Getting Ready for Grazing
Thank you to Becky, Phil, Lucas, Tom, Cynthia and Harrison to their hard work at Mandell Hill. The electric fence line around the llama paddock is cleared. We need to add a few more posts to help keep the wires … Continued
Mandell Hill Trail Segment Cleared
Nicks and scratches from the multiflora rose was just one outcome from the work accomplished on Saturday morning, but nobody seemed to mind. It’s satisfying seeing all the brambles and brush cut away from the wall and in a windrow, … Continued
Road side cleaned up, and ready for prescribed burn
The dedicated volunteer crew didn’t give up despite the periodic rain showers on Saturday. Thanks to Becky, Paul, Owen, Jason, Denis, Josh, Bill, Darrell and Cynthia so much work was done in four short hours. Everyone who passes by the … Continued
We’re Hiring
The East Quabbin Land Trust is seeking a development professional to join our team. Read on for the full position description and be sure to pass along the information to anyone else who might want to apply. The East Quabbin … Continued
Welcoming in 2015 at the Rail Trail
We welcomed in 2015 with a morning hike along the New Braintree and Hardwick section of the Mass Central Rail Trail this morning. About thirty people and half a dozen dogs explored the area under a beautiful sun and chilly … Continued
Swift water and colorful view
Today a group of folks from all over the east Quabbin region converged on the Swift River Reservation to see the sights and walk a few miles through the woods in Petersham. Bob Clark treated us all to stories … Continued
Fun at the Fair
Saturday was a beautiful day on the Hardwick common for the 252nd Annual Hardwick Community Fair. Friday night was cool, but the temperature and brief shower didn’t deter folks from coming out to the common. The Fair was a great … Continued
Bob Marshall Trail workday
Seven students from Quabbin Regional High School and five adults made the journey down Tom Swamp Road in Petersham to the start of the Bob Marshall Trail deep in the woods. Several hours later another third of a mile of … Continued
The Passing of Odette O’Higgins Hinton, of Petersham MA
Mrs. Odette O’Higgins Hinton, of Petersham, MA., died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 14 2013. Born in London, England, Odette Hinton was raised in Paris, France and London before moving with her parents, William and Adrianne O’Higgins and brother, … Continued
Native Wildlife Education at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library
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