Happy Arbor Day everyone! I must confess that even for me—a tree hugger and nature lover from way back—the meaning of Arbor Day has been somewhat murky. It’s about planting trees, right? …
Starting next month, Essex Greenbelt will host a series of guided walks in the DeNormandie Woods Conservation Area, an environmentally rich 330-acre property that spans Gloucester and …
This April, Cape Ann’s public libraries are inviting the community to step away from their screens and into a shared space of curiosity, connection, and conservation. In honor of Earth Day …
Manchester Harbor has experienced a great deal of positive change over the past 13 years. This includes the introduction of shallow water moorings in 2015, conversion of many single point …
Families looking to experience Cape Ann’s natural beauty in the winter can take part in a CraneOutdoors Family Winter Wildlife Walk on Sunday, March 15, at the Crane Estate in Ipswich. …
A unique writing workshop series kicks off this weekend at Gloucester’s Sawyer Free Library aimed at getting people to step away from everyday demands, get outside, and reconnect with the …
Yes, it’s time to think about summer camps. Believe it. Or not. It’s time. The good news is, camps on Cape Ann have long been a cherished tradition and the …
The Essex County Beekeepers’ Association (ECBA) Bee School is a nine-week course for beginner beekeepers and those interested in honeybees. Classes are held weekly in Topsfield from 7 - …
Late last month, members of Troop 3 Scouts and their families all gathered at the delightful Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) lodge in Alexandria, NH for a weekend of fun that has become an annual …
Conservationists use the term “rewilding” to describe the phenomenon where habitat is restored and native flora and fauna return (or are reintroduced) to their former range. Naturalist …