REGISTER HERE for the Rock & Laurel Trail Race, June 26, 2021
Success for the South Slope!
NCLT Welcomes Artist Will Close
April 7, 2021NCLT is excited to announce an exciting new project with artist Will Close out of Concord, MA. This budding educator, naturalist and accomplished artist has an artistic mission to “create a greater connection between people,
Birding Walks – Spring 2021
April 6, 2021What’s more Spring than watching and listening for birds? The Massachusetts migratory birds have returned from their wintering grounds and are singing and showing their colors all across the state.
Training for a 5k Race
April 6, 2021Want to run in the Rock & Laurel 5k Trial Race this summer but don’t know where to start? According to an article on mayoclinic.org, “You can prepare for a
Recreational Use Guidelines
During the time COVID-19, we encourage you to safely get outdoors for your mental and physical well-being. All of our conservation area public trails remain open but are subject to the following recreational use guidelines that are in line with the most current mandates of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These are subject to change, but include:
- Physical distancing of 6 feet between visitors. On trails, walkers and hikers should move aside and leave room for others to pass, and cyclists and runners should alert other users when approaching and wait for others to step aside before passing.
- Wearing a face mask if social distancing is not possible.
- Keeping dogs on a leash.
- For all NCLT organized group hikes, nature walk programs, and land stewardship activities, prior registration is required. All groups will be limited to 10.
- Participants of group hikes, nature walks, and land stewardship activities must not share equipment
Upcoming Events
Spring Birding Walk - April 11, 2021
Crocker Conservation Area, Fitchburg MA 04/11/20218:00 am - 10:00 am
Weekly Wednesday Walk at Crocker
Crocker Conservation Area, Fitchburg MA 04/14/202111:00 am - 12:30 pm
Clean-Up Day at Ebenezer Keyes Conservation Area
Ebenezer Keyes Conservation Area, Gardner MA 04/14/20215:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Storytime Fundraiser - The Dirt Girl with Author Jodi Dee
04/16/20216:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Walk at Crocker
Crocker Conservation Area, Fitchburg MA 04/21/202111:00 am - 12:30 pm
News & Updates
NCLT and WCCD- NEW PARTNERS for our Spring Conservation Conversation Series
For our Spring Conservation Conversation Webinar series we formed a new partnership with the Worcester County Conservation District (WCCD) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Please join us for three exciting programs aimed… Read More
February Goal: Be Kind!
February celebrates many things: Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, to name just a few. But did you know that February is also Random Acts of Kindness Month? During… Read More
North Common Road Conservation Area
Over Fifteen Acres in Westminster Protected Including Section of Midstate Trail With the pandemic forcing outdoor, safely distant socializing, it’s no wonder trails are seeing a surge in use and… Read More
North County Land Trust Secures Mt. Watatic’s South Slope
North County Land Trust (NCLT) has recently purchased over 200 acres of land on the south slope of Mount Watatic adding to existing conserved lands blanketing the mountain. This acquisition is part of a land protection effort supported by local and… Read More
NCLT Acquires New Conservation Area in West Gardner
NORTH COUNTY LAND TRUST ACQUIRES NEW CONSERVATION AREA IN WEST GARDNER NCLT announced the acquisition of a new conservation area in Gardner that will be open to the public. The… Read More