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Team Effort

April 21, 2025

Volunteer Dave heaves a rock into place on a stone staircase in early spring woods.

New trails will open in Goshen this April, thanks to almost 30 volunteers.

Give Back to the Land Day is on Earth Day: Tuesday, April 22nd!

April 16, 2025

Land lovers from across the region and beyond are supporting local land conservation for this year’s Give Back to the Land online giving day.

Wildlife Tracking Resources

March 6, 2025

A hand wearing a black glove points at a bobcat track in snow.

Wildlife tracking offers a way to get curious about animals and the clues they leave behind in any season. We’ve put together some resources for you to start or further your own wildlife tracking journey.

Ecologist Accelerates Conservation of 130 Magical Acres in Chesterfield

October 10, 2024

A brown trail sign reading "Fairy Seat: Wood fairies sit here at night" in front of light-soaked fall foliage.

Retired Siena College ecology professor Doug Fraser changed his mind about willing his 130 Chesterfield acres to Hilltown Land Trust. Now, he wants to donate the land to HLT within his lifetime.

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Soak Up the Rain: Porous Paving
Soak Up the Rain: Porous Paving
May 4th, 2024    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Meekins Library
  • Workshop
Learn simple backyard flood interventions you can do yourself in this practical, five-part workshop series introducing strategies for addressing climate impacts at the residential scale. [...]
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Nature Journaling with Lori Austin
Nature Journaling with Lori Austin
May 18th, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bullitt Reservation
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This morning to late afternoon event includes two sessions of lessons with nature journaler, artist, and teaching Lori Austin who will guide students through building [...]
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Chesterfield Gorge Ultra & 25k
Chesterfield Gorge Ultra & 25k
Jun 1st, 2024 - Jun 2nd, 2024    
All Day
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Join Hilltown Land Trust and Beast Coast Trail Running for the fifth-annual Chesterfield Gorge Ultra and 25k Race, including the only 100 mile race in [...]
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Soak Up the Rain: Porous Paving
Soak Up the Rain: Porous Paving
4 May 24
Williamsburg
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Nature Journaling with Lori Austin
Nature Journaling with Lori Austin
18 May 24
Ashfield
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Chesterfield Gorge Ultra & 25k
Chesterfield Gorge Ultra & 25k
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