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Soggy Trail Walk

When I heard the rain pattering down this morning, I almost didn’t go to the conservation trail walk. But I did drag myself out and it was actually quite a lovely walk. A bit soggy, but lovely. The first spring green is finally starting to come out and somehow the rain makes it all greener.…

Thoreau Institute headquarters

A visit to the Thoreau Institute

Once a month, my town’s Conservation Commission holds a Conservation Coffee where residents can get together with the conservation team for an informal discussion of current issues. To keep things interesting, the event is held in various venues around town. I hadn’t managed to get up early enough to attend any of these before, but…

Snowdrops

What a difference a week makes

It’s been a long, cold winter here in the Northeast, and spring is coming later than usual. About two weeks ago, when I would normally be thinking of planting peas, I went out to my garden and found this: Discouraging. Then last Monday, I was scheduled to lead a guide training walk at Garden and…