Smoke in the sky
The sky over Wendemuth Meadow got hazy yesterday morning as we began the process of burning brush piles. It was a beautiful day for burning, but a little more wind would have helped the process! We used leaf blowers to … Continued
Welcoming in 2015 at the Rail Trail
We welcomed in 2015 with a morning hike along the New Braintree and Hardwick section of the Mass Central Rail Trail this morning. About thirty people and half a dozen dogs explored the area under a beautiful sun and chilly … Continued
Happy Holidays to All!
Last night friends and supporters of the East Quabbin Land Trust gathered at our offices on Ridge Road to share good holiday cheer with each other. It’s quickly becoming a tradition to gather on the first Friday of December. People … Continued
End to end – bridge decking is down!
We’re pleased to announce that the decking on the pony truss is down, bridging the gap over the Ware River between New Braintree and Wheelwright!! All 160 feet of it. Many thanks to the crew that helped with this … Continued
Beam bridge arrived today
Repairs to the historic pony truss on the Mass Central Rail Trail continued today, with more scheduled for tomorrow. The new beam bridge was delivered this afternoon, and completes the span back to the rail bed. Before the beam … Continued
Old trees rule the swamp
This afternoon a group of thirty of so weaved along the unmarked trails in the Oakham Wildlife Management Area in search of some of the oldest trees in New England. Black Gum or Tupelo over 400 years old. Ones that … Continued
Pulling Knapweed
Thanks to all the volunteers that helped pull and dig knapweed last Saturday at Wendemuth Meadow Preserve! The front field was weeded, which is a great accomplishment. There is more of course. We are talking about an invasive plant … Continued
Pynchon’s dedication, interpretive trail unveiled
The dedication and official opening of EQLT’s historic gristmill site in West Brookfield was well attended, despite the cold and rainy afternoon. Thirty visitors bundled up and brought their umbrellas as they made the fifteen minute walk starting at the … Continued
“Big” checks awarded!
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts announced yesterday its grant recipients for the Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) grant program and Conservation Partnership grant program. Fortunately, two East Quabbin Land Trust conservation efforts underway were among those projects supported! Wendemuth Meadow … Continued
Walking the Quabbin Reservoir
Back in April we started hiking along the eastern shore of the Quabbin Reservoir at the lookout tower in Belchertown. During four separate Sundays we’ve made it to the northern end at Gate 31 in New Salem! While it was … Continued