One Year After the Fire: A Walk Through Renewal

Join us as we commemorate the first anniversary of the prescribed fire at Chapin and explore how the land has responded one year later.

When: Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:📍 Meet at the Visitor Center (30 Peck Road, Wales, MA)

We’ll have an enlightening conversation with experts under some coffee and donuts, followed by a walk to the site where we’ll observe post-fire ecological recovery, learn about the role of prescribed fire in ecosystem health and engage in open discussion and Q&A

☕ Coffee & donuts provided

Featuring experts from: Monson Conservation Commission, Massachusetts DCR, Opacum Land Trust, Monson Fire Department, No Loose Braids (Nipmuc-led organization), Joshua’s Land Trust