Learn about the art of stone wall building and repair with the Mattapoisett Land Trust! Hosted by MLT and led by MLT Board Vice President, Peter Davies, this workshop will teach you the mechanics and skills of building a stone wall. It will also focus on how to repair an existing stone wall. Attendees will […]
Come craft a pinecone bird feeder! We'll have all the supplies for you to make a pinecone bird feeder to hang in your backyard and attract beautiful birds this winter. Using pinecones, twine, peanut butter (or Crisco), and bird seed, you will craft and go home with your own pinecone bird feeder for your backyard. […]
Establishing native plants in our community helps provide habitat and food for native pollinators, like birds, bees, and other insects. Join Mattapoisett Land Trust at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for a free Native Seed Planting Workshop! We're so excited to share our knowledge of native plants and flowers and teach people methods for sowing, […]
Shake off those winter blues and spend some time in the crisp winter air! Yoga instructor, Carly Baumann, will be leading this mindfulness walk at the Munn Preserve. Carly will lead us on a short hike, weaving in grounding mindfulness exercises, leaving everyone feeling relaxed refreshed. The walk will run from 10:00-11:00am beginning at the […]
Join Mattapoisett Land Trust and MassAudubon for a winter trek through the woods searching for signs of wildlife! This hike is designed for families and kids, though anyone is welcome. It is free but registration is required. Please register on the MassAudubon event page. We're keeping our fingers crossed for some fresh powdery snow, but […]
Leaves aren't the only clue to use when identifying trees. In the wintertime when all of the deciduous trees have dropped their leaves, there are still ways to know what species of trees you're surrounded by in the woods. We will be joined by Linda Vanderveer, the Land Manager for Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust for […]
Don’t get stuck inside during school vacation week. Come join us for a hike followed by hot chocolate and a campfire! We’re offering a morning of hiking and hot chocolate from 10:00 - 11:30am on Wednesday February 21st. Bring the family and meet us at the Holmes Foundation parking lot on Angelica Ave. We’ll take […]
Join Mattapoisett Museum and the MLT Education Committee to learn about the history of Sailor's Valentines and craft your very own. Visit the event page here to learn more. The free program will take place on Friday February 23rd at 10am at the Mattapoisett Museum.
We’re setting off to find where the leprechauns have hidden their gold this St. Patrick’s Day. Come along with the Mattapoisett Land Trust as we search for the treasure on a hike in the woods. Bring the family out after school and wear your green! We are meeting at 3pm at the Oliver Wendell Holmes […]
OutHounds Adventure Club is collaborating with Mattapoisett Land Trust to bring you a co-hosted dog hiking Adventure. Our launch point for this adventure will be at the Hollywoods Road kiosk where we will begin by meandering our way through a small forest before making our way into the larger parcel of the Old Aucoot District. […]
Crew of Three: How Bold Dreams and Detailed Plans Launched Our Family’s Sailing Adventure, Kimberly Ward’s engaging account of pulling up roots in Mattapoisett to travel for 2 years aboard a 34-foot sailboat. The walking book tour will start from the roots she left behind for those two years, her beloved garden where the daffodils […]
Join MLT and explore the habitat of a vernal pool. We'll be looking for frogs and salamanders, egg masses, tadpoles, invertebrates and other unqiue signs of life that are found in vernal pools! This program is for all ages and abilities. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes, or rubber boots if you'd […]