Goldsmith Woodlands is closed for the construction of the All Persons Trail; click here for updates.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Eco Team Invasive Plant identification and Removal Session
Saturday, July 26, 2025
AVIS tent at the Andover Farmer's Market
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Eco Team Invasive Plant identification and Removal Session
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Eco Team Invasive Plant identification and Removal Session
Goldsmith Woodlands Project
Help AVIS build its first All Persons Trail. Read about it on the blog.
Click here for updates.
Invasive Plant identification and Removal Sessions
Eco team focuses on identifying and removing invasive plants. Learn about native plants too. These hands-on sessions use manual methods such as hand pulling, weed wrenches, hand saws, and buckthorn baggies. Middle-schoolers (with an adult) and up are welcome. Eco Team is a fun way to learn about AVIS reservations and explore the trails. Please email Lynn at HamletofLynn@gmail.com to be put on the Eco Team email list and receive up-to-date notifications on locations. More information is available on the blog.
Blog Entries
Goldsmith Woodlands All Persons Trail Project
Reflections on a Rewarding and Fun-filled Year
About Our Reservations
About 1,200 acres of AVIS reservations are open to all for hiking, birding, and cross country skiing.
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Volunteer wardens are responsible for the care and oversight of each reservation and they are often neighbors.
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Hiking trips and other community events are scheduled by various groups throughout the year.
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AVIS relies on the generosity of our members and the public to acquire new land for preservation and maintain the AVIS reservations for the public enjoyment.
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There are volunteer opportunities for people to get involved in reservation maintenance, event planning, technology improvement, and more.
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