Events

Fall Great Woods Walk 
October 4, 2009 10:30 AM
Meet at Oak Street Entrance
Public invited. No carriages or wheeled vehicles
Bring good walking shoes, insect spray and water.

Meet at the Oak Street Entrance
Off Street parking available

The Natural Resources Trust of Mansfield (NRT) will be sponsoring its  annual guided tour of the Great Woods. The tour of the southern portion of the Mansfield Great Woods will be 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 will be 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”.

Please join us and enjoy one of Mansfield’s hidden treasures. The public  is encouraged to meet at the Oak Street parking lot.  Children are also invited but will need to be able to walk about 2  miles. Wheeled carriages, etc. are not recommended. Please bring proper  attire and mosquito repellent. The trails may be muddy in some areas;  proper shoes are recommended.

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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.DCP_2375

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.

 
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