Great Outdoors
Was there a second spring last month?
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This lovely bearded iris was spotted blooming on Nov. 6 in a protected corner between the Weed-Enders and the Abijah Rowe houses at the Salmon Brook Historical Society.
Granby Land Trust
Ann Pelka Unsung Hero Award
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When the Board of Directors of the GLT accepted the 210-acre Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, given to the GLT by Jamie Gamble, in North Granby, they knew it would require a good deal of maintenance and loving care and there needed to be someone available to take care of issues as they arose. Luckily, they knew just the people for the job—Bob and Karen Saunders.
Granby Land Trust
Olof Stevenson Stewardship Award
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This award recognizes an individual who provides exceptional property stewardship support to the GLT. In this case, that involves caring for a single extraordinary tree that requires thoughtful care and ongoing attention.
Granby Land Trust
Mary Edwards Friend of the Land Trust Award
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The 2025 Mary Edwards Friend of the Land Trust Award—the GLT’s highest honor—was given to Will Hart and his sister Sarah Koeniger, who donated 44 acres of land—now known at the Hart Family Preserve—to the trust earlier this year.
Granby Land Trust
A special thank you to board member Paula Johnson
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The GLT recognized and honored outgoing GLT Board member Paula Johnson for her incredible dedication and generosity to the Land Trust.
Granby Land Trust
Land Trust offers virtual tour of Preserves
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You can now take a video tour of the Granby Land Trust’s (GLT) Emery and Hart Family Preserves in North Granby. Starting at the GLT’s Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve trail head located off Silver Street (these two preserves connect to the Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve trail system) you will virtually explore the Emery and Hart Family Preserves located on the Silver/Loomis Street ridgeline.
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Friends of Holcomb Farm — Nov. 2025
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Friends of Holcomb Farm mourn the loss of Jenny Emery, A Banner Year on the Farm, Yoga on the Hol-comb Tree Trail Knoll, Holcomb Farm Tree Trail Habitat Walk, Generous to the Core, Holiday Gift Bag Sale, Lost Acres Vineyard Holiday Market, and Holcomb Farm Holiday Sales
Great Outdoors
Candy Corn Brownies
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If someone asks what’s your favorite color, most likely brown is not high on the list. Yet for those who love walking in the November forest, the burnt siennas, umbers, chestnuts, taupes, rusts and many related hues offer a earthy warmth to calm the soul.
Great Outdoors
Fall apples make great bread
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Fall in New England always means it’s apple season! This recipe came to me from the Bellott family in Granby. Very easy, very delicious and the recipe makes two loaves—one to keep and one to share with family, friends or co-workers.
Bonus Pages
Signs of fall in New England
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One of the Coward Farm tobacco barns on North Granby Road in September.