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Walking with Thoreau
July 23, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday, July 23rd
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join DCR for an enlightening 1.2-mile walk in celebration of the historic 1844 ascent of American naturalist and writer Henry David Thoreau to the summit of Mount Greylock; a prelude to Thoreau’s experience at Walden Pond. This event features selected readings from Thoreau’s account with a short 1-mile segment of the Appalachian Trail to a scenic vista.
Meet at the summit.
FREE for ages teen-adult. Children under the age of 18
must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration is recommended.
Be prepared for the weather; wear sturdy shoes; bring water, lunch, bug spray, and sunscreen.
For more information, call (413) 499-4262.
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