Hikes with Faith: World Wetlands Day

02/02/2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Join us on an easy paced walk led by Faith Salter, Executive Director, through the woods to visit the human and beaver-made scenic wetlands at The Trustees of Reservations, Farandnear Reservation, Shirley, MA. We will talk a bit about the vital role wetlands play in ecosystems, listen for birdsong, and understand why it’s essential to […]

Animal Tracking with Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival

02/08/2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Step into the fascinating world of wildlife tracking! Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop led by Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival, where the goal is to locate a fresh trail, follow it and find the animal who left those tracks! Skills covered: Animal Print Identification Walking Patterns Animal Behavior Habitat Awareness Trailing Identifying All […]

On the Edge: Nature and Culture in a Time of Crisis

03/01/2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – On the Edge: Nature and Culture in a Time of Crisis A collaboration between Fitchburg State University and North County Land Trust Join us at 1 PM on March 1st for an afternoon of thought-provoking talks, panel discussions, and idea exchange with area leaders on the response to the climate crisis in north central Massachusetts. […]

Hikes with Faith: Signs of Spring!

03/09/2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Join Faith Salter, Executive Director on a family friendly walk in the forest and along the water at Pine Meadow Conservation Area in Ayer, MA. On this walk we will be on the lookout for signs of spring and checking out the latest beaver activity. Remember to dress for the weather and expect some muddy […]

Keyes Inland Sandplain Grassland Walk and Talk

03/15/2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Join Emily Merlino, Director of Land Programs, on an informational walk regarding the upcoming Inland Sandplain Grassland restoration project taking place at Ebenezer Keyes Conservation Area in Gardner. We will meet at 10am in the parking area at the end of Princeton Street to chat and allow folks who would prefer not to walk some […]