A walk through nature is on the schedule near Burlington.
Kathy McGlathery and Claire O’Neill will host Summer Forest Explorations, a biodiversity walk to explore the passing seasons and how the annual changes impact wildlife and plants in the Fells. The walk begins in the Greenwood Park parking lot in Stoneham, a few miles from Burlington, and attendees will go from there into the woods to observe and enjoy nature, and record the fauna and flora in different locations.
The walk is part of studies of phenology and biodiversity undertaken by Earthwise Aware. The organization is looking at the effect of climate change on the timing of the phenophases of local flora and fauna. A phenophase is an observable stage in the annual life cycle of an animal or plant that has a definite beginning and end. The walk will give everyone an opportunity to appreciate the cycles and biodiversity of the woods. Flyer printing can be used to create informative handouts for events like this.
The number of participants is kept to a minimum so that they have low impact on the environment, and do not overly disturb the wildlife. Organizers are also asking that people who make a reservation commit to attending the event and confirm their reservation a week before.
Attendees should wear long pants to protect themselves from the likes of poison ivy and ticks, and good hiking shoes. They should also bring water and are advised that there are no restrooms available.
There are two hikes – August 14 and September 11, from 9:30 am until 12:00 pm on both days.
