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Recap of Bryant Hike and Poetry

May 20, 2019

A man reads poetry in the forest while two women listen.

On April 27th, the day we collaborated with The Trustees to celebrate poetry in your pocket day at Bryant Homestead, we had cold, sun, snow, sleet, light rain and wind, a day perfectly described by one of New England’s most beloved poets Robert Frost when he said “If you don’t like the weather, just wait […]

Planned Timber Harvest to Benefit Wildlife and Local Economy

April 24, 2019

Light shines through trees in a forest, casting long shadows on the ground

Just as the local food movement cuts down on carbon emissions from food transportation and supports the local economy, the local wood movement is gaining traction in Western Massachusetts. Melissa Patterson of Franklin Land Trust and the Massachusetts Woodland Institute, tells us that “using local wood benefits woodland landowners, wildlife and our local economy. In […]

Event Re-cap: Heidi Stemple & Jane Yolen Author Reading

April 4, 2019

The audience is watching two women speak about their books. Behind them is a slide show with an image indicating that they are at the end of their presentation.

On March 16th, local children’s book authors Heidi Stemple and Jane Yolen captivated the audience as they spoke about their family’s passion: birds. Hilltown Land Trust, Kestrel Land Trust, and Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary partnered with the Westhampton Public Library to bring these authors to the southeastern corner of Hilltown Land Trust’s service area. The three […]

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, […]

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CANCELLED: Oxen Logging Demo with Tom Jenkins
CANCELLED: Oxen Logging Demo with Tom Jenkins
Mar 2nd, 2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Witt Hill Road
  • Hike
  • Kids
  • Training
CANCELLED. Due to the unpredictable snow and lack of parking this event has been cancelled. Out of respect to the Worthington Highway Department we are [...]
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Photos & Pie
Photos & Pie
Mar 3rd, 2019    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bullitt Reservation
  • Celebration
Come help us celebrate all of the entries from our Fall Photo Contest! All of the photos will be displayed, including the winning photographs, framed [...]
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Mar 6th, 2019    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
DAR State Forest
  • Hike
  • Partnership Event
Hilltown Land Trust is partnering with All Out Adventures to offer an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the mid-winter beauty of the DAR State [...]
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Mar 13th, 2019    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
DAR State Forest
  • Hike
  • Partnership Event
Hilltown Land Trust is partnering with All Out Adventures to offer an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the mid-winter beauty of the DAR State [...]
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Heidi Stemple and Jane Yolen Read From Their New Books About Birds
Heidi Stemple and Jane Yolen Read From Their New Books About Birds
Mar 16th, 2019    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Westhampton Public Library Community Room
  • Family Fun
  • Kids
Hilltown Land Trust, Kestrel Land Trust, Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Westhampton Public Library are pleased to present an event with local authors Heidi Stemple and Jane [...]
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Spring Hike & Pancakes in Westhampton
Spring Hike & Pancakes in Westhampton
Mar 24th, 2019    
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Country Automotive
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  • Partnership Event
Celebrate spring’s arrival with two New England treasures: mountain laurel and maple syrup! Hilltown Land Trust and Kestrel Land Trust are teaming up to welcome spring [...]
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CANCELLED: Oxen Logging Demo with Tom Jenkins
CANCELLED: Oxen Logging Demo with Tom Jenkins
2 Mar 19
Worthington
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Photos & Pie
Photos & Pie
3 Mar 19
Ashfield
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
6 Mar 19
Goshen
Events on Mar 13th, 2019
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
13 Mar 19
Goshen
Events on Mar 16th, 2019
Heidi Stemple and Jane Yolen Read From Their New Books About Birds
Heidi Stemple and Jane Yolen Read From Their New Books About Birds
16 Mar 19
Westhampton
Events on Mar 24th, 2019
Spring Hike & Pancakes in Westhampton
Spring Hike & Pancakes in Westhampton
24 Mar 19
Westhampton
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