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
2019 Spring Birding Series
In the world of ice and snow, birds help reassure us that spring is really coming! At different points in the spring there is a continuous flow of bird movement… Read More
NCLT Begins Strategic Conservation Planning Process
North County Land Trust (NCLT) has partnered with Conway School of Landscape and Design in Northampton, MA, to help construct NCLT’s Strategic Conservation Plan for the next 5 years. This… Read More
Underwood Mobility Friendly Trail
April 4, 2019 UPDATE: So far we have raised $995 on our GoFundMe towards the trail! We also have set the date for our Trail Opening for May 3, 2019!… Read More
2019 Monthly Highlight Walks
North County Land Trust is continuing with our Monthly Highlight Walks where we gather and hike at each of our 7 conservation areas. During these walks we will explore what… Read More
Wildlife Through the Seasons
Join North County Land Trust as we take you through the seasons to explore animals in their natural environment at our Peabody Conservation Area in Lunenburg, MA…. Read More
Beim Foundation Awards $30,000 to North County Land Trust
North County Land Trust is very pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Biem Foundation for General Operations. The Beim Foundation, based out of… Read More
Join us on GREEN FRIDAY!
GREEN FRIDAY is November 23, 2018! Join the movement and opt outside! Instead of taking part in Black Friday, we encourage you to get out and enjoy nature. Take a… Read More
North County Land Trust Benefits from Another Great Eagle Scout Project!
Kirby Conservation Area is the lucky recipient of North County Land Trust’s most recent Eagle Scout project. Ryan Rivard has almost completed building a new trail that climbs to the highest… Read More
2018 Day of Caring at Rome Conservation Area
The 2018 United Way’s Day of Caring at the Rome Conservation Area in Gardner was a huge success!!! We were able to clear over 2 miles of trails with our… Read More
Eagle Scout Candidate, Cameron Davis, Built a Bridge at Rome
Eagle Scout candidate, Cameron Davis, has completed the building one of three bridges at our Rome Conservation Area for his Eagle project. The hardest part of building a bridge in… Read More