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We walked at Harvard Forest in Petersham on November 15. We investigated black gum trees and other vegetation.

Visiting the Nichewaug Tract in Petersham and hiking to an outlook in the fall, October 25,2024

An incredible walk discovering ferns and interesting geological history of Barton Cove on Sept. 27.2024

A walk along Moccasin Brook, August 23,2024

We had a wonderful outing at Brooks Woodland Preserve Friday, observing Caddisflies, stoneflies, megaloptera, and mayflies, all...

Harvard Pond Outing in Petersham, ma. on July 19,2024

The Farm School-June 22,2024-3rd year anniversary for our group

We had a wonderful visit at The Farm School, visiting a local stream, noticing ghost pipes and red efts.

Investigated spring flowers on Mt. Wachusett, May 10,2024

We had a wonderful walk along Lawrence Brook and Coddings Meadow, observing frog eggs, hobble bushes, moss types, and bird calls on April 19,2024

Getting a quick walk in at the Alan E. Rich Environmental Park before rain on March 15,2024

Enjoying a nice nature walk at Gate 29 in New Salem, Ma. on Feb 9,2023

Discovering animal tracks, red spruce, crossbills and animal tracks at Mass. Audubon Wampanoag Trail in Gardner, Ma., date Jan 12.2024

Exploring Quabbin Gate 36, Federated Womens Club Forest, September 12,2023

Looking up at an old Black Gum tree (located on the boardwalk at Harvard Forest)

Finding a large amanita mushroom on a walk at Harvard Forest, July 25,2023

Nature Journaling at The Farm School in Athol, Ma. June 30,2023

We had a wonderful outing led by Ayla Gaines from the Farm School. We hope to return next year. Suprisingly, the mosquitos were not too...

fern walk at Barton Cove, June6,2023

Yellow Trout Lily found on Mt. Wachusett Mountain-5/23

Cathy Szal ponding in April 2023

Our group on Mt. Wachusett

Wampanaug Trail- February 14.2023

We met at the Gardner Alehouse parking lot and traveled to the Wampanaug trail .We discovered various lichen types, beaver evidence,...