From the Beacon–
Essex –
The Essex County Greenbelt Association will host two free events on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Cox Reservation, Greenbelt’s headquarters, 82 Eastern Ave., Essex.
From 9-10:30 a.m., join Greenbelt’s Executive Director Ed Becker as he tours the meadows and marshland of the Cox Reservation. Becker will describe some of the extensive natural and human history of the reservation and will culminate the walk with a tour of the new “green” headquarters. This event is part of the Essex National Heritage Area’s Trails & Sails: A Weekend of Walks and Water.
From noon to 4 p.m., Greenbelt will host the annual Fall Festival. This day of free traditional family fun features pumpkin decorating, apple cider pressing, pony rides, hayrides, face painting, farm animals, an interactive snake show, chowder tasting by Woodman’s of Essex and more.
For more information, call the Essex County Greenbelt Association at 978-768-7241.
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