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Who Was Woonaskochu?
Who Was Woonaskochu?

Who was Woonaskochu’s Path named after? Learn more about Worcester and Holden’s Native American and colonial history, as well as the Greater Worcester area’s hiking trails!

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Wood Frogs: Forest Friends with a Secret Power!
Wood Frogs: Forest Friends with a Secret Power!

Wood frogs are common in New England forests with vernal pools. But they have an amazing feature that helps them survive cold winters!

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Surviving Burnout: When Helpers Need Help
Surviving Burnout: When Helpers Need Help

People who fight to make a difference in the world often face burnout. Read on to find some tips for dealing with it!

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What Is This? Solving the Mystery of Oak Apple Galls
What Is This? Solving the Mystery of Oak Apple Galls

Learn more about this common feature of New England forest floors!

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Hardcover Hand-bound Journal with Exposed Binding and Dot Grid Pages
$29.00

This is a hand-bound journal with dot-grid pages that can be used for bullet journaling, a diary, planning, writing essays, keeping recipes, commonplacing, writing stories, or anything else you can imagine! It measures 5.5 × 8 inches and has 180 pages.

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Hardcover Hand-bound Journal with Exposed Binding and Dot Grid Pages
$35.00

This is a hand-bound journal with dot-grid pages that can be used for bullet journaling, a diary, planning, writing essays, keeping recipes, commonplacing, writing stories, or anything else you can imagine! It measures 4.25 × 5.5 inches and has 216 pages.

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Hardcover Hand-bound Journal with Exposed Binding and Dot Grid Pages
Hardcover Hand-bound Journal with Exposed Binding and Dot Grid Pages
$29.00

This is a hand-bound journal with dot-grid pages that can be used for bullet journaling, a diary, planning, writing essays, keeping recipes, commonplacing, writing stories, or anything else you can imagine! The cover is made with hand dyed paper. It measures 4.25 × 5.5 inches and has 216 pages.

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Hardcover Hand-bound Journal with Exposed Binding and Dot Grid Pages
Hardcover Hand-bound Journal with Exposed Binding and Dot Grid Pages
$29.00

This is a hand-bound journal with dot-grid pages that can be used for bullet journaling, a diary, planning, writing essays, keeping recipes, commonplacing, writing stories, or anything else you can imagine! It measures 5×7 inches and has 216 pages.

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At Peace Park in Worcester until 2pm!!
At Peace Park in Worcester until 2pm!!
So much fun at #SouthwickPond and #MuirMeadow, and so much cool stuff to see. I've never seen SO many red efts--we had to have seen about 20! Lots of cool fungi.
So much fun at #SouthwickPond and #MuirMeadow, and so much cool stuff to see. I've never seen SO many red efts--we had to have seen about 20! Lots of cool fungi.
I’m at @girlsincworcester representing @aldrichastronomical as a community partner today! Looking forward to making pocket solar systems with the girls!
I’m at @girlsincworcester representing @aldrichastronomical as a community partner today! Looking forward to making pocket solar systems with the girls!
Want to buy some hand-bound journals and sketchbooks? Or maybe some greeting cards with my nature art on them? Come find me at these three events!
Want to buy some hand-bound journals and sketchbooks? Or maybe some greeting cards with my nature art on them? Come find me at these three events!
Birb frend.
Birb frend.
The calm before the storm... the sky sure was pretty tonight.
The calm before the storm... the sky sure was pretty tonight.
Went for a hike (with friends!) at #MooreStatePark yesterday. Here are some highlights! (CW: snek)
Went for a hike (with friends!) at #MooreStatePark yesterday. Here are some highlights! (CW: snek)
Bug friend seen on a Tetasset Ridge hike in Worcester, MA. This is a short-winged blister beetle. They are pretty, but toxic! They secrete an oil from their leg joints that causes blistering when they are touched. And they can be fatal if ingested! #
Bug friend seen on a Tetasset Ridge hike in Worcester, MA. This is a short-winged blister beetle. They are pretty, but toxic! They secrete an oil from their leg joints that causes blistering when they are touched. And they can be fatal if ingested! #naturejournal #naturejournaling #gwlt #gwlandtrust #tetassetridge #godsacre
Hike number 10 and I am DONE with the #HikeWorcesterWeek Challenge for 2026!!! Thanks to everyone who helped me raise funds for the @gwlandtrust! It's not to late to give! Just go to this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/melanie-meadors
Hike number 10 and I am DONE with the #HikeWorcesterWeek Challenge for 2026!!! Thanks to everyone who helped me raise funds for the @gwlandtrust! It's not to late to give! Just go to this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/melanie-meadors
Super blown up Chlorociboria aeruginascens, or elf cup! They are usually about an eighth of an inch across. Seen near #thoreausseat
Super blown up Chlorociboria aeruginascens, or elf cup! They are usually about an eighth of an inch across. Seen near #thoreausseat
Hike number 9 of the week was Tetasset Ridge/God's Acre/Deed Rock. I brought the wrong hydration system--should have brought the water backpack but went for a bottle. Definitely needed more water today!! #hikeworcester #hikeworcesterweek @gwlandtrust
Hike number 9 of the week was Tetasset Ridge/God's Acre/Deed Rock. I brought the wrong hydration system--should have brought the water backpack but went for a bottle. Definitely needed more water today!! #hikeworcester #hikeworcesterweek @gwlandtrust
Everyone knows I’m a girl who can’t resist a cool rock. The best part for me about this morning’s hike to Thoreau’s Seat on Asnebumskit was finding this beauty—garnet (among a matrix of other things)! Found right at the
Everyone knows I’m a girl who can’t resist a cool rock. The best part for me about this morning’s hike to Thoreau’s Seat on Asnebumskit was finding this beauty—garnet (among a matrix of other things)! Found right at the seat.
At Peace Park in Worcester until 2pm!! So much fun at #SouthwickPond and #MuirMeadow, and so much cool stuff to see. I've never seen SO many red efts--we had to have seen about 20! Lots of cool fungi. I’m at @girlsincworcester representing @aldrichastronomical as a community partner today! Looking forward to making pocket solar systems with the girls! Want to buy some hand-bound journals and sketchbooks? Or maybe some greeting cards with my nature art on them? Come find me at these three events! Birb frend. The calm before the storm... the sky sure was pretty tonight. Went for a hike (with friends!) at #MooreStatePark yesterday. Here are some highlights! (CW: snek) Bug friend seen on a Tetasset Ridge hike in Worcester, MA. This is a short-winged blister beetle. They are pretty, but toxic! They secrete an oil from their leg joints that causes blistering when they are touched. And they can be fatal if ingested! # Hike number 10 and I am DONE with the #HikeWorcesterWeek Challenge for 2026!!! Thanks to everyone who helped me raise funds for the @gwlandtrust! It's not to late to give! Just go to this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/melanie-meadors Super blown up Chlorociboria aeruginascens, or elf cup! They are usually about an eighth of an inch across. Seen near #thoreausseat Hike number 9 of the week was Tetasset Ridge/God's Acre/Deed Rock. I brought the wrong hydration system--should have brought the water backpack but went for a bottle. Definitely needed more water today!! #hikeworcester #hikeworcesterweek @gwlandtrust Everyone knows I’m a girl who can’t resist a cool rock. The best part for me about this morning’s hike to Thoreau’s Seat on Asnebumskit was finding this beauty—garnet (among a matrix of other things)! Found right at the