The cleanup where the EcoPel Vine Squad hosted a volunteer event at took place at the corner of Wolf Lane and Colonial Avenue, across from the Pelham Library. Victoria, from the Hutchinson River Restoration Project (HRRP) attended the event and worked alongside Tai and Anna of the EcoPel Vine Squad. The group focused on clearing trash from the area, removing invasive vines, and adding to an existing dead hedge to better delineate the location of a vernal pool. During the cle

After a long and cold winter, HRRP organized its annual Split Rock Winter Walk. Twenty-four attendees joined the event, eager to reconnect with nature and learn about the area's rich past. What started as a refreshing outdoor activity quickly revealed some unexpected challenges that affect the trail and its surroundings. Discovering the Environmental Issues Along the Trail As the group moved along the Split Rock trail, they encountered several bags of trash thrown from the ne