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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 […]

Come Celebrate the Hilltowns at the Gorge après Gorge

October 28, 2023

Two warmly dressed people smile ateach other as they warm their hands over a fire pit.

Pick up a marker and share what you love about the Hilltowns: that’s one way to earn a raffle ticket at the Gorge après Gorge! The 19th year of this fun, family-friendly, annual 5k trail run and walk is coming up the fall on Sunday, November 26th. Gorge après Gorge runners and walkers love the Hilltowns because of… […]

Weathering the Next Storm

October 28, 2023

High, muddy water rushes up against the side of a wooden footbridge.

During July’s historic storms, communities throughout the Northeast watched as rivers and streams swelled, flowing into our homes and causing catastrophic damage to trails, roads, and farms. The steep stream gradients and narrow valleys that put the “hill” in “Hilltowns” make our region particularly sensitive to flooding and erosion. Williamsburg, MA and other towns with […]

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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Jan 11th, 2024    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
DAR State Forest
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Hilltown Land Trust is pleased to once again be partnering with All Out Adventures in offering a series of senior snowshoe treks this winter. Join us [...]
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