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From Woods to Home: Two Local Homes Tour
Celebrating the connections between sound woodland management, wildlife habitat and the local wood economy Saturday, October 28th 10am-Noon This event is free and open to all! Our beautiful woodlands provide a home to a wide variety of wildlife. They can also help people make a house and a home. Come visit two locally grown homes…
Read MoreForestry Discussion
Join FLT’s Director of Stewardship Will Sloan Anderson, property owner Liz Scheffey, and her family’s forester Mike Mauri on a tour of the Scheffey’s 190+ acre, conserved and managed woodlot in Leverett. Discussions of past and future forestry activities will be discussed. FLT has held a restriction on this property since 2007. Woods walk will…
Read MoreClessons River Farm Tour
On October 21st at 10:30 AM, join Director of Stewardship Will Sloan Anderson and hosts Melissa and Adam Griffin and Paul and Judy Willis as they give a tour of the improvements made at Clessons River Farm in Buckland. Highlight will be the recently installed robotic milking machine, made by Lely of the Netherlands. Melissa…
Read MoreJoin Us For a Hawk Watch!
On Wednesday, September 27th, from 12 PM to 3 PM, the Franklin Land Trust will be hosting an informal hawk watch event, as we welcome the arrival of fall and see the birds off on their migration South. The group will be led by Alex Wahlstrom, our Land Steward. While Alex may not be a professional…
Read MoreWhat Is the “Forests As Climate Change Solutions” Initiative?
The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts has announced a new initiative called “Forests as Climate Solutions” to optimize carbon sequestration and address climate change in the state. The initiative aims to expand existing state programs, invest in forest conservation, establish forest reserves, and develop forest management guidelines based on the latest climate science. These guidelines will…
Read MoreRead the Wild Lands in New England Report
The Wildlands in New England study is the first of its kind in the United States, mapping and characterizing all permanently conserved lands in one region that are managed to be forever wild. The report addresses three main questions: the location of the Wildlands in New England, their characteristics, and their current protection status. The…
Read MoreFranklin County Photo Contest
Welcome to the Franklin County Photo Contest! Capture the beauty of your favorite place in Franklin County and stand a chance to win a $100 Atlas Farm gift card. Show off the stunning landscapes and hidden gems that make this county special. Simply snap a photo of your favorite spot and send it to slamontagne@franklinlandtrust.org.…
Read MoreRegister to Attend Our Member’s Picnic
Join us for a delightful summer evening at the Franklin Land Trust Member’s Picnic on June 23rd, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. We’re excited to gather at the beautiful Edge Hill Golf Course, located at 298 Barnes Road in Ashfield.This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members, enjoy the outdoors, and…
Read MoreCreating Gardens in the Spirit of Place
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED July 8th, 10am-12pm Hawley, MA Join Julie Fisher and Ron Gorevic as they look back on the journey of creating their gardens from an untamed environment full of its own history— the joys and challenges, headaches and surprises of crafting beautiful spaces from wildness, spaces that seamlessly blend with…
Read MoreCareer Day Inspires Students
On the morning of May 11, 2023, Green Industry professionals and employers attended an event to promote their professions to the students and faculty at Dean Technical High School in Holyoke, MA. It was an opportunity to offer exposure to jobs and careers that young adults may have had little awareness of. The aim was…
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