When people look at Koulas Farm for the first time, they often ask the same question. How was this ever a farm. If you stand out in the main left field and really look at the ground, it is ledge, boulders, and more boulders. If you tried to plow that, your plow would...
I keep seeing the same questions pop up. Where is Koulas? What can you do there? Where is the sledding hill? How are the trails right now? COSS has a one stop starting point for Koulas Farm with the basics all in one place. Maps, history, photos, and related blog...
Invasives and rocks. Chelmsford might hold the world record for both. When people hear us say we have bittersweet vines 6 to 8 inches thick, they do not believe it. They think we are pulling their leg. I wish that was not true, but it is. Our open spaces have a...
Geocaches are one of those things that run hot and cold. Right now we are somewhere in the middle, and that is actually a great time to jump in. In the old days, you had to buy a handheld GPS for about $100. Now your phone can do it. So what is geocaching It is a...
The Lime Quarry page on the COSS website is now up and ready for review. This is a preview build, so if you spot anything that is missing, unclear, or needs to be adjusted, please let me know. Photos, trail notes, and small history details are all welcome. Lime Quarry...
Whatever is decided for the Koulas Farm entrance garden, the Town will be the one to decide, as it should be. There are volunteers ready to help when the time comes. The more I look at native plantings, the more I like the look, and they are better for bees and other...
