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Mount Grace & Department of Fish and Game Partner to Protect 39.5 Acres in Ashby

Posted 7/10/25

Conservation will link key habitats for wildlife and expand outdoor recreation opportunities

Hike of the Month: Mount Watatic

Posted 7/2/25

Watatic stands alone on the landscape and rewards hikers with sweeping 360-degree views from its open summit.

Pollinators in Peril: How You Can Help From Your Own Backyard

Posted 6/16/25

For National Pollinator week, we're highlighting the threats facing our pollinators, and what you can do to help.

June Newsletter

Posted 6/11/25

In this issue: 28-acres protected in Leyden, hiking to a seasonal waterfall, growing a pollinator garden, upcoming events, and more.

Hike of the Month: Washbowl Falls

Posted 6/9/25

Before this spectacular seasonal waterfall slows to a trickle, you’ve got to get out there and see it for yourself!

28 Acres Protected in Leyden, Linking a Corridor of Conserved Land

Posted 6/9/25

In partnership with Mount Grace, Warren, the owner of Bree-Z-Knoll Farm, has successfully protected an additional 28-acres of woodland just north of his farm.

Supporting Native Pollinators: A New Garden Takes Root at Skyfields

Posted 6/5/25

Mount Grace’s pollinator garden will feature a variety of native shrubs and forbs that play a key role in the life cycle of native pollinators

Rooted in Connection: Revitalizing Mount Grace’s Volunteer Program

Posted 5/5/25

This spring, we’re laying the foundation for a revitalized and more inclusive volunteer program

5 Wildflower Hikes in the Mount Grace Region

Posted 5/5/25

From hillside meadows to forested trails, the Mount Grace region offers a rich mosaic of habitats where wildflowers burst into bloom each spring and early summer.

Hike of the Month: Alderbrook Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary

Posted 4/8/25

Come Explore this accessible trail in Northfield

Facing Federal Cuts: A Conservation Update from Our Executive Director

Posted 4/8/25

Dear Friends of Mount Grace, After receiving more than a few concerned emails and phone calls, regarding the potential implications of federal cuts for our conservation work at Mount Grace, I decided…

Bringing Home the Groceries for Wildlife at Guiney Memorial Forest

Posted 4/8/25

Our habitat work at Guiney has set the table for a diverse and healthy forest to be restored, but challenges still persist.

Celebrating the Triple Oak Tree at Cutthroat Brook Tree Farm

Posted 3/6/25

In February, the tree was shared with a national audience after featuring in the NBC series The Americas.

A striking rock formation that appears to swallow the setting sun during the summer solstice.

Partnership Protects Nipmuc Land

Posted 2/28/25

Tall Turtle is the first project Mount Grace has helped complete which actually returns land title to Indigenous people.

Fox Hill Farm Conservation Restriction Honors Five Generations

Posted 2/10/25

The Hains family recently protected the fields and forest of their fifth-generation family farm.

Stewarding Skyfields

Posted 2/5/25

How we're supporting the health of early successional habitat right in our backyard.

Hike of the Month: Paul C. Dunn Woodland Preserve

Posted 2/4/25

If you’re looking for a leisurely weekend hike, escape into the quiet beauty of Ashburnham’s Paul C. Dunn Woodland Preserve

Mount Grace Celebrates a Landmark Year

Posted 1/15/25

The end of 2024 came with a flurry of project closings, bringing a blockbuster year in land conservation to a close

Mount Grace & Franklin County Community Land Trust Protect Historic Four Corners Property in Montague

Posted 12/23/24

Last week, we purchased a cluster of parcels in Montague Center, known by the neighborhood as the “four corners.”

Hike of the Month: Arthur Iversen Conservation Area

Posted 12/18/24

Check out these scenic hikes in Warwick, MA.

Hike of the Month: Gifford Family Memorial Forest

Posted 11/14/24

Check out this short and scenic hike in Orange, MA.

Unveiling the Conservation Barn

Posted 11/13/24

Our newly constructed office space is complete!

From Big to Small: A Landmark Year for Mount Grace

Posted 11/4/24

This year, we’ve completed two significant projects – one of our smallest and one of our largest.

Song Memorial Forest Slash Wall - "It's working!"

Posted 2/5/24

Creating Habitat for Threatened Species Stewardship Manager Tessa Dowling excitedly came into the office last week with the report from her visit to our newly completed forest management project in…