Caring for the Land that Sustains Us
The overcast skies, moderate temperature, and blustery wind came together for terrific conditions to clear the knoll at Mandell Hill today. From this spot along the loop trail you get a clear view across the fields, down the Ware River … Continued
The last step in the Kitchen Garden cleanup happened yesterday, thanks to Harrison and his handy tractor, Jeff and Linda for much of the leg work loading the bucket and raking the ground smooth. After the September workday where the … Continued
Thanks to Eagle Scout candidate Aaron Morgan, and Troop 118, three new wood duck boxes are installed at the mill pond at the Pynchon’s Grist Mill Preserve. This Saturday was cold and raw, but members of West Brookfield Troop 118 … Continued
Last Sunday was a great day for a race. The fourth annual Station Loop Ramble was another successful run that incorporated portions of the Mass Central Rail Trail in New Braintree and Hardwick. Thank you to all the runners, … Continued
The Fourth Annual Station Loop Ramble went off without a hitch today under beautiful fall sunshine and mid-60s temperatures. Runners of all ages participated in one of three races, either the Kid’s One Mile, 5 Mile Classic and 5K … Continued
The farm pond at the Frohloff Farm once watered the cattle, horses and other livestock on the property. For the past two growing seasons the vegetation – buckthorn, golden rod or grasses – was allowed to grow after the clearing … Continued
The Petersham common was a beehive of activity this beautiful fall morning. The Coffee on the Common table hosted by the East Quabbin Land Trust was part of other community activities, including the library book sale, grange pumpkin weigh-in and … Continued
Well, Saturday morning was soggy and drizzling. That put a damper on our enthusiasm to get any serious cutting or digging done! The few brave folks that showed up in the morning did take a walk out to the historic … Continued
A lot of people volunteer many hours each year to ensure the success of the East Quabbin Land Trust! Without volunteers the land conservation projects, educational programs and on-the-ground stewardship work would not happen. Every year we celebrate you and … Continued
The Coxhall Kitchen Garden is a one-acre enclosure that was originally built in 1774 by Brigadier General Timothy Ruggles. Enclosed kitchen gardens were all the rage in Britain at the time. The tall stone walls kept unwanted critters out and … Continued
