Exploring the Emerson Easement
April, 2011 – We had a great walk on the Emerson Easement in Canterbury recently. Despite the chilly temperatures, we saw a few signs of spring – spiders and grasshoppers in the fields, a soaring turkey vulture and the rushing meltwater of Peverley Stream.
Emily Brunkhurst pointed out interesting signs of wildlife, including holes made by wood boring beetles and yellow-bellied sapsuckers and Dave Emerson told us about the farmers who originally settled the land.
The scenic trail which traverses through forests and fields and along the rocky stream is open to walkers. Access and parking are available at the Emerson’s Old Ways Traditions Shop on Shaker Road in Canterbury.
