The heart of HCT’s mission is the ability of people to enjoy the beauty and natural resources of Harvard. HCT and the Town have opted to keep our trails open for use, under new provisional guidelines, as these outdoor resources are needed more than ever. We hope everyone in our community will take advantage of …
As we all take the necessary precautions to help our community stay safe and healthy, please keep in mind that Harvard’s conservation lands remain open from dawn to dusk. Getting outside to walk, run, or ride the trails keeps the body fit, while sitting quietly at the edge of a field or pond can calm …
Per tradition, the Harvard Conservation Trust will ring in the New Year with a stroll among Harvard’s forests and fields. Nothing sets the tone for the year ahead like a leisurely walk with friends and neighbors in the crisp rejuvenating air of January. The walk will take place at 11:00am. HCT Membership not required. Location …
We are saddened to share the news of the passing of HCT’s first Executive Director, Marylynn Gentry (read obituary). Marylynn was a leader, a passionate naturalist, and a committed champion of land conservation in Harvard and beyond. She will be greatly missed and the example she set will continue to inspire our work for years …
The Harvard Conservation Trust (HCT) manages over 325 acres of land in the Town of Harvard. As stewards of this land, we have a responsibility to take a holistic and long-term view in caring for our natural heritage. While passive land management has often been the default approach, it is not always sufficient or responsible. …
The Harvard Conservation Trust (HCT) was glad to have representation on the Town Conservation Commission’s Deer Management Subcommittee (DMS). We are a non-profit organization with a charitable mission to preserve the rural character and natural resources of Harvard. It is in HCT’s interest to keep abreast of important ecological and land management issues in the …
Participation on Town’s Deer Management Subcommittee Read More »
Thursday, November 1st, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., at the Harvard Historical Society (PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION OF THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE HARVARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 215 STILL RIVER ROAD) Celebrity chef and raconteur Paul Correnty, author of The Art of Cider Making and founder of the largest hard cider festival in North America …
HCT Annual Meeting 11/1 – “The Art of Cider Making” Read More »
Saturday, October 20th at 1:00 pm (Burgess-Brown Farm at the end of Murray Lane, Harvard) Experience the peace and tranquility of Harvard’s woodlands in a new way. Certified guide Pam Frederick leads this one hour introduction to Forest Bathing or “Shinrin Yoku.” The walk includes slow, mindful walking which helps us become present to the …
Please join us for the 9th annual Run for the Hills 5K trail race! Sunday October 21st; registration opens at 9:00 a.m. with 10:00 start. New Location! Run starts and ends at Community Harvest Project orchard (115 Prospect Hill Rd) and traverses the scenic and challenging Prospect Hill Conservation area. As a less strenuous alternative, …
Run for the Hills 2018: new course, live music, and more Read More »
Office Address: 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA 01451
Mailing Address: PO Box 31, Harvard, MA 01451
Phone: 978-456-9292
Email: info@harvardconservationtrust.org