Franklin Land Trust - Conserving Farms, Fields & Forests Since 1987
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Valley Gives Day, May 1, 2018

Only you can ensure that healthy lands are part of our community!

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Conservation makes the difference

Over the past 30 years, FLT has conserved more than 30,000 acres of land in our community!

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Have what it takes to Ride for the Land?

Don't miss the next D2R2 on August 18, 2018!

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Protecting Our Waterways

Cold water streams are an iconic part of the western Mass landscape and crucial reservoirs of biodiversity.

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Why Conserve?

Healthy and productive land sustains us, and conservation ensures it will be here for future generations.

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Save North Pond!

Join the fight to save the pristine shores of North Pond!

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Properties

Learn more about the lands we have helped to conserve by browsing each of the four regional maps.

Northwest

Rowe, Monroe, Heath, Charlemont, Colrain, Hawley, Buckland, Shelburne

Southwest

Ashfield, Conway, Deerfield, Plainfield, South Deerfield, Whately, western Hampshire County

Northeast

Leyden, Bernardston, Greenfield, Northfield, Gill, Warwick, Orange, Erving

Southeast

Montague, Wendell, New Salem, Sunderland, Leverett, Shutesbury, Whately, eastern Hampshire County

News

Charlie Cohn

Charlie Cohn

We were deeply saddened to say goodbye to the former President and Treasurer of the FLT Board and longtime friend, Charlie Cohn. FLT’s first Executive Director, Mark... Read More
Wildlife Photos

Wildlife Photos

We have been fortunate to capture some great images and video of moose, bear, bobcat, beaver, and deer on our wildlife camera these last few weeks at a ... Read More
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Projects

​2017 in Review

​2017 in Review

600 Acres of Land Conserved in Franklin County The Franklin Land Trust (FLT) helped eleven landowners conserve over 600 acres in seven towns in 2017. The... Read More
Save North Pond!

Save North Pond!

  Join the fight to save the pristine shores of North Pond in Southwick! We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect the only remaining undeveloped land on North Pond. GOOD NEWS! We... Read More
Partnerships in Progress

Partnerships in Progress

Thanks to you and your neighbors’ commitment to conservation, Massachusetts is blessed with one of the highest number of land trusts in the country. Many of these... Read More
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Events

Between The Rows: Pollinators in Your Garden

Kick off Valley Gives Day with Master Gardener Pat Leuchtman, author of the popular gardening column “Between the Rows,” for a discussion about planting your garden for pollinat...

  • When: April 24, 2018, 6-8pm
  • Where: Franklin Land Trust office, Shelburne Falls
  • Price: Free
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Planning for the Future of Your Land: An Introduction to Estate Planning and Land Conservation

Creating a plan for the future of your land and figuring out your options can be an overwhelming process. Come to this workshop for an overview of essential estate planning tool...

  • When: April 26, 2018, 6pm
  • Where: VFW Hall, Huntington Rd, Russell
  • Price: Free
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Nature Walk with Laurie Sanders in Honor of Charlie Cohn

Friends and family of Charlie Cohn are invited to join Laurie Sanders and FLT board and staff members for this special walk.

  • When: May 5, 2018, 10am - 12pm
  • Where: Guyette Farm, Plainfield, MA
  • Price: Free
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