Explore The Fauna, Flora And Cultural History Of Waconah Falls

About this event

Led by Naturalist and Tamarack Hollow Director, Aimee Gelinas, this hike will weave through hemlock groves, glacial erratics and along a cascading brook and falls. Participants will learn about the plants, trees, wild edibles, signs of wildlife and the cultural history (talc mill) at this unique state park. Hike is free (donations gratefully accepted). This project has been supported in part by a grant from the Dalton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. In conjunction with MA DCR State Parks. 2.5 hours – 1.5 miles

Registration is required, email- full_circle_o@yahoo.com – Visit: https://www.tamarackhollownatureandculturalcenter.org
From the center of Dalton, take Rt 8A north and drive a couple of miles and take a right onto Back Dalton Road and drive 0.5 mile to the Wahconah Falls State Park parking lot. https://www.mass.gov/locations/wahconah-falls-state-park

This hike was originally scheduled as a part of the Housatonic Heritage walks, this new date is the re-scheduled date due to rain. Al are welcome, registration required.