East Quabbin Land Trust (EQLT)

East Quabbin Land Trust (EQLT) EQLT works to foster the sustainable use of our natural and historical resources in central Mass.

Looking for a family-friendly activity this holiday weekend? Head out to one of our three story trails to enjoy new stor...
09/04/2026

Looking for a family-friendly activity this holiday weekend? Head out to one of our three story trails to enjoy new stories and get a walk or roll outdoors. They can be found at 250 Church Street in Ware on the Mass Central Rail Trail, or 1700 Hardwick Road, New Braintree on the Mass Central Rail Trail, or 25 Bates Street at Wendemuth Meadow in North Brookfield. Enjoy!

Don't miss the Station Loop Ramble, bring the whole family, including your favorite four-legged friends! It's a great mo...
09/04/2026

Don't miss the Station Loop Ramble, bring the whole family, including your favorite four-legged friends! It's a great morning to be out on the rail trail together.

We're going birding! Join us for a Birding Wellness Walk on the off of Church Street in Ware on Saturday, September 5th...
09/02/2026

We're going birding! Join us for a Birding Wellness Walk on the off of Church Street in Ware on Saturday, September 5th! We're heading out at 7:00 a.m. -- the early bird catches the worm! Hope to see you there!

The final artist talk is happening this Thursday, September 3rd starting at 6pm, with with Cheryll Toney Holley. Cheryl...
09/01/2026

The final artist talk is happening this Thursday, September 3rd starting at 6pm, with with Cheryll Toney Holley. Cheryll’s work combines plant dyes and beading to create floral patterns passed through the generations of her family. Come learn more about what inspires Cheryll. This is the final installment of artist talks for 2026. Don’t miss it!

It was a beautiful morning for our EQLT Outsiders hike at the Rutland Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Petersham. Thank you ...
08/29/2026

It was a beautiful morning for our EQLT Outsiders hike at the Rutland Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Petersham. Thank you to Bud for instigating/leading the hike and to all who joined us!

08/27/2026

We're closing out our Summer Interns' video series on Common Invasive Plants with an especially tough one -- Japanese knotweed!

DYK that Japanese knotweed spreads easily from rhizomes (stems underground). Tiny pieces of its extensive rhizome network can readily grow into vigorous new shoots. The rhizomes are easily dispersed by shoes, clothes, or equipment, making it very important to remove all knotweed plant material and dispose of it
appropriately (check out UConn CAHNR's great summary for some tips about this: https://ipm.cahnr.uconn.edu/invasive_plants_japanese_knotweed/).

THANK YOU to Ava and Colin for doing such a great job with the video series and for helping us all better recognize the invasive plants in our area!

08/25/2026

It's the next installment of our Summer Interns' Invasive Plants Video Series!

DYK that Japanese barberry creates a uniquely ideal microclimate in which disease-causing ticks can thrive — as well as a safe habitat for the mice that carry ticks? Be aware -- if you come across Japanese barberry, you are in a prime tick zone.

Also, like other invasive plants, Japanese barberry berries have low nutritional value for native birds, yet bird droppings are one of the ways in which barberry seeds are spread.

Huge thanks to a fabulous group of volunteers and the Town of Ware's Parks and Highway staff for completing the bridge i...
08/24/2026

Huge thanks to a fabulous group of volunteers and the Town of Ware's Parks and Highway staff for completing the bridge installation at the new accessible connector trail. Next step is to regrade so wheelchairs, bicycles and strollers can slide right across the intermittent stream. Come to Grenville Park (Church Street, Ware) to celebrate the trail opening on Wednesday, September 16th at noon.

Come hike with the EQLT Outsiders at Mass Audubon’s Rutland Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Petersham on Saturday, August 29...
08/22/2026

Come hike with the EQLT Outsiders at Mass Audubon’s Rutland Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Petersham on Saturday, August 29th!

Due to limited parking, we will be carpooling from the EQLT office (120 Ridge Rd., Hardwick) at 8:30 a.m. OR from the Barre town common at 8:45 a.m. RSVP to [email protected] so that we can coordinate rides. Hope you can join us!

Last night Cyndy Sperry shared her artistic influences and photos of her major recent pieces. Then we got to go see what...
08/21/2026

Last night Cyndy Sperry shared her artistic influences and photos of her major recent pieces. Then we got to go see what she's working now, inspired by a combination of her past moose project, the historic bird collection at EQLT, and walking the trails around the area. The food was great too! The last artist in residence talk and potluck is scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd at 6pm, 120 Ridge Road in Hardwick. Join us!

Address

120 Ridge Road, PO Box 5
Hardwick, MA
01037

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+14134778229

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