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Marion Larson Outreach Coordinator, MassWildlife View Marion's Bio Recently, I witnessed an amazing spectacle of bird movement and sound that could have been filmed by National Geographic! While driving by a cornfield, I saw a huge flock of birds flying across the skyline and …Continue Reading Grackles, grackles and more grackles
Rachel Offerdahl Multimedia intern, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) View Rachel's Bio Public ice rinks open this weekend. On Sunday, join a Turkey Trot Dance Class at Borderland State Park in Easton or take a guided winter walk in Moore State Park …Continue Reading Outdoor Events Update
Marion Larson Outreach Coordinator, MassWildlife View Marion's Bio During October and November, Bay State archers hunting deer are perched in treestands, waiting for a deer to walk by within range. During the shotgun and black powder deer season in December, some deer hunters will also …Continue Reading Tree stand safety
Rachel Offerdahl Multimedia intern, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) View Rachel's Bio On Saturday meet at Revere Beach for a beach walk, go for a hike at the Breakheart Reservation in Saugus on Saturday or learn about dog sledding at Houghton’s Pond …Continue Reading Full moon hike, beach walk among upcoming Massachusetts outdoor events
Mary Griffin Commissioner, Department of Fish and Game (DFG) View Commissioner Griffin's Bio This month, I’ve been thinking a lot about how land conservation planning is critical to the preservation of open space for wildlife and for outdoor recreation. Not only does conservation land protect …Continue Reading A new land conservation planning tool for protecting the great outdoors
Anna Waclawiczek Chief of Staff, Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) View Anna's Bio Farmers’ markets aren’t just for summer anymore! Buying local gets easier this winter with approximately two dozen markets starting up over the next few weeks. From one-day holiday festivals to weekly markets, …Continue Reading Buy local this winter
Laurie Burt Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) View Laurie's Bio On Tuesday, October 19th, I joined DFG Commissioner Mary Griffin and other colleagues and friends to canoe nearly 5 miles of the Housatonic River, from Fred Garner Park to the Decker boat ramp. The …Continue Reading Paddling the Housatonic River
Erin Burke Protected Species Specialist, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) View Erin’s Bio #flickr_badge_source_txt {padding:0; font: 11px Arial, Helvetica, Sans serif; color:#666666;} #flickr_badge_icon {display:block !important; margin:0 !important; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0) !important;} #flickr_icon_td {padding:0 5px 0 0 !important;} .flickr_badge_image {text-align:center !important;} .flickr_badge_image img …Continue Reading Turkey Day with right whales?
Marion Larson Outreach Coordinator, MassWildlife View Marion’s Bio Anna Waclawiczek Chief of Staff, Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) View Anna’s Bio It’s that time of year when many people are using plants to decorate their houses or businesses. Pumpkins, gourds and cornstalks are already “sprouting” …Continue Reading Avoid holiday decorating with invasive plants
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