Farming/Nature
New Record for April Snow
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The photographer was too late to picture the lacy, half-inch snow clusters as they floated down onto the spring greenery on April 18, but it was a record-breaking amount for this late in April.
Farming/Nature
Taking A Break To Enjoy Nature
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During one of our explorations during the past few weeks, my husband, Mel, and I discovered this delightfully beautiful State Conservation land in West Suffield off Babbs Road, just down from the entrance to Babb’s Beach.
Farming/Nature
Earth Day – the Best Day of the Year
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Back in the summer when I was 18, my parents were really cramping my style. I couldn’t wait to cut the apron strings and head off to college.
Farming/Nature
Bee Friendly
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Richard Binns planted these pollinator-friendly plants on a steep bank behind Second Baptist Church last spring.
Farming/Nature
Winter Solitude
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This tobacco shed off Hill Street rests quietly after a fresh snowfall.
Farming/Nature
Legacy Trees and their Storied Existence
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When we were growing up, my best friend and I liked to channel our inner primate by heading for the trees. We’d spend lazy afternoons climbing towering white pines with all their branches about to give way.
Farming/Nature
Gobble, Gobble
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A flock of wild turkeys forage in a Bridge Street yard on November 10.