Pascommuck Conservation Trust

Annual Spring Plant Sale

Saturday May 18th 8:00am to 12:00pm

Big E’s Grocery store parking lot on Union Street in Easthampton

 Great deals on great plants!!!

Perennials, shrubs, trees, house plants and more!

Stepping stones and a wonderful raffle prize!

Come learn about PCT!

Proceeds to benefit PCT’s land conservation efforts in Easthampton.

Any questions call Dawn Ackley @413-204-2964

Donations or volunteers always welcome!!

How quickly Mother Nature acts — even on pressure-treated wood! Despite a work-day just last spring, footing on the trail at Old
Pascommuck Conservation Area had become treacherous once again. But with some chilly repairs, all the bridges are solid.

So please go enjoy the beautiful late fall colors. They may be more subtle, but you’ll see sights which are invisible in the riot of summer
vegetation. Not least of which is the immaculate grooming at the East Street trail head, thanks to the indefatigable master landscaper, John Bator.

-Contributed by Gerrit Stover

On October 17th John Bator sent a letter to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) urging the Patrick Administration to abandon plans for wind turbines being placed on the mountain. The letter cites the historical significance of the mountain as well as the scenic and natural assets. A copy of the letter sent can be viewed here.

On September 30th Doug Wheat, Board Member, led a walk through the Pomeroy Meadows expansion area.  The hike took us though old growth trees, some of which were marked previously to be cut down for lumber. We also hiked along a ridge carved by glaciers as well as overgrown meadows. During the tour we came upon a squatter’s shelter made of tied up branches as well as a deer stand. A parking area and hiking trails are planned for this property.

While not as successful as the Spring plant sale, partly due to overcast weather, the Fall plant sale netted $971.00. $756.00 was made through plant purchases, donations and miscellaneous items and $215 taken in for the raffle drawing. Thanks to everyone who donated or purchased plants or participated in the sale event. See you in the Spring!!