As I look out the window from my desk here at Tupper Hill, I see one. It’s a meandering, linear pile of stones tracing an old field that has now …
Stone Walls
The Wales Pothole
This may seem a bit odd for a blog, but please hear me out. Each day on my way to Tupper Hill, I head south on Main Street in Wales …
Jennifer’s Autumn
In my last blog, I wrote about Emily Dickinson, famed poet and Mr. Norcross’ first cousin, once removed. While I was walking the trails yesterday (you can see a virtual …
Emily’s Autumn
Did you know that famed poet Emily Dickinson is related to Arthur Dickinson Norcross, founder of the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary? Emily was a first cousin to Mr. Norcross’ father. Her …
Hurricane!
Last week, the Sanctuary hosted an event for the MassConn Sustainable Forest Partnership which featured Stephen Long, author of Thirty Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England. Steve’s book is …
MA State Butterfly
As you know from my last blog, Massachusetts has a state bird, state tree and even a state soil. What Massachusetts does NOT have is a state butterfly. Enter the …
Quiz: Mass Facts
How well do you know these state symbols of Massachusetts? click on the + for answers, mouse over photos for info [toggle title=”What is the state bird of Massachusetts?”]The Black-capped …
Your Woods: A “Silva” Lining?
What good is a forest management plan? The forest is a huge investment, perhaps the least bit in terms of money. Our woodlands provide habitat for wildlife, both rare and …
6 = 20?
How can six pounds turn into twenty pounds? A gallon of gas weighs about 6.5 pounds but when that gallon is burned as fuel in your car you are adding …
Respect Your Elders!
Did you know that there is a segment of the human population that will intentionally swerve out of their way to run over a turtle with their vehicle? An experiment, …