–> A bridge crosses the Green Harbor River at the Daniel Webster Sanctuary in Marshfield. Photo by Sandy Bacon. One hundred years ago, the Massachusetts Audubon Society established its very […]
Help Protect A Gem In Scituate
–> Recently I was introduced some open space lands in Scituate’s West End, and I’m so pleased to make their acquaintance! Thanks to the dedication of a small group of […]
Nature Walks & More: What’s New on the South Shore
The new dock (and my new paddle board) at Peter Igo Park in Brant Rock. I’ve been writing this nature column for almost twenty years now. Thank you for reading […]
The Northern Flicker
A flicker. Photo by Sandy Bacon. –> “The flicker’s here!” This is a common announcement in our home in wintertime, usually followed by, “Do you see it? . . . […]
Our Backyard Swans
photo by Sandy Bacon –> When I was growing up, my family visited the Swan Boats in the Boston Public Garden somewhat regularly – usually on Mother’s Day. For years, […]
The Skyline Trail at Blue Hills
–> Heading down a steep decline on the way up the Skyline Trail. Here on the South Shore, we have plenty of walking places – the beaches, the woods, numerous […]
Daniel Webster Sanctuary at Night
Hay carts at Mass Audubon’s Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield. –> When I was a teenager, I got into trouble more than once for attempting to visit some of […]
Paddle the Green Harbor River
–> The Green Harbor River, as viewed from the dock at Peter Igo Park. Until recently, those who wished to paddle a kayak, canoe or other non-motorized craft on […]
A Day Trip to Purgatory Chasm
Scrambling up the rocks in Purgatory Chasm. –> I really didn’t know what to expect. When a friend suggested a day trip with our children to Purgatory Chasm, nearly 90 […]
Cohasset’s Great Brewster Woods
–> Thanks to this year’s South Shore Quests booklet, I’ve discovered a new place for nature walks – Great Brewster Woods & Dean’s Meadow, in Cohasset. My son and […]