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Capturing Creatures in the Wild

May 24, 2021

A female bobcat in the background lies on her back on a frozen vernal pool. In the foreground, a male bobcat is fully in frame and looking near to the camera

In early March, over 160 people from across the country (and even the Atlantic Ocean!) joined Hilltown Land Trust’s two-part webinar series “Capturing Creatures: A Wildlife Camera and Nature Sketching Workshop” led by wildlife camera specialist Sally Naser and artist Elizabeth Whelan. This record-breaking attendance was undoubtedly aided by a recent article in The New […]

56 Acres Protected in Williamsburg!

April 16, 2021

Sign showing start of Locke's Loop trail

Important wildlife habitat and a public trail in Williamsburg are now permanently protected by Hilltown Land Trust, through the donation of a conservation restriction by property owner Sandra Warren and her late husband Jim Locke. The newly conserved land abuts the existing Petticoat Hill Reservation, creating a continuous block of over 100 acres of protected […]

Spring & Summer Events

April 15, 2021

Image of the HLT 2021 spring events flyer

We have an exciting line up of public events this spring and summer and we hope you can join us! From an online reading group, to casual hikes, to birds and invasive plants, there is something for everyone. Check out our events flyer below for an overview and visit our events page to learn more […]

Spring/Summer Reading Group with HLT

March 31, 2021

Four book covers

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 in a casual, welcoming reading group. We will meet from 6:00-8:00 pm via Zoom on the final Thursday of each month during April through July. The selected books each address […]

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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
  • Workshop
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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Earth Day Trail Work at Conwell
Earth Day Trail Work at Conwell
Apr 22nd, 2023    
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Hands-On
  • Work Day
Celebrate Earth Day by helping HLT extend the trail network at Conwell down to the beautiful Jackson Swamp! We will focus on building a half [...]
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Hike at Fare-Thee-Well
Hike at Fare-Thee-Well
Apr 26th, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fare-Thee-Well Wholeness Center
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Ring in spring with a hike at Fare-Thee-Well Wholeness Center in Huntington! We’ll explore a forested hillside on a moderate 1.5-mile hike, then circle up [...]
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Vernal Pool Plunge - Webinar
Vernal Pool Plunge - Webinar
May 2nd, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Family Fun
  • Training
  • Webinar
Come learn about the certification process and ecology of vernal pools with naturalist and vernal pool guru, Charely Eiseman. Vernal pools are fragile ecosystems. In [...]
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Vernal Pool Plunge - Walk
Vernal Pool Plunge - Walk
May 3rd, 2023    
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Family Fun
  • Hands-On
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Discover the ephemeral wonder of vernal pools with Hilltown Land Trust and naturalist Nellie Wilson! Join us for a walk in the woods where we’ll [...]
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Events on Mar 28th, 2023
Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
28 Mar 23
Huntington
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Earth Day Trail Work at Conwell
Earth Day Trail Work at Conwell
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Hike at Fare-Thee-Well
Hike at Fare-Thee-Well
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Huntington
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Vernal Pool Plunge - Webinar
Vernal Pool Plunge - Webinar
2 May 23
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Vernal Pool Plunge - Walk
Vernal Pool Plunge - Walk
3 May 23
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