Northfield Mountain Recreation & Environmental Center Fall 2019 Newsletter
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Annual Drawdown Schedule for Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah, and Lake Zoar
Candlewood Lake – For the 2019-2020 winter season FirstLight will conduct a shallow drawdown of Candlewood Lake, which includes Squantz Pond. In consultation with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Candlewood Lake Authority the drawdown season will begin December 1 and run until the opening…
Read moreNorthfield Mountain September Recreation Events
Kids Cruise on Board the Heritage Riverboat On Saturday, September 7th from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., celebrate the beginning of fall and a new school year with a children’s cruise on board the Heritage Riverboat. These cruises are the perfect length for children to get a taste of the river as we head downstream…
Read moreFirstLight Acquires Two Energy-Storage Installations, Launches Strategic Partnership with AMS
BURLINGTON, Mass., August 5, 2019 – FirstLight Power has acquired Advanced Microgrid Solutions’ (AMS) portfolio of energy-storage installations at Brandeis University and the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. The acquisitions, which total 1.3 megawatts (MW) of energy storage capacity, are FirstLight’s first move into battery storage technology. The two systems can operate for two hours…
Read moreThe Franklin County Boat Club’s “Christmas in July”
FirstLight Power was delighted support the Franklin County Boat Club’s fun, festive, and colorful “Christmas in July” event in Barton Cove on July 29, at which sailors decorate their boats with holiday lights and stage a friendly competition for best decorations awards. The Greenfield Recorder put together this slideshow with lots of wonderful photos from…
Read moreBIG MACHINES AT THE MOUNTAIN
Big Machines at the Mountain! Kids of all ages can get up-close with a variety of vehicles used at FirstLight’s Northfield Mountain. Sit on a snowmobile and a trail groomer, check out a backhoe and a crane. Spend the morning exploring these amazing machines while also enjoying arts and crafts allowing kids to explore building…
Read moreKids Cruise on Board the Heritage Riverboat
Friday, July 12; Saturday, July 27; Saturday, August 17; 11:00 a.m. – Noon For all ages Fee: $8/person Register online at www.bookeo.com/northfield or by calling 800-859-2960 Celebrate summer and the river with a children’s cruise on board the Heritage Riverboat. These cruises are the perfect length for children to get a taste…
Read moreJune 2019 Northfield Mountain Trail Report
The FirstLight June 2019 Trail Report is here: Ski Report June 2019
Read moreSummer Solstice Paddle
Summer Solstice Paddle Join FirstLight’s Recreation and Environmental Center staff for a peaceful summer solstice paddle on Friday, June 21st from 6:30 until 8:45 p.m. During this evening paddle, we’ll explore the rich history and natural history of Barton Cove. Ancient waterfalls, historic log drives, dinosaur footprints and nesting bald eagles are unique to…
Read moreScenic Cruises on the Connecticut River Start June 15th
Scenic Cruises on the Connecticut River Start June 15 The French King Gorge in Massachusetts is one of the most scenic stretches of the beautiful Connecticut River. Thursdays through Sundays beginning June 15, come join us for a lovely, relaxing 90-minute cruise aboard the Heritage. Fun for all ages – a great activity for…
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