Greater Worcester Land Trust

5 Years, 8 Months, and 23 Days ago...
A committed land trust member and volunteer asked to talk about an important property on Camp Street in Paxton...
Today that property, *Rene (/Reen/) Roberts Woods*, 15.36 acres of Mountain laurel, Upland Meadow, Wetland, White pine stand, Mixed Hardwood Forest, Field Stone Walls, with some Low-bush blueberries thrown in, is finally conserved!
This elaborate partnership project is still very much underway, and there is still a lot to be done, but the key task of purchasing the property to be held for conservation came to pass today at the Worcester Registry of Deeds
And THAT is worthy of celebration!

Yesterday members of the Greater Worcester Land Trust Board of Directors met out at the Patch Reservoir Environmental Field Station for a Strategic Planning Retreat led by Jen Plowden of the Land Trust Alliance Thanks to all who participated and made this possible!

From all of us at GWLT, we wish you a Happy Earth Day. We are honored to have the opportunity to protect this little slice of the planet - 3,100+ miles and counting!

Left to right:

Blueberry patch on Asnebumskit, 6/21/2025, photo by Jackie Lynn

Hermit Thrush, Brooks Dairy Farm, 11/20/2025, photo by Jackie Lynn

Worcester Skyline, photo by Josh Wingell, 2024

Summer Solstice at Thoreau’s Seat, 6/21/2025, photo by Olivia Houde

White-Tailed Deer at Spring Ledge Farm, 5/11/2025, photo by Jackie Lynn

Today's Regional Environmental Council (REC) Earth Day cleanup at Cascades East was blessed with an extensive team of people! We managed to fill 32 bags after topping off the dumpster. Wild!

Afterwards, we hosted a BBQ, where the Appalachian Mountain Club - Worcester Chapter joined us to showcase their gear shed to attendees. We had a wonderful time and appreciate everyone's help!

Olivia & Christine are back at it again! Traverse a GWLT property with them & learn about the many native plants that call our area home.

These are paced hikes that can take up to two hours. The trails are rarely flat and have exposed rocks & roots, all hikes are considered intermediate.

Thunderstorms cancel, but light rain = we're on! Cancelation notices will be posted to the event page on Facebook. We encourage you to dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear, and use a walking stick/poles if it is helpful for you!

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Our first hike is on Wednesday, April 22 at 10 AM @ Cascading Waters! We will be keeping our eye out for Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum), and other early spring ephemerals!

Please park at 125 Olean St, Worcester. Overflow parking: Soheili Cir.

RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary. Please email [email protected].

Thanks to: Office of Representative Katherine Clark (D-MA) for meeting with Magembe Augustine, and Colin Michael James Novick from the Greater Worcester Land Trust ,

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren for meeting with Magembe Augustine, Owen of the New England Forestry Foundation , Kathy Orlando of the Sheffield Land Trust , & Colin from the GWLT, &

The House (majority) Agriculture Committee staff meeting with Ray of NEFF, and Kathy of Sheffield Land Trust (not pictured)

As part of Land Trust Alliance Advocacy Days! Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition

The Massachusetts land conservation delegation at Capitol Hill for the Land Trust Alliance Advocacy Days
L -> R
Ray from New England Forestry Foundation ,
Colin Michael James Novick from Greater Worcester Land Trust , and
Kathy from Sheffield Land Trust

Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition

The Land Trust Alliance Advocacy Days crew outside the Capitol. Folks from all over the US, and yes, Alaska is here! Day 2 of delegation meetings is now before us.

Day #2 of Advocacy Days is underway! 🌱💼

We’ve already had so many great discussions with government officials and staff, and we’re just getting warmed up.

Will we see you on the Hill today? 💚

Photo by Firefly Imageworks

Looking for a reason to get outdoors this winter? Consider joining GWLT's Stewardship Coordinator Olivia Houde & GWLT Member Christine Sparks for a "winter woodland hike"!

If you plan to head out with us, please consider wearing crampons or microspikes. Heavy snow and high winds cancel.

Please note: RSVP is by email ([email protected]) while our website is being revamped.