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.
Pioneer Valley
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 beginning 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
Woodland Connections for Women: Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Charlemont. Free. Lunch and discussion, followed by optional snowshoe/walk in the woods. Women offer a unique perspective when it comes to caring for the natural world. From managing wildlife habitat to working with your family to determine the future of the land, women face an array of weighty issues concerning land ownership. Join other women landowners for an informal discussion of your questions, problems, and strategies for owning, managing and planning for your land. Lunch is provided and space is limited, so register by calling 413-625-9151, ext. 111 or emailing: wferris@franklinlandtrust.org. Directions will be provided upon registration.
Her Wild Roots
Her Wild Roots: Animal Tracking and Sign Workshop for Women on Feb. 11 and 12 at High Pocket Farm in Colrain. The cost is $325. Register by Jan. 27 and the cost is $285. Cost includes instruction, lodging and food. Do you often wonder what animals walked, hopped or bounded across your snow-covered yard during the dark hours of the night? Or what animals have been browsing, gnawing or nipping their favorite twigs and trees? And do you wonder who left behind that scat or scent marking and what they were eating or communicating with each other? Learning the basics of tracking and unraveling other mysteries that our animal friends leave behind will be the focus of this full weekend-long course. For more information and to register, visit: www.herwildroots.com. Franklin Land Trust UMass Extension, the North Quabbin Regional Landscape Partnership and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation are sponsors.
Northfield Mountain
Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center presents: Introduction to Snowshoeing for Women on Jan. 21 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. You will snowshoe Northfield Mountain trails after a brief session on equipment. There will be plenty of tips provided, and hot chocolate and tea will be served around the wood stove after the walk. No prior experience necessary. Snowshoes are available to rent for $18. Appropriate for women ages 16 and older. Call to register at 800-859-2960.
