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April 26, 2022
Groton Open Space Association Conservation, and environmental preservation of open space and recreational areas in Southeastern ConnecticutUpcoming HikeThe Merritt Family ForestSunday, May 5th at 1:00
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President’s Annual Report 2020
December 14, 2020
December 14, 2020 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. The world has been hit hard by a global pandemic, economic recession,
Bill Kroll Remembrance, August 23, 2020
August 25, 2020
December 14, 2010 at the Sheep Farm closing: Joan Smith, GOSA President, Bill Kroll, GOSA attorney, Michael Tansley, Groton Lenders attorney, Sidney Van Zandt, GOSA
CELEBRATING EARTH DAY APART, BUT NOT ALONE
April 22, 2020
To our GOSA Members and Friends, Now is the best time to enjoy the outdoors on GOSA trails and the perfect way to celebrate Earth
Sheep Farm South Acquisition
March 25, 2019
GOSA has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire a 104-acre parcel to be called Sheep Farm South. It is located within a densely
Notes from a Vernal Pool
March 29, 2018
Stewards out walking The Merritt Family Forest a little while ago checked in on one of the vernal pools and found a healthy sampling of
Stewardship isn’t all fun and games…
December 8, 2017
Notes from our work crews: Great turnout on a perfect weather day for the second to last day in November! Eleven volunteers all showed up
Why does GOSA cut down trees?
January 10, 2016
There are a variety of reasons why you may see GOSA volunteers or contractors hired by GOSA removing and/or cutting down trees. The key reason
Hiking Out of the Classroom: Explorer’s Club Leaves No Child Inside By Syma Ebbin
October 31, 2014
This story has a serendipitous beginning, storybook ending, and positive outlook for producing future chapters rich in adventure. It began last year during Connecticut Trails
The Eel Deal: Recounting the Saga of the Sheep Farm Eel While Exploring the Mystery of the Eel’s Life History
June 18, 2014
By Syma A. Ebbin First published on March 31 in GOSA News, Spring 2014 edition Have you been to the Sheep Farm? It is one of GOSA’s