
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

NCLT’s Response to COVID-19
Updated: March 16, 2020 at 9:20 am North County Land Trust is closely monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. As the situation continues to change rapidly, our top… Read More

Planning for the Future of Your Land
Join other landowners to gain helpful information as you consider key decisions about the future of your land! This workshop is intended for land owners who have undeveloped land and… Read More

The Plastic Purge: Gardening With Less Plastic
The Plastic Purge: Gardening With Less Plastic As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, you might be starting to think about your own backyard gardening and planting. Working… Read More

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