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 […]
Susanna Colloredo-Mansfeld and ECTA were featured in the spring newsletter from Equine Land Conservation Resource. This national organization was founded in 1997 to support individuals and groups interested in land conservation for equestrian use. ECTA has supported ELCR’s Conservation Partners program, which promotes conservation through grassroots outreach, networking […]
Mark your calendars for the Pan-Ipswich Challenge on Saturday May 5th!! Our 20 mile walk/run from the west end of Ipswich to the coast will highlight some of the best trails and open lands on the North Shore. We will cross through Willowdale State Forest, Bradley Palmer State Park, […]
I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against Essex County Trail Association, its affiliates, and subsidiaries, and their respective directors, and employees, and sponsors, coordinating groups and any individuals associated with the ECTAthlon on […]