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By |2026-03-13T02:28:58-04:00January 31st, 2026|News|

High summer is presently in full swing everywhere at the Sanctuary. These are a few of today's sightings.For those of you who are members, we welcome you to set up a visit, or plan an event with other members to meet up together and share in the joy. The Sanctuary awaits you. 

Wildflowers

By |2026-03-18T18:29:50-04:00January 31st, 2026|Flora|

For your weekend enjoyment, here are some pictures of a few of the wildflowers now blossoming around the farm and sanctuary. I love how you can walk the same path every day, and it will never be the same walk twice. There is always something different to see in nature.   bull thistle   New England aster   jewel weed   boneset   goldenrod   evening ...

Meandering Monday Musings

By |2026-03-18T18:20:11-04:00January 31st, 2026|Musings|

I snapped a few photos this vapory morning to share with you all. It rained steadily all day yesterday (Sunday), giving the plants another good soaking. The wild creatures all seem to be quite happy.     Also a baby dragon has come to live at the Farm. I can't wait for Sarenth and Silverleaf's little Charlotte to see it. She loves the "glass chicken" decoration we have in the lemon balm patch.     It's lovely ...

Incredible Abundance

By |2026-03-12T23:27:47-04:00January 31st, 2026|Flora, Musings|

There is so much life bursting upon the scene right now, it's impossible to mention it all. Hyacinth and daffodils and tulips are gracing the scene. Rhubarb, Egyptian onions, mint, lemon balm, tarragon, and various other herbs are popping up. The currant bushes, peach and apple trees, serviceberry, and wild plum are blossoming. Mayapples are in their full glory in the woods. These are a few of the many perennials we have planted around the farm and sanctuary. ...

Life Emerging

By |2026-03-12T23:21:46-04:00January 31st, 2026|Fauna, Flora, Musings|

We are at the time of year where the reptiles and amphibians are stirring, the willow catkins are at their finest, the marsh is at its marshiest, and the leaves and blossoms are beginning to peak out. The territorial battles between the various spring peepers and frogs is deafening when you head back to the woods and towards the wetlands area.  I hope you enjoy these photos of late March at the Sanctuary taken by Brennah.Wishing you ...

Magical May

By |2026-03-22T01:27:48-04:00May 26th, 2021|Fauna, Flora, Insects|

Today's post features scenes from the woods taken during the month of May. Photos by Brennah Cavanaugh Photography. You can find more of her work on Instagram @brennahcavanaugh   ant on violets   wild geranium blossom just beginning to open   a patch of trilliums   trilliums and decaying logs   sun shining through the leaves   oak leaves   wolf spider   ...

Springtime at CHFS

By |2026-04-13T02:28:31-04:00March 26th, 2021|Flora, Musings|

There are many signs of spring currently at the Farm and Sanctuary.   garlic sprouts   The garlic we planted last fall on one of our work days has sprouted. I planted some peas and cress along the back fence of the same garden this week.   planting seeds   some of our seed packets   garden bed   And we did some general clean-up for yesterday's work day ...

Winter Walks, Winter Beauty

By |2026-04-03T01:35:51-04:00February 20th, 2021|Events & Celebrations, News|

Hello everyone, just a reminder that Sunday, February 28th at 2:00 pm will be our next Community Walk and Bonfire. We are forecast to have some warmer weather between now and then, so I expect much of the snow will be melted. Here are a few pictures of what it looks like currently.   Animal tracks making a trail through the snow past a Juniper tree   Animal tracks making a trail through the ...

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