Have you ever looked at a tree in winter and wondered what it might be? This walk with naturalist Nancy Goodman is a continuation of an ongoing Pioneer Valley Institute series showing trees that can be found in different habitats. Become familiar with the characteristic bark of the different trees in different habitats. This is a dry ridge top with changing habitats and trees from the top of the road to the bottom.
Poet’s Seat in Greenfield has a road we will be following, going up to the tower and the top of the cliffs; the view is spectacular. Bring binoculars, water, very warm clothes in many layers as we will not be walking much (and this area can be very windy), lunch, warm boots, and the book Bark by Michael Wojtech (past Garden Club of the Back Bay speaker) if you have a copy. There are no facilities at this spot. Please plan accordingly.
We will meet at the parking area at the base of the cliffs on Sanderson Road next to the tennis courts. We will then walk up the busy road to the tower road. Extreme care must be taken and the road can be steep in spots getting up to the tower. No rain date. Not handicapped accessible. $5 (free to PVI members), checks only, no cash please. For more information email wildeyes@rcn.com.
