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February 25 – Beaver Ecology Lecture

  • February 25, 2010
Events
Join us at the Ipswich Town Hall (Room B) on Thursday, February 25 at 7Pm to hear renowned beaver ecologist Skip Lisle talk about this ultimate keystone species and its effect on the natural and built environment. Skip will fill us in on the surprising details that one needs […]
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Sled Dog Races a huge success!

  • January 31, 2010
News
The Myopia Sled Dog Races were held on Saturday January 16th and were an enormous success. ECTA was a supporting partner and gathered a work force of over 60 people to help with everything from handling the dogs, to maintaining the trails to create a great event. The […]
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Winter Activities

  • January 18, 2010
News
On January 9, ECTA led a group of intrepid skiers across the fields and forests of Ipswich and Hamilton to the warmth of the hearth at the Black Cow in Hamilton. The weather was beautiful and fun was had by all. ECTA has been very involved in the […]
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Jan 16, 17 Myopia Sled Dog Race

  • January 18, 2010
Events
ECTA is supporting the first annual Myopia Sled Dog Races on January 16 and 17. There will be courses of 4,6,8, and 11 miles winding through the trails including the Schooling Fields, Pingree Reservation, and Appleton Farms among others. The event is family friendly and free. For […]
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Volunteers with Shovels needed at Noon!

  • January 15, 2010
Trail Alerts
Calling all able bodies, With the warming weather, we need all hands on deck today at NOON at the Myopia Schooling Fields (see directions below) with shovels in hand to keep snow on the trails for the Myopia Sled Dog Races to go on. We have over 50 dog […]
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January 9 – XC Ski to the Black Cow

  • January 10, 2010
Events
Join Board Member Joe Sandulli as he leads a xc ski expedition across the fields and through the woods from Appleton Farms to the Black Cow pub in Hamilton. Meet at the Appleton Farms parking area at the intersection of 1A (County Rd – Ipswich) and Waldingfield Rd at […]
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Winthrop Land

  • December 15, 2009
Trail Alerts
SEASONAL CLOSURE REMINDER : Per landowner request, all Winthrop properties, with the exception of the Groton House driveways from Winthrop and Highland Streets, are CLOSED until May 1. Thanks for your cooperation and many thanks for the Winthrops ongoing generosity in letting ECTA members ride on their […]
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Topsfield Bridges Complete

  • November 30, 2009
Events
On Sunday, November 15, a dedicated crew completed work on 2 bridges on the Topsfield Rail Trail with funding from ECTA for the materials. Joe Geller, an ECTA member and Chair of the Topsfield Rail Trail Committee, said” We sincerely thank the Essex Country Trails Association for providing the […]
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