Caring for the Land that Sustains Us
Seven students from Quabbin Regional High School and five adults made the journey down Tom Swamp Road in Petersham to the start of the Bob Marshall Trail deep in the woods. Several hours later another third of a mile of … Continued
Trail clearing of the Mass Central Rail Trail is an annual expedition (if not more frequent) down the two-mile former rail bed bridging New Braintree and Hardwick. The trail runs past scenic hay fields, over the Ware River and through … Continued
What a great morning for a race! Especially when compared to the rain of last year. A field of thirty one runners took off from the site of the former New Braintree Train Station at 10 am sharp. The racers … Continued
Next weekend is the Second Annual Station Loop Ramble 5-miler. The weather has been great, and we’re hoping that continues with bright sunshine and crisp air next Sunday as the runners line up for the 10 am starting gun. RUNNERS … Continued
This past Saturday a small but dedicated crew worked at many fall clean up projects at the Frohloff Farm. It’s amazing how fast weeds grow!! The corn was the only vegetable that was recognizable from Church Street. Linda, Dee and … Continued
A series of woods walks hosted by landowners is underway across south-central Massachusetts designed to share landowner passions with fellow woodland owners. Jim DiMaio hosted a walk last Thursday evening that drew over thirty people to his land in West … Continued
Over 300 people descended on the Petersham Common last Saturday afternoon and evening to participate in the Restore the Store community potluck and auction fundraiser! People came from all over town and all over the state to participate. Donations for … Continued
On Saturday night a small but enthusiastic crew convened at EQLT’s offices ostensibly to talk about David Morine’s book Two Coots in a Canoe. As with any book discussion I’ve ever been involved with, the conversation included remembered highlights from … Continued
Well known television and radio personalities Doug Goudie and David Boeri, Petersham residents past and present, will pick up the hammer for a good cause when they fill the role of guest auctioneers for a live auction benefit on Saturday, … Continued
