Harvard Conservation Trust – Preserving the natural resources and scenic beauty of Harvard

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HCT 2024 Limited Edition Print

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Harvard Conservation Trust with this exquisite limited edition print by the award-winning artist, Annegret Richter. Capturing the breadth of Harvard’s Protected Lands in Massachusetts, Richter’s watercolor rendering evokes a sense of the history, wildlife habitats, waterways and agriculture that makes Harvard, Harvard.

Details about the print and how to purchase can be found here.

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News & Events

Community Harvest Project’s Volunteer Day, 2025

July 25, 2025

Community Harvest Project’s Volunteer Day September 27, 8:30 – 11:00 AM Join HCT and Community Harvest Project to pick, sort, and pack apples that will be donated to 26 hunger relief partners across central and eastern Massachusetts. Your efforts will directly support families facing food insecurity—a need that continues to grow