Caring for the Land that Sustains Us
Over 100 people ventured out onto EQLT’s newest Preserve on Sunday afternoon April 6th. It was breezy, but the sun was out and everyone was thrilled to walk the 30 acre property. Wendemuth Meadow Preserve is our first conservation effort … Continued
On Saturday a small but serious group pulled out the paper and pencils and got to work. The cabinet was opened and out came the birds. A barn owl, pileated woodpecker, and nighthawk were some of the specimens used as … Continued
The East Quabbin Land Trust is pleased to announce that a thirty (30) acre tract of land along Bates Street in North Brookfield was purchased last week. The property will be called the Wendemuth Meadow Preserve, in honor of the … Continued
With the deep snow, the trail clearing work at the Bob Marshall Trail in Petersham focused mostly overhead! Many thanks to Jeff, Will, Ben, Marshall, Tom and Bob for making the trek out to the trail on snow shoes … Continued
East Quabbin Land Trust’s 13th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction went off smoothly despite the snow and sloppy conditions outside. More than 150 people braved the snow storm to support the land trust and have fun with their friends and … Continued
The thick snow held off until late afternoon. Perfect timing to help put out the brush fires, and made picking up brush possible throughout much of the day. Three big brush fires were burned, sections of stone walls were cleared, … Continued
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
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 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
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
