Monday 9 June 2008
Rock bridge across the brook
As is true on much of the land locally, there are a lot of rocks in Nick's Woods. Two people spent the morning in the brook moving them to form a rock crossing of Sargent's Brook.
Trail clearing photos
Several new trails were cleared by volunteers on Saturday.
(I realize this one is like "Where's Waldo?" but it really was pretty thick there.)
Ancient apple tree next to the brook being trimmed by Ranger Kim McCoy
(I realize this one is like "Where's Waldo?" but it really was pretty thick there.)
Ancient apple tree next to the brook being trimmed by Ranger Kim McCoy
Car number two is gone!
(mostly)
Here are our intrepid welders, torch at the ready, breaking apart car #2!
Thanks, guys! We couldn't have done it without you!
Here are our intrepid welders, torch at the ready, breaking apart car #2!
Thanks, guys! We couldn't have done it without you!
Toad!
desperately trying to get away from me by hurtling himself down the slope from Rt. 122A at Saturday's National Trails day
Saturday 7 June 2008
National Trails Day
Happy National Trails Day! We hope you're getting a chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather on some local trails.
As of today, Worcester boasts several new trails, due to the hard work of twenty or so volunteers of all ages who showed up at Nick's Woods at 8:30 this morning. Should you head over there, you'll now find the main cart path (the old 122A) blazed with blue rectangles. There is a loop you can make if you break off onto yellow rectangles and yellow triangles (yes, they need names!), coming back down the hill and by the brook.
Also, many thanks to our torch-wielding crew, who have now made Nick's Woods car-free! Nice job, guys.
We will post pictures once we get them downloaded.
As of today, Worcester boasts several new trails, due to the hard work of twenty or so volunteers of all ages who showed up at Nick's Woods at 8:30 this morning. Should you head over there, you'll now find the main cart path (the old 122A) blazed with blue rectangles. There is a loop you can make if you break off onto yellow rectangles and yellow triangles (yes, they need names!), coming back down the hill and by the brook.
Also, many thanks to our torch-wielding crew, who have now made Nick's Woods car-free! Nice job, guys.
We will post pictures once we get them downloaded.
Friday 6 June 2008
Getting Ready! National Trails Day
Tomorrow, the 7th of June is National Trails Day.
Those of us local will be celebrating by cutting/slashing/blazing new trail at Nick's Woods.
The Greater Worcester Land Trust event will run from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and we will be congregating at the end of Smith Lane and then heading north into the property.
(Folks can park across the street from Smith Lane at the St. John's Episcopal Church so long as you park away from the doors and the building.)
Bring some gloves or clippers or loppers or a bow saw!
Join us.
* * * * * * * *
As an update, GWLT met with the Massachusetts Environmental Police yesterday regarding the gates and illicit motorized use of the property and we have a game plan for moving forward!
Those of us local will be celebrating by cutting/slashing/blazing new trail at Nick's Woods.
The Greater Worcester Land Trust event will run from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and we will be congregating at the end of Smith Lane and then heading north into the property.
(Folks can park across the street from Smith Lane at the St. John's Episcopal Church so long as you park away from the doors and the building.)
Bring some gloves or clippers or loppers or a bow saw!
Join us.
* * * * * * * *
As an update, GWLT met with the Massachusetts Environmental Police yesterday regarding the gates and illicit motorized use of the property and we have a game plan for moving forward!
Sunday 1 June 2008
Followup on Gates Damaged
Looks like motorized off-road vandals struck Nick's Woods this weekend.
Our report came in on Saturday late.
Wednesday afternoon the gates were up and in fine shape.
One gate, to the NE on the railroad tracks, was cut apart to be opened.
One gate, to the N, was taken down and mangled.
Ideas are being tested, approaches are bouncing around, and calls are being made.
Stay tuned!
Anyone with information or tips can email: gwlt@gwlt.org or call 508-795-3838 ext 601.
Our report came in on Saturday late.
Wednesday afternoon the gates were up and in fine shape.
One gate, to the NE on the railroad tracks, was cut apart to be opened.
One gate, to the N, was taken down and mangled.
Ideas are being tested, approaches are bouncing around, and calls are being made.
Stay tuned!
Anyone with information or tips can email: gwlt@gwlt.org or call 508-795-3838 ext 601.
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