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Sharing Silence (and Giggles) on the Longest Night of the Year

January 5, 2024

Hikers gathered on the boat launch beach to watch yellow and orange lights painted across the sky.

This year for HLT’s annual Silent Solstice Hike, in the woods of the DAR State Forest, a group of sixteen gathered for a sunset hike on a cold and clear-skyed evening.

Get to know Jess and Juliette!

December 15, 2023

Left: Jess, who has red hair and is wearing a gray zip sweater, is seen from the shoulders up smiling into the camera. In the background are blurred, sunlit bare branches. Right: Juliette, who is wearing a black turtleneck and dangle earrings, is seen from the shoulders up smiling into the camera. They are standing in front of a textured white wall with their curly hair pulled back.

This December, we welcomed two new arrivals to the Hilltown Land Trust team. Jess Applin joined our staff as Conservation and Land Stewardship Manager, and Juliette Gomes will be with us through the summer as a Community Engagement Coordinator TerraCorps member. Get to know Jess and Juliette below, and join us for an upcoming event or volunteer […]

A Lifetime of Conservation Leadership

October 28, 2023

Wil Hastings, standing in a field, smiles and throws his arms joyously into the air.

This summer, former Hilltown Land Trust Board President, Cummington resident, and dedicated conservationist Wil Hastings passed away. Wil helped shape a vibrant land conservation community in the Hilltowns through his passion for environmental issues and the beauty of our region. Wil’s impact on Hilltown Land Trust was immense. He served on our Board from 1992 […]

Come Celebrate the Hilltowns at the Gorge après Gorge

October 28, 2023

Two warmly dressed people smile ateach other as they warm their hands over a fire pit.

Pick up a marker and share what you love about the Hilltowns: that’s one way to earn a raffle ticket at the Gorge après Gorge! The 19th year of this fun, family-friendly, annual 5k trail run and walk is coming up the fall on Sunday, November 26th. Gorge après Gorge runners and walkers love the Hilltowns because of… […]

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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Notchview Reservation
Come volunteer with the Snowshoe Shenanigans team of folly-makers! This annual event is for anyone who loves playing in the snow and is up for [...]
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Petticoat Hill Hike
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Join Hilltown Land Trust for a guided hike at the Trustees of Reservations’ Petticoat Hill property on Wednesday, February 4th. This strenuous 1.5 mile climb [...]
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Snowshoe Shenanigans Silly Race & Winter Celebration
Snowshoe Shenanigans Silly Race & Winter Celebration
Feb 14th, 2015    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Notchview Reservation
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Bring the one(s) you love and enjoy a snowshoe race and winter celebration. Participants have the opportunity to venture solo on the one-kilometer race course, or [...]
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Williamsburg Woodland Trails Hike at the Merritt Tree Farm
Williamsburg Woodland Trails Hike at the Merritt Tree Farm
Feb 22nd, 2015    
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Merritt Tree Farm
Family Hike Hosted by Merritt Tree Farm Come enjoy a late winter hike along the woods roads of Merritt Tree Farm, followed by a campfire with cider [...]
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Breckenridge Sanctuary Snowshoe--Meet at James School
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Mar 4th, 2015    
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Helen E. James School
Join the Hilltown Land Trust (HLT) for a mid-week snowshoe on Wednesday the 4th of March on our beautiful Breckenridge Sanctuary. All are welcome for [...]
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Windsor
Snowshoe Shenanigans Silly Race & Winter Celebration
Snowshoe Shenanigans Silly Race & Winter Celebration
14 Feb 15
Windsor
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Williamsburg Woodland Trails Hike at the Merritt Tree Farm
Williamsburg Woodland Trails Hike at the Merritt Tree Farm
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Williamsburg
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Breckenridge Sanctuary Snowshoe--Meet at James School
4 Mar 15
Williamsburg
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