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Taste the difference; make a difference
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This is the tag line for the Friends of Holcomb Farm’s farming programs, and we mean it.
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Tree trail kiosk dedicated
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On Earth Day, April 22, the Friends of Holcomb Farm formally dedicated the Tree Trail Kiosk, made possible through a donation from the Granby Lions Club.
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GLT volunteers removed more than 1,500 pounds of trash on Earth Day
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On Earth Day weekend, Granby Land Trust members of all ages helped reduce pollution, improve habitats and prevent harm to wildlife and humans by removing more than 1,500 pounds of trash from Granby roadsides.
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Sustainable CT: For a thriving, resilient Granby
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What makes a town a thriving, desirable place in which to live besides low taxes and good schools?
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Earth Day hike
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A young hiker is enthralled with a young tree on the Holcomb Tree Trail. Approximately 50 people gathered for a walk on the trail on Earth Day.
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Celebrate Trails Day with a family-friendly hike
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On June 4, celebrate Connecticut Trails Day by spending a morning with fellow outdoor enthusiasts on the Granby Land Trust’s Mary Edwards Mountain property. This family-friendly nature walk will be led by GLT Board Member and middle school science teacher Jennifer Plourde.
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Signs of spring on the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve
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Each and every spring the Granby Land Trust is reminded how fortunate Granby is that Jamie Gamble chose to preserve this beautiful place, which is alive with activity right now. Don Shaw, Jr. captured its spring visitors in these photos.
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Explore Granby extended through the fall
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The Granby Conservation Commission has announced an extension to the Explore Granby open spaces scavenger hunt through October. This event, first conducted in 2020, is an effort by the commission to encourage Granby residents to explore the town’s beautiful trails and open spaces.
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Salmon Brook runs high after heavy rain
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Early on April 8, 2.25 inches of rain fell on the West Branch of the Salmon Brook. The results were dramatic. Standing near the banks, the rumble of underwater stones is quite loud.
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Help plant wildflowers on June 4
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The Friends of Granby Wildflower Meadow will host a Plant-In as its inaugural event on June 4 (rain date June 5) at the five-acre parcel located along Rte. 10/202 across from Maple View Farm. Over 1,200 plug plants have been ordered to be placed in a section of the field.