Story Archive

Common Ground: Sampling the Falls River

MassLIFT is based on the Common Ground program originally created by Mount Grace and Commonwealth Corps. The partner trusts recruit AmeriCorps volunteers for four positions, each with its own goals:

The new service year has begun for MassLIFT. Take a look at some of the new projects taking place in the Mount Grace region.

Watch video of the most recent year of MassLIFT-AmeriCorps service and find out more about Sarah Wells, Mount Grace's newest staff member.

"I'm so happy to have been part of the Mormon Hollow project, protecting the woods is something I've wanted to do since I bought the land."--Kristina Stinson

Mount Grace Twenty-Fifth Annual Meeting: Bob Durand Speaks about the Tully Initiative

"This is the keystone that connects all the properties we own—and it has some really great agricultural land”—Farm School founder Ben Holmes.

Our 2013 publication outlines the broad impacts our community-based conservation approach has in our region and across the Commonwealth.  You may download a free copy here.

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.

Learn more about Mount Grace's innovative work with Red Fire Farm in Montague and the Campaign for Affordable Farms model of shared farm ownership.