# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Geologic History and Quarries of Southern Middlesex Fells - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us as we trace the geologic origins of the "Medford granite" and explore its 19th century quarries.About this EventDifficulty: ModerateAppropriate for: Ages 5 and upLeader: Doug Heath and Alison SimcoxAbout Doug and Alison: Alison Simcox was born in Chelmsford near London, England, and grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts. In 1998, she was the second woman to earn a doctorate in engineering from Tufts University. She worked as a hydrogeologist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and as an air-quality scientist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, and learning about history, geology, and native plants.Douglas Heath was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and grew up in Taos, New Mexico, and New York City. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he worked as a hydrogeologist at the USGS and EPA, where he specialized in protecting drinking-water supplies in New England. As well as his work as a scientist, he is a genealogist, local historian, and photographer.Alison and Doug have written six local history books: "Lake Quannapowitt," "Breakheart Reservation," "Middlesex Fells," "The Lost Mill Village of Middlesex Fells," "M**der at Breakheart Hill Farm," and "Walls, Rock, and Rum." They also have written two trail guides: "A Trail Guide for Virginia Wood and Haywardville in Middlesex Fells" and "A Trail Guide for Bellevue Pond, Pine Hill, and the Quarries of Middlesex Fells." Alison and Doug received the 2018 Preservation Award from the New England Chapter of the Victorian Society in America for The Lost Mill Village. In 2022, they won the Gertrude Spaulding Award from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt for outstanding contributions to the protection and enhancement of the waters of the lake and its surrounding lands.About the Walk: We will start at Bellevue Pond and walk along Quarry Road using Jack Ridge's geologic map as a guide. The road is an easy walk, but those joining us should wear sturdy hiking shoes as we will be climbing Pine Hill to Wright's Tower and descending via the Skyline Trail back to Quarry Road. We encourage you to arrive early, as the Bellevue Pond Parking Lot can be full at times. Please note, there are no restrooms are available at this location.Steady rain cancels. Light rain is ok.Contact: Please contact Doug Heath (781-417-9766 ) at dougheath28@hotmail.com or Alison Simcox (781-521-0432) at acsimcox1@gmail.com with any questions about this event. Friends of the Fells inquiries can be directed towards friends@fells.org.Dogs: While we love experiencing the outdoors with our dogs, this program is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave your furry friends home while attending this program.Check out our calendar for dog-friendly events!Please note: Emails from Eventbrite may end up in your spam folder. Please check your spam folder if you have registered for the waitlist to ensure that you are receiving the email notifications. We also suggest removing Eventbrite from your spam sender list. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/medford/the-geologic-history-and-quarries-of-southern-middlesex-fells/100001986014179874 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, dog, trekking, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Medford - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Bellevue Pond, South Border Rd - **lat**: 42.4317461 - **long**: -71.10715859999999 - **full address**: Bellevue Pond, South Border Rd, Bellevue Pond, Medford, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Geologic History and Quarries of Southern Middlesex Fells - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9352c893dab57fd320999a6c8917a540488a0d2f5a9b3cfdca535f8bab0bcb23-rimg-w1200-h900-dc797973-gmir.jpg?v=1774846610 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Geologic History and Quarries of Southern Middlesex Fells being held? - **A:** The Geologic History and Quarries of Southern Middlesex Fells takes place on Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Bellevue Pond, South Border Rd, Bellevue Pond, Medford, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Geologic History and Quarries of Southern Middlesex Fells? - **A:** The Geologic History and Quarries of Southern Middlesex Fells is organized by Friends of the Fells. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Friends of the Fells's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Friends of the Fells a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 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