Op Ed from the ED: The Gift of Struggle

Daffodils in snow

It’s hard for us to admit that there are things beyond our control. As humans, we like to manage risks and buffer ourselves from uncomfortable situations. In doing so, we begin to think we are somehow not vulnerable, or that we can and should exist without discomfort. It is so disorienting when things beyond our … Read more

Earth Day 2020

Earth Day April 22, 2020 – Think Global, Act Local While we won’t be gathering together for an Earth Day Clean-up this year, NCLT calls on you to do your part on this 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22. If you’d like to help us clean up North County Land Trust properties, we … Read more

NEW Management Plan at Dwelly Conservation Area

https://youtu.be/rPEL6QqEnzg MANAGEMENT PLAN AT DWELLY CONSERVATION AREA AIMS TO MAKE IT A HAVEN FOR NATIVE PLANTS. We are excited to announce that Dwelly Farm Conservation Area on Barre Road in Templeton will become the focus of an intensive land management strategy to remove invasive plants, reestablish native plants and pollinators and improve the habitat for … Read more

123 Hike With Me

1 2 3 Hike with Me Looking to try some of our trails? Want to motivate the family to join in the fun of exploring trails? Watch these videos and take a quick look at NCLT’s trail systems from a kid’s perspective. Underwood Conservation Area – Hubbardston, MA Crocker Conseration Area – Fitchburg, MA Dwelly … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight: April 2020

Volunteer Spotlight-March 2020 Ken Schafer – Trail Steward Ken has been a regular volunteer with North County Land Trust for several years.  He has helped us clear new trails, maintain existing ones, prep sites and build bridges and clear downed trees.  For the last year he has been the Crocker Conservation Area Monitor, walking all … Read more