News

A Sustainable Vision for Local Farming
Posted 6/13/16
Mount Grace's new report, Food and Farming in the Quabbin Region, presents a road map to support the vision of local food, a strong farm economy, and sustaiable use of the land.

Farmers To Conserve 700 Acres in Wendell and Montague
Posted 4/29/16
Mount Grace has received a grant to protect 700 acres through the Mormon Hollow Working Lands Corridor Project—a partnership that will help nine landowners protect farms in Wendell and Montague.

Local Fishing Hole Named to Honor Senator Wetmore
Posted 2/1/16
To honor Senator Robert Wetmore’s passion for the outdoors and support for land conservation, Mount Grace is establishing The Senator Robert D. Wetmore, Sr. Memorial Fishing Hole on the Tully River.

Amazing Mount Grace Coffee Available
Posted 2/1/16
Support land conservation and stewardship with Mount Grace's new coffee, Amazing Mount Grace! This NoCO2 blend is roasted by Dean's Beans and can be ordered through the Mount Grace website.
Social Media Internship
Posted 1/26/16

Sarandon Urges Support for Mount Grace in Pipeline Fight
Posted 11/22/15
Activist Susan Sarandon urges support for Mount Grace, PLAN-NE, and the Mass Power Forward Coalition's work challenging the proposed Tennessee Gas Pipeline.

Wingate Farm: New Hampshire's First Affordable Farm
Posted 9/22/15
“We are incredibly fortunate to have so many dedicated people help us protect our family farm and we are grateful to have such a supportive farming community around us" Olivia Pettengill

Stoddard Land Becomes Part of New Athol Town Forest
Posted 8/17/15
“We are proud to have this land protected forever for all generations to enjoy the quiet solitude and beauty"--Ralph Stoddard and Gloria Meuse.
How to Comment on the NED Pipeline
Posted 7/17/15
This page offers a quick guide on how to offer public comment on the proposed Tennessee Gas Pipeline during the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) "scoping period." The scoping period is…

Grant Helps Northfield Plan Accessible Trail
Posted 7/16/15
“We are so pleased to be able to protect this land, that we cherish, forever. The new trail will make it possible for people to come out here and bear witness to the beauty of the land--Nancy Ames

Poplar Mountain: Rising to a Stewardship Challenge
Posted 5/20/15
Since 2006, when Erving voted to create a Town Forest, Mount Grace has worked with the Town to protect Poplar Mountain. Now, the Mountain is in the proposed route of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline.

Royalston's Eagle Reserve
Posted 4/16/15
Thanks to everyone in Royalston and around the Mount Grace region who helped protect the Eagle Reserve! (Photo by Jeff Blanchard)

Images of Old New England at a Landmark Gill Farm
Posted 3/11/15
The historic Gill property formerly owned by Clesson Blake and Ruth Cook has now been permanently protected with a conservation restriction donated to Mount Grace.

Seeking Stewardship Volunteers
Posted 1/20/15
Mount Grace is currently seeking volunteers to help monitor properties and hiking trails in several towns, including Gill, Leverett, Northfield, Petersham, Royalston, Wendell, and Winchendon.

Towns Unite to Conserve Quabbin Heritage Land
Posted 12/30/14
"We're pleased to be able to protect this land for future generations to use as we did: for exploration, bird and nature study, and for our father’s favorite—blueberry picking."--Ernie LeBlanc

Accessible Nature Trail a First for Northfield
Posted 11/25/14
Stop by the Gunnery Sergeant Jeffrey S. Ames Accessible Nature Trail in Northfield for a visit, or contact Mount Grace to volunteer!

MassLIFT Returns to its Roots
Posted 11/25/14
AmeriCorps members from across the state volunteered to help Just Roots put the Greenfield Community Farm to bed for the winter and to spruce up Greenfield Energy Park.

A Will for the Woods in Wendell
Posted 11/13/14
Artist Bob Ellis's conservation legacy sustains Mount Grace and helps create a new farm to support a Wendell family.

Planning for Climate Change with the Partnership
Posted 11/13/14

TerraCorps Positions Available
Posted 5/12/14
Two half-term positions are now available for the 2017-18 TerraCorps Service Year, including a Regional Conservation Coordinator and a Service Learning Coordinator at two Massachusetts locations.

New Trail Shows the Way to Scenic Pond
Posted 2/12/14
The $194,000 fundraising campaign to protect Westminster's Muddy Pond is now complete! Thanks to to all who helped make this new conservation area a reality!

Creating a New Market for Local Farms
Posted 2/11/14
Help Mount Grace partner with the North Quabbin Community Co-op to address the gaps in our local food system and keep our region’s farmers on the land.

Neighbors Team Up to Protect Leyden’s Last Dairy Farm
Posted 1/10/14
Warren Facey’s lifelong dream for his family farm has been realized with the protection of 221 acres of land at Bree-Z-Knoll Farm as part of the Leyden Working Farms & Forests Conservation Partnership

Mount Grace Seeks to Renew National Accreditation
Posted 11/29/13
Mount Grace has applied to renew its accreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission—a national body that certifies trusts that meet national standards for protecting lands in perpetuity.

Grant to Help Neighbors Conserve Leyden's Last Dairy Farm
Posted 11/29/13
Warren Facey and Leigh Youngblood at Bree-Z-Knoll Farm, one of 11 properties involved in the 800-acre Leyden Landscape Partnership.

Walking Their Music to the People
Posted 11/29/13
Mount Grace hosted Musicians Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards at our newly-protected Hidden Valley Conservation Area for the 2013 Massachusetts Walking Tour.

Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust Impact Statement
Posted 11/29/13

Scouts Protect Whitney Memorial Forest
Posted 11/29/13

Securing Free Organic Food for Local Families in Need
Posted 11/29/13
Winchendon’s Noonday Farm serves neighbors by providing free organic food to those in need and offering education programs in growing healthy food and sustainable living practices.

Report Urges Conservation Investment Zone Approach
Posted 11/29/13
Local business leaders have joined with Mount Grace and other conservation and community groups to offer a detailed assessment of opportunities for sustainable investment in the Quabbin region.

Quabbin Conservation Investment Zone Assessment
Posted 11/29/13
Business leaders and members of conservation and community groups joined with Harvard Forest, the Highstead Foundation, and Mount Grace this summer to produce The Greater Quabbin Conservation…
A Sustainable Future for Local Farming
Posted 11/29/13
Buy local food initiatives have taken hold across the nation. Urban, suburban and rural communities alike are responding to the option of securing access to fresher, tastier and more nutritious food.…
