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Thank You to Barry & Audrey!

July 26, 2021

This time of year is always challenging for Hilltown Land Trust’s staff and Board, because we have to say goodbye to our TerraCorps members who bring so much energy, enthusiasm, expertise, and new ideas to our organization. Since September, our TerraCorps-AmeriCorps members Audrey and Barry have taken care of our trails, organized hikes and other […]

Join Hilltown Land Trust as our 2021-22 TerraCorps Member!

July 12, 2021

Logo for the TerraCorps program shows words "Terra" above with green background and "Corps" below against brown background

This year we are looking for 1 TerraCorps Member to join Hilltown Land Trust as a Community Engagement Coordinator! As a Member you will be part of the 2021-2022 TerraCorps program and join up to 80 other members serving with nonprofit partner organizations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, including a Land Stewardship Coordinator serving […]

Meet Nellie, Vernal Pool Protector!

May 24, 2021

A woman with short, gray hair leans out over a vernal pool with a net in her outstretched hand

Nellie Wilson has been volunteering with Hilltown Land Trust for the past two years as the Chesterfield Vernal Pool Representative in our Vernal Pool Plunge program, which seeks to protect these unique water bodies throughout our service area and that of our partners at Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee. HLT TerraCorps member Barry interviewed […]

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 […]

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Spring Hiking Series: Bullitt to Chapel Brook
Spring Hiking Series: Bullitt to Chapel Brook
Apr 28th, 2021    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bullitt Reservation
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Celebrate spring with a hike to the Chapel Brook Reservation! Join HLT staff and community members as we venture onto the trails together, in a [...]
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HLT Reading Group - Vesper Flights
HLT Reading Group - Vesper Flights
Apr 29th, 2021    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 [...]
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Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walk
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walk
May 5th, 2021    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Fare-Thee-Well Wholeness Center
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On Wednesday, May 5th, Hilltown Land Trust will host a Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walk from noon - 1:30pm at Fare-Thee-Well Wholeness Center in Huntington. Led [...]
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Late Spring Bird Walk
Late Spring Bird Walk
May 22nd, 2021    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Berkshire Trail Elementary School
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On Saturday, May 22nd join HLT and members of the Hoffman Bird Club for a guided bird walk in Cummington. We'll visit promising observation spots [...]
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Spring Hiking Series: Keystone Arches
Spring Hiking Series: Keystone Arches
May 26th, 2021    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Keystone Arches Trailhead
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Celebrate spring with a hike to the Keystone Arches - two keystone arch bridges recently designated as a National Historic Landmark! Join HLT staff and [...]
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HLT Reading Group - The Common Pot
HLT Reading Group - The Common Pot
May 27th, 2021    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 [...]
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Spring Hiking Series: Bullitt to Chapel Brook
Spring Hiking Series: Bullitt to Chapel Brook
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HLT Reading Group - Vesper Flights
HLT Reading Group - Vesper Flights
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Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walk
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walk
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Late Spring Bird Walk
Late Spring Bird Walk
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Spring Hiking Series: Keystone Arches
Spring Hiking Series: Keystone Arches
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HLT Reading Group - The Common Pot
HLT Reading Group - The Common Pot
27 May 21
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