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Photos & Pie – Event Recap

March 18, 2019

A woman is standing, holding a plate with a slice of pie. She is smiling and looking into the camera. Next to her is her winning photograph.

The 2018 Fall Photo Contest came to an end on Sunday, March 3rd during Photos & Pie, our annual tribute to the photographers. Guests shared pie, cookies, and conversation while enjoying the entry photographs displayed on the walls. The 2018 theme, “The Amazing Life of Individual Trees,” was captured in images that portrayed the tenacity, […]

Join the Vernal Pool Plunge!

February 14, 2019

Hilltown Land Trust is partnering up with the Westfield River Wild & Scenic Committee to offer an multi-day intensive training for people interested in becoming advocates for vernal pools in Western Massachusetts. The training is aimed at residents of the 16 towns served by Hilltown Land Trust and/or part of the Westfield River Wild & Scenic […]

Congratulations to Our Photo Contest Winners!

February 4, 2019

People standing around a table, helping themselves to pie and beverages, others in the room talk and look at pictures on the walls

Please join us in congratulating the winners of our 2018 Fall Photo Contest! The theme for this contest was “The Amazing Life of Individual Trees.” Contestants sent us photos of trees, in any form (seed, nut, sapling, live or dead, etc.), taken in a natural setting in a rural town west of the Connecticut River. […]

Earthdance Hike and Lunch – Event Re-Cap

February 4, 2019

Eight people and a dog pose in front of a structure made from branches and twigs

Hilltown Land Trust held a hike in January at Earthdance, an artist-run workshop, residency, and retreat center in Plainfield.  Below is a summary of that event, written by HLT TerraCorps-AmeriCorps member Susan Schroder, who organized the event. When we arrived at Earthdance, staff member Victor Mistretta invited hikers into the warm main building while we […]

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Clary Hill Trail Opening Hike
Clary Hill Trail Opening Hike
Apr 27th, 2025    
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**RESCHEDULED TO SUN. APRIL 27TH DUE TO WEATHER** Celebrate the opening of HLT’s newest trails at Clary Hill with a 2-mile hike! Explore the meadow, [...]
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Learning Land Stewardship: Meet a Forester Woods Walk
Learning Land Stewardship: Meet a Forester Woods Walk
May 8th, 2025    
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“Forest resilience” is a big buzzword right now, especially in the face of climate change. But what does a resilient forest – or farm or [...]
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Accessible Trails Public Forum (Webinar)
Accessible Trails Public Forum (Webinar)
May 8th, 2025    
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Do you have a disability, have a loved one with a disability, or advocate for accessible outdoor spaces? Our state partners invite you to join [...]
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Collaborative Forestry in the Village: Meet a Forester Woods Walk
Collaborative Forestry in the Village: Meet a Forester Woods Walk
May 27th, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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“Forest resilience” is a big buzzword right now, especially in the face of climate change. But what does a resilient forest – or farm or [...]
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Chesterfield Gorge Ultra & 25k
Chesterfield Gorge Ultra & 25k
May 31st, 2025 - Jun 1st, 2025    
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Join Hilltown Land Trust and Beast Coast Trail Running for the sixth-annual Chesterfield Gorge Ultra and 25k Race, including the only 100 mile race in [...]
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Clary Hill Trail Opening Hike
Clary Hill Trail Opening Hike
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Learning Land Stewardship: Meet a Forester Woods Walk
Learning Land Stewardship: Meet a Forester Woods Walk
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Accessible Trails Public Forum (Webinar)
Accessible Trails Public Forum (Webinar)
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Collaborative Forestry in the Village: Meet a Forester Woods Walk
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Chesterfield Gorge Ultra & 25k
Chesterfield Gorge Ultra & 25k
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