Hawley Bog July 12, 2009

With an elevation of 1,800 feet, Hawley Bog resembles the cold bogs of Canada. Come visit this pristine peatland jointly owned by The Nature Conservancy and the Five Colleges. During midsummer, we should see blooming orchids, such as grass pink and fringed orchid, all three native insectivorous plants, and the many members of the heath family that make the bog their home. We will start with a historic introduction to the area, including the former location of the Hawley Town Common.