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The public is invited to join the Carlisle Trails Committee for a post-Thanksgiving walk in Great Brook Farm State Park and the aptly named Thanksgiving Forest in Chelmsford. Here’s your chance to get some fresh air and work off some of that turkey and stuffing. They will walk for about 3.5 miles, taking approximately 2 1/2 hours, stopping to see the natural and historical sites along the way. Meet at the main State Park parking lot by the pond at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 27. There will be refreshments at the end. Heavy rain cancels the trip.

The Carlisle Trails Committee is looking for volunteers to help cut a new trail in the Hanover Hill subdivision. The trail goes from the cul de sac at the end of Virginia Farme Road to one of the roads in the new subdivision. Meet at the dead end of Virginia Farme Road at 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 16. The group will work for 2 or 3 hours. No experience necessary. Bring loppers and bow saws if you have them, or borrow our tools.

Meet at Carlisle School parking lot. Walk to Kimball’s and buy ice cream. Anne Marie Brako will share some tales of the history of the Bates Farm area. Walk 2.8 miles to Great Brook Farm Ice Cream via Cutter’s Ridge, Heartbreak Ridge, and Pine Point Loop trails, arriving around 1:30. Buy ice cream and relax on the grassy hillside by the pond. Optional car shuttle back to Carlisle center for those wanting to attend the 2:00 dedication of the veteran’s memorial. Walk 3.5 miles back to the Carlisle School parking lot via Fern Loop, Old Morse Road, and Conant Land trails, arriving around 4. Sun screen, drinking water, and bug spray are recommended.

Hike along the River Trail and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at scenic Greenough Pond; we'll supply desserts. Return by the Red Tail Trail through fields, pine forests, and a bridge over a beaver pond. Waterproof boots, water, and mosquito repellent recommended.

West Street near the intersection with Apple Grove Lane
Please park along the west side of West Street. We do not have permission to park on the Apple Grove Lane bridge.

Chris Kavalauskas

The Carlisle Trails Committee and the Conservation Commission will host a public vernal pool walk at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. Chris Kavalauskas, former Conservation Commission chairman and wildlife ecologist will lead the exploration of vernal pools on land owned by the Carlisle Conservation Foundation located on the east side of West Street near the intersection with Apple Grove Lane. She will also bring some sample vernal pool obligate species.
This is a great family activity. Wear clothes appropriate for the weather and wet footing. Bring small containers and magnifiers to view some of the smaller examples of vernal pool life. (A white Frisbee would be excellent for this!) Note that the trail leading to one vernal pool rises steeply for a short distance. Refreshments will be served after the walk. For more information, call Henry Cox: 978-371-0316.

Greenough Bridge
There are two ways to reach the bridge:

1) use the parking lot on Maple Street, the longer walk, or

2) take the trail from the Greenough barn. Take Maple Street (which turns into Treble Cove Rd. in Billerica) to Route 4, head south to the river, just before the river turn right onto "River Edge" and drive to the end.  There is a dirt driveway that dips down to the barn.  It is recommended that you walk down the driveway as it is badly rutted and requires a high clearance vehicle. Take the trail north between the pond and the barn (0.4 mi).

The Carlisle Trails Committee has been making preparations for the first bridge building effort of 2009.  You are invited to join us this Saturday, April 11, starting at 9:00 am (or any other time you can spare during the day).  The bridge on the eastern tip of Greenough Pond is being replaced.  Part of the project involves work in standing water so bring knee-high waterproof boots if you have them.  There will be lots of nailing so bring your favorite hammer, nail apron, tape measure, etc.  The Trails Committee generally supplies all the other tools required.
  Please help carry in any building materials you see at the trail head.
  Coffee and doughnuts and lunch will be provided.
  This is a good opportunity to earn Community Service hours (contact Steve Tobin if you have questions:  978-369-1680).
  For other questions contact Steve Tobin or Henry Cox: 978-371-0316.

The Carlisle Trails Committee will be holding its annual winter walk under a full moon on Saturday, January 10. Meet at the Cranberry Bog house on Curve Street at 7:00 p.m. We will walk the bog in Carlisle and into Chelmsford. Snow conditions permitting, cross country skiis or snowshoes may be appropriate. Bring a flashlight. Refreshments will be provided after the walk. For more information, call Steve Tobin at 369-1680.

 1 hour;

 2 1/2 hours

The public is invited to join the Carlisle Trails Committee for a post-Thanksgiving walk in the Davis Corridor conservation land. Here’s your chance to work off some of that turkey and stuffing in the fresh air with good company. We’ll walk down historic Two Rod Road and over the new boardwalks, to the Circle Trail and hemlock grove in Concord’s Estabrook Woods, then return. We will walk for about 4 ½ miles without crossing a road, taking approximately 2 ½ hours. For those wanting a less strenuous outing, we will also offer a 1-hour walk (1.7 miles). Both walks will depart from the Malcolm Meadows trail parking lot on Stearns Street at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28. As always, there will be refreshments at the end. Heavy rain cancels the trip. For more information, call Steve Tobin at 369-1680.

The Trails Committee will be building its longest ever boardwalk in September, in the Davis Corridor conservation land, and we need a lot of volunteers to help. The work will be spread over three weekends - please save these dates. Saturday, September 13 we will do the foundation work, rain date September 14. September 20 we will cut the wood decking and move it to the site, rain date September 21. Saturday September 27 we will do the actual construction, rain date September 28. Work starts at 9:00 am and runs into the afternoon. Lunch and drinks will be provided. Watch for more details in the Mosquito, at our web site carlisletrails.pbwiki.com, or contact Steve Tobin at 978-369-1680.

Meet at Carlisle School parking lot. Walk to Great Brook Farm Ice Cream (3.5 mile) via Lowell St. pathway, Old Morse Road trail, and Fern Loop, arriving around 1:00. Eat ice cream while Anne Marie Brako talks about the history of the Great Brook Farm area. Leave Great Brook and walk 2.8 miles to Kimball’s Ice Cream via Pine Point Loop, Heartbreak Ridge, and Cutter’s Ridge, arriving around 3:15 p.m. Buy more ice cream. Return to Carlisle School parking lot around 4. Sun screen, drinking water, and bug spray are recommended.

Hike along the River Trail and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at scenic Greenough Pond; we'll supply desserts. Return by the Red Tail Trail through fields, pine forests, and a bridge over a beaver pond. Waterproof boots, water, and mosquito repellent recommended.

A shorter and a longer version of the trek will be available. One group will ski to Greenough Pond and back if conditions are good. Dress for the winter weather and bring a flashlight.

Post-walk refreshments will be served

Both longer and shorter routes will be available for participants of varying age and ability.

Post-walk refreshments will be served

 11/03/2007 09:00am

Two boardwalks to build.  Bring hammers, nail aprons, gloves, eye protection, and waterproof boots.  Food and drink will be provided.

Community Service!!!

 06/17/2007

11:00am

Bring hammers, nail aprons, gloves, eye protection, and waterproof boots.  Food and drink will be provided.

Community Service!!!

 04/29/2007

02:00 pm