Mascoma River Greenway

MRG Access Alert!

It looks as if access to the MRG at the Mascom/Mechanic/High Street access is going to be unpredictable until the end of July. If you have wondered about those enigmatic "Rail Trail" signs that seem randomly posted along Mascoma and Mechanic Street, this map of the suggested alternative route will show the switch backs that help explain the signs . ....

MRG Access Alert! It looks as if access to the MRG at the Mascom/Mechanic/High Street access is going to be unpredictable until the end of July. If you have wondered about those enigmatic “Rail Trail” si…

Snapper Egg-Laying Time on the MRG

Be on the alert for egg-laying snapping turtles on the MRG behind the movie theaters on the "Miracle Mile". Imagine the effort to get her cumbersome body up the slope from the river, and finding a diggable spot to lay her many eggs. Here is Dan Moriartys report from this morning: "I approached the Steel Umbrella right next to the Hope Foundation side trail....

Snapper Egg-Laying Time on the MRG Be on the alert for egg-laying snapping turtles on the MRG behind the movie theaters on the “Miracle Mile”. Imagine the effort to get her cumbersome body up the slope from the river, an…

What’s Blooming Now on the MRG?

Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) is an exceptional early-spring bloomer that supports local ecosystems by providing vital nectar and pollen to emerging insects. Because they flower in the spring, they serve as a critical seasonal food source for pollinators. Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) are springtime magnets for a diverse array of native pollinators. Because they bloom early in the season and feature accessible flat-topped flower clusters, they are an essential food source for short-tongued insects, butterflies and specialist bees....

What’s Blooming Now on the MRG? Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) is an exceptional early-spring bloomer that supports local ecosystems by providing vital nectar and pollen to emerging insects. Because they flower in the spring, t…

Camera Ready? Be on the Lookout for MRG Wildlife!

Here's a message of this morning's missed photo op on the MRG from Dan Moriarty: "I missed a unique photo op this morning . I was walking down MRG and had just passed Terrace View Condos. I was looking to the right downhill towards the pond for wildlife. Out of the corner of my left eye, I noted something moving onto the trail uphill from Gardner Supply....

Camera Ready? Be on the Lookout for MRG Wildlife! Here’s a message of this morning’s missed photo op on the MRG from Dan Moriarty: “I missed a unique photo op this morning . I was walking down MRG and had just passed Terrace View…