Peent Peent Peent
The peent peent peent of the American woodcock was heard all around the brushy fields at the Frohloff Farm and the Ware River corridor last night. We debated about whether or not it was too windy for the birds … Continued
Trail clearing: First step accomplished
The first of many steps in opening the Mass Central Rail Trail from the former New Braintree Train Station to Wheelwright was accomplished on Saturday, April 6th. Thanks to a dedicated crew that deployed four chain saws and many hands … Continued
Eagle Hill School Nature Photography Project
The Photography class at Eagle Hill School has been spending a lot of time out on some of EQLT’s most beautiful properties. Pat Bock, Eagle Hill’s Photography teacher, and Kelly Wheeler, EQLT’s Americorps Service Learning Coordinator have been bringing the … Continued
Volunteers Create Bluebird Trail at Mandell Hill
Twenty enthusiastic volunteers gathered at East Quabbin Land Trust’s Mandell Hill Preserve in Hardwick on Sunday March 24 to usher in spring and install Bluebird nest boxes along the walking trails and stone walls of this scenic working farm. Harrison … Continued
Bald Eagles Spotted
On Saturday, February 23rd, the East Quabbin Land Trust hosted an Eagle Walk into Quabbin Gate 35. This has become a semi-regular February event beginning in 2005. Conditions this year were prefect – gray sky, no wind and 28° – … Continued
Full Day of Fun
Last Saturday was a beautiful day! Many visitors and volunteers came out to the Frohloff Farm to enjoy the sunshine and explore the property. Groups split up and tackled the brush burning in front of the farmhouse, along … Continued
Farmhouse Purchased, Rehabilitation Underway!
The East Quabbin Land Trust is extremely pleased to announce the recent purchase of the Frohloff farmhouse at 236 Church Street in Ware. “With this acquisition, we are putting the farm back together into a viable unit that can sustain … Continued
Native Wildlife Education at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library
The Merriam-Gilbert Public Library is located in the center of West Brookfield in a beautiful stone building built in the 1880’s. The Library has created a thriving children’s program involving the kids in many different projects. Kelly Wheeler, EQLT’s Service … Continued
Up in smoke
Two large brush piles went up in smoke on Saturday as dedicated volunteers feed the flames at Indian Rock in Barre. Many thanks to Linda and Rod Leehy, Jeff Smith, Susan Lincoln and Cynthia Henshaw. The view to the east … Continued
Ringing in the New Year!
New Year’s Day was bright with plenty of snow on the ground. The wind was a bit chilly, but as long as you kept moving you were warm enough. All-in-all New Year’s Day was a beautiful day to be outdoors … Continued