Friday, March 20: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA
Celebrate the first day of spring in this Massachusetts Audubon Sanctuary. Up to seven miles of trails wind through over 1,000 acres of Berkshire upland, old fields, and beaver swamps. Slow pace so we can search for early wildflowers and migrating birds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors. Call Susan to confirm meeting time and place.
Contact: Susan Roberts at 518-766-4170
Length: 3-5 miles depending on group
Road Distance: Approximately 60 miles RT from Schodack Park & Ride
Friday, March 20: TCT–Petersburgh Pass to Rte. 346, Petersburgh, NY
Rescheduled from February. This trip will require snowshoes and/or microspikes. The ridge is windy in winter. After initial climb from Petersburgh Pass up toward the Snow Hole, we walk along the ridge and gradually down to the terminus of the trail at Rte. 346. Wear your warm clothing and bring lunch, water and snacks. Contact: Mary MacDonald at mmacdonald003@nycap.rr.com or 518-371-1293.
Length: 8 miles
Road Distance: To be determined.