Op-Ed: Tell Nature-Deficit Disorder to Take a Hike

Tell Nature-Deficit Disorder to Take a Hike with These Kid-Friendly Outdoor Adventures Most parents today have heard the warnings about why it’s best to limit screen time for kids. Unlimited screen time certainly isn’t great for a child’s development, but that’s not the only reason to keep screen use in check. Nature-deficit disorder is another … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight: August 2020

Volunteer Spotlight: August 2020 Desiree Demski-Hamelin  – Board Member “When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.” –A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold NCLT’s Board Members are part of the visionary team that helps decide the strategic direction of the organization. Within … Read more

North County Land Trust Receives Community Foundation Grant to “Continue the Conversations”

North County Land Trust is please to announce receipt of a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts which will allow us to continue our successful land conservation specific workshop and networking series we dubbed “Conservation Conversations”. These specific networking meetings included topics such as Open Space and Recreation Plans, establishing trails, and … Read more

NEW Stewardship Coordinator, Emily Merlino

We are happy to welcome Emily Merlino to the NCLT team as our Stewardship Coordinator! This newly created position is responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of our conservation properties including publicly accessible conservation areas with trail systems. In addition to monitoring these lands, Emily will help recruit, train, and manage a team of stewardship … Read more

2020 Rock & Laurel Trail Race Recap

Early March 2020, NCLT was ready to roll out the inaugural Rock & Laurel Trail Race. We had the logo, we had the route, and we had a plan! With newly printed brochures in hand we began visiting local community partners and businesses to ask for their support. But it all came to a quick … Read more