Welcome to North County Land Trust
We connect people to natural places by protecting open land and creating outdoor experiences in north central Massachusetts.
Laurel Ledge Tree Farm, Protected
June 15, 2026North County Land Trust conserves the latest addition to an 1,867-acre landscape protection project. A multi-year endeavor closed this April with the protection of 140 acres at Laurel Ledge Tree
North County Land Trust Embarks on Project to Refresh Watatic’s Longview Conservation Area
March 2, 2026North County Land Trust (NCLT) is excited to announce a new project at Longview Conservation Area that will promote passive outdoor recreation and the enjoyment of nature on the southern
Firefly Sanctuary at Dwelly through Continued Collaboration with Xerces Society
February 24, 2026North County Land Trust is excited to announce ongoing collaboration with Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation at Dwelly Farm Conservation Area in Templeton to establish a firefly sanctuary! Firefly sanctuaries are
Upcoming Events
Hike and Mat Yoga with Lisa Teong
Embark on a late morning adventure as Lisa Teong leads a short, leisurely hike through the scenic trails of Crocker Conservation Area, followed by yoga [...]
Hike with Faith: Celebrate Sibley Conservation Area
Hike North County Land Trust's newest trails with Faith Salter, Executive Director, and Emily Merlino, Director of Land Programs as we celebrate the official trail [...]
"Extraordinary Caterpillar" Film Screening
Join the Townsend Public Library in a screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a documentary that explores the significance of caterpillars in various ecosystems, as well [...]
Firefly Data Collection Field Night
Partnership firefly data collection with Xerces Society continues at Dwelly Farm Conservation Area! Join Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation conservation biologist Richard Joyce and NCLT Director [...]
Hike with Faith: Interpreting Monomonac with Tim Hawley
Join Faith Salter, Executive Director, and Tim Hawley, Forester and Ecologist, to explore how one forest is responding to disturbance. How did timber harvesting here [...]