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Youth Conservation Corps created
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With time on his hands due to the Coronavirus lockdown, high school senior Zach Orluk and his friends started going for hikes in McLean Game Refuge and on Granby Land Trust properties.
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Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve opens
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On Oct. 19, the Granby Land Trust opened its newest property, the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve. Located at 253 Loomis Street in North Granby, the preserve was donated to the Land Trust by longtime board member Jamie Gamble
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Land Trust annual meeting bestows Mary Edwards, Ann Pelka awards
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Each fall, Granby Land Trust members gather, often on a special GLT property, to reconnect with each other and with the natural world, to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, and to learn about exciting new projects on the horizon.
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Celebrating creepy, cute and creative
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On Oct. 3, the Granby Public Library hosted Goofy Gourds and Petrifying Pumpkins on the lawn at the main branch. The most outlandish designs earned prizes for participants and everyone received treats —no tricks!
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Girl Scouts helped across the bridge by local businesses
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The Girl Scout Salmon Brook Service Unit thanks Mark Oquisanti of Mark’s Auto Parts and Recyclers for generously donating his time and space for the Girl Scouts to hold an outdoor Bridging Ceremony safely.
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Autumn is a fine season at Valkyrie Equestrian Center
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Valkyrie Equestrian Center held an outdoors schooling show on a gorgeous fall day in September, with student riders giving demonstrations of their skills with a limited number of family members on hand.
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Farmer’s Kitchen breakfast revived at Verdura
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Granby has a new breakfast option. Verdura, which is located in the former Farmer’s Kitchen space, is now serving breakfast.
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On a clear day
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Rob Flanigan captured this unusual angle of the fall colors recently. Shot from the Mary Edwards property in North Granby looking north, the city of Springfield, Mass. is visible.
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Great fall weather for church fundraiser
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First Church of Granby held a fundraiser on Oct. 10 to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, selling scarves and whoopie pies on a perfect autumn day. Sophie Riggott (l.) and Samantha Bordonaro, both of North Granby, were among the supporters.
Animal Talk
When to spay or neuter your pet
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Our pandemic puppy, Birdie, is being a pest today. She’s a nine-month-old Irish setter who was spayed last week and doesn’t understand why she can’t go outside and run.