Current Activity List
All AMC Worcester Chapter outdoor activities are led by volunteers. Our leaders are skilled in the events they lead. The AMC takes pride in offering an array of outdoor leadership…
VOM – Nov 2024 – Steph Keimig
Congrats Steph! You are the AMC Worcester Chapter Nov 2024 Volunteer of the month. Joe nominated you. Here’s what he had to say, "Steph was one of the presenters for…
August Camp 2025
August Camp is a volunteer-run summer program offered by the Appalachian Mountain Club, providing four one-week sessions of group hiking for adults. Each year, we set up camp in or…
Annual Summit 2025
January 25, 2025 Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood, MA Join us for AMC’s Annual Summit—a one-day event featuring inspiring presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. With…
VOM – Oct 2024 – Chau Ho
Congratulations Chau! You are the AMC Worcester Chapter Volunteer of the month. Joe nominated you. Here’s what he had to say, “As a participant on my recent backpacking trip in NH, Chau volunteered…
VOM – Sep 2024 – Pat Lambert
Congrats Pat! Wendy nominated you for being an outstanding mentor to so many people across multiple committees. Your positivity, professionalism, and enthusiasm for the outdoors embody the AMC mission.
VOM – Aug 2024 – Will Desrosiers
Congrats Will! Walt nominated you for your exceptional contributions to the successful water crossing training at Buffumville.
Fall Newsletter
Your next issue of the Worcester Chapter newsletter, Wachusett Views, has arrived! Full of chapter news, upcoming events
VOM – July 2024 – Kerry Leonard
Congratulations Kerry! You are the Worcester Chapter Volunteer of the Month of September. Pat Lambert nominated you for leading an exceptional trip and finishing your cycling leadership training.
Annual Meeting 110924
SAVE THE DATE: November 9, 2024; 5-10PM: Please join us for the annual meeting and social at The Manor restaurant in West Boylston. The event will begin at 5PM and…
Winter Hiking Workshop 110224
Expand your hiking skills and outlook on winter by attending the Worcester Chapter’s Winter Hiking Workshop. Workshop will provide information on hike preparation, hydration, nutrition, proper gear/equipment, and more for…
VOM June 2024 – Pat Thibodeau
Congrats Pat! Alex Molnar nominated you. Here’s what she had to say: Thank you to Pat for serving as the Membership representative at TrailsFest; she stepped up to manage the…
Summer Newsletter
Your next issue of the Worcester Chapter newsletter, Wachusett Views, has arrived! Full of chapter news, upcoming events and opportunities, and stories from the trail - we hope that you'll enjoy reading about…
VOM – May 2024 – Sharon & Bill
Congrats to both Sharon and Bill. Walt nominated Sharon Whalen for her commitment to offering season long paddles on Whitehall Reservoir. Sharon and Bill Zahavi have run this series together from the…
LNT 7 – Be Considerate of Others
Trail Talk Calendar: June 2024 is available. This month we are encouraging Leave No Trace Principle 7 – Be Considerate of Others.
Leadership Training
Huge congrats to this fantastic group of future AMC Leaders. They have all just completed a 2-day Leadership training put on by the Worcester Chapter. Watch for them on their…
VOM – April 2024 – Ouda Senethavy
Congrats Ouda! Walt nominated you for leading the Wachusett hike at TrailsFest.
2024 Trail Trash Challenge
The AMC Worcester Chapter Conservation Committee is announcing the 2024 Trail Trash Challenge. This is a way to promote trash collection along our trails and outdoor spaces while participating in…
VOM – March 2024 – Steve Ciras
Congrats Steve! Joe Massery nominated Steve for March Volunteer of the Month after his Third Wednesday presentation about our chapter’s support of the AMC’s Maine Woods initiative.
LNT 6 – Respect Wildlife
Trail Talk Calendar: March 2024 is available. This month we are encouraging Leave No Trace Principle 6 – Respect Wildlife – This is valuable in reminding us to respect the…
TrailsFest 2024
Save the date: June 1! You do NOT want to miss this one. We are planning to make this one our biggest one yet. With our wide variety of partners…