Firefly Data Collection Field Night

05/28/2026 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Partnership firefly data collection with Xerces Society continues at Dwelly Farm Conservation Area! Ever wonder whether fireflies are among the many species that the North County Land Trust protects? Curious about how differences in flash patterns can be used to identify firefly species? Join Xerces Society firefly conservation biologist Richard Joyce for a firefly field night […]

Birding with Clay: Searching for Whip-poor-wills

05/30/2026 @ 8:15 pm – 9:45 pm – Join certified birder Clayton Hobart for a nighttime stroll searching for the elusive Eastern Whip-poor-will. These fascinating birds are rare in Massachusetts, but can best be identified by their distinctive “whip-poor-will” call and tend to be most active after dark when the moon is near full. Nature offers many opportunities but no promises–that being said, […]

Hike with Faith: Mountain Laurel

06/07/2026 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – This June marks 34 years since Bigelow and Jeanne Crocker donated 127 acres to North County Land Trust, forming the Crocker Conservation Area. We are thankful! Join Faith to look for blooming laurel while we celebrate NCLT’s pride and joy.  There are some hills on this walk, and the trails could be muddy. Wear closed-toed […]

Firefly Walk with Xerces Society

06/09/2026 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Join Richard Joyce, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist at Xerces Society, and Emily Merlino, Director of Land Programs at North County Land Trust, for an evening of viewing these charismatic nighttime creatures at Dwelly Farm Conservation Area. We will walk the fields and trails to look for fireflies, learn about them, and talk about management actions […]

Native Pollinator Garden Tour

06/13/2026 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Any natural space – including your garden, lawn, or window box – can become a refuge for native species. Making space at home for native plants connects us to wilder spaces and provides important habitat and food for many native species. Need inspiration? Come explore the beautiful native plant garden at the home of NCLT board […]