Hiking by moonlight connects you to the landscape in an entirely different way than hiking during the day. We'll explore with our ears as much as our eyes, appreciating the peaceful hush of the winter woods or possibly eavesdropping on howling coyotes or hooting owls on Feb. 4. Here is your chance to explore the […]
February full moon hike will be Feb. 6 at 4:45 at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation. (Well the day after the full moon...). Weather permitting. Meet at Administration Road trailhead. Up Stagecoach for sunset, the across to Harrington to the summit. Not sure on the route down, yet. Probably auto road to Admin road. Night hike, […]
Are you interested in bee keeping? Michael Fontaine of Wild Brook Apiary will present a Bee Keeping Seminar Feb. 6 in Templeton, at the Templeton Town Hall at 6:30. Mr. Fontaine will give the ins and outs of bee keeping, and explain what all the, er, buzz is about. This seminar is sponsored by the […]
Annual ice fishing derby at the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club is Feb. 11, 7 am to 1 pm. $20 per person. Biggest trout wins! Breakfast and lunch served. Trout stocking prior to derby. Prizes and 50/50. Ice condition date 2/18
Join North County Land Trust for this winter adventure with Naturalist Laurie Nehring, as the snow reveals winter’s wildlife wanderers, Feb. 11 at 10 am. (If there is no snow, we will still go for a lovely winter walk, looking for other signs of wildlife). Dress in warm layers: hats, gloves, winter boots. Snowshoes are […]
Search to spot owls Feb. 11 at Mass. Audubon Wachusett Meadow. Learn about the unique anatomic and behavioral adaptations that make owls such a fascinating group of birds, and then take a short walk to search and listen for owls that reside on the sanctuary. We'll consider the habitat preferences of owl species and when […]
While some animals like to sleep or even hibernate when it is cold, many will remain active all winter long. In snowy or muddy locations we can often identify species by the prints they leave behind. After an introduction to some basic track and trail patterns of our local wildlife, you will have an opportunity […]