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Application Deadline: June 14, 2012 The Massachusetts Land Initiative for Tomorrow (MassLIFT) The MassLIFT -AmeriCorps program was initiated and is managed by Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust as a collaborative effort of regional conservation organizations seeking to increase the pace of land protection across the Commonwealth.  Each year 20 AmeriCorps members serve in the program, [...]

May 28th, 2012 1 pm Google Map Directions Landowners Richard Fournier and Sarah Fournier-Scanlon will lead us through their woodlands to a lovely waterfall. On the way we will look for spring wildflowers and learn how a beaver swamp is important habitat. This hike is approximately 1.5 miles and relatively flat. Meet at Warner Farm [...]

July 21, 2012 10 am Google Map Directions 1 – 2 mile hike through woodlands being restored to old growth characteristics. Meet at 175 Patterson Road, Worthington. Please RSVP to hlt@ttor.org or 628-4485 x2 so we can contact you if the hike is rescheduled due to heavy rain. Sponsored by the Hilltown Land Trust

Discover fun and educational events happening this week in Western Mass, along with announcements, upcoming events, links, resources and the HFVS podcast. SUGGEST AN EVENT If you have a family friendly event or educational program happening in Western …

Shavuot: Celebrating the First Harvest The holiday of Shavuot celebrates two seemingly unrelated events – the gathering of the first harvest of the year, and divine revelation – the day the Hebrews received the gift of Torah at Mount Sinai….