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If you’re not familiar with the Holcomb Farm Tree Trail located on the hill across from the entrance to the North Barn event facility, this would be a good time to check out its newest addition. It’s not a new tree—it’s a kestrel nest box placed 12 feet in the air, on the right a short way up the entrance trail.
Dam It: Partnering With Beavers To Save The Planet, Spring Migration Bird Walks, Preserve Our Properties Day, and CT Trails Day–Crag Mountain Ridgeline Hike
Happy May! It finally feels like we can start planning outdoor gatherings again, with Mother’s Day and Memorial Day picnics just around the corner. This delightful recipe was shared with me by dear friends many years ago, and it has remained a favorite ever since. It’s wonderfully simple to prepare and absolutely delicious—perfect for celebrating special moments or enjoying anytime throughout the year.
Three members of the Granby Land Trust (GLT) participated in the Connecticut Land Conservation Council Conference held on March 21 at Wesleyan University in Middletown.
I always like to stop and smell the flowers, and I also pet moss. The texture provides a soothing tactile experience. Gazing at an expanse of moss-covered ground is calming as well—an emerald carpet so deeply green you might think of Ireland. Or, somewhat closer to home, the Hoh Rain Forest in the Pacific Northwest.
Nearly 50 Granby Land Trust (GLT) members came out for a hike through the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, guided by GLT Vice President Dave Emery, and followed by “Coffee and Cocoa at the Cabin.”
The largest litter of bear cubs ever recorded in Connecticut was spotted in Granby this April. After a long, cold winter, a mother black bear emerged from the woods with a litter of five cubs.
Beautiful in every season, Creamer Pond at the Granby Land Trust’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve gleams in the late afternoon sun on a lovely spring day.
Something significant is taking root at Holcomb Farm—and an open invitation to the entire community.
CSA and Farm Store renovation update, Plant Sale Weekends, Why choose Holcomb Farm seedlings, Grow your own shiitakes workshop, Celebrate CT Trails Day at Holcomb Farm, Spring on the Holcomb Tree Trail, and Holcomb Farm Plant Sale Dates