Sunday, May 18. Join Peggy MacLeod and Betsy Higgins to explore mixed conifer and deciduous forest, flooded forest wetland and marshes. Along Boggy Meadow Road we expect to hear and see songbirds, woodpeckers, migrating warblers, nesting herons and waterfowl. There is an option to climb up several steps to an elevated bird observatory overlooking the marsh and Cooke Pasture. Plan on traveling about 2 miles on fairly flat, uneven terrain with some gentle rises and possible muddy areas depending upon recent rainfall. Meet promptly at 7 am in the parking lot at the end of Cooke Ave (former Moose Lodge) in Northampton. It's a good idea to bring insect repellent. Please note there are no facilities or rest areas at this location. Questions? Contact Peggy at sunraven99@gmail.com. Limited to 12 participants. (E/M) 

Field Trip designations:
(E) – Easy conditions, fairly accessible for most, usually flat terrain on improved trails or roads. 
(M) – Moderately difficult, more challenging trail conditions, short steep sections, longer hikes. 
(S) – Strenuous conditions, muddy or rocky trails, steep sections, difficult footing in part.