Caring for the Land that Sustains Us
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
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
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
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
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
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
The land trust lost a long-time board member, supporter and cheerleader on January 13th, Magi Durham Ziff. We miss her dearly. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held in her honor at the New Braintree Congregational Church … Continued
