Volunteer Activities
Upcoming Activities: 7 |
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Chapter Vice Chair
Date: 01‑Nov‑2024 ➢ 31‑Oct‑2026
Activity: chapter officer
Difficulty: N/A
Register »Looking for the satisfaction of using your skills to help people Be Outdoors in western Massachusetts? Explore chapter governance in this support role, learning about all areas of the AMC Western MA Chapter, its activities, and the AMC organization.
Wildlife Transect, Gore Pond Area
Location: Berkshires, MA
Date: 02‑Nov‑2024
Activity: conservation
Difficulty: N/A
Register »Our transect will take us to Appalachian Trail lands we've not explored previously in one of the more remote sections of the Trail lands in Mass. We'll be out all day so dress for fall weather conditions.
A.T. Boundary Maintenance - Cheshire-Dalton Area
Location: Cheshire, MA
Date: 02‑Nov‑2024
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
Register »Come explore the backstage of the Appalachian Trail between Cheshire and Dalton, MA. We'll be maintaining the critical boundary lines of the protected land corridor that surrounds the A.T. We start by hiking 2 miles of the A.T., crossing the Cheshire Cobble, to our work area near Gore Pond. Then we work off-trail clipping brush and painting blazes along the boundary line.
Annual West Springfield Levee Cleanup
Location: West Springfield, MA
Date: 03‑Nov‑2024
Activity: conservation
Difficulty: N/A
Register »Once again sturdy volunteers are called upon to help remove trash alongside the Westfield River along the River St. Levee near the Big E. Annual cleanups have made a significantly positive impact on the 10+ years of neglected trash along the trails and riverbank. We truly appreciate the opportunity to work with the City of West Springfield who always goes above and beyond to assist.
A.T. Boundary Maintenance - Cheshire-Dalton Area
Location: Cheshire, MA
Date: 03‑Nov‑2024
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
Register »Come explore the backstage of the Appalachian Trail between Cheshire and Dalton, MA. We'll be maintaining the critical boundary lines of the protected land corridor that surrounds the A.T. We start by hiking 3 miles of the A.T. to our work area near Gore Pond. Then we work off-trail clipping brush and painting blazes along the boundary line.
Recycling Facility Tour
Location: White River Junction, VT
Date: 08‑Nov‑2024
Activity: conservation
Difficulty: N/A
Register »Join us to tour Casella's Recycling Facility to follow the full lifecycle of our recyclables, collected at the Highland Center, transported to this sorting facility, and sorted and baled for reuse in the U.S. and around the world. Members of our operations team will join us to gain firsthand insights into the complexities and innovations behind comingled recycling. This tour is a part of our ongoing efforts to pursue best practices in sustainable operations. Understanding the functional side of recycling will empower our team to implement more effective waste management practices.
Chapter Member at Large
Date: 01‑Jan‑2025 ➢ 31‑Jan‑2025
Activity: chapter officer
Difficulty: N/A
Register »Bring your curiosity and creativity to support the Chapter's mission! This volunteer is a key member of the Chapter Executive Committee (ExCom) and learns about the workings of the Chapter, while helping deepen member engagement with AMC's mission and Chapter activities at the local level.
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