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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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CANCELLED: Oxen Logging Demo with Tom Jenkins
CANCELLED: Oxen Logging Demo with Tom Jenkins
Mar 2nd, 2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Witt Hill Road
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  • Kids
  • Training
CANCELLED. Due to the unpredictable snow and lack of parking this event has been cancelled. Out of respect to the Worthington Highway Department we are [...]
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Photos & Pie
Photos & Pie
Mar 3rd, 2019    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bullitt Reservation
  • Celebration
Come help us celebrate all of the entries from our Fall Photo Contest! All of the photos will be displayed, including the winning photographs, framed [...]
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Mar 6th, 2019    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
DAR State Forest
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  • Partnership Event
Hilltown Land Trust is partnering with All Out Adventures to offer an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the mid-winter beauty of the DAR State [...]
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Mar 13th, 2019    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
DAR State Forest
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  • Partnership Event
Hilltown Land Trust is partnering with All Out Adventures to offer an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the mid-winter beauty of the DAR State [...]
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Heidi Stemple and Jane Yolen Read From Their New Books About Birds
Heidi Stemple and Jane Yolen Read From Their New Books About Birds
Mar 16th, 2019    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Westhampton Public Library Community Room
  • Family Fun
  • Kids
Hilltown Land Trust, Kestrel Land Trust, Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Westhampton Public Library are pleased to present an event with local authors Heidi Stemple and Jane [...]
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Spring Hike & Pancakes in Westhampton
Spring Hike & Pancakes in Westhampton
Mar 24th, 2019    
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Country Automotive
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Celebrate spring’s arrival with two New England treasures: mountain laurel and maple syrup! Hilltown Land Trust and Kestrel Land Trust are teaming up to welcome spring [...]
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Events on Mar 2nd, 2019
CANCELLED: Oxen Logging Demo with Tom Jenkins
CANCELLED: Oxen Logging Demo with Tom Jenkins
2 Mar 19
Worthington
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Photos & Pie
Photos & Pie
3 Mar 19
Ashfield
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Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
6 Mar 19
Goshen
Events on Mar 13th, 2019
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
Senior Snowshoe with All Out Adventures
13 Mar 19
Goshen
Events on Mar 16th, 2019
Heidi Stemple and Jane Yolen Read From Their New Books About Birds
Heidi Stemple and Jane Yolen Read From Their New Books About Birds
16 Mar 19
Westhampton
Events on Mar 24th, 2019
Spring Hike & Pancakes in Westhampton
Spring Hike & Pancakes in Westhampton
24 Mar 19
Westhampton
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