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Silent Solstice Sunset Hike

December 21, 2021

A pair of friends stand in front of a frozen lake as the sun sets.

Enjoy the shortest day of the year with a meditative hike. We will take a short, silent walk on the accessible trail along the Upper Highland Lake in DAR State Forest and enjoy the sunset together in peaceful quiet. Depending on the group, we may extend the hike a bit longer. Please remember to bring […]

Phenology/Seasonal Changes Series – December

December 11, 2021

A series of four photographs in a grid depicting sugar maple leaves and trees over the course of four seasons. The first image is a close up of green sugar maple leaves on a branch, the second is a close up of a sugar maple leaf that has turned red and orange, the third is a tree without leaves in a snow-covered field, and the fourth is a branch with flower buds.

What happens in a landscape as the temperature, weather, and light change over the course of a season? This fall, join Hilltown Land Trust and naturalist Cesi Marseglia for a four-part program exploring seasonal changes in animal life, plants, climatic events and much more at the William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington. We will be […]

Gorge après Gorge 5k Run/Walk 2021

November 28, 2021

Dozens of people running along the East Branch trail as a previous year's Gorge après Gorge 5k race

Gorge après Gorge is back in person this year! Join us for this year’s Gorge après Gorge 5k Trail Run and Free Family Fun Walk on November 28th. This annual event is entering its 17th year, scheduled on the Sunday after Thanksgiving at the Chesterfield Gorge. The 5k trail run begins at 9:30 AM and […]

Phenology/Seasonal Changes Series – November

November 13, 2021

A series of four photographs in a grid depicting sugar maple leaves and trees over the course of four seasons. The first image is a close up of green sugar maple leaves on a branch, the second is a close up of a sugar maple leaf that has turned red and orange, the third is a tree without leaves in a snow-covered field, and the fourth is a branch with flower buds.

What happens in a landscape as the temperature, weather, and light change over the course of a season? This fall, join Hilltown Land Trust and naturalist Cesi Marseglia for a four-part program exploring seasonal changes in animal life, plants, climatic events and much more at the William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington. We will be […]

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Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
Mar 28th, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Stanton Hall
  • Workshop
What are your priorities for open space and land conservation in the beautiful Western Mass Hilltowns? Gather with friends and neighbors to share your thoughts [...]
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Earth Day Trail Work at Conwell
Earth Day Trail Work at Conwell
Apr 22nd, 2023    
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Hands-On
  • Work Day
Celebrate Earth Day by helping HLT extend the trail network at Conwell down to the beautiful Jackson Swamp! We will focus on building a half [...]
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Hike at Fare-Thee-Well
Hike at Fare-Thee-Well
Apr 26th, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fare-Thee-Well Wholeness Center
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Ring in spring with a hike at Fare-Thee-Well Wholeness Center in Huntington! We’ll explore a forested hillside on a moderate 1.5-mile hike, then circle up [...]
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Vernal Pool Plunge - Webinar
Vernal Pool Plunge - Webinar
May 2nd, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Family Fun
  • Training
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Come learn about the certification process and ecology of vernal pools with naturalist and vernal pool guru, Charely Eiseman. Vernal pools are fragile ecosystems. In [...]
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Vernal Pool Plunge - Walk
Vernal Pool Plunge - Walk
May 3rd, 2023    
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Discover the ephemeral wonder of vernal pools with Hilltown Land Trust and naturalist Nellie Wilson! Join us for a walk in the woods where we’ll [...]
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Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
28 Mar 23
Huntington
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Earth Day Trail Work at Conwell
Earth Day Trail Work at Conwell
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Hike at Fare-Thee-Well
Hike at Fare-Thee-Well
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Huntington
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Vernal Pool Plunge - Webinar
Vernal Pool Plunge - Webinar
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Vernal Pool Plunge - Walk
Vernal Pool Plunge - Walk
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