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Trail Mix, week of May 15

by Staff Report May 14, 2017

Voices of Audubon, week of May 15

by Staff Report May 14, 2017

This composite photo shows features of the fertile stems of the field horsetail. On the left, you see the details of “ripe” cones that have opened up to release their spores. On the right, you see the dark, clasping “leaves” found lower on the stems that help identify the species.

Speaking of Nature: Living fossils — A fascination with the ancient horsetail

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderMay 7, 2017

Voices of Audubon, early May

by Staff Report May 7, 2017

Trail Mix, week of May 8

by Staff Report May 7, 2017

Recorder Staff/Domenic PoliCub Scout Nate Johnston, 9, of Greenfield holds two of his pinewood derby cars. He went to regionals about two years ago. The car on the left is called “Prototype 31” and is modeled after a racecar driven by his father’s friend.

Create and compete: Local Scouts’ personalities come through in their Pinewood Derby cars

by Domenic Poli May 5, 2017

Cindy Maak, owner of Site Specifics and the exclusive Miracle Recreation dealer for western Massachusetts, explains a piece of playground equipment as Kevin Kennedy, Orange's director of community development and planning, looks on at Butterfield Park during a meeting of the Butterfield Playground Committee on Thursday afternoon. Much of the playground's structure are outdated and Maak was explaining the town's options. Committee members Water Herk, Susan Heinricher and John Waters were present. Orange has secured $50,000 in grant money from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities grant program.

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Orange Playground Committee pondering options after meeting with dealer

by Domenic Poli Recorder StaffApril 30, 2017

Catkins are long, slender collections of unisex flowers. This is the catkin of an eastern cottonwood tree.

Speaking of Nature: Pollination season is upon us

by Staff Report April 30, 2017

The western view from the tower looks out over Shelburne Falls. The Glacial Potholes appear at left, and the Iron Bridge and Bridge of Flowers at right.

Water and Woods: Breathtaking views from Shelburne Fire Tower

by Staff Report April 30, 2017

Trail Mix for the week of 05/01/17

by Staff Report April 30, 2017