Perhaps you’ve seen an ad for “The Exchange” somewhere in your travels? Or was it a sign on the side of the road one late July day? Or maybe you have read the buzz on social media about this local event? You’ve heard of it, your friends are talking about it, maybe your uncle went […]
All About Birds Day Thursday, September 2, 10 AM to 4:30 PM. (last trail admission at 3:30 PM.) Celebrate birds and the opening of the new Raptor Exhibit at the Science Center. Visitors will get up close to live raptors at Pop Up Animal Encounters throughout the day. Docents and naturalists will be stationed at […]
For years, the Northern Rail Trail has been a treasured space to get outside, get around and become an active member of our community—and now, it’s a candidate for national recognition in the Rail to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails prestigious Hall of Fame! The voting is now live, so please show your love for the Northern Rail […]
The long-planned revitalization of Franklin’s community, economy, and pride took a big step forward on July 12 when civic leaders gathered in the city’s Trestle View Park to break ground for Mill City Park at Franklin Falls, New England’s first whitewater park. Construction is now underway, with project organizers and city leaders pushing for the […]
This article is a continuation of advice from Doug Tallamy’s book, Nature’s Best Hope. The focus is on yard tips and a good way to get rid of mosquitoes without harming other beneficial insects with insecticides or bug zappers. Don’t Spray and Fertilize Lawns • Most native plants are adapted to low nitrogen soil. • […]
Highland Lake’s nesting pair of loons chose a safe spot this year to nest. The east side of the island and within the No Wake area of the Narrows is typically quieter and protected from waves. On June 26, one chick was seen swimming alongside an adult and sitting on the adult’s back. For several […]
It was official that our loon pair were beginning to nest on the east side of the island on May 28. As I write this update, they are 19 days into a 28- to 30-day gestation period. Sometime between June 26 and June 28 — if all goes well — we should see some chicks […]
