Oct
20
9:00 AM09:00
Fall Trail Ride @ Blue Hills Reservation - Ponkapoag Trails Area in Canton
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Nov
5
8:30 AM08:30
Fall Trail Ride Event - Blue Hills Reservation, Ponkapoag Pond Area
Bike, hike, run or ride your horse along with the DCR's Massachusetts Park Rangers Mounted Unit. Explore the lovely trails of Ponkapoag Pond. Park at Massasoit Community College, 900 Randolph St., Canton, MA 02021.
Jan
1
12:00 PM12:00
First Day Hike - Let's Go!
Did you know - Blue Hills Reservation was the 1st in the nation for 1st day Hikes ?
Join Us this Saturday - January 1st 2022 at the Blue Hills Reservation at noon and meet your Commonwealth's Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit, managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) . Let’s celebrate Massachusetts leadership in public park utilization, stewardship, and mounted patrol. Can’t make it? You can still support our efforts to maintain mounted patrol in DCR parks statewide - thank you!
The DCR Mounted Unit and Friends will be at the Blue Hill Reservation at 12 noon: First Day Hike - Blue Hills Reservation come say hello before you hike!
Visit the DCR website for other DCR parks throughout the state leading 1st day hikes: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/first-day-hikes#2022-first-day-hikes- Let’s go!
Dec
15
11:00 AM11:00
Holiday Open House
Come celebrate the seasonal holidays with us. Meet the rangers and their horses. Bring your camera or smart phone to take pictures with Santa and the park ranger horses.
Join Department of Public Health/Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, Department of Conservation and Recreation/Park Ranger Mounted Unit, and Friends of the Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit.
Parking is free and available at visitor parking area. Stop at the security booth for campus directions to the parking area.
For more information, call 617-698-1802
Dec
3
12:00 AM00:00
"Giving Tuesday” Cyber Fundraiser Drive
Please take the opportunity on Giving Tuesday to give extra support to the Friends of the Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit.
Nov
7
to Nov 10
Equine Affaire at Eastern States Expo Center
Come to Barn C to meet the DCR's Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unitt. The Equine Affaire is North America’s premiere equine exposition and equestrian gathering . . . a unique celebration of the horse offering unparalleled educational, entertainment, and shopping opportunities.
Nov
3
8:30 AM08:30
Fall Trail Ride Fund Raising Event at Ponkapoag Pond
Bike, hike, run or ride your horse along with the DCR's Massachusetts Park Rangers Mounted Unit. Explore the lovely trails of Ponkapoag Pond. Park at Massasoit Community College, 900 Randolph St., Canton, MA 02021.
Sep
19
8:00 AM08:00
The Big E
Come visit the DCR's Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit display on the front lawn of the State House Replica on Massachusetts Day at the Big E, also known as The Eastern States Exposition
Aug
16
10:00 AM10:00
Park Ranger Mounted Unit Demonstration
Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit Demonstration
Learn:
About the Massachusetts Park Rangers and their role in patrolling the Massachusetts State Parks
Why the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has horses
Why only certain breeds of horses are chosen by the DCR for their Mounted Unit
The advantages of patrolling on horseback
Aug
4
9:00 AM09:00
The Rehoboth Breed Expo
Come see the the DCR's Massachusetts Park Rangers Mounted Unit present Colors at the opening of Rehoboth Breed Expo. The expo features over 20 equine demos, and many different common and rare breeds will be shown.
Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00
Park Serve Day
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) invites you to attend DCR’s Annual Park Serve Day, Saturday April 27, 2019 at parks across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
With the help of volunteers, DCR will spruce up park facilities, clean coastlines, clean and maintain trails, plant flowers, and more!
These valuable resources belong to all of us, and we can all take pride in them.
Since Park Serve Day began in 2006, tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents have helped to prepare Massachusetts state parks and beaches for the summer recreation season.
To register, please email: dcrmassprmountedunit@state.ma.us
Visit this website for more information:
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/park-serve-day-2019-saturday-april-27
Mar
24
10:00 AM10:00
Maple Sugar Event - Blue Hills Reservation, Brookwood Community Farm
Please join the Friends of the Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit at this fun event because it's sugarin' time in the Blue Hills! Join Trailside and the Massachusetts DCR as we continue a more than 20-year-old tradition of making maple syrup at Brookwood Farm in the Blue Hills Reservation.
To find out more about the event visit the Massachusetts Audubon website:
https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/blue-hills-trailside-museum/news-events/maple-sugar-days-festival
Mar
23
10:00 AM10:00
Maple Sugar Event - Blue Hills Reservation, Brookwood Community Farm
Join the Friends of the Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit on Sunday, March 23 and March 24 because it’s sugarin' time in the Blue Hills!
Join Trailside and the Massachusetts DCR as we continue a more than 20-year-old tradition of making maple syrup at Brookwood Farm in the Blue Hills Reservation.
To find out more about the event visit the Mass Audubon website:
https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/blue-hills-trailside-museum/news-events/maple-sugar-days-festival
Mar
16
10:00 AM10:00
Maple Sugar Event at Breakhart Reservation
Please join the Friends of the Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit at Breakhart Reservation in Saugus, MA for this FUN annual event! Experience the process of maple sugarin’ from tapping a tree to sampling maple syrup on pancakes. Tour includes the history of maple sugaring, tree identification and tap, wood splitting, and more.
This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of Breakheart Reservation. You can find more information on their website a https://friends-of-breakheart.org/event/maple-sugarin-fest-returns/
Breakhart Reservation is a Massachusetts DCR property. Read more about Breakhart Reservation at https://www.mass.gov/locations/breakheart-reservation
Jan
1
1:00 PM13:00
First Day Hikes - Blue Hills Reservation - Houghton's Pond
The image shows the Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit at a Summer 2018 event. Please click the title for more information.
Aug
4
9:00 AM09:00
Volunteer Day
Please join the Friends of the Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit for a Volunteer Day at the Brian T. Broderick Stable located at 705 Hillside Street, Milton, MA. We'll be doing some light landscaping/gardening.
Sep
10
12:15 AM00:15
Norfolk Hunt Club Polo in the Country
See DCR's Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit present Colors at the opening of the Norfolk Hunt Club's Polo in the Country.
May
4
6:00 PM18:00
Quarterly Friends Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit Meeting
Please Join Volunteers and Friends of the Massachusetts Park Rangers Mounted Unit, and the Park Ranger Mounted Unit for the Annual Volunteer and Friends Meeting and E-Board Elections! If you are interested in a Board or Volunteer Position (see below) please let us know!
DATE: Thursday, May 4th 2017
TIME: 6PM-9PM
Networking 6-6:15pm
Meeting 6:15- 7:30pm
Elections 7:30pm
LOCATION: Blue Hills Reservation - Brookwood Farm (Howe's House)
Directions: Pull into farm, drive down long driveway passing "Do Not Enter" sign. Drive slowly. Parking lot located on front side of house.
E-Board Positons:
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
The FMPRMU Board makes all policy and procedural decisions, however FMPRMU also uses Volunteers and sometimes Committees to make day-to-day decisions and provide input to the Board. Volunteer and Committee areas of specialization include:
Webmaster
Newsletter
Training and Programs
Events
REGISTRATION and QUESTIONS: Please RSVP so we can plan enough refreshments.
Contact Friends of the Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit at friendsmaprmu@gmail.com
Mar
18
10:00 AM10:00
Maple Sugaring - CANCELLED! (dangerous/icy conditions) :-(
Join us (NEXT YEAR) for this FUN annual event! Experience the process of maple sugarin’ from tapping a tree to sampling maple syrup on pancakes. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of Breakheart Reservation.
Enjoy a sampling of maple syrup, pancakes, coffee, cocoa, popcorn for a $5.00 donation to the Friends of Breakheart Reservation, ($20. for family of 5- 6) and then join us for a tour of the maple sugarin’ process. Tour includes: History of maple sugaring, tree identification & tap, wood splitting, and the Sugar Shack.
For more information, please call (781) 233-0834. To schedule a school group visit during the week, please call Gillian at (617) 727-5380 x403
Feb
8
6:00 PM18:00
Valentine Social for CDR Volunteers and Friends
We are excited for February to be here - time to show some LOVE at the Valentine Social for DCR Park Ranger Mounted Unit Volunteers and Friends of the Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit!
WHO:
- You!
WHEN:
- Wednesday February 8th 2017 6pm - 9pm (brief Volunteer Business meeting 6:00-7:00pm)
WHERE:
- Waterfords ( 2 Bridge Street Dedham, MA 02026 http://waterfordsdedham.weebly.com/ )
WHAT TO BRING:
- You and your 2017 Membership Dues please! (or reciept from online payment http://www.friendsmaprmu.com/membership/) Membership dues are the foundation for the work we do to strengthen and promote the Unit.
- Also, PLEASE bring a list of 2017 Horse Shows, Trail Rides, and other Equine Events that you know of that the DCR Park Ranger Mounted Unit could be a presence at.
WHY:
- We LOVE the DCR Park Ranger Mounted Unit Volunteers and Friends of the Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit, we want to celebrate 2016 accomplishments and plan for an amazing 2017 with you!
Oct
30
9:00 AM09:00
Trail Ride
Hike, Bike, Run or Ride!
FALL TRAIL RIDE 2016
Sunday, October 30, 2016 9am to 2pm
Sponsored by Friends of Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit, Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, and DCR.
Join our annual fall trail ride. Help support the DPH - Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children/Canton (formerly Mass Hospital School/Therapeutic Riding Center) and the DCR - Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit. The courses has a short and long 3 - 6 mile trails to hike, bike, run or ride along natural trails and enjoy the views of Ponkapoag Pond!
Location: Blue Hills Reservation - Ponkapoag Golf Course 2167 Washington Street, Canton
Entry fee: $30 per bicycle and horse back rider, $10.00 per hiker and runner ($30 per family hikers). Children under 12 free!
Registration:
- On-line: posting on website SOON!
- Day of event: 8am to 9am - CASH ONLY!
Free coffee and refreshments morning and afternoon!
Raffles and merchandise! CASH ONLY please.
NOTE: We do not provide bicycles nor horses. BYOB or BYOH!
Contact: friendsmaprmu@gmail.com
Oct
1
9:00 AM09:00
Volunteer Day
Fall Volunteer Day
Saturday, October 01, 2016
Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Mass Park Ranger Mounted Unit and the DCR.
Join our Mounted Park Rangers, and their horses, for a day of gardening, grooming a horse, enjoying free coffee and refreshments, and meet new friends!
This Fall Annual Volunteer Day will focus on renovation of the perimeter perennial gardens to the Historic Broderick Stable and Mounted House.
Contact: friendsmaprmu@gmail.com