The Amazing Monarch Butterfly Can Be Raised — By You
“The caterpillar does all the work, but the butterfly gets all the publicity.” — George Carlin There is nothing quite like seeing a monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), our best-known and most popular butterfly in North America. Its large size and brilliant orange, black and white…
Autumn in The Last Green Valley Filled with Adventure
Last night, at exactly 9:45 p.m., the seasons turned with the autumnal equinox. Today is the first day of fall, the best time of year to experience New England and, certainly, a big reason why we love living here in The Last Green Valley. With…
Devastating 1938 Hurricane Not Forgotten
Here in New England, we have experienced our share of hurricanes, but it is the Great Hurricane of 1938 that is still remembered today for its devastation and destruction. When I was 4 years old my family moved to a new house in the town…
Slow Down and You’ll See More
“Nellie’s advance is always at a snail’s pace. I once timed her on a solitary circuit around the pond and found that, at that speed, it would take her eleven hours to travel a mile. Her motto, she says is: Go Slow and See More.”…
New Walktober Adventures Added to the Schedule!
SCHEDULE CHANGES Date Change – Oct. 20 Walktober #165 – Moos & More at Cushman Farm: This walk has been moved from Oct. 21 to Oct 20, 1-3 pm, Cushman Farm, 393 Lebanon Rd., Franklin, CT. 860-642-4020. Visit the cows, taste Farmer’s Cow ice cream…
CANCELLED – Walktober #35 on Sept. 29
The Riverfest Community Paddle scheduled for Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm in Willimantic has been cancelled. The Willimantic Whitewater Partnership has shared with us the recent rains have created conditions too difficult for many paddlers. Please stay tuned in case they plan to…
Walktober # 30 Time Change for Sept. 27
UPDATE – Walktober #30 Southbridge 100 Years Ago: The correct start time for this walk is 6:30 p.m. at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, MA. Dr. Elizabeth Blood, of Salem State University, offers a glimpse of what life was like for French-Canadians in Southbridge one hundred years…
CANCELLED – Walktober #40 Geocaching 101
Please note the Acorn Adventure has been changed. The Sunday, Sept. 23 Geocaching Acorn Adventure, Walktober #40, has been cancelled. The NEW Acorn Adventure is walk #23 on Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at Nathan Hale Forest in Coventry (across from the Coventry Farmer’s Market).
More to explore as season starts to change
September is here. Summer is slowly ripening into autumn and the bounty of the harvest is ready for picking. The seasonal cycle whispers in our ears the softer yet persistent sounds of nature. The singing birds are quiet now, their chorus replaced by the staccato…