Harvard Forest - Guided Tour
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Sat, May 2, 2026; 11:00 AM
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Harvard Forest - Guided Tour
Please join Sierra Club MA Chapter in a guided tour of Harvard Forest. Harvard Forest is a 4,000 acre center for conservation & environmental research, the renown Fisher Museum, and 32 miles of public trails. The tour will include a visit to the Fisher Museum and their dioramas as well as walk on trails to learn about local flora and fauna as well as ongoing research. The tour is expected to last 1.5 - 2.5 hours including a Q&A session.The trail walk will be from 1 - 2 miles with a minimal elevation gain.Please dress for variable spring weather.
324 N Main St, Petersham, MA 01366, USA
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John Hirst
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Organized By: Massachusetts Chapter
Location: 324 N Main St, Petersham, MA 01366, USA
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Event Organizers:
John Hirst
hirstjo@comcast.net
Join Sierra Club MA Chapter on a guided tour of Harvard Forest, a 4,000 acre center for conservation and environmental research with miles of public trails. The tour will include a visit to the Fisher Museum, which houses their internationally acclaimed dioramas, as well as a walk on a trail to learn about local flora and fauna and ongoing research projects.
The tour is expected to last 1.5 - 2.5 hours and will start in the museum and end with a trail walk nearby. The walk will be from 1 - 2 miles with a minor elevation gain. We will also briefly discuss forest reserves, their importance in the state’s Forests as Climate Solutions initiative, and the MA chapter’s campaign to turn the Quabbin, Ware, and Wachusett watershed forests into a reserve or park.
Please dress for variable spring weather - have a coat and/or rain gear handy; bring a lunch/snack and water; and have sunscreen, a hat, and bug repellent.
Please consider a sliding scale donation to help cover the cost of the Honorarium for Harvard Forest Interpretation Staff. Break even would be $10 per person if the trip fills, but we would welcome those who can afford it donating more to support others attending free. Donate here if you are able to support the organization of this trip.
East Branch of the Swift River
Photo credit: Harvard Forest
Level: Easy
Signup Instructions: Please register for this tour by filling out the RSVP, including the waiver. The outing is open to adults and children (7 years and up) accompanied by a parent. Directions, what to bring, and other logistics will be sent to registrants.
Signup Restrictions: This outing has a limit of 25 people. Signups are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Additional Directions: Participants are responsible for transportation to/from the outing site.
Cancellation Policy: Activity is held rain or shine, but may be altered due to inclement weather