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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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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Mar 8th, 2023    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bullitt Reservation
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  • Partnership Event
Hilltown Land Trust is pleased to once again be partnering with All Out Adventures in offering a series of senior snowshoe treks this winter. Join us [...]
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Mar 15th, 2023    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
DAR State Forest
  • Hike
  • Partnership Event
Hilltown Land Trust is pleased to once again be partnering with All Out Adventures in offering a series of senior snowshoe treks this winter. Join us [...]
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Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
Mar 28th, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Stanton Hall
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What are your priorities for open space and land conservation in the beautiful Western Mass Hilltowns? Gather with friends and neighbors to share your thoughts [...]
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Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
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