It was a pleasure meeting this friendly couple on the Greenway today. She was riding her new trike, a gift from her husband a few days ago. They are recent transplants from Alaska and are enjoying easy access to the MRG. Jogging, biking, triking, skateboarding, rollerblading, dog-walking, traveling on cross-country skis or snowshoes . . . many ways to enjoy the MRG!
Posted in Uncategorized
Work on the tunnel this Spring destroyed the MRG pollinator garden on the Goss Logan hillside. Only the hardiest of perennials survived. Red bee balm was one of the survivors . . . and it attracted this tiny hummingbird moth. These Dr. Seuss-like creatures have hummingbird energy, hovering and darting about. The proboscis and antennae are like those of butterflies. The furriness and striping are like bumble bees. The tail is like that of a lobster.
The caterpillar stage of the hummingbird moth looks much like a tomato hornworm. Hard to believe that this creature that looks so much like a hummingbird could emerge from such a caterpillar!
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Hummingbird Moth Caterpillar Stage
Posted in Pollinator Corridor, Pollinators
Rain refreshed the various pollinator gardens along the MRG today – there were pollinators aplenty!
Silver Spotted Skipper on Echinacea
Tiny bees on Black-eyed Susan
Bee on Bee Balm
Silver Spotted Skipper on Liatris
Sweat bee on Echinacea
Posted in Pollinator Corridor, Pollinators
The City will be performing sewer cleaning and lining on the Sewer Interceptor starting July 20th continuing until mid October. The work will cause minor traffic delays on Mechanic Street (between Carpet Mill and Maplefields) and Glen Road (from the underpass to Seminary Hill).
Work will also be taking place along the parts of the Mascoma River Greenway from Glen Road to behind Entertainment Cinemas. The Mascoma River Greenway will remain open but at times be narrowed to accommodate construction vehicles.
For additional information or questions please contact Erica Brittner at 603-442-6147 or brittner@Lebanonnh.gov.
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Thanks to all who have responded to the MRG Survey. If we haven’t already heard from you, there is still time. The survey deadline is Sunday July 12, 2020.
https://mascomagreenway.com/mrgsurvey/
The survey is now closed – thanks to all who responded!
Posted in Visioning the Future
Working on the MRG pollinator gardens each day offers an opportunity to meet some of the MRG “regulars”. This is Chris who roller blades daily. She covers many miles as she skates back and forth, sometimes at least 10 miles. Since much of the MRG is in the shade of trees, it offers respite on these hot, muggy days. It’s a joy to see so many different people, in so many ways, enjoying this beautiful community resource.
Posted in Greenways for Health
We want to your hear about your experiences using the Mascoma River Greenway. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts. The survey can be accessed here:
https://mascomagreenway.com/MRGsurvey
Survey now closed – thanks to all who responded!
Posted in Visioning the Future
It’s been fun to see so many children on the MRG of late. They come by strollers, tricycles, scooters, bikes with training wheels . . . and child chariots. Such precious cargo!
A young woman rollerblading on the MRG this week had one of these caterpillars drop from a tree and down her shirt. The bristles caused a stinging sensation and turned into a burning rash. (As if Covid-19 and murder hornets aren’t enough!) Unfortunately, she tried to brush the burning away, which further embedded the bristles. She has since learned that applying tape to draw the bristles out is a better solution!) With this caterpillar – look but don’t touch!
Posted in Animal Life on the MRG
Spring has sprung, bringing us a new crop of trail riders!
Posted in Greenways for Health
