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“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 Birdsong has been replaced by the late afternoon droning of insects.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.
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Granby Land Trust volunteers cleaned Granby’s roadsides
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More than 100 Granby Land Trust (GLT) members and friends fanned out across Granby over the course of Earth Day weekend, picking up roadside trash from more than 50 miles of road as part of the GLT’s fourth annual Earth Day Roadside Cleanup.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A twist on the usual coleslaw for your next barbecue
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So delighted to share this recipe—I made it many moons ago for a Cook sister’s gathering and birthday celebration for our mom. Horseradish is a great addition, just enough to add spice and flavoring but not enough to send tears down your face! This is a perfect salad for summer gatherings or barbecues, and might taste even better the next day—if there is any leftover.
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Community Garden kicks off!
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The Granby Community Garden, located at 79 Hungary Road, officially launched its growing season on May 3 with its annual work day, drawing a strong turnout of returning gardeners and enthusiastic newcomers alike.
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A Force for Nature: Support the Game Refuge Headquarters Fund
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The McLean Game Refuge (MGR), Connecticut’s largest private wildlife sanctuary, needs a new headquarters to continue the important work to study, maintain and preserve its 4,415 acres.