Wachusett Greenways

Connecting the Wachusett Community with Trails and Greenways 

February 2007Activities

                                         Hikers explored the Central Mass Railroad Culvert in Hardwick

             

                                                       

        Six hardy hikers set out on a cold Friday in February to explore the Central Mass Railroad bed in Hardwick.  This section of the railroad was never completed because of the impending construction of the Quabbin Reservoir.  Eventually, the railroad was diverted south to Ware. The group had a good look at an impressive culvert under the railroad bed where the muddy brook flows through. Thanks to Hank Ouellette, group leader, the participants gathered information regarding this section of the never completed railroad bed.  The walk was followed by a lunch at the Whistle Stop Restaurant, former Central Mass Railroad Depot, located in Gilbertville.  Participants included:  Rosalie Corcoran, Pauline Cloutier, Ida Nystrom, Bruce Pennino, and Viv Ouellette. 
 

               

                                                             

        Wachusett Greenways sponsored a snow shoe walk on the Audubon trail near Eagle Lake in Holden on February 20, 2007. Ida Nystrom organized and led the walk through the three miles of loop trails in this new sanctuary. Pictured above are only half of the group that signed up for the walk. The temperature was a balmy 45 degrees compared to about 15 degrees the day before.
 
               The Bancroft Students helped clear a field near Trout Brook in Holden on February 28, 2007. This field is groomed by the Wachusett Greenways to maintain a natural habitat for birds and other animals especially during winter.