Caring for the Land that Sustains Us
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
Saturday was a beautiful day, especially after what seemed like a whole week of rain. We thank the gardeners for opening up their unique spaces for others to tour through – Doug Anderson and Dan Salvucci, Jake and Susan Stukuls, … Continued
The East Quabbin Land Trust has stepped forward to coordinate and complete the purchase of the Petersham Country Store building from its current owner, POLUS, Inc., which is expected before the end of June. “This is a very exciting opportunity … Continued
Mrs. Odette O’Higgins Hinton, of Petersham, MA., died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 14 2013. Born in London, England, Odette Hinton was raised in Paris, France and London before moving with her parents, William and Adrianne O’Higgins and brother, … Continued
Dr. Jonathon Reichard, Assistant National Coordinator for White-nosed Syndrome at the US Fish and Wildlife Service, gave a fascinating talk about the state of bat populations in our region. It’s really quite scary to know that some species of bats … Continued
The Quabbin Regional High School Envirothon Team of 2013 recently spent time getting to know the forest communities and wildlife habitats of the East Quabbin Land Trust’s Frohloff Farm in Ware. The students are dedicated to learning about forests … Continued
On April 28th we explored the fields, woods and marshy areas along Muddy Brook and discovered some early season spring ephemeral plants. Here’s a few images for you to enjoy (Thanks Ann!). Other flowers and plants observed during the walk … Continued
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
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
