7, child (6-12) free. Crane Activities ofthe Month THROUGHOUTTHE SUMMER & The Crane Properties, Ipswich Essex 978/356-4351 Interpretive Nature Tours at Lowell Holly Reservation Each month The Crane Properties sponsor a family activity, Lowell Holly, S. Sandwich Road, Mashpee & Sandwich such as kite flying, sunrise viewing, and bird watching. Discover The following events are jointly sponsored by The Trustees all we have to offer! Call 978/356-4351 for a Crane Activities of and the Mashpee Conservation (Commission. For more the Month brochure describing the following events: information, please call the Commission at 508/539-1414. June 21 Sunrise Solstice Viewing at Crane Beach All tours meet at the old Trustees' parking area. July 13 Historic Landscape Talk and Tour at Castle Hill Wed, July 1 - 10 A.M. Natural History Tour Aug 23 Shorebird Talk and Tour at Crane Beach Thurs,July 9 - 10 a.m. Children's Discovery Hike & THROUGHOUTTHE SUMMER Sat,July 11, 25 Aug 15 Natural and Cultural History Tour Crane Islands Tour - Daily Tours 10 a.m. &1 p.m. (1 P.M. - Meetat new Trustee'sparking lot offS. Sandwich Rd.) Crane Wildlife Refuge, Argilla Road, Essex 978/356-4351 Thurs,July 16 - 10 a.m. Reptiles and Amphibians Explore the beauty and tranquillity ofthe 680-acre Crane Tues,July 21 - 10 a.m. Forest Discovery Hike Wildlife Refuge on this one and 1 1/2 hour boat and tractor- Tues, Augll - 10 a.m. Nature Scavenger Hunt drawn wagon tour. For reservations, call 978/356-4351 Monday Thurs, Aug 20 - 10 A.M. Animal Homes Hunt through Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Members:adult $10, child $3. WESTERN REGION Non-members: adult $12, child $5. Reservations recommended. THROUGHOUTTHE SUMMER Misery Islands Tours unu FourHistoric Houses in the Berl<shires Misery Islands, Salem Bay 978/741-1900 Misery Islands offer a haven for relaxation and a perfect spot for picnics! Daily passenger service will be offered by Sun Line The ColonelJohn Ashley House Charters from the pier at the Salem Willows Park in Salem. For CooperHill Road, Ashley Falls 413/229-8600 a schedule oftrips and to make reservations, call Sun Line Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day, Saturdays, Charters at 978/741-1900. Members: adult $10, child $7.50. Sundays, and Monday holidays I P.M. to 5 P.M. Guided tours. Non-members: adult $12, child $8. Reservations recommended. Members: FREE. Non-members: adult $5, child (6-12) $2.50. THROUGHOUTTHE SUMMER TheWilliam Cullen Bryant Homestead Massachusetts Coastline Celebration / Ages 8-13 Bryant Road offRoute 112, Cummitigton 413/634-2244 Session 1:June 15-26 Session 2: July 27 to Aug 7 Open June 26 through Labor Day, Fridays, Saturdays, and A unique program developed collaboratively between Brookwood Sundays I p.m. to 5 P.M. Open Labor Day through Columbus School in Manchester-by-the-Sea and The Trustees. Students will Day, Saturdays, Sundays and Monday holidays 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. learn about the ecology, history, and oceanography of nine Guided tours. Members: FREE. Non-members: adult $5, child coastal areas, such has Misery Islands and Crane Wildlife Refuge. (6-12) $2.50. Call the Brookwood School at 978/526-4500 for information. The Mission House Life at Moraine Farm: Past and Present Sergeant Street, Stockbridge 413/298-3239 TheTrustees and The Essex County Greenbelt Association Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day, daily 10 A.M. to jointly hold a conservation restriction and historic preservation 5 P.M. Guided tours. Last tour departs at 4:15 p.m. Members: restriction on Moraine Farm, the 175-acre forest, farm, and FREE. Non-members: adult $5, child (6-12) $2.50. residence in North Beverly established byJohn C. Phillips in 1880 and landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. George Naumkeag House and Gardens and Mimi Batchelder, owners of Moraine Farm, will host a Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge 413/298-3239 Slide Showand Walking Tour on Saturday, May 30, rain or Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day, daily 10 A.M. shine. Free to all. Session 1: 9 A.M-12 P.M. and Session 2 to 5 P.M. Guided tours. Last tour departs at 4:15 P.M. Museum (repeat): 1-4 P.M. Picnic from 12-1 P.M. (soft drinks provided). shop (Members receive 10% discount). Members: FREE. Moraine Farm is located at 733 Cabot Street. Park behind and Non-members: adult $7, child (6-12) $2.50. Self-guided meet in the red barn. Formore information, contact the garden tour $5. Batcheldersat 978/922-0572. SAT, JULY 18 & SUN, JULY 19 - 10 A.M. to 5 p.m SATURDAY MORNINGS THROUGH AUGUST - 9 a.m. 13th Annual William Culien Bryant Homestead Craft Fair The Natural History ofThe Housatonic River by Canoe Bryant RoadoffRte 111, Cummington 413/634-2244 Join us on a natural history/ecology adventure along the 115 juried crafters and artisans display folk crafts and fine arts for Housatonic River. Cost ofprogram includes canoe and all sale. Otherevents include tea on the verandah, Hve music, Victorian required equipment. Pre-registration recommended. Canoe trips costumes, a petting zoo, and crafts demonstrations. The fair are limited to six canoes to insure a quality experience. Little raises vital funds for the Homestead's ongoing preservation. or no prior canoeing experience needed. Members: adult $15, & Members non-members: aduh $4, children under 12 free. child (10-16) $10. Non-members: adult $20, child $12. SAT,JULY 18-4 p.m. to 8 rm. SAT, JUNE 6-7 p.m. SUN, AUG 30-7 a.m. to 11 A.M. Slide Lecture: Beaver—Eco-Engineers Canoeing on Lower and Upper Goose Pond Join well known Naturalist and nature photographer, Alva Goose Pond, Goose Pond Road, Lee 413/229-8600 Sanborn, for an evening slide presentation on the amazing Naturalist Don Reid will lead you past one ofThe Trustees' most world ofthe beaver. Alva will teach the life history of the remote reservations on Lower Goose Pond and to the pristine beaver and will introduce you to fascinating ecosystems and LIpper Goose Pond area where you may observe ravens, eagles, habitats made possible by this industrious critter. Members: herons, and a variety ofwildlife. Bring a snack. Some canoeing adult $4, child (12-16) $1. Non-members: aduh $6, child $2. experience necessary. Meet at the boat ramp on Lower Goose 7-2 Pond. Please pre-register. Canoes and all required equipment is SUN, JUNE P.M. to 4 p.m. provided. Members: $15. Non-members: $20. Young Naturalists: Amphibians and Reptiles / Ages 8-14 Explore a stream, pond, and vernal pools as we search out a SAT,JULY 25 & AUG 8-10 A.M. diversity ofamphibian species found on the Cobble. Members: A Visit to Dinosaur Footprints adult with child $6. Non-member: adult with child $8. Dinosaur Footprints, Route 5, Holyoke 413/684-0148 Join us for a bilingual (English/Spanish) program and guided SUN, JUNE 14-2 P.M. to 4 p.m. tour ofour most prehistoric reservation, Dinosaur Footprints. Young Naturalists: Wildflowers / Ages 10-14 This program is geared toward youngervisitors. Meet at the Learn about the life histories and how to identify wildflowers DinosaurFootprints parkingloton Route 5 in Holyoke. Freeto all. using field guides. We will teach some ofthe skills necessary for identification and how wildflowers fit into the intricate web of SUN, AUG 2-10 A.M. to 12 noon nature. Members: adult with child $6. Non-members: adult Monument Mountain Hike with child $8. Monument Mountain, Route 7, Great Barrington 413/298-3239 This hike is part of The Berkshire Chautauqua: The American SUN, JUNE 21 - 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. Renaissance, a week-long series ofevents promoting reading Young Naturalists: Birds / Ages 10-14 and literacy. Literary figures from history will be portrayed by An introduction to bird identification, songs and calls, habitats, costumed scholars. 'Herman Melville' and 'Nathaniel field guides as a tool for identification and learning, optics, and Hawthorne' will accompany visitors on the hike. Free to all. the fascinating life history of birds. Members: adult with child $6. Non-members: adult with child $8. TUES, AUG 4 28-2 Frederick Douglass Visits The Mission House SUN, JUNE p.m. to 4 p.m. The Mission House, Sergeant Street, Stockbridge 413/298-3239 Young NaturaHsts: Trees / Ages 10-14 Part of The Berkshire Chautauqua: The American Renaissance, Learn how to use field guides to identify trees and their The Mission Housewill hosta visit from 'Frederick Douglass' who important roles in nature. We will visit several forest types at will give a talk on slavery with an emphasis on Mumbet, the first the Cobble. Member: adult with child $6. Non-members: adult slave freed in Massachusetts. Formore information on all Chau- with child $8. tauqua events, call the Hancock Shaker Village at413/443-0188. SUNDAYS THROUGHOUTJULY - 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. FRI,JULY 24 - 6 P.M. July is Wee Naturalists Month / Ages 4-6 Swing to the Music ofthe 30's at Naumkeag All the following programs are oriented toward learning for the Naumkeag, Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge 413/298-3239 wee folk. Please wear long pants and footwear you don't mind Join us in the garden for an evening ofcocktails, dinner, gettingwet. Pre-registration recommended. Limited to 10 children. dancing to Cole Porter tunes, and a silent auction with Master of Members: adult with child $4. Non-members: adultwith child $6. Ceremonies, Gene Shalit. $75 per person. $600 per table ofeight. July 5 Life in the Forest July 12 Insects Summer Events at Bartholomew's Cobble July 19 Plants Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls 413/229-8600 July 26 Life in a Small Stream The following events take place at Bartholomew's Cobble. 4-2 Please call for more information and program registration. SAT, JULY p.m. to 4 p.m. Birding Bartholomew's Cobble with Priscilla Bailey SUNDAY MORNINGS THROUGH AUGUST - 7:30 a.m. Priscilla returns for the fifth year to introduce you to the birds Birds ofSouthern Berkshire County ofthe Cobble. Priscilla's dad was the first Naturalist assigned Visit different habitats found on or near the Cobble for an to the Cobble by The Trustees in 1948, and Priscilla has many introduction into the fascinating world of birding. Members: fond memories ofgrowing up around this very special place. FREE. Non-members: $3. Members: FREE. Non-members: adults $3, child (6-12) $1. spring 1998 SI>Ff IM P! \^ I Page 9 I RI, jLILY 10-7 p.m. THURS, AUG 20 through SAT, SEPT 5-6 P.M. Slide Lecture: Fern Basics Nighthawk Watch Join well known Naturalist and nature photographer, Alva For about 15 days a fascinating bird called the Common Sanborn, as she brings you through the reproductive cycle of Nighthawk moves through this area on its annual migration to these living fossils and shows you how to identify them. Did you South America. This is the fifth year Don has studied the know Bartholomew's Cobble boasts of having one the greatest migration ofthis declining species in the east. Free to all. diversity of fern species in North America? Members: adult $4, child (10-16) $1. Non-members: adult $6, child (10-16) $2. Check OutThese Upcoming NaturalAdventures! 9-2 Contact Don Reidat 413/229-8600 for more information. SUN, AUG P.M. to 4 p.m. SEPT 11 through SEPT 14 Trees ofBartholomew's Cobble The Natural History ofCape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Join The Trustees' Superintendent and Western Regional Forester,Jim Caffrey, on this introduction to tree identification, OCT 16 through OCT 20 their uses, forestry techniques, and the life history ofthe New Following the Birds South: Hawk Mountain, Pennsylvania England forest and its trees. Members: adult $4, child (10-16) and Cape May, NewJersey $1. Non-members: adult $6, child (10-16) $2. SUN, AUG 16-9 A.M. to 12 noon Art at the Cobble Young Explorers: Canoeing The Housatonic / Ages 12-16 Starting this spring and continuing through the year, five Learn about the natural world associated with the river and its accomplished nature photographers and artists will display banks. Little canoeing experience is needed, but curiosity is a and sell their work at the Bartholomew's Cobble Visitor necessity! Pre-registration recommended. Canoes and all required equipment are supplied. Members: $12. Non-members: $16. Center in Ashley Falls. All photographs and works of art will capture seasonal elements ofthe natural history ofsouthern SAT, AUG 22 - 7 p.m. Berkshire County, with many featuring the Cobble itself. Slide Lecture: New England Wildflowers Twenty percent ofall sales will benefit the ongoing Join nature photographer, Phyllis Pryzby, as she talks about conservation work at Bartholomew's Cobble. local wildflowers and gives tips on where and when to look Forfurther information, contact our Western Regional for particular flowers blooming in our area and how to identify Ecologist, Don Reid, at 413/229-8600 oremail him at them. Members: adult $4, child (12-16) $1. Non-members: [email protected]. aduk 6, child (12-16) $2. A Member from buoyant, dedicated, and Tucson, Arizona excited. I wondered, 'What is PROFILE Explains Why He it with these folks?' But, after researching 'the oldest land Supports The Trustees trust in the world,' I came to understand why. The Did you realize that The Trustees is supported by at least one organization is dedicated to a member from 46 of our 50 states? CWe are looking for our labor which is challenging, first member from North Dakota, South Dakota, West rewarding, and vitally necessary. Virginia, and Mississippi!) We also have members from five 'Here in Arizona, land use countries abroad: Canada, England, Germany, Switzerland, follows the blade andgrade and Argentina. You might wonder, 'Why do so many people philosophy: send in the dozers, SotuutadrotorHsolilna?hiidsehnojmoyesatwhaey who live outside of Massachusetts support The Trustees?' get rid of the native plants, from home, Arizona. Recently, Susan McGarvey, our Associate Director of build cookie-cutter houses out Membership and Volunteer Involvement, posed this question of sticks and drywall, and hope it doesn't rain before you to Stuart Holland of Tucson, Arizona. make the sale. Land conservation is limited to federally- Stuart writes, 'I am a member ofThe Trustees of and state-owned land. We still have a lot of spectacular Reservations because of Charlie Wyman (The Trustees' Land landscapes here, but it seems to be slipping away from us. Protection Specialist). I first met Charlie several years ago We could seriously use a group like TheTrustees.' when I was working on my Eagle Scout project. Charlie was 'I have stayed a member ofThe Trustees even though I our town conservation administrator, and I grew to greatly live out-of-state simply because $40 a year is a small price to admire him and his work. When he left to join The Trustees, assure that at least the great place I call home is maintained I was saddened to learn that we were losing such a great guy. for us all. Who can deny the beauty of Crane Beach or I learned a little about The Trustees then, but was at college Bartholomew's Cobble, and who wouldn't want to see such at the time, and didn't have many opportunities to visit the landscapes passed on to those who cannot appreciate them reservations around the state. now? Ofcourse, none of the founders of The Trustees is alive After school, I took the time to get to know the people today, and none ofus will be alive when our bicentenary and places that make up The Trustees. Charlie was still his comes around in 2091, but the land will be here, and it is a old exuberant self, and the rest of the staff were likewise beautiful land.' 1f Page 10 ' nr -^ i Spring 1998 If you have a skilled craft to offer, let us know. We need stone masons, carpenters, arborists, and painters. If you are a trained field botanist, photographer, ITIES or internet researcher, there's a role for you, too. And if you want to work indoors, we need Calling all Volunteers! office and administrative assistance as well as database management help. The Trustees is looking for volunteers with a wide variety Want to learn of skills and interests. more about volunteer • Do you like to work outdoors? If so, we are looking opportunities with for trail stewards, gardeners, and people who want to The Trustees? Ifso, assist our field staff with a variety of maintenance simply call our projects. Perhaps you're interested in conducting Associate Director wildlife surveys, monitoring nesting birds, certifying ofMembership and vernal pools, or gathering geographic data about trails Volunteer Involvement, and boundaries. Our ecologists and field managers Susan McGarvey, could certainly use your help! at 978/524-1859 (you may leave a • Perhaps you are the friendly, outgoing type who would message on her voice- like to lead a walk at one of our reservations or greet mail 24-hours a day) visitors at an event and answer questions about The or email her at Trustees. Or, would you prefer to give talks or slide [email protected] presentations about our conservation work to groups Volunteers are needed to help keep in your community? We would welcome your help to trails open and clearat reservations spread the word! across the state. Historic preservation work will include both structural — repair and decorative finishes. The Casino meaning little — house in Italian is the most outstanding surviving element of the Italian villa design phase at the Crane estate. The building restoration is the first phase of the three-phase Castle Hill Receives Largest project that includes reconstruction of the concrete MHC Matching Grant Ever Awarded retaining walls, stairs, balustrade, and brick terraces with period lighting fixtures and garden plantings. The Massachusetts Historical Commission recently For further information, contact our Associate Director announced grant awards from Round IV of the ofHistoric Resources, Susan Edwards, at 978/412-2560 Preservation Projects Fund. Ninety-eight awards were or email her at [email protected] 1^ made state-wide, with The Trustees receiving a $140,000 matching grant for the restoration of the Bachelors' Quarters and the Ballroom in the Casino complex at Visit The Sedgwick Garden Library at Long Hill! Castle Hill in Ipswich. The Trustees' With spring's arrival, now is the perfect time to visit The Sedgwick Garden Library at Long Hill in Beverly. The grant is the library contains a special collection of over 900 books on largest ever garden history, landscape design, botany, and horticulture. awarded by the Dedicated volunteer librarians Alice Davis, Verda McAleer, Commission. The and Diana Ward welcome you to use the library year-round, grant will be used Tuesdays from 9:30 A.M.-12 p.m. and Thursdays from specifically to help 12-3 P.M. While the library is open to the entire public, restore the exterior only Trustees members have borrowing privileges. and interior of the Forfurther information about books in the collection ^ two buildings to or to inquire about donating books to the library, contact The Bachelors' Quarters in the Casino their circa 1915 Alice, Verda, or Diana at 978/921-1944. complex at Castle Hillcirca 1915. appearance.