October Newsletter
Posted Thursday, October 16, 2025
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October 2025 Newsletter
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- 5 Scenic Hikes for Fall Foliage in North and Central Massachusetts: The spectacular blend of broad-leaf and coniferous trees in our region make for some of the country’s best fall foliage. Check out some of our favorite autumn hikes.
- Andre StrongBearHeart is Reviving Indigenous Culture and Decolonizing the Land: We're proud to be mentioned in a recent WBUR feature on Andre StrongBearHeart Gaines-Roberson Jr. and his organization No Loose Braids, which is helping to sustain Nipmuc culture and reconnect people to the land. The story highlights our ongoing collaboration with No Loose Braids on cedar swamp restoration and Indigenous-led stewardship—work that’s strengthening both ecological and cultural resilience across our region.
- Invasive Species Spotlight: How to Identify and Control Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata): Discover how autumn olive became invasive in New England, how to control its spread, and surprising ways to put its berries to good use.
- Upcoming Events:
- The Bug Girl Storybook Trail — September 22 – October 22 | Open All Day
- Winchendon Forest Conservation Celebration — October 21 | 11 AM – 1 PM
- Woodsy Walkabout at the Famous Triple Oak Tree — November 9 | 10 AM – 12 PM