Dear ECTA Supporters, We have SO MUCH news to report for August – grants, trail rides, trails runs, parties…something for everyone! Make sure to read on so you don’t miss out on any of our upcoming August and September events! REI Grant Received We are excited to announce that […]
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ATTENTION ALL MAUDSLAY EQUESTRIANS There should be no ring work in the fields **especially on the lawn under the tree in the picnic area!** The park mows this area every week for families to sit at the picnic table and on the lawn under the tree and enjoy the […]
We are excited to announce that we have received a 2012 grant from REI for trail work in the Dow Brook Conservation Area in Ipswich! This $9,750 grant will be used toward re-routing of a wet, muddy trail and construction of a boardwalk through the wetland area. Thank […]
The trail between Gathering Farm and “Yellow House Field” will not be accessible until further notice due to heavy equipment work on the landowner’s property. This trail is located off of Bridge Street in Hamilton.
If you are having trouble viewing this email, click here for a web version. Dear ECTA Supporters, Despite the hot and humid weather, we have not slowed down our work here at ECTA! We have been busy building and repairing bridges & boardwalks, mowing trails, permitting new projects and […]
In a classic example of how many people it often takes to make a project work, ECTA recently completed a bridge and boardwalk on the Discover Hamilton Trail. The bridge, completed in May, was designed by Bob Weatherall of Weatherall Design, completed by several volunteers, permitted through our Hamilton Trail […]
As part of the $44,500 grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation this spring, ECTA will be completing important work on trails in the New England Biolabs trail system in Ipswich and Hamilton. This system of trails, mostly old farm roads that have overgrown with brush […]
ECTA is currently seeking a part-time Director of Development. Reporting to and in partnership with the Chairman of the Board, the Director of Development will spearhead development efforts as ECTA’s nonprofit continues to grow. A new position in the organization, the Director will have the opportunity to build the […]
24 ECTAthlon teams showed up “with bells on” Saturday morning at Bradley Palmer State Park, despite a dreary forecast for the day! And all teams finished the race in one piece – one soaking wet, tired and hungry piece, that is! Our first place team was “BillieBo Blue” from […]
Join us for the 2nd Annual ECTAthlon, the North Shore Outdoor Event of the Year! There is nothing else like this one. Teams of 4 will start in Bradley Palmer with a 3.5 mile trail run, followed by a 3.8 mile mountain bike ride, a 4 mile […]