Caring for the Land that Sustains Us
On Saturday, February 23rd, the East Quabbin Land Trust hosted an Eagle Walk into Quabbin Gate 35. This has become a semi-regular February event beginning in 2005. Conditions this year were prefect – gray sky, no wind and 28° – … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The weather Saturday morning was perfect for a fall clean-up at the Frohloff Farm. After a long week of rain, drizzle and fog it was terrific to see blue sky. We’d been planning to focus on painting the south face … Continued
