Dear ECTA Supporters, We hope that you have all received our recent Summer Newsletter in your mailboxes and have enjoyed reading about all of the exciting events and projects that you have made possible! To view the full newsletter online click here. The Truth About Trail Easements […]
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The world around us is changing. Large tracts of open land are rapidly disappearing. Fear of liability lawsuits limits public access. The āhandshake agreementā that has kept trails open for generations is no longer enough to protect our trails. In the six towns in which we work, […]
Dear ECTA Supporters, The heat is on! Summer is finally here and we hope that you are out enjoying all that our 450 miles of trails have to offer. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite trail tips to beat the bugs, weather and other conditions that […]
Dear ECTA Supporters, The heat is on! Summer is finally here and we hope that you are out enjoying all that our 450 miles of trails have to offer. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite trail tips to beat the bugs, weather and other conditions that come […]
The Riverbend campus of the Ipswich River Watershed Association is growing! The developers of Residences at Riverbend, a senior living facility off of County Road in Ipswich, are donating 5 acres of land to IRWA, which will expand their existing trail network. In conjunction with the land transfer, […]
In the midst of our cold New England winters we dream about these summer days and hitting the trails for a hike, run or ride. But now that the heat is on, we’re reminded that summer brings its own challenges for outdoor activities. Here are a few of […]
Pingree School/Pingree Reservation, Hamilton: Greenbelt’s 6th Annual Run for the Hills 5K and 10K trail run will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 9:00 am. The race crosses trails at the Pingree School and Greenbelt’s Pingree Reservation. Groton House Farm, Hamilton: Reminder, all bridle trails are still closed at […]
Groton House Farm, Hamilton: The Groton House Farm Horse Trials are scheduled for June 28th – 30th. Non-competing horses are not allowed on the trails during the event. Farm Road will be busy this week and early next week as organizers set up and take down for this event. […]
Appleton Farms/Waldingfield, Ipswich: Saturday, June 22nd is the Ipswich Rotary Trail Ramble. The 3.5K walk begins at 9:00 am and follows trails on the Julia Bird Reservation, Waldingfield and Tioga Farm. The 5K & 10K runs begin at 10:00 am and follow a 5K loop through the northern […]
Please join us for a benefit luncheon at Myopia Polo’s Neil R. Ayer Cup on Sunday, June 23rd. Experience the thrill and excitement of the “Sport of Kings” as players battle it out in final match of the Myopia Club tournament playoffs.