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Berkshire Appalachian Trail Newsletter- April 2020
In this issue we discuss:Covid-19 and the Appalachian TrailCorridor Monitoring Coordinator openingGuthook use policyHistory through storiesVolunteer SpotlightATC SurveyIf you fill out the survey you...
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PHOTO CONTEST - #BeOutdoorsOnline Heart Challenge
Send in your photos to connect and share with other families who could use a little love in these crazy times.Winners will be selected from most original and best Earth Day-themed hearts.WHAT TO DO:...
View ArticleFACILITY AND PROGRAM CLOSURES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Many weeks now into the COVID-19 pandemic, our situation in the Northeast remains fluid, with states still sorting out their individual plans for easing restrictions on travel and gatherings...
View ArticleOnline Refresher Training for Chapter Activity Leaders
As restrictions ease up across Massachusetts, the AMC Berkshire and Worcester Chapters are teaming up to offer a series of online refresher seminars for current activity leaders.Seminars are scheduled...
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History of the Northwest Cemetery
History of the Northwest CemeteryBy: Leah Brodsky, Social Media EditorDating back to before the 1800s, the old Northwest Cemetery is a hidden gem in the Apple Valley near Ashfield, MA. Nestled within a...
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Appalachian Trail Volunteer Opportunities
Appalachian Trail Volunteer OpportunitiesBy: Leah Brodsky, Social Media EditorVolunteers are the lifeblood of the Appalachian Mountain Club. For example, volunteers keep the Appalachian Trail (AT)...
View ArticleVolunteer-led Activities to Resume after June 22nd
Although the COVID 19 pandemic is by no means over, AMC and the Berkshire Chapter are applying careful evidence-based risk management practices to chart a path forward for volunteer-led outdoor...
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6/11/2020: “Environmental Stewardship”Slide PresentationLnT AwarenessKinesthetic LnT ActivityAuthority of ResourceTread Lightly6/18/2020: “Screening”Slide PresentationEssential Eligibility...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Resources for Activity Leaders
Although the COVID-19 pandemic is by no means over, AMC and the Berkshire Chapter are applying careful evidence-based risk management practices to chart a path forward for volunteer-led outdoor...
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Should the Berkshire Chapter Change its Name?
We need your feedback now.We are asking our members to share your thoughts on a potential chapter name change.AMC chapters are typically named to reflect where most of their members reside and where...
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The Great American Outdoors Act
The Great American Outdoors Act By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media EditorHistory has been made! The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) was approved by the United States Senate on June 17, 2020 by an...
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Berkshire Bash 2020 - Annual Meeting
The Berkshire Bash, the Berkshire Chapter's annual business meeting, will be held online via Zoom on Friday, November 6, 2020, beginning at 6:30 p.m.ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please click this...
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Winter Activities at AMC’s Noble View Outdoor Center
Welcome to Winter Activities at the AMC’s Noble view Outdoor Center in Russell, MA!We are excited this winter to open Noble View's hiking trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. From atop...
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Online Refresher Training for Chapter Activity LeadersbcheikesWed, 06/03/2020 - 10:41As restrictions ease up across Massachusetts, the AMC Berkshire and Worcester Chapters are teaming up to offer a...
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History of the Northwest Cemetery
History of the Northwest CemeteryHistory of the Northwest CemeteryBy: Leah Brodsky, Social Media EditorDating back to before the 1800s, the old Northwest Cemetery is a hidden gem in the Apple Valley...
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Appalachian Trail Volunteer Opportunities
Appalachian Trail Volunteer Opportunities Appalachian Trail Volunteer OpportunitiesBy: Leah Brodsky, Social Media EditorVolunteers are the lifeblood of the Appalachian Mountain Club. For example,...
View ArticleVolunteer-led Activities to Resume after June 22nd
Volunteer-led Activities to Resume after June 22ndAlthough the COVID 19 pandemic is by no means over, AMC and the Berkshire Chapter are applying careful evidence-based risk management practices to...
View ArticleOnline Refresher Training for Chapter Activity Leaders
Online Refresher Training for Chapter Activity LeadersThe Western Massachusetts and Worcester Chapter outdoor leadership instructors teamed up to provide a series of refreshers seminars for existing...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Resources for Activity Leaders
COVID-19 Resources for Activity LeadersAlthough the COVID-19 pandemic is by no means over, AMC and the Berkshire Chapter are applying careful evidence-based risk management practices to chart a path...
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Should the Berkshire Chapter Change its Name?
Should the Berkshire Chapter Change its Name?We need your feedback now.We are asking our members to share your thoughts on a potential chapter name change.AMC chapters are typically named to reflect...
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