
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

Landowner Webinar An Introduction to Agroforestry and Silvopasture Resources
On May 18th, 2020 North County Land Trust hosted an Introduction to Agroforestry and Silvopasture webinar on the Zoom platform. Speakers included Michael Downey, DCR Forester, Kate MacFarland, Agroforester for… Read More

Volunteer Spotlight: June 2020
Volunteer Spotlight – June 2020: Sandra Grund – Outreach and Engagement Committee NCLT is lucky to have Sandra as a volunteer. She has useful experience in the environmental field and… Read More

May is Membership Month
We need you! May is Membership Month here at North County Land Trust and we’re calling on you to “Think Global, Act Local” by becoming a member today! Join a… Read More

Little Land Explorers
Little Land Explorers It’s a widely known fact that time in nature is critical for our well-being. The benefits of breathing in the fresh air and feeling the sun on… Read More

Landowner Estate Planning Webinar Resources
On April 14th, 2020 North County Land Trust hosted our first Landowner Workshop Webinar on the Zoom platform. Speakers included Jassy Bratko, Director of Land Protection at NCLT, Michael Downey,… Read More