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High Plain Elementary
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Andover, Massachusetts, USA |
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/Hike at the Ward Reservation - this Sunday Feb 6th at 1:30pm. Enjoy afternoon snowshoe/walk in the woods at the Ward Reservation. Scenic views from the top of Holt Hill. Meet at 1:30pm in the parking lot. From I-93 Exit 41, take Route 125N. Go past the intersection with Route 28, and continue about 2.5 miles to Prospect Road. Turn right and travel 0.4 miles to the parking area. L Helen Palmer (978-657-9153). For questions or to express interest, please contact Helen Palmer at hpalmer.fournature@verizon.net
Wild Edibles talk & slideshow featuring Russ Cohen - Tuesday Feb. 8 at 6:30pm at the Andover Historical Society. The Andover Historical Society and the Spade and Trowel Garden Club of Andover will jointly host a free public lecture and meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, featuring guest speaker Russ Cohen. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Andover Historical Society, Mr. Cohen will speak about the edible wild plants of New England. He will devote time to describing what our colonial ancestors would have found in the local area for cooking and consuming. Hand out materials will be provided, along with a “wild” item included among the refreshments.
Moonlight Ski/Snowshoe Trek - Sunday Feb 13th at 6pm. Park at the Goldsmith Woodlands reservation (AVIS property), at 491 South Main Street. Meet at 6:00pm. No pets. Rain cancels. From I-93 Exit 41, head north on Route 125 to Route 28N (South Main Street). Reservation is on the left before Gould Rd. No registration needed. Leaders Burt Batcheller (978-475-3665) & David Dargie (978-996-4475) For questions, please contact Burt Batcheller at burt.batcheller@comcast.net
Winter Camping along the Shawsheen River - Saturday Feb 19th. Winter camping in Serios' Grove, right along the Shawsheen River. Depending on conditions, driving right to the site may not be possible and a hike-in may be needed. Please keep in mind that in this situation, there may be no quick way out if there is a problem of any kind (it's about a 1/4 mile in from the closest road). Even emergency folks may not know exactly where we are. Winter camping experience is helpful but not mandatory. Plenty of split seasoned red oak for the fire. For questions or to express interest, please contact Bob Decelle at rhdecelle@hotmail.com
Family Winter Fun Day at the Ward Reservation! Sunday Feb 20th from Noon to 3pm. Join other area families for a fun-filled afternoon of Winter activities at the Ward Reservation, including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and more. Warming fire and hot chocolate will be provided - come enjoy the wonder of the Ward Reservation in Winter! For questions or to express interest, please contact Adam Rollfs at arollfs@ttor.org |
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This easy family friendly hike is not to miss: Ward Hill Reservation
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| Andover Hiking Trails |
| Have you discovered the Great Brook Farm State Park yet? This is a great place for ice cream, going for walks with kids, cross-country skiing in the winter and a lot more. Check it out. |
Looking for something fun and different to do this fall? Try the new Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. It is a great off-road bike trail that is easy to get to from Andover. Take 495 South to Route 3 North. Get off the first exit in Lowell and take a right into the parking lot of the Motorola building. The rail trail parking lot is around to the right. Click on their website for more information. Or click HERE for a MAP. |
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