News

Hike of the Month: Eagle Reserve
Posted 8/6/25
Eagle Reserve Conservation Area is a hidden gem that offers a rich blend of wild beauty, accessibility, and biodiversity.

On the Path to Greater Accessibility
Posted 8/5/25
Accessible trails are an important part of Mount Grace’s mission to connect people with the outdoors—ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of age or ability.

Lively Summer Benefit Concert Coming to Barre this August
Posted 7/28/25
The Fields & Forests Forever Music Festival will celebrate land conservation in Barre and beyond.

July Newsletter
Posted 7/21/25
Pick-your-own fruit farms, 39.5 acres protected in Ashby, hiking Mount Watatic, and more summer stories from Mount Grace.

TerraCorps Time - Two Positions Available
Posted 7/21/25

Pick Your Own Fruit: 2 Local Farms for Fresh Fruit in the Mount Grace Region
Posted 7/10/25
Pick-your-own season is finally back!

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.

Hike of the Month: Cutthroat Brook Tree Farm
Posted 3/6/25

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.

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.”

Celebrating our First Ever Agricultural Resource Fair
Posted 12/18/24

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.

A Growing Conservation Corridor in Warwick
Posted 10/17/24

Hike of the Month: Richardson Overlook
Posted 9/11/24

A sneak peek of Mount Grace’s Strategic Plan
Posted 9/11/24

