Mid-Winter News
Monthly Chapter Message
![Mountains in winter](images/exchange-mountains-winter-202302.jpg)
![Mountains in winter](images/exchange-mountains-winter-202302.jpg)
AMC Western MA Featured on Local TV Show
An interview with Kristen Sykes
Kristen Sykes, Director of Southern New England Conservation Projects and Partnerships of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), joined Patrick Berry, Lifestyle Host of MassAppeal (WWLP TV-22), on January 31st to talk about the 140+ year-old club. In her interview, Sykes mentions Western MA many times, discussing the Appalachian Trail, the New England Trail, Mt. Tom, and other popular hiking spots in our area. Check out her interview.
DEI Webinar February 21, 2023 7-9 PM
Mitigating the risk of racism in outdoor spaces
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is excited to host a webinar this month. Meena Fernald, Director of Programs, City Kids Wilderness Project and Colleen McHugh, Director of Training and Talent Development for City Kids, will be the featured speakers in a webinar entitled Exclusive Spaces: Mitigating the Risk of Racism in Outdoor Spaces on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 7:00-9:00 pm. City Kids Wilderness Project is a non-profit organization founded on the belief that providing enriching life experiences for children can enhance their lives. City Kids continues to develop a holistic approach to reducing the risk of emotional or physical harm to participants and staff through program design, staff training, and incident mitigation and response. This presentation aims to provide a framework and replicable tools for AMC staff and volunteers. City Kids has been presenting on this topic at the Wilderness Risk Management Conference since 2019 and we are thrilled to bring this presentation to the AMC community.
Upcoming Events
Join us for winter fun!
Chapter activity leaders are offering events through the winter, so take advantage of their planning and expertise and come along for the adventure! Members will be grabbing their warm layers, strapping on their traction devices, learning skills and immersing in it all with camaraderie, awe, and gratitude. The winter weather prevents paddling and cycling, but we have plenty of hikes, including some wildlife tracking adventures, to join. You can search for options or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming adventures and events. Come join us on one of our adventures or tag us in yours. #amcwesternmass