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Farewell to Tiffany

January 5, 2024

Tiffany is in the foreground of a group of HLT people including Sally, Sarah, and Tim. Using their hands and feet to press against either side of a giant, moss-covered split boulder, they are suspending themselves above the ground.

After more than a year as Hilltown Land Trust’s Office Manager, Tiffany Thibodeau will be moving on to embrace her flourishing grant consulting and content writing business. As Office Manager, Tiffany did so much to streamline and improve every process she encountered at HLT, from expanding our volunteer program to making sure every i and […]

Sharing Silence (and Giggles) on the Longest Night of the Year

January 5, 2024

Hikers gathered on the boat launch beach to watch yellow and orange lights painted across the sky.

This year for HLT’s annual Silent Solstice Hike, in the woods of the DAR State Forest, a group of sixteen gathered for a sunset hike on a cold and clear-skyed evening.

Get to know Jess and Juliette!

December 15, 2023

Left: Jess, who has red hair and is wearing a gray zip sweater, is seen from the shoulders up smiling into the camera. In the background are blurred, sunlit bare branches. Right: Juliette, who is wearing a black turtleneck and dangle earrings, is seen from the shoulders up smiling into the camera. They are standing in front of a textured white wall with their curly hair pulled back.

This December, we welcomed two new arrivals to the Hilltown Land Trust team. Jess Applin joined our staff as Conservation and Land Stewardship Manager, and Juliette Gomes will be with us through the summer as a Community Engagement Coordinator TerraCorps member. Get to know Jess and Juliette below, and join us for an upcoming event or volunteer […]

A Lifetime of Conservation Leadership

October 28, 2023

Wil Hastings, standing in a field, smiles and throws his arms joyously into the air.

This summer, former Hilltown Land Trust Board President, Cummington resident, and dedicated conservationist Wil Hastings passed away. Wil helped shape a vibrant land conservation community in the Hilltowns through his passion for environmental issues and the beauty of our region. Wil’s impact on Hilltown Land Trust was immense. He served on our Board from 1992 […]

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Writing the Land: Windblown I Book Launch & Poetry Readings
Writing the Land: Windblown I Book Launch & Poetry Readings
Nov 19th, 2022    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Celebrate Writing the Land project's virtual book launch of Writing the Land: Windblown I, an anthology featuring the work of poets writing conserved lands for [...]
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November Work Day at Conwell
November Work Day at Conwell
Nov 20th, 2022    
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Conwell Property Trailhead
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Join Hilltown Land Trust for a trail maintenance work day at the Conwell Property in Worthington! We will be building bridges (tiny ones!), clearing trails, [...]
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Gorge après Gorge 5k Run/Walk 2022
Gorge après Gorge 5k Run/Walk 2022
Nov 27th, 2022    
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Chesterfield Gorge
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It's that time of year again! Join us for this year’s Gorge après Gorge 5k Trail Run and Free Family Fun Walk on November 27th. [...]
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Writing the Land: Windblown I Book Launch & Poetry Readings
Writing the Land: Windblown I Book Launch & Poetry Readings
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November Work Day at Conwell
November Work Day at Conwell
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Gorge après Gorge 5k Run/Walk 2022
Gorge après Gorge 5k Run/Walk 2022
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