Every day, I wake up feeling thankful for my new role with the North County Land Trust! I love being part of an organization that makes a real, visible difference for the things I care about, like mitigating climate impacts, sequestering carbon, reducing habitat fragmentation, and opening up trails close to where people live. I … Read more
North County Land Trust (NCLT) is proud to have been a driving force behind the protection of the Phillips Brook Conservation Area, an 80-acre parcel in Westminster, MA, boasting over 1,500 feet of frontage along Phillips Brook. This success story highlights the power of partnerships in achieving impactful conservation outcomes. The effort to safeguard the … Read more
LEOMINSTER, MA—North County Land Trust (NCLT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Faith Salter as its new Executive Director, effective Monday, October 21. Salter will be the third Executive Director in the organization’s 32-year history of protecting natural lands and expanding access to nature across 16 communities in north central Massachusetts. Salter brings over … Read more
The orchard orb weaver is a strikingly colorful spider, known for its vibrant green body and intricate web designs. Though the word “cute” might not come to mind for many who think of spiders, these eight-legged creatures are harmless to humans and play a vital role in our ecosystem by preying on other insects … Read more
A message from the new Director of Conservation and Climate and her journey to rediscovering her passions and making a difference where it matters most. Read the full story and more in our upcoming Annual Review 2023-2024. Dear Reader, I always tell people that the woods of Gardner City Forest raised me. As a child … Read more