North County Land Trust

North County Land Trust North County Land Trust protects land and habitat for the people, plants, and wildlife of north central Massachusetts.

Through conservation, environmental stewardship, and programs, we seek to make our natural home healthy, happy, and welcome to all. NCLT fulfills its land conservation mission by facilitating land conservation projects that benefit landowners and communities, by its stewardship of public access conservation land and by promoting conservation through environmental education programs and nature hike

s. We offer guided nature hikes on our conservation areas in Fitchburg, Gardner, Hubbardston, Princeton and Templeton. We also offer environmental education programs to children and families, in partnership with local schools and community groups.

We had a lot of fun checking out these Eastern Pearlshell Mussels with Fitchburg State University researchers! Did you k...
06/12/2026

We had a lot of fun checking out these Eastern Pearlshell Mussels with Fitchburg State University researchers! Did you know they can live over a 100 years?
🔜 Stay tuned to learn more about this work and how protecting our land and waterways protects this species.

North County Land Trust is recruiting a TerraCorps member to serve as Land Stewardship Coordinator! TerraCorps is a non...
06/10/2026

North County Land Trust is recruiting a TerraCorps member to serve as Land Stewardship Coordinator!

TerraCorps is a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of land conservation, sustainable farming, and local food systems to build local nonprofit capacity while growing the next generation of emerging leaders committed to making a difference at the community level.

Through TerraCorps, the Land Stewardship Coordinator will support NCLT's land stewardship, trail maintenance, and habitat management programs. Learn more and apply at terracorps.org/available-member-positions

06/09/2026

On Sunday, we marked NCLT's 34th anniversary 🥳 by checking out the mountain laurel blooms at the first landscape we protected, Crocker Conservation Area in Fitchburg. This native plant thrives here in north central Mass throughout June, so go out and enjoy it!🌸 laurel

Josiah Pera of Gardner Scout Troop 6 led his crew to build two beautiful benches for Rome Conservation Area as his Eagle...
06/06/2026

Josiah Pera of Gardner Scout Troop 6 led his crew to build two beautiful benches for Rome Conservation Area as his Eagle Scout Project this spring 🥾🌿 We are so grateful for the lovely place to sit after a hike or just to enjoy the sunshine.

Congratulations to Josiah 🎉 for meeting this impressive accomplishment and a big THANK YOU from us at North County Land Trust!

Partner feature: 🌲✨ Enjoy an evening of art and nature! On Wednesday, June 17th at 6 PM, Echoes of Nature is coming to t...
06/03/2026

Partner feature: 🌲✨ Enjoy an evening of art and nature! On Wednesday, June 17th at 6 PM, Echoes of Nature is coming to the Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner.

Experience a unique multimedia blend of original music by Jess Martin and moving poetry by Kim Hoff, all inspired by the wild places we call home. Come for the music, stay for the connection, and leave feeling inspired by the beauty of our local landscapes.

📍 Levi Heywood Memorial Library 🕕 Wednesday, June 17th | 6:00 PM 🎟️ Free and open to all!

This program is supported in part by grant from the Gardner Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Our Summer Photo Contest Is back for another year! 📷🍄🌿North County Land Trust is inviting photo submissions that celebra...
06/02/2026

Our Summer Photo Contest Is back for another year! 📷🍄🌿

North County Land Trust is inviting photo submissions that celebrate the beauty of our natural lands and the special moments you experience outdoors here in north central Massachusetts. Whether it’s a stunning landscape, a favorite trail, or local wildlife, we want to see it.

🦉 Accepting submissions now thru August 15. Learn more at northcountylandtrust.org/photo-contest.

Thanks to all who joined us this weekend! Whether it was at the Grow Native Mass Plant Sale or Birding with Clay: Search...
06/01/2026

Thanks to all who joined us this weekend! Whether it was at the Grow Native Mass Plant Sale or Birding with Clay: Searching for Whip-poor-wills, we had a great time enjoying some of the best things that spring has to offer with you 🦎🦆

We'll be back at it next weekend with Hiking with Faith: Mountain Laurel! 🌸 Check out this hike and more at northcountylandtrust.org/programs.

Those late spring blooms are on their way. Don't miss your chance to see one gardener's luscious pollinator garden at it...
05/28/2026

Those late spring blooms are on their way. Don't miss your chance to see one gardener's luscious pollinator garden at its peak 🌼

Register at: northcountylandtrust.org/events/gardentour26/

The Firefly Walk is now full! We expect to host another firefly event later this summer, but spots fill up in a flash ✨ ...
05/27/2026

The Firefly Walk is now full! We expect to host another firefly event later this summer, but spots fill up in a flash ✨ Stay tuned and sign up early by subscribing to the NCLT newsletter: northcountylandtrust.org/subscribe



🥾 For more events, check out northcountylandtrust.org/programs

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325 Lindell Avenue
Leominster, MA
01453

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