Full Day of Fun
Last Saturday was a beautiful day! Many visitors and volunteers came out to the Frohloff Farm to enjoy the sunshine and explore the property. Groups split up and tackled the brush burning in front of the farmhouse, along … Continued
Farmhouse Purchased, Rehabilitation Underway!
The East Quabbin Land Trust is extremely pleased to announce the recent purchase of the Frohloff farmhouse at 236 Church Street in Ware. “With this acquisition, we are putting the farm back together into a viable unit that can sustain … Continued
Native Wildlife Education at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library
The Merriam-Gilbert Public Library is located in the center of West Brookfield in a beautiful stone building built in the 1880’s. The Library has created a thriving children’s program involving the kids in many different projects. Kelly Wheeler, EQLT’s Service … Continued
Up in smoke
Two large brush piles went up in smoke on Saturday as dedicated volunteers feed the flames at Indian Rock in Barre. Many thanks to Linda and Rod Leehy, Jeff Smith, Susan Lincoln and Cynthia Henshaw. The view to the east … Continued
Ringing in the New Year!
New Year’s Day was bright with plenty of snow on the ground. The wind was a bit chilly, but as long as you kept moving you were warm enough. All-in-all New Year’s Day was a beautiful day to be outdoors … Continued
Coxhall Kitchen Garden workday
On Sunday, December 14th a dedicated group of volunteers gathered at the Coxhall Kitchen Garden on Simpson Road in Hardwick to accomplish some much needed brush clearing around the historic stone wall structure. Along the dirt road and inside the … Continued
Barre receives conservation grant
The Town of Barre was awarded a Mass. L.A.N.D. (Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity) grant award for $79,800 to purchase a conservation restriction on the Patterson farm. Click here to see a map of the area. At the fall special … Continued
Adaptations for Winter
Yesterday afternoon was bright, clear and crisp. A perfect fall afternoon to walk the loop trail at the Patrill Hollow Preserve in Hardwick. Caren Caljouw, Stewardship Coordinator, lead the group on the mile and a half hike. We stopped to … Continued
Chuck Kidd remembered…
More than 50 people gathered at Moose Brook Preserve on Sunday afternoon, October 28 to remember Chuck Kidd and dedicate EQLT’s new interpretive trail. Chuck was a professional fine arts photographer, outdoor enthusiast, and friend of the East Quabbin Land Trust. During the … Continued
Wonderful and Wet!
The Station Loop Ramble 5-miler was a wonderful race! The rain showers didn’t dampen the spirits of the runners and the volunteers came out in force to make sure that the race came off without a hitch. Thanks to the … Continued