LGBTQ Eco-HIke: Spring Peepers Sunset Hike (Great Barrington, MA)

Q-MoB (Queer Men of the Berkshires)

Naturalists led LGBTQ sunset spring peepers/frogs, beavers, bats hike to wetlands, meadows, forest, & Fountain Pond

CHP Great Barrington Health Center

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<h3>4/24 LGBTQ Eco-HIke: Spring Peepers Sunset Hike (Great Barrington, MA)</h3>Friday, 5:30-7:30pm CHP Great Barrington Health Center 444 Stockbridge Rd Great Barrington, MA 01230Late April is the time when the Spring Peeper Frogs(Pseuddacris Crucifer) create one of the most beautiful symphonies on earth, and this easy dusk hike will take you by the wetlands where you will hear some of the best Spring Peeper performances in the whole region, and get to see beavers, a huge array of migratory &amp; indigenous birds, and bats.HIKE LEADER BIOS:Alec Gillman, the long-time Regional Interpretive Coordinator for Mass Department of Conservation &amp; Recreation West Region and an expert on the natural &amp; human history of Fountain Pond State Park and the nearby CHP &amp; BNRC wetlands, andDave Edson is a multidisciplinary naturalist with an extensive background in theatre, music, education, and the great outdoors. Specializing in Mindful Birding, one of Dave's life goals is to further connect our collective appreciation for biodiversity with our understanding and love of the diversity of humans. Through his practice of Mindful Birding and the Science of Awe, Dave has discovered a much welcomed inner tranquility and a sense of wonder that he loves sharing in community. Dave taught in schools for over twenty years, he has been a consultant for outdoor organizations working to make their missions more diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive, he has performed locally, regionally, and internationally, and he has facilitated birding outings in the Berkshires with Mass Audubon, Hoffmann Bird Club, Berkshire Bird Observatory, Mixed Faces Wild Spaces, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Gould Farm, The Resonance Collective, Berkshire South Regional Community Center, and more. Birding is for everyone and the goal is JOY!Bart Church, Q-MoB's Wilderness First Responder &amp; Outdoor Recreation Director, will lead us on a relatively easy hike from CHP Great Barrington to a series of wetlands, meadows, and forests that play home to an amazing symphony of Spring Peepers Frogs (Pseudacris Crucifer), beavers, bats, birds, &amp; if we're lucky the first fireflies.If we have time we'll make our way up to Fountain Pond State Park, and end with an optional after-hike dinner at Barrington Brewery or the Backstage Grille (please call us at <a href="tel:4133448162" title="tel:4133448162" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">413-344-8162</a> if you'd like to help organizae the after-hike dinner).PARKING: When you drive into the parking lot of CHP Great Barrington, turn left and drive north past the main Health Center Building and park near the Trail Head Kiosk &amp; Sign at the very north end of the parking lot at 444 Stockbridge Rd,Great Barrington, MA 01230WHAT TO BRING: Regardless of the forecast, in the Berkshires in the Spring, please be prepared for rain, cold, wind, mud, mosquitos, ticks, &amp; low light conditions, &amp; even snow or ice, and specifcally consider bringing:<ul><li>Rain-gear, and layers like wool hat, gloves, fleece, sweater, puffy jacket in case it becomes wetter, colder, or windier than was forecast</li><li>Appropriate footwear for hiking in potentially wet, muddy portions of the trail</li><li>Headlamp or flashlight</li><li>Mosquito/tick repellant and/or long sleeve light colored shirt &amp; light colored long pants tucked into your socks</li><li>Water bottle &amp; snacks</li><li>Trekking poles or a walking stick (they make it safer in mud, or ascent or descent)</li><li>$10-$20 Tax-Deductible Donation<a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sqXpukhQeFaNTYPSNT4wXw" title="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sqXpukhQeFaNTYPSNT4wXw" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Paid Online</a>, in cash, or check made out to "Q-MoB Inc" (Q-MoB is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit), or<a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/mD2EE7hxeanQhXexvRAi2A" title="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/mD2EE7hxeanQhXexvRAi2A" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> JOIN Q-MOB</a> so you never have to donate at any regular Q-MoB event, or just come for FREE if this is the very 1st Q-MoB event you have ever attended or you want a low-income work-exchange or scholarship.</li></ul>WEATHER: Before you leave home, please check the weather for the hike location so you will know current conditions and how to dress for them. Please let us know your cell phone number when you register so we can text you 1-2 hours before the event should an unexpected weather threat arise that causes us to have to cancel or postpone the activity.The Post-Hike Tick Prevention Protocol: Before getting back in your car, do a quick brush-down of your pants and boots. Once you get home, throw your hiking clothes directly into the dryer on high heat for 15 minutes (the dry heat kills ticks instantly, whereas the washing machine will not) and do a thorough full-body tick check in the shower.ABOUT THIS <a href="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/cc/berkshire-lgbtq-recreation-events-calendar-4763383?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=creatorshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=odclsxcollection&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=escb" title="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/cc/berkshire-lgbtq-recreation-events-calendar-4763383?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=creatorshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=odclsxcollection&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=escb" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SERIES OF LGBTQ OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVIES</a>This hike is part of a series of Q-MoB LGBTQ outdoor recreation activities (hiking, biking, paddling, walking, swimming) funded by the <a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/the-massachusetts-office-of-outdoor-recreation-inclusive-and-accessible-events-grants-program" title="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/the-massachusetts-office-of-outdoor-recreation-inclusive-and-accessible-events-grants-program" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) Inclusive &amp; Accessible Events Grant Program</a> and several grants from the <a href="https://berkshiretaconic.org/" title="https://berkshiretaconic.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation</a> (South Berkshire Fund, Central Berkshire Fund, Barrett Fund for North Berkshire) and is designed to:1) reduce isolation and build community connections between LGBTQ people in the Berkshires &amp; Western Mass; click <a href="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/cc/berkshire-lgbtq-recreation-events-calendar-4763383?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=creatorshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=odclsxcollection&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=escb" title="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/cc/berkshire-lgbtq-recreation-events-calendar-4763383?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=creatorshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=odclsxcollection&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=escb" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LGBTQ OUTDOOR RECREATION CALENDAR</a> to learn about the many activities that have already been scheduled2) build a diverse capacity in the LGBTQ community to regularly lead &amp; offer outdoor recreation activities throughout the year; please <a href="https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/contact-us" title="https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/contact-us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SEND US A NOTE</a> if you'd like to learn how easy it is to help lead outdoor recreation activities for the LGBTQ community3) educate the community about the natural &amp; human history of important recreation sites, as well as how the native flora &amp; fauna are responding to climate change &amp; human use/restoration so the LGBTQ community will fall in love with those places and the organizations that maintain them and thereby participate in stewarding &amp; enjoying those sites. Please call us at 413-344-8162 if you know LGBTQ or allied outdoor experts who know the ecology and/or history of any of the amazing Berkshire recreation sites and might want to get paid a small stipend to co-lead.IMPORTANT: PLEASE <a href="https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/contact-us" title="https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/contact-us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SEND US A NOTE</a> if you would like to learn how you might volunteer or even get paid to help coordinate this series or co-lead a particular outdoor recreation activity, or just give us a call with your ideas and feedback: 413-344-8162.<a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sqXpukhQeFaNTYPSNT4wXw" title="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sqXpukhQeFaNTYPSNT4wXw" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DONATE</a> OR <a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/mD2EE7hxeanQhXexvRAi2A" title="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/mD2EE7hxeanQhXexvRAi2A" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BECOME A MONTHLY SUSTAINING MEMBER</a>: Please donate $10-$20 to help assure Q-MoB can continue to offer more than 20 activities &amp; multiple resources &amp; services to rural queer people all over the region. If you attend 2 or more Q-MoB events/month, please consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor member. By donating $25, $50, $75, or $100/month you can help to sustain the incredible variety of activities, services, and resources Q-MoB provides and assure all of these activities are accessible to men regardless of their age, income, or ability, and best of all you can avoid having to donate at each and every event you attend. Monthly Sustaining Members pay only once a month and then can attend all our activities with no further donation.ACCESSIBILITY: We design our recreation activities so they are relatively easy &amp; accessible to ambulatory adults with average strength, but if you have moblity challenges and want to know our capacity to support you, please<a href="https://ttps://queermenoftheberkshires.org/contact-us" title="https://ttps://queermenoftheberkshires.org/contact-us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> SEND US A NOTE</a> or give us a call 413-344-8162. We are a very small non-profit with very limited access to outdoor recreation mobility devices and volunteers trained to provide accessibility assistance, but if we know about your needs, we will make our best effort to meet them, and we enjoy making our activities accessible to as broad a range of our community as possible.REACHING US DAY OF EVENT: If you have trouble finding us, are running late, or decide not to come, please text or call Bart at <a href="tel:4133448162" title="tel:4133448162" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">413-344-8162</a>

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