Monthly Archives: June 2010

A little old “Yankee Engine-uity”

One of the little known but great events in the North Quabbin area is the annual Engine Show. The 34th Yankee Engine-uity Show sponsored by the Central Massachusetts Steam, Gas and Machinery Association. will take place on June 26th and … Continue reading

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Zipping through New England

Zip lines, zip wires, aerial runways, aerial rope slides, Tyrolean Traverses whatever you choose to call them, have been around for ever. At least long enough to be mentioned as an “inclined strong” in HG Wells book “The Invisible Man” … Continue reading

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Birding, the #1 sport in America

Did you know that birding is the #1 “sport” in the US? I didn’t. My husband told how popular birding is and I didn’t believe him but research shows that  51.3 million Americans are into birding and that figure probably … Continue reading

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Plants Galore

The North Quabbin community is full of nature enthusiasts and avid gardeners.  This Saturday June 5th will be a special day for plant lovers in Petersham Massachusetts. The Petersham Branch Alliance will hold its annual plant and bake sale to … Continue reading

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