Location: Bishop Cardinal Reserve.

Directions: From Lovell, drive north on Route 5. Turn left onto West Lovell Road. Proceed over the Narrows Bridge. Continue on West Lovell Road, bearing left at the first fork (3 miles) onto Foxboro Road. Follow Foxboro Road (straight ahead) at the fork with New Road. Drive about one mile to Horseshoe Pond Road on your right. Proceed down Horseshoe Pond Road for 0.8 miles to the kiosk on the left

I am determined to get out of the office more this summer and invite anyone who'd like to join to come along. It's been a few years since I've been to several of the land trust trails, while I've been standing at my desk focused on the never-ending to-dos. I am rearranging my priorities, as it's equally important that I regularly get out to remind myself of the value of conservation.

Whether you want to pick my brain about the latest project, our new strategic plan, and the next big idea or prefer to talk about your latest outdoor adventure, (grand)kids, and exchange recipes, we can go where the trail and conversation lead us. And, if no one shows up, it's all good. Walking through the woods is where I do my best thinking.

I'll be flip-flopping between mornings (10 am) and late afternoons (4 pm) throughout much of the summer. Keep an eye on the enews or check our calendar at https://www.gllt.org/calendar to see where and when I will be in any given week. No need to sign up, just show up before 5 minutes past the hour. I look forward to having some company and meeting new people as the months unfold.

~ Erika Rowland, Executive Director