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Since 1987, thousands of volunteers have scoured the shores of Massachusetts through COASTSWEEP, the statewide beach cleanup organized by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM). These dedicated volunteers collect and document “marine debris,” the technical term for trash and other discarded items that …Continue Reading COASTSWEEP: Protecting Marine Life One Piece of Trash at a Time
Every season a market that’s pleasin’ is within a distance of reason. The markets of farmers are sure to always be charmers. Offering fresh and local produce; don’t be a silly goose by venturing to the grocery store when there are community-based vendors to explore! …Continue Reading If There’s A Market, There’s A Way
Autumn in New England brings plenty of activities to look forward to, whether it’s sipping apple cider, picking pumpkins or enjoying the famous foliage. While you are out and about enjoying your seasonal favorites, be alert to the presence of moose and deer. Many people …Continue Reading Surviving Moosachusetts: Moose and Deer Safety Tips
Nothing says Massachusetts agriculture, community and history like the Big E. The annual state fair in West Springfield is now in full swing and is scheduled to run until September 29th. The Big E is the largest agricultural event on the eastern seaboard, including exhibits …Continue Reading The Big E: The Heart of Massachusetts Farms
There are few things that beachgoers fear more than that dark, triangular shape skimming the water’s surface. With movies like Jaws and the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, sharks have smoothly glided into mainstream culture. Horror stories and newspaper articles of shark attacks abound, s0 it’s …Continue Reading The Great White Shark or a Case of Mistaken Identity?
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