The number does not include the 64-acre Field Farm which the MLT has protected through a conservation restriction (CR).

We’ve protected some important properties but there is much more we can do. Please give us your support and watch the number grow.

Also, make sure you check out our cool new t-shirts!

Find out more at the booth!

Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson after the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 2010 Annual Meeting (at the Friends Meeting House, Route 6, Mattapoisett) as they share their passion for owls and introduce you to owls of New England and beyond. Explore the world of owls with two talented naturalists and six lovely owls in this fun and educational interactive program.

Everyone is treated to a hooting lesson, as well as tips on how to attract and protect owls near you.

More information about the Wilson’s can be found at their Eyes of Owls website.

The scholarship is made available through the Edith Glick Shoolman Fund, a bequest left to provide support for children in the community. The scholarship is consistent with the MLT mission of preserving land in order to enrich the quality of life for present and future generations of Mattapoisett residents and visitors and of furthering environmental education in the community.

Along with an application; the following additional information is required:

• A Personal Statement about career goals as they relate to the mission of the MLT, past and present.
• A signed Community Service Form documenting a minimum of 20 hours of community service.
• Professional letter of reference (teacher or guidance counselor) 4.  A Character letter of reference (such as employer, Scout leader, community leader and or neighbor).
• Official school transcript including credits and class rank.

Application forms can be found in guidance offices at the local public and private schools or at the MLT Web site,www.mattlandtrust.org, after March 1, 2010. The deadline for submitting the forms will be April 16,2010.

Applicants will be assessed according to academic achievement, pursuit of education in the environmental studies or a related field, personal statement, professional and personal references, community service, and financial need. Preference will be given to individuals who are members of the MLT or whose parents or grandparents are members of the MLT.

The recipient will be selected by May 10, and will be notified by mail. The recipient will be recognized at his or her school’s awards ceremony. The award will be disbursed after the student submits a college transcript documenting successful completion of  his or her first semester in college to the President of the MLT.

For more information contact the MLT at: Mattapoisett Land Trust, ATTN: Education Committee, P.O. Box 31, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 or by e-mail at: info@mattlandtrust.org

• Make it easier for you to learn about the nature of our organization and why we exist.
• Provide a reference where you can find a schedule our activities.
• Encourage you both to use our properties and to appreciate their biodiversity.
• Solicit new members and volunteers for the ongoing support and growth of the organization.
• Facilitate your display of support for the Mattapoisett Land Trust through the purchase of merchandise bearing our logo.

We encourage you to use the Contact Us page with your comments about our mission, our actions on behalf of that mission, or just on the characteristics of this website. The Directors of the MLT want to serve the needs of the community, but, to do so effectively, we need feedback from you. Please don’t be shy; let us know what you think.

We hope that you will use this website frequently to learn about the activities of the MLT and that you will choose to be a part of our efforts to protect land on the South Coast of Massachusetts for present and future generations.

Once again, welcome to our website. We hope you enjoy your visit.