Caring for the Land that Sustains Us
On Saturday night over thirty people descended on Mandell Hill in Hardwick just before dusk to formally dedicate the Chris Ellison Memorial Birding Platform. Most everyone crowded onto the platform to enjoy a perfect night to be outdoors. The bright … Continued
On a warm and humid Saturday morning, a hardy crew of volunteers built an old fashioned stone bench in the upper woods of Moose Brook Preserve. The bench, situated in a shady cove filled with ferns and large boulders, will … Continued
It was a clear, warm and mosquito free evening at Mandell Hill last night! Absolutely the perfect conditions for watching meteors. And that’s what thirty people did from the Chris Ellison Memorial Birding Platform area at the Mandell Hill Preserve … Continued
The north side of the Frohloff barn looks significantly different today than it did last week. Just drive past and see for yourself!! There is a fresh coat of ‘barn red’ with white accent trim. Also the painting was started … Continued
The Garden and Farm Tour last Saturday, June 23rd, was wonderful: many folks came out to investigate local gardens, the sun was out all day and the rain showers waited until after 4pm, the work of the Land Trust was … Continued
Participants on this early morning walk were treated to diverse wildflower displays under a shaded canopy of sugar maple and basswood while Vireos, Wood Thrushes, Northern Waterthrushes and many other songbirds provided their cheerful chorus and occasional glimpses. We even … Continued
Generators were heard buzzing at Mandell Hill over the past two days as work on the Chris Ellison Memorial Birding Platform and a nearby stile were under construction. Great progress was made! By the end of this coming week we … Continued
Over eighty people came to celebrate opening of the new West Brookfield Wildlife Management Area on Saturday. The enthusiasm for conservation of such a large, important part of town was palpable as the crowd applauded for Myland McRevey and the … Continued
Many thanks to the Quabbin Regional High School Envirothon team and their teacher Becky Bottomley for their hardwork creating a rain garden at the Frohloff Farm!! Envirothon teams representing schools and community organizations across the state prepare through the year … Continued
On Saturday a group of volunteers attended the first training session for Preserve Stewards, which was geared towards getting to know preserve boundaries and the tools available. During the indoor session we discussed how to use topographical maps and aerial … Continued
