Spring Ephemerals Walk

This program is FULL. 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…

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Book 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…

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Visit to The North River Restoration Project

Registration closed. This Event Has Reached Capacity. 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,…

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Nature Journaling Course

This event was supported in part by the Cummington Cultural Council, the Plainfield Cultural Council, and the Ashfield Cultural Council, which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.  What is the purpose of a nature journal? Spending time absorbed in the sights, sounds, and smells of the outside world can spark joy…

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The 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…

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Wildlife 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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Franklin Land Trust Welcomes New Executive Director

As the Franklin Land Trust (FLT) celebrates its 35th anniversary, we are welcoming a new Executive Director. On November 15th, the Franklin Land Trust’s Board of Directors unanimously voted in favor of appointing Mary Lynn Sabourin to the role of Executive Director. Sabourin had occupied the position of Interim Executive Director for six months, after…

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