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Farm Country Bike Tour: A Guide to Local Farms in Sunderland, Massachusetts
by Shannon Timothy
Long days, warm temps, and fresh produce all around can only mean one thing: summer is in full swing in Western Mass! One of our favorite things to do mid-summer is hop on a bike and take in the sights of the rolling farmland with the warm, fresh air on our skin and the scent of wildflowers and pick-your-own fruit in the air.
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Our Renewed and Expanded Partnership with The Trustees of Reservations
by Brian Pearson
Following two successful years working together, we are excited to announce the expansion of our partnership with The Trustees of Reservations.
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Nolumbeka Project and Adventure East Land Acknowledgment
by Brian Pearson
“Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.”
Robin Wall Kimmerer, PhD
Braiding Sweetgrass
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Kicking Off Paddling Season with Our New Guides
by Shannon Timothy
It’s official: Summer is here and that means that paddling season is well underway.
Much like end of season preparations, it’s important to be sure that as the weather gets warmer that we’re ready for everything that the season may bring.
Sustainable Foraging Practices in Western Mass: What to Look For
by Shannon Timothy
Now that you've read a little about sustainable foraging and what that means to us, you might be wondering which plants are edible and abundant enough to responsibly forage in the area. Well, you're in luck!
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Sustainable Foraging Practices in Western Mass
by Shannon Timothy
Foraging of edible vegetables, fruits, fungi, herbs, and nuts where they occur naturally inspires connection with the natural world. Every spring, we go to the woodlands of the region in search of what nature has in store. From the inner peace we receive being "alone" in the woodlands, to the plethora of wild creatures with which we cross paths, to the abundance of food surrounding us, we are ever learning how much our local forests can provide.