Rice Nature Preserve
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Trails, views, wildlife, and an easy escape to the outdoors all on 150 beautifully preserved acres. The Rice Nature Preserve is 150 acres of open space located in Wilbraham, MA. With over 3 miles of trails and breathtaking views, the preserve is open to the public year round for passive recreation.
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facebook.com7th Annual Run for Rice's 5K
A flat, fast course ending at Rice's Fruit Farm, featuring their delicious, homemade ice cream and assorted goodies. Short-sleeve, wicking t-shirts featuring the famouse "Running Apple" race logo guaranteed to the first 125 registrants. Awards given to winners in several categories. Same low $15 registration fee because this race is geared toward the overall runner experience. We want friends and families to come on out and have fun. Walkers also welcome. Race registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 8:45 a.m. Plenty of parking at Christ the King Church where the starting line is located. The finish line is across the street at the Rice Fruit Farm (please no runner parking here).
Hope everyone is finally enjoying this white winter weather! Have you been up at Rice's since the big snow?? We'd love to see your photos while you brave the snowy trails.
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Thank you again to all those who turned out to make the 6th Annual Run for Rice's another overwhelming success! We couldn't do it without our amazing community support and the generous contributions from our local sponsors. Thanks to you all!
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Are you a member of a local business looking for a way to give back to your community? Here's your opportunity to support a popular local landmark while having your business recognized as a generous contributor to the Rice Nature Preserve. More information and sponsorship forms are available at minnechauglandtrust.org
6th Annual Run for Rice's 5K Road Race
A flat, fast 5k course beginning and ending at Christ the King Lutheran Church. There will be one water aid station at the halfway point. Walkers welcome. For runner safety, no bicycles or dogs are allowed on the course. All proceeds benefit the care and maintainence of the Rice Nature Preserve.
Eastern Bluebird
Bluebird sighting up at the orchard today! Spring will be here before you know it. Have you made it up to enjoy the view and hopefully spot some bluebirds, as well?
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
Today's nice light coating of snow is a great time to look for fresh tracks on the trails. What signs of wildlife have you seen up at RNP?
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