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Hilltown Land Trust

Dedicated to protecting the working lands, native habitats and rural beauty of the Hilltowns since 1986

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Hilltown Land Trust

Since 1986, Hilltown Land Trust (HLT) has protected 43 properties totaling over 5,000 acres. We own eight properties where we maintain several public hiking trails and host regular events. HLT serves thirteen rural towns in western Massachusetts (Ashfield, Chester, Chesterfield, Conway, Cummington, Goshen, Huntington, Middlefield, Plainfield, Westhampton, Williamsburg, Windsor and Worthington). Our mission is to maintain the area’s working farms and forests as a vital part of hilltown life, and to protect the area’s rich ecological resources, species diversity, native habitats, water quality, and unique scenic landscapes.

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HLT is a non-profit, accredited land trust.  Join the Hilltown Land Trust to help support the work we do. Members receive our quarterly newsletter, reduced price or free admission to events, and notifications about special events.

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Bradley Work Day #3: Bridge and Trail Building (NEW DATE)
Bradley Work Day #3: Bridge and Trail Building (NEW DATE)
Jul 9th, 2026    
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Bradley Property
  • Hands-On
  • Training
  • Volunteer
  • Workshop
Help us build a new, sustainable trail on the western side of HLT’s Bradley property. The new trail will be built to withstand high traffic [...]
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Chapel Falls Chillout
Chapel Falls Chillout
Jul 23rd, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Chapel Brook Reservation
  • Family Fun
Unwind at the end of the day next to scenic Chapel Brook Falls. In a peaceful group setting, you can take part in art and [...]
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HLT at Hilltown6 Pottery Tour
HLT at Hilltown6 Pottery Tour
Jul 25th, 2026    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Stonepool Pottery
  • Family Fun
  • Hands-On
  • Workshop
We’re back at scenic Stonepool Pottery in Worthington! Browse ceramics by Mark Shapiro and guest potters, then stop by Hilltown Land Trust’s table for community [...]
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Events on Jul 9th, 2026
Bradley Work Day #3: Bridge and Trail Building (NEW DATE)
Bradley Work Day #3: Bridge and Trail Building (NEW DATE)
9 Jul 26
Williamsburg
Events on Jul 23rd, 2026
Chapel Falls Chillout
Chapel Falls Chillout
23 Jul 26
Williamsburg
Events on Jul 25th, 2026
HLT at Hilltown6 Pottery Tour
HLT at Hilltown6 Pottery Tour
25 Jul 26
Worthington
  • About
    • Board & Committees
    • Staff and TerraCorps members
    • Affiliation with The Trustees
    • Announcements
    • Newsletters
    • Contact
    • Open Positions
  • Land Protection
    • Conservation Restrictions
    • Agricultural Preservation Restrictions
    • Financial Incentives
    • Donating or Selling Land
    • Estate Planning
    • Landowner & Town Resources
  • Properties
    • Trails & Maps
      • Big View Trail
      • Bradley
      • Breckenridge
      • Clary Hill
      • Conwell
      • Hilltown Boulders
      • Historic Dam Trail
      • Locke’s Loop Trail
      • Robert’s Meadow Brook Trail
      • Round Top Hill
      • Stevens
      • Two Mamas Farm Waterfall Trail
    • Land Stewardship
    • Conservation Stories
  • Get Involved
    • Events
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Support
    • Legacy Giving
    • Gorge après Gorge
    • Vernal Pool Conservation

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