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Wareham Butterflies

Posted June 9, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin As many of our members and blog-readers know, I love birds. Okay, yes, obsessed is probably a better word. This summer, after…

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A Weekend of Trails and Fishing

Posted June 6, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin This weekend is a big weekend for outdoor recreation: today, June 6th, is National Trails Day promoted through the American Hiking Society…

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Property Spotlight – Bryant Farm

Posted June 5, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson In 1855, Ebenezer Bryant purchased a plot of land and a farmhouse. Over the years, Bryant Farm, originally named Riverside Farm, has…

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June 10, 2020 Trail Work Day!

Posted June 3, 2020 Wareham Land Trust Volunteer Trail Work Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce that Volunteer Trail Work Days will return in June! As many people are…

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Exciting News! Volunteer Trail Work Days Are Back!

Posted June 3, 2020 Wareham Land Trust Volunteer Trail Work Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce that Volunteer Trail Work Days will return in June! As many people are…

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Naturalist’s Corner – Woodland Strawberries!

Posted June 3, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Woodland strawberries (Fragaria vesca) are small perennial plants that are part of the Rose family. This species of strawberry is native to…

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Bird Alert! Chase Mode

Posted May 30, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin In recent blog posts and videos, I have discussed migration and the wonderful warblers that come with it. Migration also brings another…

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Naturalist’s Corner – Painted Turtles!

Posted May 27, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) are found throughout Massachusetts, and they live in mostly wetland areas. Their diet consists of a variety of…

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Birding With Mike – Migration

May Virtual Birding Walk For birders, the month of May means migration. From late April into late May, some of Massachusetts’ most exciting birds arrive from wintering grounds in Central…

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Bird Alert! Ovenbirds

Posted May 22, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin As the end of May approaches, so does the end of the movement of warblers through Massachusetts. With migrants passing through, some…

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Naturalist’s Corner – Apple Trees!

Posted May 20, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson In late May, apple trees will start to bloom with pink blossoms. Since apple seeds take a long time to grow into…

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Bird Alert! Nashville Warbler

Posted May 19, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin Spring migration is in full swing! One of my favorite bird families, the wood-warblers, are showing up to Massachusetts in big numbers!…