You know you are itching to get outdoors to catch a whiff of springtime air, so maybe you would like to meet up with a group of the fellow spring-starved and explore the outdoors together while learning a bit about the local habitats and history.
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is offering a new program for the month of March called “Walkabout Wednesdays,” which are guided tours through local conservation lands to promote exercise for the body and mind and share knowledge of history and the ecology of the Southcoast region.
Tanya Creamer, one of the coalition’s Commonwealth Corps environmental educators, is hoping you would enjoy a quiet fresh-air morning walk through the woods with her starting on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00 am.
“Our target audience is an older audience who enjoy long, leisurely walks,” said Creamer, although all ages are welcome. She chose properties with terrain that is even with wide trails, “just kind of a nice, quiet walk to do every Wednesday.”
On March 18, the group will meet at West Island State Reservation in Fairhaven, and on March 25 the group will explore Wildlands Trust’s Rounseville II Preserve on Mary’s Pond Road in Rochester.
“Walking outdoors is great exercise for your body and mind, and on this walk you’ll also learn about history and ecology along the way,” said the BBC.
These walks are free to the public throughout the rest of the month, and dogs are welcome to come along, too! Registration is required, so RSVP with Alicia Pimental by calling 508-999-6363 ext. 226 or via email at pimental@savebuzzardsbay.org.
“The snow is melting, so definitely bring waterproof shoes or boots,” said Creamer. “People can bring cameras and binoculars because this is a really good chance to see wildlife and landscapes.”
The Wildlands Trust’s Rounseville II Preserve is 48.3 acres off Mary’s Pond Road. The trailhead is located at the ball fields, behind the back corner field, straight ahead from the entrance.