West Ridge Conservation Area
In 2020 and 2021, the Franklin Land Trust was gifted a combined total of 84 acres from owners that abutted one another. FLT is managing the land for wildlife and forestry health.
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Gifted to the Franklin Land Trust by lifelong Plainfield resident Thelma Nye Pilgrim, this 86-acre conservation area protects a landscape rich in family history, wildlife, and classic New England scenery. Forests, open fields, wetlands, and a meandering stream create a peaceful setting alive with birdsong and seasonal color. An unnamed tributary flows through the property to Mill Brook, a designated cold-water fishery, with wetlands and active beaver habitat along its course.
Read MoreWalnut Hill Woods
A remarkable working forest home to species ranging from wood warblers to black bear with 2.5 miles of woods roads for a variety of activities.
Read MoreMohawk Trail Conservation Area
A former commercial nursery beloved for its cathedral-like woods and a point of access to one of western MA’s most notable long-distance trails: the Mahican-Mohawk Trail.
Read MoreMadeline’s Meadow
A working hayfield, stewarded by the McKinnon family for over 80 years, with a short trail through a one-acre wooded area allowing walkers and picnickers to enjoy the scenic view.
Read MoreBetty Maitland Memorial Forest
Experience a variety of habitats – including a spectacular vernal pool supporting wood frogs and wood ducks – with the help of interpretive signs along the course of its three-quarter mile trail.
Read MoreGuyette Farm
Franklin Land Trust manages Guyette Farm with active agriculture, wildlife habitat, and community enjoyment as its primary goals for the property.
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