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Weathering the Next Storm

October 28, 2023

High, muddy water rushes up against the side of a wooden footbridge.

During July’s historic storms, communities throughout the Northeast watched as rivers and streams swelled, flowing into our homes and causing catastrophic damage to trails, roads, and farms. The steep stream gradients and narrow valleys that put the “hill” in “Hilltowns” make our region particularly sensitive to flooding and erosion. Williamsburg, MA and other towns with […]

Gift of 132 Acres to Connect Habitat, 9+ Miles of Trails

October 28, 2023

A field of goldenrod, framed by a dark green line of trees and blue sky.

Clary Hill, a recent donation of 132 acres to Hilltown Land Trust, sits at a conservation crossroads. Spread across the towns of Goshen, Conway, and Williamsburg, the parcel connects Briar Hill Conservation Area to the DAR State Forest and beyond. Soon, hikers will be able to enjoy an uninterrupted 9-mile hike from Briar Hill Road […]

Welcome Mariel, Sarah, and Katie!

October 28, 2023

Standing in a row in front of a rock face, Tiffany, Sally, Mariel, and Sarah are smiling and dressed in fall weather hiking clothes.

It’s the season of new arrivals here at Hilltown Land Trust! This September, we welcomed Mariel Hohmann, who will serve as our TerraCorps Land Stewardship Coordinator for 11 months. Sarah Welch, who served as HLT’s TerraCorps member for two years, recently joined our staff on a permanent basis as Community Engagement Manager. Katie Theoharides, originally […]

Gardening for Pollinators, Together

September 29, 2023

What’s a community to do when pollinator habitat is in decline? Get together and act!

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Gorge apres Gorge 5k trail run and family fun walk!
Gorge apres Gorge 5k trail run and family fun walk!
Nov 25th, 2018    
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Chesterfield Gorge
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Join us for this year's Gorge après Gorge 5k Trail Run and Free Family Fun Walk on November 25th! This annual event is entering its [...]
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Giving Tuesday - Support HLT and you could win $1,127!
Giving Tuesday - Support HLT and you could win $1,127!
Nov 27th, 2018    
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Your contribution to Hilltown Land Trust on Giving Tuesday, November 27th, helps protect the rural beauty of our wildlands and woodlands. This region is defined [...]
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Honoring Conservation Activist Tony Borton
Honoring Conservation Activist Tony Borton
Nov 30th, 2018    
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Please note the new date: Friday, November 30th. Hilltown Land Trust and Franklin Land Trust are collaborating to bring hikers the opportunity to visit another [...]
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Hilltowns Hiking Series - Silent Sunrise Solstice Celebration
Hilltowns Hiking Series - Silent Sunrise Solstice Celebration
Dec 23rd, 2018    
6:30 am - 8:30 am
Bullitt Reservation
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Please note: Due to a rainy forecast, we are postponing our Solstice hike, originally scheduled for Friday, December 21st, to SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23rd. It looks to [...]
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Hilltowns Hiking Series – A Mid-Holiday Hike at Bullitt Reservation
Hilltowns Hiking Series – A Mid-Holiday Hike at Bullitt Reservation
Dec 29th, 2018    
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Bullitt Reservation
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Please note change in date! Due to rain forecast for Friday, we have moved the hike to Saturday, December 29th. Hilltown Land Trust has the [...]
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Gorge apres Gorge 5k trail run and family fun walk!
Gorge apres Gorge 5k trail run and family fun walk!
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Chesterfield
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Giving Tuesday - Support HLT and you could win $1,127!
Giving Tuesday - Support HLT and you could win $1,127!
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Honoring Conservation Activist Tony Borton
Honoring Conservation Activist Tony Borton
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Hilltowns Hiking Series - Silent Sunrise Solstice Celebration
Hilltowns Hiking Series - Silent Sunrise Solstice Celebration
23 Dec 18
Ashfield
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Hilltowns Hiking Series – A Mid-Holiday Hike at Bullitt Reservation
Hilltowns Hiking Series – A Mid-Holiday Hike at Bullitt Reservation
29 Dec 18
Ashfield
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