Outdoor activities include a lake cruise
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 Tilton Veterans Home drive-by
Vote early! Vote often! Through Friday, August 6.
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 […]
Whitewater park to open in September
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 […]
"Nature's Best Hope" by Doug Tallamy
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. • […]
Pom-Pom's death saddened lake residents
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 […]
Chicks should hatch in early July
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 […]
Registration for walks is required
The Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust has scheduled two walks for July. Both walks require registration. On Tuesday, July 13, from 2 to 4 PM, there will be a geology walk on the Webb/Crowell property in Sutton. Chuck Bolduc, local geologist, will lead, along with Ausbon Sargent staff. Registration is required, and space is limited. […]
