Hilltown Land Trust

Morning Sunlight in the Forest

photo © thelaughinggypsy.com

Upcoming Events

Moonlight Hike

Saturday, February 27th | 7 PM
Williamsburg Woodland Trails

Hike under a full “Snow Moon” through the woodland property of Phil and Diane Merritt. The guided route will begin at Big View trailhead, and finish at the spectacular “Big View” to enjoy roasting marshmallows around the campfire. All are welcome.
 
When: Saturday February 27th 7:00 pm
 
Where: Park and meet at the Big View Trail Head. Carpool if possible as parking is limited. (From Rt. 9 in Williamsburg Center, Take South St. and go about 1 mile to Unquomonk Rd. on the right. Park at the trailhead approximately ¼ mile up on the left. )
 
Questions ??? Call 268-3372
 
In the event of precipitation, heavy cloud cover, or hazardous conditions, the hike will be cancelled. If conditions are questionable, call 268-3372 or check the Williamsburg Woodland Trails website the afternoon prior to the hike at WilliamsburgWoodlandTrails.org for up to date information.

 

Events from the Highlands Communities Initiative

Strategies for Success with State Conservation Grants

Tuesday, February 23rd |  7 PM  |  Free, please rsvp in advance.
Goshen Town Hall (upstairs), Goshen, MA

Free. Call 413-268-8219 or send an email for more information.

Is funding a hurdle to protecting important land in your town? Melissa Cryan from the Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services will provide information and answer questions about several of the Commonwealth’s conservation grant programs. Free, pre-registration required. Please contact us if you would like to consult about a specific conservation project or idea.

Your Land, Your Choices... Your Wallet

Wednesday, March 31st |  7 PM- 9 PM  |  Free, please rsvp in advance.
Stanton Hall, Huntington, MA

Free. Call 413-268-8219 or send an email for more information.

Your choices about timber harvesting, Chapter 61 enrollment, and conservation not only affect the future of your land, they can also affect your finances. Learn about the financial implications of various land management and conservation choices, and receive HCI’s newest publication Your Land, Your Financial Choices.

 

Ongoing Events

Conservation Restriction Monitoring Visits

 

Archived Events

Prize Winning Display at the Cummington Fair

August 21-24, 2008

Inaugural Hike and Ribbon Cutting for the new trail
at the Stevens Property

Sunday, June 15th, 2008 - 10 am
Stevens Property off Pisgah Road in Huntington

Vernal Pools, Spring 2006 (photos)

Hiking trip on Stevens Property to top of Mt. Pisgah, 2005 (photos)

Bryant Homestead Old Growth Forest Walk, 2005 (photos)

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