
NCLT Acquires New Conservation Area in West Gardner
January 11, 2021NORTH 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

Happy Holiday Season Ideas from NCLT
December 8, 2020While this year the holiday festivities may look a bit different, there are still great opportunities to spread the love and holiday cheer in a safe and eco-friendly way. Here

#optoutside This Friday!
November 24, 2020Looking for an #optoutside adventure this Friday? Here are some of NCLT’s ideas for you and your family to enjoy! Take a hike to the south peak of Watatic
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 mandates of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts dated June 9, 2020. 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

Weekly Wednesday Walk at Crocker
Crocker Conservation Area, Fitchburg MA 01/27/202111:00 am - 12:00 pm

Weekly Wednesday Walk at Crocker
Crocker Conservation Area, Fitchburg MA 02/03/202111:00 am - 12:00 pm

Weekly Wednesday Walk at Crocker
Crocker Conservation Area, Fitchburg MA 02/10/202111:00 am - 12:00 pm

Weekly Wednesday Walk at Crocker
Crocker Conservation Area, Fitchburg MA 02/17/202111:00 am - 12:00 pm
News & Updates

Cushing Academy Students Volunteer at Dwelly Farm Conservation Area
Have you been out to Dwelly Conservation Area lately? You might have noticed some changes- a new trail, a new bridge, and lots of trails cleaned for the spring! Much… Read More

The Plastic Purge: Takeout Containers and Coffee Cups
Welcome to the Plastic Purge: May edition! This month, we are focusing on a large source of single use plastic in our lives: takeout containers and single use beverage cups…. Read More

The Plastic Purge: A year of reducing plastic use
Reducing our use of plastic is not easy. It requires a change in thinking and a change in our habits. But if this is something that you have long thought… Read More

Soaring to New Heights
We would like to congratulate three young men who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the last month. All of them led great projects to improve NCLT’s conservation… Read More

Support NCLT with a Visit to Rapscallion
April 25 UPDATE: It’s time to wrap-up this great fundraiser supporting conservation in North Central MA! Join us on May 19 from 2pm-5pm at Rapscallion’s Acton location, Rapscallion Table &… Read More