In January, Pete McLean helped lead a new event with Hilltown Land Trust called “Birds and Books.” Participants got the chance to view rare ornithology and natural history publications focused on New England and Western Massachusetts, then go outside and experience the Bullitt Reservation through the lens of a natural history writer. Our Community Engagement […]
Newly Conserved Land in Goshen!
We are thrilled to announce that Hilltown Land Trust has completed our 32nd Conservation Restriction, the Warner Parcel in Goshen! The 200-acre property, donated by Gary Warner of Florence, protects key wetland and wildlife habitat within the Berkshire Wildlife Linkage—a passage connecting the Green Mountains in Vermont to the Hudson Highlands in New York. Wetland habitats like this […]
2016 Fall Photo Contest: Hilltown Flora & Fauna
We recently held our second Fall Photo Contest, this year with the theme “Hilltown Flora & Fauna.” Judging ended last week, and we have our winners: Congratulations to Tricia Bergland, Carol Wasserloos, and Vicky Griswold, who took these outstanding photos! We were overwhelmed by the quality and quantity of submissions! See all of the photos in the […]
Mushroom Talk and Walk
Talk: Tuesday, September 13th, 7pm – 8:30pm at the Westhampton Library Walk: Saturday September 17th, 9am – 12noon at a nearby Hilltown Land Trust property Exact location is weather depended and will be announced at the talk Rain Date: Sunday September 18th, 9am – 12noon Tyler Seavey, local Mushroom Hunter and Mycology Enthusiast will lead a Mushroom […]
