On October 5th, board PCT board members held “Open Space” and website signs on the Easthampton rotary from 12 to 2 pm trying to raise awareness of our fundraising campaign so that the people of Easthampton will support the notion of having a quiet place to go to contemplate Nature or to bring their children to introduce them to the joys of being “in the woods”. People were really responsive, either looking at what the signs said or waving. It was interesting to see such a variety of people out and about on a Saturday afternoon.

The Thursday, September 27th, edition of the Hampshire Gazette featured an article highlighting PCT’s efforts related to the Brickyard Brook expansion and the Pomeroy Meadow land purchase. Doug Wheat, board member, discussed plans for the properties as well as current fundraising efforts.

An archive of recent and older newsletters is now available in the “About Us” section of the website. Some of the older newsletter were never published electronically so they had to be scanned. Therefore, the quality of these documents isn’t the greatest. You may notice some gaps in the publishing dates of the archive. Some newsletters are still being retrieved for scanning. These documents represent a historical archive of Pascommuck Conservations Trusts activities and efforts for land preservation and conservation.

Molly Goodwin, PCT board member,  will be a featured guest on WHMP AM 1400 next Wednesday, the 12th of September, at 8:30 am on the morning  news show to talk about PCT news and events. The show is also streamed online at http://www.whmp.com/. Be sure to tune in!!

Unique land acquisition opportunities require immediate action. Most recently, the Trust has been making purchases to expand open space at the Brickyard Brook Conservation Area and the Pomeroy Meadows Conservation Area.

At the Pomeroy Meadows Conservation Area, the Trust is acquiring an additional 22 acres that will allow for public access from Paul Street and Ranch Avenue. This purchase will form a 37-acre area for hiking and bird watching along the Manhan River.

At the Brickyard Brook Conservation Area, the Trust is acquiring 6 acres of land through an agreement that will expand protected open space here to 31.4 acres. The purchase allows for safe access from East Street and East Green Street, and enriches the outdoor experience with the addition of a large beautiful meadow to the streams and woodlands of this area.

Please go the the Fundraising Campaign page to find out more detailed information.

If you would like to show your support by proudly displaying a lawn sign, please e-mail Molly Goodwin at goodmol@hotmail.com.