March is the month when we start to feel spring. The vernal equinox gives us more daylight hours for outdoor adventures, and stronger rays remind us that soon we will need sunscreen again – but not quite yet. I love this time of year – the in-between time – when I still relish frosty mornings, … Read more
Update: As of July 2025, this parcel is now officially protected. Nestled in the northwestern corner of swiftly developing Fitchburg, Massachusetts, lies a 25-acre parcel of land nearly conserved in perpetuity. Of those 25 acres, 20 will be conserved with forever wild principles. The story of how this came to be begins in 2022 with … Read more
As the new year unfolds, exciting changes are on the horizon for Ebenezer Keyes Conservation Area in Gardner, Massachusetts. The first stages of an inland sandplain grassland habitat restoration project are set to take place in the upcoming spring months. Before the habitat restoration work begins, North County Land Trust (NCLT) will be hosting an … Read more
A rare and vital habitat is set to take root at Ebenezer Keyes Conservation Area in Gardner. North County Land Trust (NCLT) is ready to begin an inland sandplain grassland habitat restoration which will provide rich habitat for the area and recreation opportunities for the community. The land was left with sandy and inhospitable … Read more
Protecting southern New England’s cherished landscapes takes vision, collaboration, and perseverance. Federal grant requirements are rigorous, and competition is fierce. But these national programs give North County Land Trust (NCLT) an opportunity at large pockets of funding that can bring significant projects to fruition and can be, in some ways, more flexible than state grant … Read more