Kid’s Story, Spring Peas and Leprechaun loot with MLT and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library Mattapoisett Land Trust is joining with the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for outdoor storytime, leprechaun loot hike and pea planting on St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday March 17, 2026 at 10AM. The adventure will begin at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. […]
Join the Council on Aging and the MLT on our first in a series walk at the Munn Preserve on Mattapoisett Neck Road, near the stone pillars demarking the Antassawamock private community.
The Mattapoisett Land Trust has announced its schedule of Staycation Family Activities for the upcoming school spring break during the week of April 19-25. All activities are free of charge and offer local families an opportunity to explore MLT properties and connect with nature. To find Staycation Family Activities, visit the MLT website https://mattlandtrust.org and […]
CANCELLED DUE TO CLOUD COVER BOTH NIGHTS
On Tuesday, April 21, 10-11 am, young children are invited to Wiggle Worm Story Time! at Dunseith Gardens to hear “Carl and the Meaning of Life” and other stories. Readings by MLT members Jocelyn Mitchell Chin and Bethany Couto will be followed by a walk to observe signs of spring, find some worms, and plant […]
On Saturday, April 25, at 1pm, Gary Johnson will conduct a Vernal Pool Walk at the Woodcock Preserve. This mature forest, located near 32 Long Plain Road, is home to one of the largest vernal pools in the area. Off-street parking is available in the area marked with a Buzzards Bay Coalition/Mattapoisett Land Trust sign. […]
Won’t you join us for a recap of 2025, plans for 2026, election of Board members and officers, and time for socializing, light bites and refreshments. This is a fully accessible location! Only current MLT Members may vote on Directors and Officers. Please RSVP at manager@mattlandtrust.org We look forward to seeing you! Annual Meeting 2026 […]
Understanding the Eastern Coyote The Mattapoisett Land Trust invites you to an afternoon with Peter Trull to learn more about our fascinating neighbor, the eastern coyote. The event will be held Saturday May 16 at 1PM at the Mattapoisett Friends Meeting House, 103 Marion Road (Rt 6) Mattapoisett. Eastern Coyotes are a wild canid whose […]
Sunday, June 14th (Flag Day) at 1:00 PM Dexter/Tub Mill Park - Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust as we begin the 250th Birthday celebrations with a special rededication of the historic Dexter Elm. The event will include brief remarks from speakers and the unveiling of a new interpretive sign honoring the original Dexter “Witness Tree” that once […]
Saturday June 20 10AM – Grace Pond - Join us in the dedication of our All Access path with the Council on Aging and other guests. We will hold a brief ceremony in which we honor and remember our friend Steve Bowman who was instrumental in creating this beautiful preserve. Come join us in celebrating the efforts […]
Come join MLT and the Council on Aging for an easy walk at Brandt Island Cove Dsitrict at our Anchorage Way trailhead for a walk through the woods and to the Bird Observation platform and beyond...no registration necessary - wear bug spray, to protect from ticks and mosquitoes and bring some water.
Harbor Days, at Shipyard Park, will be held this year over the weekend of July 18th and 19th. We have our booth in our usual spot (under the shade trees in the park, right across from the Harbormaster's Office). We have some exciting new merchandise, we have some wonderful new land protection projects to crow about Kitty DeGroot […]