Granby Land Trust
Spring afternoon at Creamer Pond
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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.
Great Outdoors
Record-Breaking Bear Cubs
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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.
Events
Squadron Capital challenges community to match its $100,000 donation to Holcomb Farm
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Something significant is taking root at Holcomb Farm—and an open invitation to the entire community.
Great Outdoors
Springtime marks the return of the northern mockingbirds
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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.
Great Outdoors
Naptime is over!
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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.
Great Outdoors
Frosty Dewey-Granby Oak
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After a night of freezing rain, the Granby Land Trust’s Dewey-Granby Oak shimmered in the morning sun.
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Summer CSA signup is open
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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.
Bonus Pages
Doves braving February blizzard
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Shirley Murtha shared, “These three doves must be miserable, but they make for a lovely photo. Taken Feb. 23 out my kitchen window.”
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Industrial engineer finds her way to Holcomb Farm
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The fourth in the series introducing the five new members of the Friends of Holcomb Farm Board of Directors. This month: Paula Saaf.
Bonus Pages
Spring has sprung
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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.