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Letter From Our New President

April 21, 2025

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HLT’s new president, Susan McAllister of Williamsburg. When our former president Rus Peotter retired after twelve years of board service, our longtime vice president Susan McAllister of Williamsburg stepped up to lead our board. Rus, who served as president for four years, will continue in an advisory role. I grew up in the Rocky Mountains […]

Hellos and Goodbyes: Spring 2025

April 21, 2025

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Our Board is Growing Hilltown Land Trust welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors this year. Tariq Abu-Jaber of Williamsburg is a member of his town’s Planning Board, and previously served on the board of Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor Sanctuary. Tiffany Thibodeau of Worthington was HLT’s first Office Manager before pivoting full-time to providing […]

What’s Up With Vernal Pools?

April 21, 2025

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By Mariel Hohmann, TerraCorps Land Stewardship Coordinator As snowmelt and rainy days fill the vernal pools of the Hilltowns, salamanders, frogs, and fairy shrimp are on the move. And so is HLT! You don’t have to be a land trust to conserve these sensitive habits. In fact, anyone can help get a vernal pool certified […]

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

April 16, 2025

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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.

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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Jan 6th, 2015 - Feb 14th, 2015    
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Notchview Reservation
Come volunteer with the Snowshoe Shenanigans team of folly-makers! This annual event is for anyone who loves playing in the snow and is up for [...]
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Petticoat Hill Hike
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Feb 4th, 2015    
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Petticoat Hill Reservation
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Join Hilltown Land Trust for a guided hike at the Trustees of Reservations’ Petticoat Hill property on Wednesday, February 4th. This strenuous 1.5 mile climb [...]
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Snowshoe Shenanigans Silly Race & Winter Celebration
Snowshoe Shenanigans Silly Race & Winter Celebration
Feb 14th, 2015    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Notchview Reservation
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Bring the one(s) you love and enjoy a snowshoe race and winter celebration. Participants have the opportunity to venture solo on the one-kilometer race course, or [...]
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Williamsburg Woodland Trails Hike at the Merritt Tree Farm
Williamsburg Woodland Trails Hike at the Merritt Tree Farm
Feb 22nd, 2015    
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Merritt Tree Farm
Family Hike Hosted by Merritt Tree Farm Come enjoy a late winter hike along the woods roads of Merritt Tree Farm, followed by a campfire with cider [...]
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Breckenridge Sanctuary Snowshoe--Meet at James School
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Mar 4th, 2015    
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Helen E. James School
Join the Hilltown Land Trust (HLT) for a mid-week snowshoe on Wednesday the 4th of March on our beautiful Breckenridge Sanctuary. All are welcome for [...]
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Events on Feb 1st, 2015
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
6 Jan 15
Windsor
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Windsor
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Windsor
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Petticoat Hill Hike
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
6 Jan 15
Windsor
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Windsor
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Windsor
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Windsor
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Windsor
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
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Windsor
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Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
6 Jan 15
Windsor
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06 Jan
Seeking Volunteers for Snowshoe Shenanigans on February 14th
6 Jan 15
Windsor
Snowshoe Shenanigans Silly Race & Winter Celebration
Snowshoe Shenanigans Silly Race & Winter Celebration
14 Feb 15
Windsor
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Williamsburg Woodland Trails Hike at the Merritt Tree Farm
Williamsburg Woodland Trails Hike at the Merritt Tree Farm
22 Feb 15
Williamsburg
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04 Mar
Breckenridge Sanctuary Snowshoe--Meet at James School
4 Mar 15
Williamsburg
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