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Give Back to the Land day!

April 15, 2022

6 volunteers, male and female, dressed in pants, jackets and hats are smiling at the camera while one looks off in the distance. They are standing at an opening in the forest with small pine and hemlock trees and the sun peaking through the trees in the background. Shadows are cast towards the camera.

This Earth Day, Hilltown Land Trust, along with six other land trusts in Western and Central Massachusetts, are encouraging our communities to help save the land that supports us all. The third annual “Give Back to the Land Day” on Friday, April 22, will be a 24-hour online giving day to raise funds for local […]

History and Legacy

March 22, 2022

Margaret Waggoner, seen from behind, walks along a path in the woods using a walking stick. She is dress in jeans and a red top with a red vest. Next to her is a long rock wall, and she is surrounded by autumn leaves on the trees.

Margaret Waggoner was a Renaissance woman, with a passion for many topics including history, poetry, physics, and the natural world. A retired physics professor and Dean of Smith College, Margaret lived in Goshen for 20 years, and worked actively to preserve the town’s history as Chair of the Historical Commission and President of the Williams-Boltwood […]

Meet Michael Madole!

March 22, 2022

Michael, seen from the waist up, is wearing a brown hat and green shirt, and is looking into the camera and smiling. He is holding the reins of his tan horse Hazel, whose head with a blonde mane is next to him. Behind them are some small tree trunks and a rock wall.

Michael Madole joined the Board of Hilltown Land Trust this past fall, after many years as a volunteer and having served as our AmeriCorps Land Stewardship Coordinator seven years ago. He brings a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to our organization. Learn more about Michael below! How long have you lived in the Hilltowns […]

The Meaning of Community

March 22, 2022

Rus, wearing a red checked shirt, jeans, and sunglasses, is sitting in the grass at the side of a road. His dog, Percy, is seated in Rus's lap. Rus is looking into the camera and smiling.

By Rus Peotter, HLT Board President At Hilltown Land Trust we’ve been thinking and talking a lot about “community” lately. These conversations have grown out of our work to clarify and strengthen our Values Statement with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Of the words and values we’ve discussed, Community is at the […]

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