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This year, McLean Game Refuge is embarking on a habitat restoration project. Part of this project will involve clearing trees to encourage wildlife diversity in its meadows, an important part of the New England ecosystem. Wildlife diversity fosters ecosystem resilience by supporting pollinators, birds and small mammals, all while bolstering the soil health.
It’s getting to that time of year when the northern mockingbirds return to Granby, though some hardy individuals stay here year-round. Of course, you may not recognize them by their song since they have more than 200 of those, not to mention the 30 other bird songs they can mimic. This is the talent that gives them their common name. In addition to other birds, these clever avians can imitate crickets, barking dogs, squeaky hinges and many other things.
Bears are awakening from their long winter naps and sightings confirm that spring has arrived! Spring becomes a couple of chaotic months for bears and humans and the usual questions arise. How do we keep these large omnivores out of our yards, away from our youngsters and pets, out of garbage bins and our chicken coops? Understanding what’s going on can help put it all in perspective.
After a night of freezing rain, the Granby Land Trust’s Dewey-Granby Oak shimmered in the morning sun.
Shirley Murtha shared, “These three doves must be miserable, but they make for a lovely photo. Taken Feb. 23 out my kitchen window.”
It is the middle of March as I write this and 67 degrees! Weather enthusiasts would call this a false spring yet signs of the season are all around. In the widening circles of soggy brown earth, tree bark is radiating warmth as it absorbs the sunshine and melts the surrounding snow.
This special recipe comes from my mom, Mary Cook. Served in the original Jordan Marsh store in Boston, these muffins were always a family favorite. As spring arrives, they’re such a delightful addition to any breakfast, brunch, or holiday gathering—and now blueberries are plentiful in our grocery stores year-round. Enjoy!
The seeding greenhouse is quickly filling with the promise of the summer season. Soon, the seedlings will be planted in the fields, the growing season will be in full swing, and the summer harvest will begin.
Sign up today for our CSA and enjoy nutrient-rich, delicious, chemical-free produce all summer long. CSA shares are selling quickly. Don’t miss out.
Maintaining our beautiful open spaces is a big job—and the Granby Land Trust relies on dedicated volunteers to help make it happen.
