Southampton’s Open Space Committee, with the support of the Friends of Southampton Open Space and the endorsement of the Conservation Commission, has several presentations and events planned for the spring!

Upcoming events

All programs will follow Covid-safe guidelines: masks are required and attendance will be limited. Registration is recommended to ensure a spot; email openspace@townofsouthampton.org.

Everyone can view the programs (except for the hikes) on Easthampton Media’s YouTube channel. Search by program title, series, or date.

These programs are made possible by a Neighborhood Outreach grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

What’s in Your Wetlands

Join Brittany Gutermuth, the Climate Change Education Coordinator for Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, for a presentation on the creatures you can find in our local wetlands, from American toads to wood frogs. Everyone is invited to this children and parent-friendly event.

When: FRIDAY, APRIL 23 at 1:00 PM
Where: Conant Park Pavilion

Keeping a Forest Healthy

Join Tom Jenkins from Blue Dog Forestry for a forester-guided hike at our local Wolf Hill Sanctuary. This event is limited to 25 participants.

When: SATURDAY, MAY 1 at 10:00 AM
Where: Wolf Hill Sanctuary, Fomer Road

Southampton’s Woodland Flora

Join Karen Hirschberg, a local professional botanist, for a botanist-guided hike at our local Clearwater Woodlands Conservation Area. This event is sponsored by Friends of Southampton Open Space.

When: SATURDAY, MAY 8 at 10:00 AM
Where: Clearwater Woodlands Conservation Area, 111 Glendale Road

Protecting Forests and Other Ecosystems in the Context of Climate Change

Join Scott Jackson, a UMass Extension Professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation, for a presentation on how to protect forests and other ecosystems in the context of climate change.

When: FRIDAY, MAY 14 at 1:00 PM
Where: Conant Park Pavilion