The bulk of the storm has passed, and as the sun comes up, cleanup will start. It is a snow day, so sledding is on everyone’s mind. We already have a popular “go-to” guide on the COSS website with thousands of views and numerous shares: Chelmsford Sledding 101: What...
When we say we are “windowing” bittersweet, we mean something simple. We cut out a section of vine so there is a clear gap, like a window, and the vine is no longer a continuous rope pulling on the tree. That is it. We are not ripping the whole vine off the trunk, and...
We can still support them; we just do it without storing anything on-site and without equipment staged there. Not being able to clear the roads adds a level of difficulty, but it does not stop us. After each main storm, for years now, someone has walked the site and...
Hemlock trees in town have been ravaged by disease, and they are still some of the most beautiful trees we have. The old, large stand we used to have at Wright is now almost entirely gone. Hemlocks hold a special place in my heart. Even when they are struggling, they...
It’s a holiday, we have fresh snow, and the question shows up every single time. Where can I sled today in Chelmsford, and what hill is best for my crew. One thing I love about COSS is we do not have blinders on. Open space is open space no matter who owns it. Town...
The Gathering Rocks is one of those little Koulas Farm mysteries that makes you stop and say, “Ok, someone did this on purpose.” Right at the junction of several trails, there is a man-made circle of rocks. It is not a natural boulder ring, and it does not match the...
