Editor’s Note: Listings in Trail Mix are free. Email: outdoor@recorder.com. The deadline is Tuesday by 8 a.m. Questions? Call 413-772-0261, ext. 276. Weather may cancel or force the rescheduling of some of these events. Additionally, space is often limited. Please contact organizers to ensure you can attend. This is particularly important if registration is required.
Waterfowl: Gulls & Eagles at Turners Falls Power Canal and Barton’s Cove Nature Walk. Join wildlife ecologist Pat Serrentino and naturalis Ted Watt at the Power Canal and Barton’s Cove on Saturday from 3:15 to 5 p.m. The walk is co-sponsored by the Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst. Watch for waterfowl and gulls as they fly in to roost for the evening. You’ll take an easy walk along the canal, which is usually host to a variety of waterfowl and gulls, including common and hooded mergansers, common goldeneye and Canada geese. Mixed flocks of gulls are common, and we may see several lesser-known species. One or two bald eagles may make an appearance. We’ll also visit Barton Cove if time and weather permit. Dress for possible cold and wet conditions. Binoculars are recommended. The walk is free and geared to adults and children ages 8 and older. Heavy rain or snow cancels the event. Limit 12 participants. Directions will be given upon registering. To register or for questions, call Edie Heinemann at 773-465-1646 or email her at: ediesh82346@gmail.com
Snowshoeing for Seniors Program, ages 60 and older. Guided beginner and intermediate group snowshoeing. Hiking in the case of no snow. Equipment and instruction provided. No charge. Rotating locations in Pioneer Valley area. Every Wednesday Jan. 18 through March 8, two sessions: 10 a.m. to noon and noon to 2 p.m. For schedule and to sign up, call 413-584-2052 or email: info@alloutadventures.org. Also, visit: www.alloutadventures.org