Caring for the Land that Sustains Us
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
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
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
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
Twenty enthusiastic volunteers gathered at East Quabbin Land Trust’s Mandell Hill Preserve in Hardwick on Sunday March 24 to usher in spring and install Bluebird nest boxes along the walking trails and stone walls of this scenic working farm. Harrison … Continued
