Wildlands Trust

06/05/2026

Stop by and say hi to Wildlands this weekend! 👋

We will be attending two community events in Attleboro and West Bridgewater. Both events are free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Sat. 6/6, 10 am - 2 pm: North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery Open House

Sun. 6/7, 11 am - 4 pm: West Bridgewater River Walk

Attleboro: facebook.com/events/983079090952388/

West Bridgewater: wildlandstrust.org/calendar/river-walk-2026

North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery
West Bridgewater Open Space

06/03/2026

Buy a bag ➡ support Wildlands! 🌲

Wildlands Trust has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Shaw's Supermarket GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program!

During the month of June, when you buy a $3 reusable bag at Shaw's Hanson (476 Liberty Street, Hanson), Shaw's will donate $1 to Wildlands.

Go green in more ways than one! 🌱

06/01/2026

Support land conservation for clean air, scenic trails, diverse wildlife... and gardening essentials gift basket!? 🌻🐝

Join Wildlands Trust or renew your membership for $50 or more before Tuesday, June 30, to be automatically entered for A Gardener’s Delight. This charming handcrafted wooden wheelbarrow is filled with everything needed to celebrate the joys of gardening and good taste. Contents of this special collection include essential gardening tools and accessories, along with gift cards to premium garden shops, “Tea for Two” at Shelly’s English Tea Rooms, and lunch at Gardenia Palace.

The winner will be announced on Monday, July 6! Your membership supports Wildlands' work to save land for everyone, forever.

Join or renew today at wildlandstrust.org/membership.

05/29/2026

Check out this video promo of our Community Plein Air Day, courtesy of The Local Seen Community Media! 🎨

The event is next Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register at wildlandstrust.org/calendar/6/6/plein-air.

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05/27/2026

Calling all municipal partners! Join our first Farmland Protection Initiative webinar on Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00 pm.

Announcing Webinar 1!:
Farmland Protection Tools for Municipalities
June 3rd, 2:00-3:30pm

Are you a municipal representative or stakeholder and would like to help protect farmland in your community?

Join SRPEDD, OCPC, and Wildlands Trust in a regional initiative to support municipal Chapter 61A farmland protection in Southeastern MA.

Register HERE for Webinar 1!: https://ow.ly/znYp50Z2P9m

The first webinar in the project series will focus on farmland protection tools and techniques that municipalities can engage with to support farmland protection in their communities.

Webinar #1 will cover the following topics:
• Tools for permanent farmland protection
• Municipal planning and zoning tools for agricultural land protection
• Agricultural Commissions and Agriculture Preservation Funds
• Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for agricultural land protection
• Benefits of partnering with a land trust
To register for the webinar and receive a calendar invite, please use the link above or copy this link into your browser: https://ow.ly/znYp50Z2P9m

SE MA Farmland Protection Initiative Mailing List: If you would like to sign up for our project mailing list, please use this link (https://ow.ly/OYm750Z2P9h). By signing up for email updates, you will only receive project updates and announcements from SRPEDD related to the Southeastern MA Farmland Protection Initiative. If you are interested in other SRPEDD projects please visit our website (https://ow.ly/5xmc50Z2P9j).

This project is being supported by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Farmland Partnership Program.

05/25/2026

Property Highlight: Great Neck Conservation Area, Wareham

Geological, ecological, and cultural history converge at Great Neck Conservation Area. Varied coastal habitats support diverse wildlife on these scenic 104 acres. Look out for Osprey, Snowy Egrets, Green Herons, and more in the salt marshes of Mink Cove. Deer, rabbits, and mice find refuge in the white cedar swamp, which once hosted a cranberry bog.

Explore our trails: wildlandstrust.org/trails

05/21/2026

Our dedicated stewardship staff and volunteers worked hard to manage invasive winged euonymus, garlic mustard, multiflora rose, and other invasive plants along the trail at Willow Brook Farm during a recent VolunTuesday.

Our next volunteer opportunity is Wednesday, May 28 at Phillips Farm in Marshfield. Learn more and register here: wildlandstrust.org/volunteer

📸: Rebecca Cushing

05/15/2026

We have updated trail maps!

Thanks to our GIS Manager Jason, Wildlands Trust's trail maps have gotten a major refresh! Check out our trails pages to view and download.

Updated trail brochures for all trails on our website will also be available soon, so keep an eye out at the trailheads, events, and member packets!

Explore our trails: wildlandstrust.org/trails

05/13/2026

Last month, we hosted a Vernal Pool Night Hike at Striar Conservancy in Halifax. Hikers ventured into the woods and had the chance to be up close with tadpoles, frog eggs, fairy shrimp, and more! 🐸

Want to learn more about what is living in vernal pools near you and why they are important? Join us in Plymouth on May 28 for "The Sights and Sounds of Wetlands and Wildlife" presentation with Carlos T. B. Fragata - pond scooping to follow! Learn more and register for this free event here: wildlandstrust.org/calendar/wetlands-and-wildlife