Fall Great Woods Walk 
October 4, 2009 walk was a success. Over 50 adults and children enjoyed a beautiful walk.

The Natural Resources Trust of Mansfield (NRT) will be sponsoried its  annual guided tour of the Great Woods. The tour of the southern portion of the Mansfield Great Woods was lead by Dr. Charles Meszoely and Colin Cauldwell.  Dr. Meszoely and Colin has been instrumental in our effort to preserve the woods, and have walked the trails and guided tours for many years.  Also participating was Harry Chase. Harry is a lifelong resident of Mansfield with vast historical knowledge of the town and Great Woods. He writes a weekly column for the Mansfield News. 

Colin notes that “Commencing in late September, and lasting until early  November, the woods turn from unrelieved green to the most amazing  palette of reds, oranges, and browns. Wildflowers also abound in the  woods during fall. Asters, Goldenrod and Joe-Pye Weed grow in great  drifts”.

Canoe River Day - Spring 2010 - day and place to be announced

Past Walks

2006 Great Wood Walk

What do Eastern red backed salamanders, green frogs, sassafras, and high bush blueberries have in common?  Guests of the Natural Resources Trust discovered them all on the annual fall Great Woods walk.

Two dozen walkers from Norton and Mansfield enjoyed the walk led by Dr. Charles Meszoely and Colin Cauldwell last Saturday. They ranged in age from 3 to 73. While Dr. Meszoely pointed out the flora and fauna, Colin focused on the historical aspects of the Great Woods. The walk started at the Scott/Goyea farm, with more ambitious walkers making the additional 1.3 mile hike on the red trail. Colin went off trail to show walkers the foundation remains of the Codding Farm, being careful not to fall into the uncovered well.

NRT president Lou Andrews thanked the attendees for coming, saying that the Great Woods is a valuable asset to the town and that everyone should be encouraged to enjoy it.