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8/28 Dog Fun Show

| August 28, 2010

Hillview Farm’s First Annual Dog Fun Show will be held on Saturday August 28 at 130 Topsfield Road in Ipswich and will benefit ECTA.  Click on the link below to see the Flyer and for the Entry Form. DogShowFlyer (2) DogShowEntry

7/25 Waldingfield Driving Event

| July 25, 2010

The competition will be held on July 25 (Sunday) at 55 Waldingfield Rd. Ipswich. Dressage and Cones in the morning. Cross country begins about 1:30. The event is a benefit for ECTA and the World Equestrian Games. Spectators are welcome.. There is no charge.

ECTA’s Chance-a-Mile Raffle

| July 20, 2010

Did you know there are over 450 miles of trails in the 6 towns ECTA works in?  Keeping them clear, safe and open takes funding and we have put together an incredible raffle so you and others can continue to enjoy the trails.  How does Costa Rica, Montana, the Coast of Maine or Club Box [...]

Trail Work 2010

| June 30, 2010

It is mid-way through 2010 and a report about our trail work this year is due.  Every day, we are working to keep the trail network open, whether it is working with private landowners to help them maintain their trails, or clearing trees, fixing culverts or building boardwalks in our 6 town area.  Volunteers, members, [...]

Solstice Ride up Moon Hill

| June 22, 2010

Join ECTA Board Member Joe Sandulli on Saturday June 19 for a nightime horse back ride to the top of Moon Hill in Bradley Palmer State Park.  Arrive in the Asbury Street Parking lot by 8:00 PM.  Saddle Up (apply bug lotion) and ride up to Moon Hill as the sun sets and the moon comes [...]

6/19 Solstice Ride on Moon Hill

| June 19, 2010

Join ECTA Board Member Joe Sandulli on Saturday June 19 for a nightime horse back ride to the top of Moon Hill in Bradley Palmer State Park.  Arrive in the Asbury Street Parking lot by 8:00 PM. Saddle Up (apply bug lotion) and ride up to Moon Hill as the sun sets and the moon comes [...]

6/5 National Trails Day at Bradley Palmer

| June 5, 2010

On Saturday, June 5, at Bradley Palmer State Park, the Essex County Trail Association is hosting its National Trails Day event.  Building on last years very successful day, the event will start with an early morning bird walk led by Jim Berry, a guided horse ride through Bradley Palmer, and working with Mass DCR, a [...]

Join ECTA for National Trails Day June 5

| June 5, 2010

On Saturday, June 5, at Bradley Palmer State Park, the Essex County Trail Association is hosting its Family Fun National Trails Day event.  The event will start with an early morning bird walk led by Jim Berry, a guided horse ride through Bradley Palmer, and a volunteer trail repair effort on some trails damaged by the [...]

6/5 West Newbury Trail Walk

| June 5, 2010

National Trails Day: Free Guided Walk at Riverbend, West Newbury A trail walk through Riverbend in West Newbury will be held to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday June 5th.  The walk will be led by members of the West Newbury’s Open Space Committee who hope that trails that have been recently cleared and remarked [...]

Maplecroft Trail Protected

| May 22, 2010

As a result of a strong conservation partnership between the Raymond Family, ECTA, the Trust for Public Land, The Town of Ipswich, Essex County Greenbelt, Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Mass Department of Agriculture, one of the most visible and important landscapes in Ipswich, and an ECTA Trail Easement through it, is protected forever.  Nearly 2 years of effort [...]