Franklin Land Trust

Photograph by Norm Eggert www.eggphoto.com

What will become of the land?

As the Valley grows, open land will either be developed or conserved -
the choice is ours.

The Franklin Land Trust (FLT) works with landowners and communities to conserve farms, woodlands, vistas, historic landscapes, and natural areas that make western Massachusetts a wonderful place to live and work.

We have helped conserve more than 26,000 acres, among them some of western Massachusetts’ signature landscapes: scenic areas along the Mohawk Trail, including Flagg Mountain; the view from the top of Mt. Sugarloaf; the Connecticut River and Deerfield River corridors; Ashfield Town Common; and north and south meadows of Old Deerfield. FLT has permanently conserved thousands of acres of farmland, woodland, rivers and streams that provide clean drinking water, local food and wood products,
and quiet places to enjoy nature.

Our focus on conserving farmland ensures that it will be affordable and available for future farmers. With the help of the state’s Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program, FLT has helped dozens of farmers keep and grow their family farms, making our region one of the best places to obtain fresh, healthy food.

Support land conservation in your community AND maximize your donation to the Franklin Land Trust by making an online donation
for Valley Gives Day 12.12.13

Whatever the size of your gift, you will make a difference in the life of our communities and our shared future.

Plus, a generous donor has pledged up to $25,000 in
matching funds - YOUR donation to land conservation
could be doubled today!

Conservation has given us all a place we're proud to call home...

Photo: Ben Barnhart www.bbimages.com

Now conservation needs a home of its own.

We have exciting news.

FLT is launching the first phase of a $1,000,000 capital campaign intended to provide the organization with a permanent home and secure future. The goal of the campaign's first phase is $400,000, the cost to purchase and renovate a permanent home.

After considering several options, FLT has decided to purchase and renovate a building at 5 Mechanic Street in Shelburne Falls. Having a permanent, efficient and low-maintenance home makes economic sense for the organization: monthly expenses on the 3,000 square foot space will actually be lower than what FLT currently spends.

With $240,000 in gifts toward the building campaign already in hand, we're more than half way to our goal! Together, we must raise the final $160,000 to complete this important project and secure a stable future for land conservation in our community.

trail sign

With your help, we can purchase and renovate our new home by the end of 2013. We hope you will make a special contribution to this campaign, in addition to your annual membership support (your annual support is critical to our daily operations).

We need your help to bring conservation home.

Click here to make a one time Capital Campaign
secure contribution:

or mail your gift to:

Franklin Land Trust
PO Box 450
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370

Learn more about our campaign for a permanent home HERE, or call us at 413.625.9151

Photo: Ben Barnhart www.bbimages.com