Caring for the Land that Sustains Us
The Fourth Annual Station Loop Ramble went off without a hitch today under beautiful fall sunshine and mid-60s temperatures. Runners of all ages participated in one of three races, either the Kid’s One Mile, 5 Mile Classic and 5K … Continued
The farm pond at the Frohloff Farm once watered the cattle, horses and other livestock on the property. For the past two growing seasons the vegetation – buckthorn, golden rod or grasses – was allowed to grow after the clearing … Continued
The Petersham common was a beehive of activity this beautiful fall morning. The Coffee on the Common table hosted by the East Quabbin Land Trust was part of other community activities, including the library book sale, grange pumpkin weigh-in and … Continued
Well, Saturday morning was soggy and drizzling. That put a damper on our enthusiasm to get any serious cutting or digging done! The few brave folks that showed up in the morning did take a walk out to the historic … Continued
A lot of people volunteer many hours each year to ensure the success of the East Quabbin Land Trust! Without volunteers the land conservation projects, educational programs and on-the-ground stewardship work would not happen. Every year we celebrate you and … Continued
The Coxhall Kitchen Garden is a one-acre enclosure that was originally built in 1774 by Brigadier General Timothy Ruggles. Enclosed kitchen gardens were all the rage in Britain at the time. The tall stone walls kept unwanted critters out and … Continued
On Sunday afternoon about 50 people ventured out among the fields and woods off East Street in Petersham. We got a chance to explore the land, see some of its hidden treasures – like Bell Rock, and talk about the … Continued
In two months (October 11th) we will be hosting the Station Loop Ramble at the Mass Central Rail Trail. We hope you join us for either the Kid’s One Mile, 5-Mile Classic or the 5K Run/Walk! People are starting to … Continued
This morning we spent some time at Pynchon’s Grist Mill Preserve in West Brookfield looking for signs of life. Boy did we find a bunch of stuff! Several plants, insects and mushrooms are yet to be identified, but we were … Continued
