Brimfield Show
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Note: The Brimfield Show is comprised of 21 independant venue/field owners. The schedule lists each independant venue and contact info.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
... And They Came
Look what has been done by
a "Hand Shake Agreement"
Legislative Support
and a lot of volunteer workers bringing
their own equipment and pitching in to
help open the
TRAILHEAD ON 5 BRIDGE ROAD
The Last Green Valley Foundation Supports Brimfield Trails
The Last Green Valley Foundation awarded a $5000 grant to the Brimfield Trail Committee. The committee and town of Brimfield will provide a match of $6200 in volunteer labor and use of a town truck and equipment. The LGV grant will be used to continue work on sections of the Grand Trunk Rail Trail and Trolley Trail in Brimfield, MA. A trailhead parking lot is located on 5 Bridge Road. The Last Green Valley Foundation promotes the improvement of historic, cultural and natural resources in the Quineboag-Shetucket Heritage Corridor of Northeast Connecticut and South-central Massachusetts.
Contact: Dick Costa, Chairman
Brimfield Trail Committee
IT'S OPEN
What a wonderful day for all!
New signage at the trail head
Refreshments by Sturbridge Coffee House
Our legislators making presentations to
the Trial Committee for their hard work
in getting us to this opening
Meghan Kelly from Senator Brewers Office
and Representative Todd Smola
Our supporters "Cutting the Ribbon"
Ranger Keith Beecher
Representative Todd Smola
Selectman Stephen Fleishman
Meghan Kelly Representing Senator Stephen Brewer
Selectman Tom Marino
Bike Inspections during the event
by Jeff Buckel
Larry Lowenthal Area Historian and Author giving the history of the trails and giving a group a guided tour of one of the trails
Some of our Future Bikers already enjoying the trails
For more informat
ion click below or call:
or call 413-245-9297 or 413-245-3474
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Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village is the largest outdoor living history museum in the Northeast. The recreated village depicts life around 1830 in New England. Visitors can see demonstrations of many crafts and cooking, learn history from interpreters in period costumes, take a tour of the Quinebaug River, and visit the working farms. Special events geared to families are held throughout the year.
Arts Festival
August 2
Brookfield Common
A new artist support/networking group was formed this spring in Brookfield for visual artists, performing artists, writers, etc., called the Diverse Arts Support Network. We are hosting a festival on the Brookfield Common on August 2, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. We are contacting a variety of artists, to ask if they would like to come and exhibit their work. There is no charge, but you would have to supply your own table. You are also invited to our monthly meetings. Give me a call, if you are interested, and I can send you more information. Carol Mays at 774-289-2022. You could also E-mail me at irisspring@hughes.net.
The Ultimate Winter Experience!
Northern Exposure Outfitters
Brookfield, MA 01506
508.867.4396 508.565.5776
brings you:
Dog Sled Rides
We offer top of the line products, Rides for two or more, lessons, educational programs and more. Call us or e-mail us for more information
Opacum Land Trust
P.O. Box 233
Sturbridge MA 01566
A special note: as we begin the New Year 2008 Opacum conserved a total of 105 acres in eight years of its existence, bringing the official total of 603 acres permanently preserved, consisting of 8 properties in 5 towns. Thanks and gratitude to all for helping us to build on our successes, and for making positive differences in our communities. Thanks to all - Opacum Land Trust
What's Growing in YOUR backyard? You are invited to join Ted Elliman and staff members from the New Engalnd Wildflower Society (www.newfs.org) as they conduct a botanical survey of Opacum Woods and the adjacent Herve & Mary Jane Gaumond Memorial Sanctuary. The dates for the survey will be Saturday, June 14, Tuesday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 22. In addition, and Invasive Species Work Day will be held on Monday, September 22. Each session will last from 10:00am to 3:00pm. You can come for one day, or all four. Did you know that there are more endangered plants than animals in Massachusetts? This is a great oppertunity to learn more about what's growing right in your own backyard. We will be learing about botanical survey goals and techniques, documenting rare plants, and mapping invasive species. In October, staff of the New England Wildflower Society will make a presentation of the survey results and provide Opacum with a stewardship plan for these properties so that we may work towards preserving the natural biodiversity present.
Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary
56 Capen Rd. (off of Route 20),
Charlton, MA
508-248-5516
The Sanctuary is located at the end of Capen Road just off of Route 20 in Charlton, Massachusetts Visitors Center Hours: 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. daily, Weekends 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Over 72 Acres of woods, streams, meadows, ponds, and trails. Trails: Dawn to Dusk (Our maps located in entrance to Visitor's Center). Animal Rehabilition Facility Staffed Year Round
NEADS/Dogs for D
March Assistance Dog Graduation
03/02/2008
2:00 PM
The Four Points Sheridan Hotel in Leominster, MA
Contact email: dlaconti@neads.org
Free admission and open to all to celebrate NEADS assistance dog teams graduating in this exciting location. This ceremony will show you what wonderful things happen when people with disabilities are matched with their canine companions. Hear the stories and share the pride eaf and Disabled Americans
Oakwood Farm Christmas Barn
One Northwest Road
Spencer MA
508.885.3558
e-mail:oakdec25@aol.com
Our 153-year-old barn, now home to many thousands of Christmas ornaments and every variety of holiday decoration, was once home to 4,000 chickens! One year, long after the last chicken left its roost, we decided to sell the Christmas trees that had matured in the field out back.
The trees were such a big hit, we added decorated wreaths, cetery baskets and birch log centerpieces. Soon we were punching tin ornaments and turning every square inch of the barn into a Christmas Boutique. By the mid-1980s, the shop had grown into what it is today, an extraordinary menagerie of unique and beautiful ornaments and collectibles. Jim Devereux invites you to "Order on line" if you can not visit in person, but he really likes you to visit him and "Clancy" at the barn.
Keep Homestead Museum
35 Ely Road
Monson, MA 01057
413-267-4137
http://www.keephomesteadmuseum.org
When Myra Keep Lovell Moulton died in 1988, the last of a long line of Keeps in Monson, she willed her property, its contents and an endowment fund to the town. She was an avid collector and her button collection is considered one of the largest in the US. She mastered many forms of needlework and many of her works are on isplay, as are examples of her work in oil, water color and ceramics. History was also important to Myra and the museum contains many examples of this interest: history of her family, her town, her church, rocks and minerals of the area -- to name only a few.
Open House: 1st Sunday of each month 1:00-3:00pm from early April to December. Nature tours frequently available with former National Park Service naturalist
Special request tours are available by calling or e-mailing.
