Volunteers needed! Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in with Naturalist and Board Member Steve Ricker who leads this vital restoration work to enhance the quality of the rare habitat that surrounds Bylane Farm.Various projects are underway, and work may include transplanting native plants, removing invasive vines and rescuing native habitats from other invasive species. At the start of the session, Steve will provide tips to discern native plants from invasives and will be happy to answer questions as we work.  

Tools and gloves will be provided, or you can bring your own (loppers and hand pruners are the most used tools). Plants with thorns, and poison ivy may be present. 

Saturday, October 12, 11:00am-12:30pm. Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy-moderate. Let us know you’re coming by emailing Susan to register: info@bedfordaudubon.org. 

** EDITED TO ADD - Date postponed from the originally advertised date of 12/11 due to forecast heavy rain. This trip will now take place on Tuesday, December 17 **

On our December Field Trip to Edith Read Sanctuary and the Marshlands Conservancy, we will visit two Important Bird Areas (IBA) and explore a mix of forest, meadow, fresh water, salt marsh and shore. Our Naturalist Tait Johansson will lead the way as we look out for possible sightings of Greater and Lesser Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, Red-throated and Common Loons, Great Horned Owl, and Fox Sparrow. 

Tuesday, December 17, 8:30am-12:00pm. Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Please email Susan to register: info@bedfordaudubon.org

The Solstice is a time when the sun stands still, offering us time to pause and reflect on the year behind us and begin to turn our attention to the seeds of new ideas and inspirations we can incubate for the coming year. When we welcome Winter's short days and accept Nature's invitation to slow down, gently nourish and nurture ourselves. Restoring our energy allows us to reset our intentions and release all things that no longer serve us.

Join Catherine Downs, local ANFT certified Forest Therapy Guide, on an immersive experience that focuses attention on the senses in relation to the natural world around us. Based on the Japanese philosophy of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) participants are guided through a series of invitations to allow the possibility for everyone to slow down, drop into the body and find balance and harmony within the natural world. 

We will share a meditation to help boost your inner light, take a slow, quiet walk together and when prompted explore our own private experience, then come together to share over tea and snacks. 

The goal is to observe nature, soak up the botanical properties of the flora and fauna, listen to the birds, relax our minds and come into alignment with the environment around us. Feeling connection to the Earth to open our hearts and expand our consciousness.

This practice can help to calm the nervous system, reduce stress levels and lower blood pressure and heart rate.
This is NOT an exercise walk - please wear extra layers as we will not generate heat through movement.

Thursday, December 19, 3:00-5:00pm.Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate (depending where we walk). Please email Susan to register: info@bedfordaudubon.org