THE FRIENDS

OF BORDERLAND

The Friends of Borderland is a non-profit organization formed in 1972, dedicated to preserving and maintaining the Borderland property, the Ames mansion, and the heritage of the Ames family that created the Borderland Estate. We provide for the general public an interesting, informative and fun schedule of events to help them appreciate the natural and cultural resources that are available at Borderland State Park.

Programs begin at the Visitors Center unless otherwise indicated. All parking lots have a $2 parking fee payable at the yellow machine in the Visitor Center parking lot.  All dogs must be on a leash.  For accessibility information call (508-238-6566). Note: Calendar is subject to change without notice.

 

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Program Schedule

Winter 2010

   


 

Signs of Winter Wildlife

When:  Saturday, January 30, 2009

Time:  10:00 am

Join Don & Kyla Bennett for this fun family expedition to explore wildlife in the winter. Look for tracks, fur bits, and scat to see who has been in Borderland State Park's woods. Different signs can lend clues to which animals are around and what have they been doing. Bits of fur, nibbles on branches, antler rubs and scat can give clues to great animal stories.

Meet at the Visitor Center at 10:00AM for a family friendly hike through Borderland State Park.  Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. No strollers, please. Rain cancels. There is a parking fee of $2.00 per car.  Please call (508) 238-6566 for more information.

  

This program is sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation and the Friends of Borderland.  Program is free and open to the public.  Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

 

 

 

 

National Parks, America's Best Idea

When:  Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm

Dates:  February 6th, 13th, 20th

The PBS series, “National Parks: American’s Best Idea” with amazing video and photography by celebrated cinematographer Ken Burns will play in the Borderland State Park Visitor Center.  This is a six part series, but feel free to come to one, part of one, or all six. 

Program is free, accessible, and open to the public.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  There is a parking fee of $2.00 per car.  The Visitor Center is located at 259 Massapoag Ave in North Easton, MA.  For more information, or for reasonable accommodations, please call 508-238-6566.

 
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2010Annual Parking Passes for Massachusetts Parks and Beaches

Now Available at Borderland

 

The Department of Conservation and Recreation now has the Annual Parking Passes for the Massachusetts Parks and Beaches 2010 available for purchase Borderland State Park.

 

You may purchase a $35 annual pass which will permit you to enter any Massachusetts State Forest, Beach or Park which charges a fee for the calendar year..

For a listing of facilities visit our website http://www.mass.gov/dcr/.

 

Annual Passes are also available by mail send a SASE and  your name, address, license plate number and check made out to the Commonwealth of Mass to Borderland State Park, 257 Massapoag Ave, N. Easton, MA 02356.

 

Seniors, 62 years or older  may also get a free life-time parking pass at the Visitor Center, which also applies to any state park in Massachusetts. Visitors with disabled veteran’s license plates or handicapped plates or placards may also park for free. Walk-in visitors, bicycles are also not charged. 

 

 

We Want You!

Borderland Celebrates its 100th birthday! 

Next year Borderland will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the mansion.  In the coming months, the Friends will be creating a committee to plan and oversee a variety of events to celebrate and showcase this unique treasure.  If you are interested in volunteering for the committee, please send an email to newsletter@friendsofborderland.org or call Ellenor at 508-238-6566 

 

 

 

Volunteers are always welcome.  Please send your request to janlcan@yahoo.com

For general information or special request, please send your request to janlcan@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

2009 Board of Directors
Norma Urban, President

Robert Bendt, Vice President

Jeanette Mitchell, Treasurer

Beth Roll Smith, Secretary

Thomas Williams, Tour Guide Director

Linda Tracey-Clifton

Linda Grenon

James DeMarsh

Lisa Clarke

Kristopher Ventresco

Joseph Harris

Oakes Ames Plimption, Director Emeritus