Caring for the Land that Sustains Us
Although it rained all morning, supporters of The Country Store building project and store came to the Petersham Common. We shared hot coffee and goodies under the tent. Many thanks to Larry and Rich for putting it up because … Continued
Today volunteers worked at the Gilbertville Fitness Trail – painting the gate, clearing brush at the entrance and along the trail, and making the trail more inviting. The ten fitness stations were installed along the former railroad bed over … Continued
The Wheelwright end of the Mass Central Rail Trail was the focus of the trail clearing crew yesterday afternoon. Because that end has fewer large trees and two sections of track were laid to the approach of the mill, … Continued
Today a group of folks from all over the east Quabbin region converged on the Swift River Reservation to see the sights and walk a few miles through the woods in Petersham. Bob Clark treated us all to stories … Continued
Today our long-distance hiking group walked about nine miles progressing along the east coast of the Quabbin Reservoir. We started at Gate 40, passing through the Dana Common, stopping to read the memorial marker that is covered with lichen. … Continued
It was hot and humid yesterday out along the Ware River. With an early start our crew of dedicated volunteers made huge progress at the rail trail. The first wave of trail clearing removed all the brush for half … Continued
The land trust and Hubbardston-Ware River Nature Club hosted an evening titled “Moths and Munchies” last night to introduce the world of moths. With a full living room Wendy Howes and Brian Klassanos shared a bit of their passion for … Continued
Yesterday morning we got an early start, well early for weekend standards, on a three mile hike along Bloodswamp which is located in the corner of Barre, Oakham and Rutland. This whole area is part of the Ware River watershed … Continued
Saturday was a beautiful day on the Hardwick common for the 252nd Annual Hardwick Community Fair. Friday night was cool, but the temperature and brief shower didn’t deter folks from coming out to the common. The Fair was a great … Continued
The forecast for Sunday was 50/50 rain throughout the day. Possibility for scattered thundershowers too. You just couldn’t tell exactly what was going to happen. We were all prepared for rain and hoping for a dry walk. A group of … Continued
