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Brookfield Stonewall hike
with author
Robert Thorson
Date to be determined
Price: $45.00
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us as we explore fascinating stone structures in the historic
Brookfield area with "Robert Thorson" Professor of Geology at the
University of Connecticut and Author of several books; The first field
guide to, "Exploring Stone Walls," "Stone By Stone," and "Stone Wall
Secrets." We'll stop off for lunch at the innovative Tip Top Country
Store in the charming town of Brookfield, MA. Later we'll visit the lovely
Riverbend Gallery for an exhibit of fine art, exemplifying stone walls in
the Brookfield area arranged by local artists.
Hiking portion of trip: During your trip you will learn the
importance of preservation, identification, and ways to manage stone
walls. Your hike to each of these stone structures will be moderately easy
with few rolling paths in and amongst forested terrain and fields. At each
stone wall site your guide will share with you interesting facts about
these charming stone structures. We also encourage you to explore the
things that might be of interest to you along the way.
- Lunch.
- Bottled water throughout tour duration.
- Stone wall/history information.
- Professional,
pleasant and well informed guides.
- Opportunity to
purchase books and hiking sticks.
Hiking activity rating: Easy/Moderate
To get
further information or to sign-up for either of these trips email us
info@activebynature.com
or call (978) 928-3306.
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