Join Wildlands Trust in partnership with Whelden Memorial Library and Meetinghouse Farm to get you excited about the spring hiking season! This talk is geared towards new hikers and people interested in getting into the activity. In addition to some how-to-get-started hiking tips, learn how you can engage your senses and use tools (like field guides or apps) to ID plants and wildlife. Registration is required for this free event.

This talk is presented by Wildlands Trust’s Programming Coordinator, Amy Burt. She graduated from Unity Environmental University with a bachelor's degree in Adventure Therapy and Adventure-based Environmental Education. She is certified as a Wilderness First Responder and has been leading and supporting group hikes for 5+ years. As Wildlands Trust's Programming Coordinator, she oversees Wildlands Trust's outdoor programs, their Brockton-based youth programs, and supports their 20 volunteer hike leaders.

Registration for this event is managed by Whelden Memorial Library. You may search for the event on their “Library Events Calendar” and RSVP. For registration questions, please contact whelden@comcast.net or call 508-362-2262.