{"id":4544,"date":"2019-03-14T17:49:55","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T17:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstlight.energy\/stewardship\/northfield-mountain-recreation-environmental-center\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:18:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:18:12","slug":"northfield-mountain-recreation-environmental-center","status":"publish","type":"recreation","link":"https:\/\/firstlight.energy\/fr_ca\/stewardship\/northfield-mountain-recreation-environmental-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Centre de loisirs et d’environnement de Northfield Mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u00c9v\u00e9nements \u00e0 venir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bats! With Wildlife Biologist, Jacques Veilleux<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, April 9th 6:00 – 7:30 <\/strong>This is a free talk and no registration is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This presentation will focus on conservation issues related to our regional bats \u2013 specifically those species that hibernate in our caves and mine. White-nose Syndrome (WNS) is a wildlife disease which has resulted in a dramatic decline in the number of bats present across much of the United States and Canada. In New Hampshire, the population of hibernating bats declined by nearly 100% within two years of the introduction of the disease, and similar reductions have occurred in Massachusetts. The talk will focus on the general habitats of our local bat species, the effects of WNS, and recent research focusing on New Hampshire bats during the pre-hibernation period (September through November), and whether NH bats might be hibernating in New Hampshire, outside of the ‘typical’ hibernation sites (i.e. the historical mines that served as wintering sites for NH bats).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacques Veilleux is a wildlife biologist and has served as Professor of Biology and Environmental Science & Policy at Franklin Pierce University since 2003. He is a mammalogist, with a research focus on the biology of bats. He serves as the lead biologist in surveys of the hibernating population of bats in New Hampshire for the NH Fish and Game Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reptile Nook Returns with Adaptations!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, April 11th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about unique adaptations that help reptiles survive, communicate, and more, in the wild. This is a free program and no registration is required. Takes place in the Northfield Mountain Auditorium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northfield Mountain Monthly Hike<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, April 16th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come and take a hike on the trails of Northfield Mountain. Great for retirees or adults with a flexible schedule. The hiking is moderate with elevation gains of 300 feet. Pre-registration is required at\u00a0www.bookeo.com\/northfield<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kid’s Nature Art with Deborah Bazer: May Baskets!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, April 18th,<\/strong> 10:00 a.m.<\/strong> – 12:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for a free art event for children, ages 4-10.\u00a0 We\u2019ll use natural materials as well as traditional art supplies, while listening to stories and music to help inspire our art. \u00a0In coordination with Northfield Recreation Commission, which offers recreational activities for the town of Northfield, MA. Pre-registration is required at www.bookeo.com\/northfield<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beaver Pond Wildlife with Naturalist, David Brown<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, April 23rd, 6:00 -7:30 p.m. <\/strong>This is a free talk and no registration is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beavers often get bad press for cutting trees and flooding lowlands. However, the habitats they create with their impoundments become magnets for wildlife. This video-based program will explore many of the birds, mammals and other wild animals that benefit from the beavers\u2019 work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Brown spent over a decade observing and recording while hidden on the banks of various beaver ponds in New England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center maintain 26 miles of trails that offer excellent year-round activities<\/h3>\n\n

Ski de fond<\/h2>\n\n

Thank you all for an amazing 2025\/26 season! We are now closed for skiing and snowshoeing.<\/h2>\n\n

Northfield Mountain has more than 25 miles of trails designed specifically for cross-country skiing and groomed for both classical and free-style skiing. Our trails offer some of the finest Nordic skiing in the region, from beginner trails to the demanding 800-foot vertical climb of Tenth Mountain Trail. Hikers, dogs and other pets are excluded from our trails during the ski season.<\/p>\n\n

Hours of Operation: The trails will be groomed and opened to skiing and snowshoeing when there is adequate snow cover, Wednesday \u2013 Sunday, 9:00 a.m.\u2013 4:30 p.m. <\/p>\n\n

Please note that our parking lot CLOSES<\/strong> at 4:30. Please return gear by 4:15 so we can ensure this. <\/p>\n\n

Our ski shop phone number is 413-659-4458, it is available Wed-Sun from 9-4:30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Rapport de piste<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

What you need to know for the 2025-26 season<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Lorsque la couverture de neige est suffisante, les sentiers du centre seront dam\u00e9s au besoin. Le ski de fond, la raquette et le fat bike seront autoris\u00e9s pour tous les invit\u00e9s munis d’un billet de piste valide. Lorsque la couverture neigeuse est absente, trop glac\u00e9e, mince ou irr\u00e9guli\u00e8re pour le ski, les sentiers peuvent \u00eatre ouverts \u00e0 la randonn\u00e9e, \u00e0 la marche et aux v\u00e9los \u00e0 gros pneus clout\u00e9s. Les visiteurs peuvent obtenir des informations sur l’\u00e9tat des sentiers et les activit\u00e9s autoris\u00e9es en consultant le rapport sur les sentiers de Northfield Mountain de FirstLight, Facebook ou la Western Mass Cross Country Ski Areas Association.<\/p>\n\n