Dorothy Rice Wildlife Sanctuary

Dorothy Rice Wildlife Sanctuary PERU, MA BEAUTIFUL 286 ACRES OF HIKING , WALKING, WILDLIFE PROTECTED, BY A SEVERAL LOCAL VOLUNTEERS Smith College is in nearby Northampton.

The Story of the Dorothy Francis Rice Sanctuary
It's up in the wilds of Peru, aptly named for its 2,043-foot average elevation, highest in the state. Here you can find total solitude, tranquility and unspoiled beauty. Dorothy Frances Rice Sanctuary is nearly 300 acres of woodlands, meadows and a pond for everyone to enjoy. Decades ago, it was used for several years as a research headquarters and s

ummer residence for several Smith College students. The sanctuary was established in the late 1920s on property owned by Oran Rice, a New York City architect, and his wife, Mary, to honor their daughter, a 1923 Smith College graduate who had succumbed to tuberculosis. Dorothy loved this land, the site of her family's summer home. After Oran Rice died, his widow set up a family trust to preserve and maintain the land, which was donated to the New England Forestry Foundation in 1974, along with a maintenance fund for the trails and the caretaker's cottage. The family's summer home within the preserve had been destroyed by fire and later was demolished. After a brief walk on Rice Road into the property (the road is closed to vehicles), a clearing reveals the former caretakers cottage, a wishing well, and an array of trail maps nearby. A notebook invites visitors to record their observations of flora and fauna. There are six colored trails well marked and maintained by three volunteers. The red, white, orange, blue, yellow and pink trails are clearly marked with signs and arrows, so there's no way to get lost, even though the wilderness area feels remote and isolated. The well-detailed maps at the gate and the cabin area aid in navigating the trails, each of which is a half-mile to one-mile long. Visitors can sample the preserve in an hour, or spend a morning or afternoon hiking all the trails. The Red Trail also honors the late Stephen J. Phillips, a Peru resident (1947-1995), who had served with distinction in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and a prior caretaker A short path leads to a plaque flanked by small American flags. What better memorial for a loved one than to preserve land and open it for public enjoyment? VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO KEEP THE TRAILS CLEAR, & MARKED. CONTACT: [email protected] or [email protected], 413 684 0176

07/16/2019

I understand MSP was visiting Dorothy Rice Sanctuary today

11/24/2018

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE, TO KEEP DOROTHY, AS SHE NEEDS TO BE. BE IT TRAIL MAINTENANCE. INTERACTING WITH VISITORS, OR ENJOYING THE SANCTUARY. PLEASE CONTINUE TO KEEP DOROTHY AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE.

11/18/2018

Have taken a break from Dorothy care this year. Many changes/updates on the plate. Hopefully can manage better next year.

08/16/2018

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08/16/2018

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08/16/2018

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08/15/2018

The Parasol mushroom is a handsome mushroom that grows to 40 centimeters in height. It has a cream-colored cap decorated with brown, flakey scales that some say...

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08/15/2018

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The Parasol mushroom is a handsome mushroom that grows to 40 centimeters in height. It has a cream-colored cap decorated with brown, flakey scales that some say...

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08/11/2018

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08/11/2018

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08/10/2018

Oyster Mushroom Identification https://t.co/mxzDCyjbyO. harvested about 7 lb today

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