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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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Give Back to the Land day
Give Back to the Land day
Apr 22nd, 2021    
All Day
  • Celebration
  • Partnership Event
This Earth Day, celebrate all the land does for you with the 2nd annual Give Back to the Land Day! Earth Day takes on an added [...]
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Give Back to the Land Day Work Event - Breckenridge
Give Back to the Land Day Work Event - Breckenridge
Apr 22nd, 2021    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Breckenridge Sanctuary
  • Work Day
Join us in celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day with an afternoon of volunteer stewardship at HLT's Breckenridge Sanctuary. HLT staff and community members [...]
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Spring Hiking Series: Bullitt to Chapel Brook
Spring Hiking Series: Bullitt to Chapel Brook
Apr 28th, 2021    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bullitt Reservation
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Celebrate spring with a hike to the Chapel Brook Reservation! Join HLT staff and community members as we venture onto the trails together, in a [...]
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HLT Reading Group - Vesper Flights
HLT Reading Group - Vesper Flights
Apr 29th, 2021    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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This spring and summer, join Hilltown Land Trust staff and community members as we explore some newly released works as well as some old favorites [...]
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Give Back to the Land day
Give Back to the Land day
22 Apr 21
Give Back to the Land Day Work Event - Breckenridge
Give Back to the Land Day Work Event - Breckenridge
22 Apr 21
Williamsburg/Goshen Town Line
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Spring Hiking Series: Bullitt to Chapel Brook
Spring Hiking Series: Bullitt to Chapel Brook
28 Apr 21
Ashfield
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HLT Reading Group - Vesper Flights
HLT Reading Group - Vesper Flights
29 Apr 21
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