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JUST RELEASED – HCT Harvard Trail Guide!!!
JUST RELEASED – HCT Harvard Trail Guide!!! Explore the natural beauty of Harvard, MA, with the new Harvard Conservation Trust Trail Guide, the first updated edition in almost 15 years. Inspired by elements from the previous edition and continuing in the same spirit, the updated guide has full-color topographical maps and photographs. Discover recently added
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HCT IS HIRING: Trail Crew – Summer 2024
HCT IS HIRING: Trail Crew – Summer 2024 Description: The Harvard Conservation Trust is seeking applicants to join its Summer 2024 Trail Crew. Work as part of a dedicated team to remediate and restore protected land and trails in Harvard. Hours: 20 hours/week Compensation: $17/hour Qualifications: A passion for working outdoors in nature! Prior experience working on
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Five Reasons to Join HCT
Five reasons to get involved with the Harvard Conservation Trust When you join the Harvard Conservation Trust, you contribute to the permanent protection of open spaces, forests, wetlands, and farmlands, ensuring that these precious natural resources remain intact for future generations to enjoy. Here are five compelling reasons to get involved with the Harvard Conservation
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Ten things to know about climate change
To view Richard Primack’s keynote address, click here.
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Senator Jamie Eldridge presents a $100,000 to World Farmers
Senator Jamie Eldridge and state representative Dan Sena visited John’s Field in Harvard to present a $100,000 to the World Farmers organization. The Harvard Conservation Trust (HCT) has partnered with World Farmers in a pilot project that enables immigrant farmers to farm John’s Field on Slough Road. This project supports HCT’s mission to protect land
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Coke Land Restoration
The HCT has been awarded a $19,956 grant from The Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council to finance large-scale invasive plant removal, native plant re-introduction, and wildlife habitat restoration on the Coke Newsham land. The area consists of 27 acres of conservation land owned by HCT and situated near Harvard’s Town Center. It
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Storybook Trail: Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
Save the Date: Harvard Conservation Trust Storybook Trail, September 10-30 Introduce your children to the wonders of spending time in the woods with Harvard Conservation Trust’s Storybook Trail, featuring Henry Hikes to Fitchburg by D. B. Johnson. What: Storybook Trail walk When: September 10 – September 30. Drop in at your convenience (open dawn until
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Destination:Nature Juried Art Show
Harvard Conservation Trust is partnering with Fivesparks to celebrate art and nature with the Destination:Nature Juried Art Show. Regional artists are invited to submit works inspired by Harvard’s conservation land. Artists – both those who create in plein air environments as well as studio artists and all artists who are inspired by nature are encouraged
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