The Hiker Shuttle operates daily from June 3 through September 12, and on weekends and holidays from September 18 through October 17.

For a map, daily schedule and more information please go to http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/lodging-shuttle.cfm.

This June, AMC’s volunteers invite you to get into conservation by doing some trail work, helping with a clean up, or finally learning the name of that beautiful white flower you see every year. See below for a link to the list of opportunities for training, education, and recreation throughout AMC’s region.

For a list and to register for these events go to http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/green-june.cfm and get in touch with the leaders. With your help we will have a very Green June.

In conjunction with the UMass Outing Club there will be a presentation on the new 740 mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. The presentation by Kate Williams will provide information about accessing the Trail and some favorite places and recommended trips. It will be held on Monday, April 26th, 7:00 PM at the UMass Campus Center, meeting room 168c, which is located on the basement level of the Campus Center.

Please pass this word along to anyone you feel may be interested.

The Student Conservation Association, in partnership with the Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees), will be hosting a volunteer work day at The Trustees’ Little Tom property on Saturday, May 15th, 2010. The property and its trails, which will be open to the public in 2012, will eventually connect to the existing trail system at DCR’s Mount Tom State Reservation, allowing hikers and runners a view of the vernal pool at the top of Little Mt. Tom.

The Annual Potluck was held Saturday, March 27th, 2010, at the American Legion Hall, 162 Russell Street, Hadley, MA, from 5:30-9:00pm.

Registration for the second annual Spring Fling at AMC’s Mohican Outdoor Center is now open. This event will be held Friday, April 30, to Sunday, May 2, members and non-members are welcome. For more information go to http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/mohican/spring-fling-2010.cfm

Join AMC Families for a fun-filled weekend of family-friendly activities 05/07/2010 - 05/09/2010.

The cabin on Upper Goose Pond will open for the season on May 22nd. Hikers are welcome to come and enjoy the cabin on a first come first served basis. Caretakers will be on duty to oversee and manage use of the cabin. The cabin may not be available should the caretaker be absent for unforseen reasons, but hikers may use the tent platforms or camp out on the porch at any time.

During the AMC Annual Meeting there was the presentation of awards in recognition of the outstanding number of hours contributed by volunteer AMC members. Areas of service included stewardship and public service activities in Trails, Conservation, Education, and Research Programs. The Berkshire Chapter AT Committee had ten members awarded in two categories: The Warren Hart Award which is given in recognition of more than 224 hours of service and The Marian Pychowska Award for 96-223 hours contributed.

Ken and Bonnie Hargreaves — Members of AMC since 1992, Ken and Bonnie met on a Berkshire Chapter hike. Together, they are active in the Berkshire Chapter, President’s Society and on the Board of Advisors since 2001.