Caring for the Land that Sustains Us
The East Quabbin Land Trust is excited to announce that we recently received a grant from the Bay State Mary Lane Hospital to build a fitness trail in the village of Gilbertville! Hoping to both revive a once loved trail … Continued
Trail clearing of the Mass Central Rail Trail is an annual expedition (if not more frequent) down the two-mile former rail bed bridging New Braintree and Hardwick. The trail runs past scenic hay fields, over the Ware River and through … Continued
What a great morning for a race! Especially when compared to the rain of last year. A field of thirty one runners took off from the site of the former New Braintree Train Station at 10 am sharp. The racers … Continued
Next weekend is the Second Annual Station Loop Ramble 5-miler. The weather has been great, and we’re hoping that continues with bright sunshine and crisp air next Sunday as the runners line up for the 10 am starting gun. RUNNERS … Continued
The first of many steps in opening the Mass Central Rail Trail from the former New Braintree Train Station to Wheelwright was accomplished on Saturday, April 6th. Thanks to a dedicated crew that deployed four chain saws and many hands … 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
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
Over forty people, and several dogs, welcomed 2012 by walking the Hardwick and New Braintree section of the Mass Central Rail Trail on January 1st. After building up an appetite walking the full two miles and back, many walkers shared … Continued
Did your new year’s resolution include more exercise and eating healthy? Add in good conversation and we’ll get your year started off right! Come to the ‘Ski and Soup’ (though we’ll most likely be walking!) at the Mass Central Rail … Continued
The weather this Columbus Day weekend was beautiful and the volunteers fantastic! So much work was accomplished that the decking on the lattice truss bridge is 2/3 finished. Thanks go out to everyone that helped, including Samantha Bertrand, Evan Bonenfant, … Continued
