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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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Woodland Connections for Women
Woodland Connections for Women
May 5th, 2019    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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With support from UMass Extension and the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, HLT is hosting an event for women landowners about conservation options for [...]
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Windsor Jambs Hike
Windsor Jambs Hike
May 17th, 2019    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Windsor State Forest
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We are partnering with The Trustees to enjoy one of the Westfield River’s headwater tributaries. We will hike the recently-cleared Windsor Jambs Trail from the [...]
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Hike & Plant ID in the Williams' Forest
Hike & Plant ID in the Williams' Forest
May 24th, 2019    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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We will be exploring the springtime forest and beaver ponds on this privately owned land in Plainfield. Nancy Goodman will lead hikers in identifying plants [...]
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Woodland Connections for Women
Woodland Connections for Women
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Windsor Jambs Hike
17 May 19
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Hike & Plant ID in the Williams' Forest
Hike & Plant ID in the Williams' Forest
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