Gaynor Bigelbach

If you regularly drive Route 2A in central Massachusetts around dawn and dusk, you might find yourself in the company of an awe-inspiring fellow traveler, the moose. Like most commuters,...

SHIRLEY -- While spring cleaning may be a looming chore for many of us, Natalie Delorey looks forward to the seasonal rite of clearing out the house, but with a...

GROTON -- Maple sugaring has been a springtime tradition in New England ever since Native Americans living in the eastern woodlands first discovered the sweet, sticky sap. The process of...

AYER -- While a keen mid-March wind blew, educator Stacey Chilcoat stood among the trees greeting class members as they arrived at Nashua River Watershed Association headquarters in Groton. Chilcoat...

SHIRLEY -- Like many people, Rick Roth grew up in a household filled with animals. What sets him apart, however, is that one of those cherished childhood companions was a...

GROTON -- January is traditionally the month when parents begin the process of choosing summer camps for their children, unaware that there are outdoor programs running throughout the winter. Nashua...

AYER -- With the holiday season over and snow on the ground and months of winter yet to come, hibernating until spring might seem like a happy option. But according...

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, it becomes challenging to organize outdoor time that appeals to each family member. In terms of universal appeal, letterboxing might just...

When we think about bees, the first thing that springs to mind is usually the honey bee or bumble bee. Yet these two actually represent a small fraction of bees...