Monday, June 22, 2015

Kestrel Land Trust Events, Sat, June 27th

You're Invited... Into the Wild
Come and Take a Peek Into the Forest
Story Walk at Mt. Tom: Opening Celebration for Kids

Your little ones will love to explore the forest around Lake Bray on an accessible trail while they read a story about the animals that live there. Party includes face-painting, games, storytelling, refreshments, and a raffle for local books!

When: Saturday, June 27, 2015 Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Mt. Tom State Reservation
Fee: $5 entry per car to the state park: no other event fee.
What to Bring: Bug spray, sturdy shoes, and imagination. 
 
Learn More Now & Sign Up Here: http://kestreltrust.org/sign-up-for-a-hike.php

iPhone Navigation Workshop
Track your hikes and (almost) never get lost again GPS phone in hand
When: Saturday, June 27, 2015 Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.*
Where: Kestrel Office, Amherst
Fee: FREE workshop, but must purchase app during workshop
What to Bring: Your iPhone or iPad

Did you know you can use your iPhone or iPad as a GPS unit? Why buy two expensive devices when you only need one.
Learn how to use your iPhone or iPad to track your hikes and save them for later. There’s an app for that! Come see how to run inexpensive apps that will make navigating in (and out) of unfamiliar trails much easier. Then after collecting all your hiking data, learn how to make a quick map or store your hikes on Google Earth. *(Stick around until 4 pm for one-on-one Q&A if you like!)

Please RSVP to: Jennifer@kestreltrust.org