Stepinski Conservation Land Guided Hike
2025-11-15 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Near 13 River St, Graniteville – American Legion Fields, Near 13 River St, Westford, MA, 01886
Join Trust VP Mark Minnucci for a hike around the town’s 110 acre Stepinski parcel in Graniteville. With 1.6 miles of shoreline, mixed forest, a town well, and an undeveloped riparian ecosystem, we can enjoy a scenic panorama view of Stony Brook at several locations along the trail. Some steep places require good footwear and/or hiking poles. Sociable dogs on leash are welcome. Parking access is via a signed (‚ÄúAmerican Legion Field‚Äù) driveway between 13 and 17 River Street. Park in the lot at the end of the drive, on the left. For more information, email us at info@westfordconservationtrust.org

Snake Meadow Hill Guided Hike from Allie Lane
2025-12-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Ma
Join Westford Conservation Trust president Rich Strazdas to explore one of Westford‚Äôs high points and the quarries dotting this hill. The hike runs Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 to about 10:30, and begins at the end of Allie Lane off route 40. Good walking shoes/hiking boots are recommended for this moderate uphill route. Sociable dogs on leash are welcome. For further information, please contact info@westfordconservationtrust.org.

Emmet Conservation Land - Guided Hike
2026-01-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Trailside Way (Town Parking Area), 7 Trailside Way, Westford, MA, 01886
With over 500 acres of protected open space, the Emmet Conservation Land and Mass Audubon‚Äôs Nashoba Brook Sanctuary provide miles of trails to enjoy. Join Trust member Gerry DiBello as we explore some of the trails in the winter silent season. We recommend microspikes or equivalent attached to your footwear, depending on conditions. Hiking poles may also be helpful. Sociable dogs on leash are welcome. Walks are free of charge, no sign up required.
Parking: Park at the end of Trailside Way, off Powers Rd, in the town parking area off the cul-de-sac.
For further information, email us: info@westfordconservationtrust.org

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2026-01-24 09:00 - 12:00 | The Roudenbush Community Center, 65 Main St, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
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Stony Brook Conservation Land - Guided Hike
2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Stony Brook Conservation Land, 66 Depot St, Westford, MA, 01886
Join Westford Conservation Trust director Gerry DiBello¬†who will lead a walk through the Stony Brook Conservation Land / East Boston Camps.
We will check out this 286 acre parcel purchased by the town in 2005. It is bounded by two streams, has glacial eskers, and a central pond, all with wonderful views.
This walk is appropriate for all ages, but walk is hilly and rocky in places. Wear hiking type footwear appropriate to the weather*.
Meet at the main parking area off of Depot St, past RR tracks.¬† Sociable dogs on leash welcome.
Walk is free of charge, and no sign-up is required.
For more information email us at info@westfordconservationtrust.org
*Depending on weather conditions like ice/snow, consider microspikes or equivalent attached to your footwear. Hiking poles may also be helpful.

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
2026-03-07 00:00 - 23:59 | Ma

All About Bats!!
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Rd, Carlisle, Ma, 01741
Come listen to Mass Audubon expert Lindsay Neubeck-Brooks talk about the ecological importance of bats.
Refreshments will be served.
Visit the Carlisle Environmental Sustainability Committee website for details.
Where? Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Rd, Carlisle, MA

EARTH MONTH HIKES - Beaver Brook Trails Guided Hike
2026-04-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Ma
You‚Äôre invited to the first of four April 2026 Earth Month hikes, sponsored by Westford Climate Action and Westford Conservation Trust. Please join Trust director Gerry DiBello who will explore the Beaver Brook trails from the end of Buckingham Drive. Trail highlights include raised earth features created by nature and by man that rise above Beaver Brook. Learn how Westford was shaped into the landforms we‚Äôve come to admire. Sociable dogs on leash are welcome. Your trail guide will meet you at the Buckingham Drive trailhead. The walk is free of charge and no sign-up is required. For more information, email us at info@westfordconservationtrust.org
Parking: End of Buckingham Drive
Trail Entrance: Between #15 and #17 Buckingham Drive.

April Vacation Day Camp 2026
2026-04-20 09:00 - 2026-04-24 13:00 | Sheep Hill, 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA, 01267, United States
Looking for an engaging way to spend school break? Kids in grades K–4 are invited to join us at Sheep Hill for a 5-day adventure exploring how animals greet the spring season!
When: Monday, April 20, 2026 – April 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Sheep Hill, 671 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown, MA 01267
Registration opens for members the week after Thanksgiving, 2025. Registration for non-members, if there are spots, will open in mid-December.
This is an all-weather program, and kids will enjoy outdoor activities rain, snow, or shine. However, Williamstown Rural Lands reserves the right to delay or cancel programming if weather conditions are deemed unsafe. A light snack will be provided daily. Please plan to pack lunch for your camper.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to families who demonstrate a need, offered on a first-come, first-serve rolling basis. For questions or to apply, please email the programs director:
programs@rurallands.org
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Program location
Sheep Hill (671 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown) is the office location for Williamstown Rural Lands. Kids programs will meet in the Dietze Interpretive Center, a refurbished dairy barn, or the Rosenburg Room, an indoor classroom space in the farmhouse. Programs are mostly outdoors except for extremeweather. Outdoor spaces include our Nature Cabin exploration center, Josiah’s Pond, Hemlock Brook, and all the fields and hedgerow forests at Sheep Hill.

Hiking Trails of Westford Award Program
2026-12-31 07:00 | Ma
https://wct.slewis.org/hiking-badges-rich-strazdas/

Tuesday Trail Steward Group
2026-12-31 09:00 - 10:30 | Ma
Join our Tuesday Morning Trail Steward Group!
Ongoing ‚ on different trails every Tuesday.
Start time 9AM
Trail Group Leader – Tom Jrolf
Signup here to get on the Tuesday Morning Trail Group listing (so you know where the location will be that week)
