What we’re about
Thanks for being a part of our Meetup group, and AMC Boston 20s and 30s. For those of you who are new, this email is to give some basic information about how you can get more involved with us and get on even more trips (our other websites have more trip postings than you’ll find here on Meetup!)
AMC Boston 20's and 30's is a group of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), dedicated to encouraging people in their 20s and 30s to get involved in the AMC and enjoy the outdoors.
With many volunteer leaders and co-leaders, we offer a variety of activities and events (both online and in-person). You may find us leading day hikes, backpacking, social events, local walks, trail maintenance, conservation work, kayaking, mountain biking, bicycling, skiing, camping, ice skating, and other activities. We sponsor trips throughout the year, most of which involve exploring different regions of New England. Check out some photos of our activities here!
If you want to be kept up to date with even more of our events, be sure to check the official postings at activities.outdoors.org. We do cross post some events to meetup but you have to register via the link in the description (signing up on Meetup does not approve you for the trip).
There are other ways to stay engaged with us.
Outdoors Postings: activities.outdoors.org is the official site for all AMC trip postings (everything gets posted here first). This link filters the 20s and 30s committee trips.
Spontaneous Outings and Socials (SOS) Google Group: Our mailing list where you get notified events happening soon that still have open spaces. This "SOS list" is one of our primary contact channels. And feel free to check out past events there.
Our Instagram: Feel free to follow us.
Our Facebook group: join our private Facebook Group.
Discord Server: join the discussion on topics like hiking, mapping and a lot more.
Our Website: Find out more general info about who we are and what we do, including how to become a leader.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- 20s and 30s Bloom Walk Series: Hanging Nasturtiums @ Isabella Stewart Gardner MuNeeds location
Official Posting: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000000yTTl
You have to register here https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000000yTTl
Leaders: Chao Xie, Angela NguyenJoin us for an evening of exploration at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. We will observe the highly-anticipated annual Hanging Nasturtiums display, exclusively available until April 14. Cultivated for nine months to create 20-foot, lush vines filled with orange blossoms, the nasturtiums cascade from balconies overlooking the Museum's historic Courtyard.
Cascades of flowering nasturtium vines make their brief—but dramatic—appearance above the courtyard, celebrating the arrival of spring at the Museum. Nasturtium blooms last about three weeks. The annual Hanging Nasturtiums display continues an annual tradition started by Isabella during the week before Easter, marking the return of color to the Fenway. Come to witness the beginning of Spring with us and learn about the historical significance of the art museum.
Duration: We will meet at 6:00 pm and plan to be there for two hours.Cost: Various levels of free and discounted tickets are available with advance purchase and reservation on ISGM’s website . For examples -$5 per admission through different libraries. (e.g., BPL , Thomas Crane ) Participants need to obtain the promo code from libraries and book tickets online. -$2 per admission through EBT, WIC or CONNECTORCARE Card holders. Participants need to apply the promo code and book online at ISGM’s website
There is an option to purchase tickets on-site at full price, which is $22 per admission. Admission time may not be guaranteed without advance reservation.
Registered participants with any questions and barriers in obtaining the discounts can reach out to us by 4/9.
Chao Xie: chaoranxie@gmail.com Angela Nguyen: a.nguyen143@icloud.comAbout Nasturtium Nasturtium vines (Tropaeolum majus) are started from seed in June, planted in late summer, and trained in the Museum’s greenhouses throughout the winter to prepare them for their spectacular spring debut. The vines require continuous care in the greenhouse to ensure dramatic length—up to twenty feet—and require up to ten workers to install in the Museum. The result is a stunning display that cannot be found anywhere else.
- AMC Boston Leadership Training - May 2025Needs location
Official Posting: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000000gpxN
You have to register here https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000000gpxN
Leaders: Amy Kelliher, Jonathan Niehof, Phillip BaraonaOverview This program is for AMC members who are interested in organizing and leading AMC Boston Chapter activities. Upon completion, participants are qualified as a leader-in-training to help organize Boston Chapter activities alongside an experienced leader or mentor. The program consists of 1-2 hours of pre-work before the program begins followed by in-person instruction on May 3-4. The in-person part of the program includes lectures, small group exercises, and role-play scenarios taught at an overnight weekend session. Topics include trip planning and trip organization, safety, leadership approaches, and group dynamics. The program emphasizes experiential learning and decision making skills. Priority will be given to people who have previously participated in AMC activities.
Participant Requirements To join this program, participants must: Complete both this registration and a supplemental application . Once an application is approved, pay the $85 program fee (details below). Complete 1-2 hours of prep-work at least one week before the program begins. Attend and actively participate in the entire weekend (7am Saturday, May 3 through 4pm Sunday, May 4). Be an AMC member (Not a member? Join here.) Program Cost: $85 $85 covers all program costs, including one night of lodging, one breakfast and one dinner. This fee will be due after your application (including the supplemental application ) is approved. Refund Policy: Full refunds (less PayPal transaction fees) will be provided until April 3. Between April 4 and April 25, a refund will only be provided if we can find someone to take your spot. No refunds after April 25. The cost of the program can be reimbursed when a participant meets the requirements to become an AMC leader, of which this program is the first step.
Other Information of Note Once you have filled out both this registration and the supplemental application , someone will contact you to confirm whether or not you have been accepted into the program. If accepted, you will receive a link to pay via PayPal. Applications are reviewed in batches, so it may be a week or more before you hear back from us on your application.
Training will be held at New England Base Camp in Milton, MA. Check in starts at 7am on Saturday morning with instruction starting at 8am Saturday. The program finishes by 4pm Sunday afternoon.
Lodging for the weekend is in personal tents or a shared bunkhouse. Two meals (breakfast and dinner on Saturday) will be prepared and shared by the group.
Gear List Participants should bring a sleeping bag/pad, tent (if not sharing a bunkhouse), and all personal clothing and gear needed to spend the majority of the weekend outside. Some parts of the program will be presented indoors in lecture-format while the majority of the program will be spent outdoors. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunches (Sat/Sun), snacks, water bottles, and plate/bowl/utensils for meals.
More details on housing, meals, gear, and pre-work will be provided in the weeks leading up to the program. Contact the program coordinator if you have any questions. Gear loans are available by arrangement.
