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Screening of “Root, Hog, Or Die.”
Come join us at Mohawk High School on March 25th at 7pm for an evening of education and entertainment as the Franklin Land Trust presents a 50th anniversary screening of the 1978 film “Root Hog or Die,” directed by Rawn Fulton. This timeless film tells the story of the simple and rugged lifestyle of farmers…
Read MorePlein Air: Poetry of Nature, Environment and Place
Join us as we celebrate the beauty and power of nature through poetry, and kick off National Poetry Month, April 1st from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Shelburne-Buckland Community Center, located at 53 Main Street in Shelburne Falls. Our lineup of acclaimed poets will read their work, exploring themes of ecology and placemaking. Romeo Romero (they/them)…
Read MoreSpring Ephemerals Walk
This program is supported in part by a grant from the local cultural council of Buckland , which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Early in the spring, before the trees leaf out, a specialized and uniquely beautiful group of plants are poised to take advantage of the sunlight that still…
Read MoreBook Club: “An Immense World”
Join us on May 11th from 4-5pm at Arms Library in Shelburne Falls for our monthly Book Club, where we will dive into the pages of Ed Yong’s book, “An Immense World.”Yong’s writing will take us on a journey beyond our own senses, as we investigate the intricate and fascinating world that surrounds us. From…
Read MoreVisit to The North River Restoration Project
Join us on May 13th (time and location TBD) for an exciting opportunity to learn about the ecological restoration of the East Branch North River along the Dornbusch/Standish and Cromack parcels in Colrain, MA. Completed in November 2020 following several design iterations and four-plus years of permitting review, this unique project uses nature-based design and…
Read MoreNature Journaling Course
What is the purpose of a nature journal? Spending time absorbed in the sights, sounds, and smells of the outside world can spark joy and reset a tired soul. These positive experiences can linger longer with us if we take the time to document them through writing and art in a nature journal. Experts praise…
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The Franklin Land Trust has exciting new events in store, including a Nature Journaling Course backed by grants from the cultural councils of Ashfield, Plainfield, and Cummington, which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council. In May, we will host a Spring Ephemerals Walk supported by the Local Cultural Council of Buckland and a poetry…
Read MoreForester Training Workshops: The Family Forest Carbon Program
The Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) is now open for enrollment to landowners in the Northeast including Vermont, Eastern New York and Western Massachusetts. Attend a training session for interested foresters to learn about program requirements for land enrollment and opportunities to become an Approved or Participating Forester. Training is offered on two dates: February…
Read MoreThe Franklin Land Trust Receives Gift Of 151 Acres in Ashfield
The Franklin Land Trust is delighted to announce that it has received a generous gift on the part of the Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Inc., of 151 acres on Spruce Corner Road in Ashfield. In 2001, the Franklin Land Trust led a grassroots effort to prevent this quiet piece of land, owned for generations…
Read MoreWildlife Winter Survival Workshop
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE SEVERE COLD ON SATURDAY. THIS EVENT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON FEB. 11TH AT GUYETTE FARM IN PLANFIELD, STARTING AT 10AM A hike led by Dr. John McDonald has been set for February 4th at 10AM on Guyette Farm in Plainfield. Guyette is a patchwork of shrubland…
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