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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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Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
Apr 1st, 2024 - Apr 16th, 2024    
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As part of our annual Give Back to the Land 24-Hour Fundraiser, we invite you to a trash cleanup challenge to help keep our public lands and [...]
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Soak Up the Rain: It’s All About the Soil
Soak Up the Rain: It’s All About the Soil
Apr 6th, 2024    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Meekins Library
  • Workshop
 Learn simple backyard flood interventions you can do yourself in this practical, five-part workshop series introducing strategies for addressing climate impacts at the residential scale. [...]
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Harvesting Rainwater: Cisterns and Rain Barrels
Harvesting Rainwater: Cisterns and Rain Barrels
Apr 13th, 2024    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Meekins Library
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  Learn simple backyard flood interventions you can do yourself in this practical, five-part workshop series introducing strategies for addressing climate impacts at the residential [...]
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Gentle Birding with John Green
Gentle Birding with John Green
Apr 17th, 2024    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
DAR State Forest
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The Antiracist Collective of Avid Birders and Hilltown Land Trust are partnering together to co-host a gentle bird walk. Join us with experienced birder John [...]
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Earth Day Waterfall Trail Work
Earth Day Waterfall Trail Work
Apr 20th, 2024    
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Two Mamas Farm
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  • Work Day
Spend the Saturday before Earth Day amongst the stunning scenery of the Waterfall Trail in Cummington at our trail workday! The half-mile-long trail runs through [...]
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Soak Up the Rain: Rain Gardens and Bioswales
Soak Up the Rain: Rain Gardens and Bioswales
Apr 27th, 2024    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Meekins Library
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Learn simple backyard flood interventions you can do yourself in this practical, five-part workshop series introducing strategies for addressing climate impacts at the residential scale. [...]
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Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
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Soak Up the Rain: It’s All About the Soil
Soak Up the Rain: It’s All About the Soil
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Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
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Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
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Harvesting Rainwater: Cisterns and Rain Barrels
Harvesting Rainwater: Cisterns and Rain Barrels
13 Apr 24
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Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
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Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
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Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
Volunteer for the Earth Cleanup Challenge
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Gentle Birding with John Green
Gentle Birding with John Green
17 Apr 24
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Earth Day Waterfall Trail Work
Earth Day Waterfall Trail Work
20 Apr 24
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Soak Up the Rain: Rain Gardens and Bioswales
Soak Up the Rain: Rain Gardens and Bioswales
27 Apr 24
Williamsburg
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