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Archive for Cummington
Growing nuts a long-term project for this Cummington farm
Sep
24
2021
Growing nuts a long-term project for this Cummington farm “Seva and Kalyan Water are practical idealists. The two live with their toddler son, Rohan, at Nutwood Farm in Cummington.
The 7-acre tract looked a bit wild — one might even say scruffy — when I visited recently. The scruffiness is intentional. The Waters purchased [continue reading]
The 7-acre tract looked a bit wild — one might even say scruffy — when I visited recently. The scruffiness is intentional. The Waters purchased [continue reading]
Learning about and protecting native bees
Apr
13
2021
Highlighting Wild & Scenic Westfield River ‘s collaboration with the Beecology project and Amy Pulley at Wing and a Prayer Nursery in Cummington MA. Amy kindly offered her gardens to train volunteers in 2019. Her nursery offers us a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of the trophic levels [continue reading]
West Cummington Congregational Church
Jan
18
2010

Besides serving as a place of worship, the building had great acoustics and acted as a venue for many musical events. During the past few years the congregation invested a [continue reading]
Cummington, MA
Nov
10
2008

Poet William Cullen Bryant was born in Cummington. His home is maintained by the Trustees of [continue reading]
The Hilltowns Region
Nov
10
2008
The Hilltowns include areas of Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties west of and above the hills bordering the Connecticut River rift valley. This is a rolling, wooded, lightly populated area of Massachusetts, and contains several important wildlife habitat areas and watersheds. Residents of the area are intimately familiar with New England’s fifth season – mud!
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The William Cullen Bryant Homestead
Nov
3
2008

The William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington (one of the hilltowns ) is maintained by the Trustees of Reservations. From Route 9, turn onto Route 112 South to Bryant Road. Parking, picnic tables and seasonal visitor center, gift shop and [continue reading]