
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

Volunteer Spotlight: March 2020
Volunteer Spotlight: March 2020 Mary Cringan – Board Member North County Land Trust has a devoted volunteer board. As part of our engaging and active board, Mary has served NCLT… Read More

Volunteer Spotlight: February 2020
Volunteer Spotlight – February 2020: Alan Ventura – Trail Monitor @ Peabody Conservation Area in Lunenburg New in 2019, we began an official “Trail Monitor” position. In that position, the… Read More

The Plastic Purge: A Green Valentine’s Day
We have already discussed that if you’re committed to ridding your life of plastic and extra waste, the holidays can be challenging. And if you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day this February… Read More

Creating Connections Mapping Workshop
North County Land Trust would like to send a BIG THANK YOU to our partners who joined us for our Creating Connections Mapping Workshop on January 28th at the Doyle… Read More

NCLT Conservation Dollars in Real Estate Workshop
We are excited to report that our RE106RC18 How to Bring Conservation Dollars into Real Estate Transactions real estate agent continuing education course was a success! We would like to… Read More