Introducing Seven Ponds

New Peer-to-Peer

Trek the Trails Campaign

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new way to champion our mission: our first Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Fundraising Campaign - Trek the Trails.


Instead of just donating yourself, P2P empowers you to become a project storyteller. By setting up a personal, customized fundraising page, you can invite your friends, family, and networks to pitch in and support local conservation. Get out there and champion Seven Ponds through this healthy hiking challenge while helping to raise much needed funds.


3 Simple Steps to Get Started:


Step 1: Set Up Your Page

Visit secure.sevenponds.org/campaigns/trek-the-trails-2026 and click 'Create a Fundraising Page'. It takes less than 3 minutes to add your photo and set a goal (we suggest starting at $250 or $500!). You may also click the button below to go to the link.


Step 2: Add Your 'Why'

Tell people why Seven Ponds matters to you. Whether it's birdwatching, hiking with family, or supporting youth education, your personal story is what moves people to act.


Step 3: Spread the Word

Use the communication templates button provided below to reach out via email, social media, or text message! 

Trek the Trails! 2026

A healthy hiking challenge for staff, volunteers, members, and friends of Seven Ponds.


October 1 through October 31

Throughout the month of October, Seven Ponds staff will be hiking the trails - here at the nature center and elsewhere - in a (mostly) friendly competition with one another.


We will be leading hikes at Seven Ponds on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join Seven Ponds staff for a free one-hour trek at the ponds on the following dates:


⇒ Thursday, October 1 @ 9:00 AM


⇒ Tuesday, October 6 @ 9:00 AM 


⇒ Thursday, October 8 @ 9:00 AM 


⇒ Tuesday, October 13 @ 9:00 AM 


⇒ Thursday, October 15 @ 9:00 AM 


⇒ Tuesday, October 20 @ 9:00 AM 


⇒ Thursday, October 22 @ 9:00 AM


⇒ Tuesday, October 27 @ 9:00 AM


⇒ Thursday, October 29 @ 9:00 AM


We encourage you to participate by doing some hiking on your own as well, at Seven Ponds or wherever you are!

Check out our 2025 staff total mileage!

Carrie - 86.9 miles

Daryl - 118.2 miles

Madison - 72. miles

Damian - 78.3 miles

Adrianna - 96.3 miles

Nico - 54.5 miles

Gina - 25.6 miles

Amy - 7.5 miles

2025 staff total - 539.31 miles (new staff record!)

2024 staff total - 413.3 miles

2023 staff total - 307.9 miles

2022 staff total - 224.0 miles

2021 staff total - 255.0 miles

Who else is Trekking the Trails during Trektober 2025?

The following friends of the nature center are hiking this month as well:


  • Melissa Fitzgerald
  • Gina Stoldt
  • Craig Carpenter
  • Veleta Carpenter
  • Lara Dice
  • Sharon Evoy
  • Karen Houghtaling
  • Nancy Buck
  • Patty Hanna
  • Candy Hesfert
  • Barb Miko
  • Jill Rumph
  • (your name here!)

Trek the Trails Gallery

Seven Ponds staff trekking the trails at Seven Ponds and beyond!