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
SAVE THE DATE: March 1, 2025 Organized by Jessica Robey (FSU) and Anna Wilkins (NCLT) Anna Wilkins, NCLT’s Director of Conservation and Climate is working with Fitchburg State University (FSU) professor of Art History, Jessica Robey, on organizing a symposium entitled On the Edge: Nature and Culture in a Time of Crisis. This first-of-its-kind symposium and … Read more
As night falls, many of us take comfort in the glow of streetlamps and bright signs that illuminate our cities and towns. However, this excess of artificial light can have unexpected consequences. For a variety of wildlife, the effects of this unnatural light can be quite damaging. Species that rely on darkness to hunt, migrate, … Read more