New Runestone in Canada

Mystery Of Lord's Prayer Rock Carved In Canada In A European Language That Vanished Before Columbus

Stone circles from Quebec

The Final Proof: Megalithic Stone Circles of Canada

New Salem Chamber

From James O.

Finally made it out to the "Bears Den" Chamber in New Salem. I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere, but the chamber appears to be built on the southeast end of a very short esker, or at least something that looks like an esker. 

I add that caveat because on the north end of the "esker" it seems as if some earth-moving has occurred to form the end into a bowl with one clear opening. I could have been convinced that this was a small but ordinary "kettle hole" in the outwash, except for the fact that the entranceway points due west and there is a very clearly artificial mount directly in the center. 

Is this truly an esker? Or is the whole raised area of human construction? I have no idea, I'm more of a bird-guy than a rock-guy. 

I didn't notice this out in the field, but the LIDAR maps show what looks to be a stone row (maybe sunken beneath the leaf litter?) running form the side of the bowl towards the wet areas along the stream.

And a photo of the "bowl", though photos never really do it justice. There also seemed to be some out of place rocks lining the inside of the bowl.

A little green argillite arrowhead

Found in coastal RI. This is like an "Atlantic" point.

This is the first time I found something made from such green argillite. The faint notches on the sides suggest a cross-lashing - an unfamiliar feature.

Friends of Pinehawk Lecture: Native Stewardship of Mother Earth

Talk is at the Acton Library: 2PM Nov 8 All the Friends of Pine Hawk programs are free but require registration. If you haven't signed up yet, you can register for this and other 2025 programs here.

Nashobah Praying Indian Grand Chief Quiet Storm will talk about how we as a community can be good stewards of the land in all spaces. She will also highlight how we can better support the pollinators and biodiversity that we rely on to sustain our life on Mother Earth.

Community Service Day
Sunday, November 9, 1-3 PM
Community Service Day gives everyone a chance to contribute to the Nashoba Brook Conservation Land's Trail Through Time in North Acton with trail and site maintenance. There will be an optional brunch beforehand at 11:30 PM. Details will be emailed to registrants a few days in advance. Limited to 25, ages 13 and up.


And more!

The Manitou Book Discussion on Thursday, November 13, at 7 PM at the Acton Memorial Library will discuss the archaeology of the region described in this ground-breaking book that introduced many to the forgotten stone structures and standing stones hidden in our woods. The Boxborough Esker Walk on Saturday, November 15, will explore some of those features mentioned in Manitou. (The walk is currently full, but a wait list sign up is available.)

An active turtle head

Thinking of Tim M:

From The Hidden Mystery in the Rocks of Andahuaylas / The Petroglyphs of Sachapucro.