It’s fair to say that the weather has not looked favorably on our Monthly Hikes with Faith. So far, I have had to prepare for ice, snow, wind, rain, mud, and flooded trails. No sun. Even so, someone always shows up. On one cold, rainy May morning, three people came out to look for spring … Read more
Anna Wilkins, Director of Conservation and Climate, took to Capitol Hill to champion the future of our forests, farms, and conservation programs at the annual Land Trust Alliance’s Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C. This important event serves as a national platform to advance critical land trust policy priorities, equipping conservation leaders with advocacy training and … Read more
When spring arrives and the chorus of the spring peeper and wood frog fills the air to welcome the season, small pools in depressions in the land may also appear, teeming with life. Whether a seasoned expert on these seasonal sanctuaries or encountering them for the first time, their presence is undeniably fascinating. These unique … Read more
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