Meet Wildlands’ 2026 Seasonal Staff!

Every summer, the Wildlands stewardship crew gets a bit bigger. Seasonal Land Stewards join our team to support our work during the busiest part of the year. Read on to learn more about these new faces at Wildlands. 

From left to right: Niall Blackadar, Max Hong, and Ethan Wilkinson

Niall Blackadar graduated from Wheaton College in 2023 with a BA in sociology. Since finishing his degree, he has worked for nonprofits, small businesses, and restaurants. But nothing has ignited his passion in the same way that hands-on conservation work has. He was introduced to conservation work through the GFCC (Growing Futures Career Catalyst), working at the Arcadia Management Area in Rhode Island, and has "been hooked ever since." Spending his summers on Halfway Pond gave Niall a great affinity for the landscape and history of Southeastern Massachusetts. His family’s connection to Halfway Pond dates back over 100 years, and they have been connected to Wildlands Trust since its inception. Niall says, "Joining as a Seasonal Land Steward this summer and having the opportunity to help conserve the land that I cherish deeply is a dream come true." 

Max Hong is returning for his second summer as a Seasonal Land Steward at Wildlands Trust. During his senior year of high school, he worked part-time through the winter at Wildlands to help the stewardship team monitor properties. Max graduated from the Thayer Academy this spring and plans to study Environmental Sciences at the University of Vermont in the fall. Max grew up in Duxbury and has always spent his free time outdoors doing the things he loves, whether it has been on the water in Cape Cod or in the mountains of New Hampshire. He really enjoys rock climbing and flyfishing. "Working at Wildlands is always something to look forward to because I get to spend time outside, taking care of the environment with a fun group of like-minded folks!" 

Ethan Wilkinson is a Seasonal Land Steward joining us this summer. He grew up in Western Massachusetts and spent a lot of time outdoors. From a young age, he has loved being outside and helping people, so finding a way to do both has been a constant pursuit. Ethan recently graduated with a degree in biology from the University of Rhode Island and plans on a career in environmental restoration and conservation. "Wildlands Trust is a great opportunity to get my hands dirty, and this summer is promising to be a lot of fun." 

Thank you all for the work you have already done and will continue to do this summer! We are ecstatic to have you aboard!