Great Outdoors
“Look what’s in the woods, Mom!”
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The youngest hiker who joined the Holcomb Farm CT Trails Day hike was thrilled to show his mom a red eft.
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Granby summers are bountiful
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Six months from now, deep in a January freeze, it will be hard to recall these shining summer days. Birdsong has been replaced by the late afternoon droning of insects. Early summer flowers start to fade and goldenrods and asters brighten the roadside. The harvest season is in high gear with all manner of ripe fruits and vegetables in abundance at local farmstands.
Granby Land Trust
Author-led hike at Dismal Brook a big success
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On June 3, as part of Connecticut Trails Day Weekend, the Granby Land Trust hosted Michael Wojtech, author of Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast, for a guided walk on the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby.
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Pasta with fresh tomatoes is divine
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It’s summer and the living is easy! My husband’s grandmother, Matilda Guarco, was probably one of the best cooks I’ve ever met. She made a similar pasta dish to this and we all loved it. She never wrote anything down so I had to hunt down this recipe many years ago! Enjoy!
Granby Land Trust
New GLT trail opens in North Granby: Visit the Emery/Hart Trail on the Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve
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The Granby Land Trust (GLT) is excited to announce that its new Emery/Hart Trail to the Crag Mountain Lookout is now open. This is an incredible addition to the Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve trail system, with spectacular views to the south, east and west.
Great Outdoors
Life gets chaotic for bears this time of year!
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American black bear sightings increase dramatically in the spring, raising questions about keeping these large omnivores out of yards, away from our youngsters and pets and out of garbage bins.
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Squadron donates to A Force for Nature
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The McLean Game Refuge Headquarters Fund received a generous donation from David Peliz-zon, Squadron Capital president.
The Garden Corner
Companion gardening
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Welcome to June—the biggest planting month of the year. The soil has warmed up, making the ground a wonderful host for new, young flower and vegetable plants. With the threat of frost behind us, we can safely plant summer gardens.
Great Outdoors
Grange garden getting ready for growing season
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Granby Grange #5 has begun preparing its large community garden as part of its ongoing commitment to service and community engagement in this, its 150th anniversary year. With the help of dedicated volunteers, including Cliff Burrell and Mark Bishop, the soil was recently tilled and made ready for planting.
Great Outdoors
Male wood duck with painted turtles
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Photo by Jim Watso during the GLT Spring Migration Walks at Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve.