I want to thank everyone who was able to attend the Fells RMP kickoff meeting last week. We'll see where this process takes us.

DCR has published the schedule of workshops for the RMP process. The schedule is very tight, which is encouraging. GB leadership will be attending every one and is part of the Recreation workshop panel.

Everyone is encouraged to attend these workshops - especially the Recreation workshop and the Enforcement workshop.

Flora and Fauna
Co-hosted by Mass Audubon
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Botume House, 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham
Speakers include Bryan Hamlin and Walter Kittredge (Botanists), David Brown (Wildlife Naturalist), Wayne Petersen (Mass Audubon Important Bird Areas Program), and Lynn Harper (Massachusetts Natural Heritage Program).

Wetlands and Water Resources Workshop
Co-hosted by Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and Environmental League of Massachusetts
Thursday, February 17, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Botume House, 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham
Speakers include David Gilmartin (Massachusetts Water Resources Authority), Matthew Burne (Vernal Pool Association), Ken Pruitt (Environmental League of Massachusetts), and Steve Swymer (Town of Winchester Water Department).

Cultural Resources
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Botume House, 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham
Speakers may include representatives from DCR Cultural Resources and Operations Staff, Friends of the Fells and local historians.

Recreation
Co-hosted by Appalachian Mountain Club and the New England Mountain Bike Association
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
McGlynn School Cafeteria, 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford
This workshop will engage the public in further discussing recreational uses and needs at the Middlesex Fells.

Education and Interpretation
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Botume House, 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham
Speakers may include representatives from DCR Bureau of Ranger and Interpretive Services staff and partners.

Enforcement
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Botume House, 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham
Speakers may include representatives from DCR Bureau of Ranger and Interpretive Services Staff and State and local police.