snow Dec 27

This spring/summer/fall I did my usual infrequent visits to Nicks Woods, mostly on holidays, clearing small amounts of trash, mostly from near the hydrant. Conditions haven't changed much from my last reports. Today I ski-ed there, protected by slopes and trees from strong winds. The stream was not frozen enough to ski across, so I ski-ed across our former aluminum gate I found lieing across the stream at the new trail north of the water line. Farther along, that trail is obstructed by brush that I could easily remove when the snow melts. I'll be leading ski trips from Smith Lane for anyone at 9 a.m. on Jan 1, 8, 17, and 22.

Where are the legal walking entrances to Bovenzi Conservation Area, besides Maravista? Many other streets abut it. Most cities, if not Worcester, have through trails (not just loops) in their parks, even if legal parking areas are lacking.