Koulas Farm Gathering Rocks

Koulas Farm Gathering Rocks

Located at the junction of three old farm roads out at Koulas Farm is something that stopped me in my tracks a bit. Not because it was big or dramatic, but because it just didn’t fit. It felt like it had a purpose. I did not notice it the first few times through. That...
History of the Dams at the Bog

History of the Dams at the Bog

I spent some time digging into the Chelmsford side of the cranberry bog dam, and like plenty of things in town, once you start pulling on the thread, the story gets a lot bigger than what you see from the trail. Most people walk out there and see a pond and a path....
Dam System at the Bog

Dam System at the Bog

I got an interesting email today and wanted to put this out there and see if there is any interest. I was asked if I would be willing to lead a walk-out at the cranberry bog and talk through what is actually going on with the water out there. Not just the main dam,...
Is there a Vernal Pool at the Bog?

Is there a Vernal Pool at the Bog?

While reviewing maps as I started to think about putting together a walk to all the water control points at the bog, I came across this spot again. It reminded me of something I had been meaning to take a closer look at, but like numerous things, it kept getting...
Fire Blight in Apple Trees

Fire Blight in Apple Trees

Well before I head off for school today, I found myself out in the yard doing some tree work. Funny how that goes; you start trimming a branch and the mind starts drifting. This morning it went all the way back to 2013 and the year we almost lost all the apple trees...
May Fair at Bartlett Park 5/9/26

May Fair at Bartlett Park 5/9/26

The fair at Bartlett Park was a lot of fun today. John Ray and I spoke with plenty of people, and the feedback was really helpful. One thing that stood out right away is that people are enjoying the longer posts and the local information. A few said they did not even...