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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.

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 […]

Love For Each Other and The Hilltowns

November 16, 2022

Walter Korzec and Fran Henry made their homes in the Hilltowns in the 1970s and 80s. When they met and became engaged in 2007, they affirmed their love of Cummington and the surrounding landscapes as part of their vows. What better way to tell the story of our decades-long love for the Hilltowns than to […]

History and Legacy

March 22, 2022

Margaret Waggoner, seen from behind, walks along a path in the woods using a walking stick. She is dress in jeans and a red top with a red vest. Next to her is a long rock wall, and she is surrounded by autumn leaves on the trees.

Margaret Waggoner was a Renaissance woman, with a passion for many topics including history, poetry, physics, and the natural world. A retired physics professor and Dean of Smith College, Margaret lived in Goshen for 20 years, and worked actively to preserve the town’s history as Chair of the Historical Commission and President of the Williams-Boltwood […]

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What’s in a Forest Assessment? Meet a Forester Woods Walk
What’s in a Forest Assessment? Meet a Forester Woods Walk
Oct 29th, 2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Unquomonk Town Water Land
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Join us on a walk at Williamsburg Town Water Department land with Licensed Forester Ry Patton (Bay State Forestry) and Hilltown Land Trust land stewardship [...]
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What Does Long-Term Forest Stewardship Look Like? Meet a Forester Woods Walk
What Does Long-Term Forest Stewardship Look Like? Meet a Forester Woods Walk
Nov 11th, 2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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“Forest resilience” is a big buzzword right now, especially in the face of climate change. But what does a resilient forest – or farm or [...]
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All About Moose
All About Moose
Nov 16th, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Stevens Property
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Uncover the mysteries of the majestic moose on this autumn hike! The largest terrestrial mammal in Massachusetts, these massive herbivores are a conservation success story [...]
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Hilltown Boulders Trail Opening Hike
Hilltown Boulders Trail Opening Hike
Nov 23rd, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Celebrate the opening of HLT’s and Ashfield Trails’ newest trails at the Hilltown Boulders with a 2-mile hike! We’ll tour the massive glacial boulders that [...]
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What’s in a Forest Assessment? Meet a Forester Woods Walk
What’s in a Forest Assessment? Meet a Forester Woods Walk
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Williamsburg
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What Does Long-Term Forest Stewardship Look Like? Meet a Forester Woods Walk
What Does Long-Term Forest Stewardship Look Like? Meet a Forester Woods Walk
11 Nov 24
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All About Moose
All About Moose
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Huntington
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Hilltown Boulders Trail Opening Hike
Hilltown Boulders Trail Opening Hike
23 Nov 24
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