Kick-off of 2014!
There were about forty people, from age seven on up, that started their New Year off with a hike at the Mass Central Rail Trail today. And there were other families out on the trail earlier in the day and … Continued
Boardwalk gets you there
The trail network at the Coxhall Kitchen Garden and Deer Park Preserve takes you up and over, around and through the fields, woods and walls near Barre and Simpson Roads in Hardwick. There are many interesting things to see … Continued
The Country Store – building purchased
The purchase of The Country Store building happened yesterday. This morning a small group stood in front of the store to celebrate the conclusion after several months of anticipation! Then they got right to work … Continued
Welcome at 120 Ridge Road
The annual East Quabbin Land Trust holiday open house was another fabulous evening full of great conversation and excellent food. Thank you to all who came and to all who brought goodies to share! We hope you join us at … Continued
Conservation Grants Awarded
Cynthia Henshaw (at right) accepting the grant awards for two new conservation initiatives. Also pictured are Celia Riechel, L.A.N.D. grant administrator, Melissa Cyan, Conservation Partnership grant administrator, and Stephanie Cooper, Assistant Secretary for Land & Forest Conservation (left to … Continued
Bob Marshall Trail workday
Seven students from Quabbin Regional High School and five adults made the journey down Tom Swamp Road in Petersham to the start of the Bob Marshall Trail deep in the woods. Several hours later another third of a mile of … Continued
Great day for a race!
What a great morning for a race! Especially when compared to the rain of last year. A field of thirty one runners took off from the site of the former New Braintree Train Station at 10 am sharp. The racers … Continued
Station Loop Ramble… coming right up!
Next weekend is the Second Annual Station Loop Ramble 5-miler. The weather has been great, and we’re hoping that continues with bright sunshine and crisp air next Sunday as the runners line up for the 10 am starting gun. RUNNERS … Continued
Clean Up!!
This past Saturday a small but dedicated crew worked at many fall clean up projects at the Frohloff Farm. It’s amazing how fast weeds grow!! The corn was the only vegetable that was recognizable from Church Street. Linda, Dee and … Continued