by Susan Schroder, Community Engagement Coordinator Weather has so much to do with a hike that when I review one, I first think about the weather. In this case it was pouring rain until 11:55 AM, an hour before the hike. We began at 1:00 PM with clouds overhead. The big surprise was that we […]
Recap of Bryant Hike and Poetry
On April 27th, the day we collaborated with The Trustees to celebrate poetry in your pocket day at Bryant Homestead, we had cold, sun, snow, sleet, light rain and wind, a day perfectly described by one of New England’s most beloved poets Robert Frost when he said “If you don’t like the weather, just wait […]
Planned Timber Harvest to Benefit Wildlife and Local Economy
Just as the local food movement cuts down on carbon emissions from food transportation and supports the local economy, the local wood movement is gaining traction in Western Massachusetts. Melissa Patterson of Franklin Land Trust and the Massachusetts Woodland Institute, tells us that “using local wood benefits woodland landowners, wildlife and our local economy. In […]
Event Re-cap: Heidi Stemple & Jane Yolen Author Reading
On March 16th, local children’s book authors Heidi Stemple and Jane Yolen captivated the audience as they spoke about their family’s passion: birds. Hilltown Land Trust, Kestrel Land Trust, and Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary partnered with the Westhampton Public Library to bring these authors to the southeastern corner of Hilltown Land Trust’s service area. The three […]
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