Latest News

 

Join Today!

Membership supports our mission to save land in Southeastern Massachusetts. Member Benefits


 

3rd Annual Run for Conservation!

May 18th, 2013- 9:00 am. Learn more and Register Now for Wildlands 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk for Conservation.

 

Volunteers always appreciated.

Spring Calendar

There's always something happening at Wildlands Trust. Check out our Spring Calendar.

Trail Walks and Other Events

Join us weekly for free guided trail walks on conservation land. This is a great opportunity to get outside and connect with others on some of our many preserves. Upcoming Events


 

When Trees Die, People Die

"The curious connection between an invasive beetle... and subsequent heart disease and pneumonia in human populations nearby." Article in the
Jan. 22, 2013 edition of The Atlantic,
by Lindsay Abrams. Click here

Ambassadors Broaden Community Outreach

Please read how our Volunteer Ambassador Program is raising recognition of the Wildlands Trust in the Spring 2013 issue of "Saving Land" (Land Trust Alliance) See page 34.

Enhanced Tax Deduction Renewed Through 2013

Congress renewed the enhanced income tax deduction for new conservation restrictions through 2013, retroactive to 2012. Tax Incentives

 

AmeriCorps MassLIFT 2012-2013

Learn about the AmeriCorps MassLIFT program. For a year in review... watch video for the 2010-2011 year.


 

 2010 National Land Trust Census Report:

"Land protected by land trusts grew to 47 million acres in 2010. From 2005 to 2010 state and local land trusts more than doubled the amount of funding they dedicated to monitoring, stewardship and legal defense." Read more

Wildlands News- March 2013

Click here.

 

 

 

Taunton River Coalition Highlights, Sept. 2012

Click here.

Our Properties

 

Community Gardens

Become involved in our Community Gardens - The Philbrick Community Garden, and Bridie's Garden for the benefit of the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless. For more information email Lianna.

More Land Protected Along the Taunton River

Wildlands Trust and The Nature Conservancy recently protected 45 acres along the Taunton River. Article in Jan. 5, 2013 Taunton Gazette by Christopher Nicoles. Click here

2012 HIGHLIGHTS

Wildlands Trust thanks you for your support. Click here for highlights from the past year that showcase what the Trust accomplished with your help.  

Wildlands Trust Acquires Brockton Audubon Preserve

Article in the Dec. 13, 2012 edition of The Boston Globe, by Robert Knox. Click here

A New Home for Wildlands Trust!

Davis-Douglas Farm, Plymouth


"Plymouth Farm to House Regional Land Trust", Boston Globe South, by Robert Knox...click here

Find A Preserve Near You

Many of the lands protected by the Trust are maintained as “Preserves” with beautiful walking trails. Take a look at our latest Trail Maps.

Saving Farmland in southeastern Massachusetts


 edible South Shore® features Wildlands Trust..."One Acre at a Time"

 

"Hear Our Stories":

What inspires people to protect their land?

Wolf Trap Farm - Middleboro

Anderson Farm - West Bridgewater

Emery Preserve - Plymouth

Wildlands Trust Properties 

View our properties through the eyes of nature photographer Jerry Monkman.


 

Trail Guide: The Nunckatessett Greenway

Click here.