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GBLC Hosts Naturalist Arianna Alexsandra Collins to Teach About Wild Edibles
On Saturday, June 3, Great Barrington Land Conservancy hosted naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins at Lake Mansfield to teach participants about wild edible and medicinal flora. She covered plants you can find on a lawn such as Plantain, White Clover, Red Clover, and Dandelion. She also went over shrubs such as Lilac and Multiflora Rose, and wetland plants such as Cattails. Walking into the Conservation Forest we learned about Wood Nettle, Garlic Mustard, Eastern Hemlock, Black Birch, and White Pine.
GBLC Honors Peter Jensen
Peter S. Jensen is committed to designing and building pedestrian trails which provide safe visitor access while safeguarding the natural, cultural, and historic landscapes. His long history with Great Barrington Land Conservancy, where he served as a Board member, includes trail design and installation at River Walk, the Pfeiffer Arboretum, Lake Mansfield Conservation Forest Trails, and the Riverfront Trail.
Peter has lead symposiums focused on Trails for All and building sustainable trails.
2023 River Walk Intern Kaspar Wilder shares Housatonic Sonnet and Blog
A Sonnet for the Housatonic
A blooming dogwood like a blushing bride
Shelters the shaded path to where I stand,
Where a lock and fence modestly hide
The stalwart shed where we serve at the river's command.
An iron hoe to pull up wandering sod,
A paint roller and bucket to color the bridge.
A patient eye to smooth the path clod by clod,
An open heart to receive the river's gift.
Those who came before us failed to understand,
Those who followed them began the work.
The Naturalist Club: An offering from Greenagers and Railroad Street Youth Project
GBLC' is happy to share that our partner Greenagers, in partnership with the Railroad Street Youth Project is offering an Apprenticeship program called "The Naturalist Club". This Apprenticeship is intended for youth from 14 to 25 years old. This is a free program and it will take place in Egremont, MA.