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Wetland Discovery Program
2023-09-30 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Grace Meadow, Bowman Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Have you ever wondered what was making all of those sounds near your neighborhood wetland or pond? Well, join the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Education Committee to seek some answers on Saturday September 30th.
MLT will be joined by Environmental Analyst for the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection, Carlos T. B. Fragata, for a Wetland Discovery Program. Learn about the animals that frequent wetlands and ponds, what they are and the sounds they make, and how they grow and live together. The program will begin Saturday morning at 10:30am in the community meeting room of the Mattapoisett Public Library where Carlos will lead a presentation. Following the presentation, around 11:15am, we will offer for participants to drive to Grace Pond to meet Carlos for about 30 minutes of hands-on exploration if weather permits.
This program is designed for adults and families alike. Grace Pond is accessed by the Bowman Road MLT kiosk. For the Grace Pond portion of the program, we suggest wearing rubber boots, bringing binoculars and a net if you have one, and bringing drinking water and bug spray if you’d like. If you are in need of carpool from the library to Eel Pond, please email elflynn@vassar.edu to arrange.

Climate Prep Week Presentation
2023-09-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Massachusetts
Mattapoisett Land Trust Manager, Colleen Andrews, will be presenting a talk on “Preparing Land for Climate Change” during Climate Prep Week at the Mattapoisett Public Library. The talk will be on Wednesday September 27th at 3pm. Please view the library’s website and contact them for further details.

Fall Birding Walk
2023-09-17 08:00 - 09:00 | Grace Meadow, Bowman Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
It’s the perfect time of year to do some birding and catch a glimpse of birds stopping through on their migration.
Led by Mike LaBossiere of the Nasketucket Bird Club, MLT is heading out for a late summertime/early fall birding session.
Everyone is welcome on this walk! Whether you’ve never birded before, or you’re an old pro, you’ll have a lovely morning with us nonetheless. This free walk will start at 8am sharp and run for an hour. We will meet at the Grace Meadow kiosk at the end of Bowman Road. Wear sturdy footwear and bring your binoculars.

Down to the Sea in Ships - A Silent Film
2023-08-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Munro Preserve, 0 Main Street, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Enjoy an open-air silent movie at Munro Preserve in collaboration with the Mattapoisett Museum. The film will be shown on Thursday August 24th from 7:30-9:30pm. Please bring your own blanket or chairs to sit on, relax, and enjoy the show.
Visit the Mattapoisett Museum’s website for more details and to RSVP for the event. Donations are welcome online. Any funds raised will benefit the Mattapoisett Museum and the Mattapoisett Land Trust.
The film, Down to the Sea in Ships, contains semi-documentary footage of whalers at work and was shot in historic locations in New England, most notably in New Bedford, at the Apponegansett Meeting House in Dartmouth, and on Water Street in Mattapoisett.
In the case of bad weather, the film will be shown indoors at the Mattapoisett Museum, same date and time.

Storytime at Munro Park
2023-08-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-07-21 10:30 - 11:00 | Massachusetts
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be hosting their summer storytimes down at Munro this year! At 10:30am on Fridays, join MPL and Mattapoisett Land Trust for story time.
Dates are weather permitting: June 16th, 23rd, 30th; July 7th, 21st; August 11th. Please contact the library with any questions.

Queer Hikes: saltmarsh hike collaboration
2023-08-06 | Massachusetts
We are collaborating with Queer Hikes for a hike at the Brandt Island saltmarsh trail. Please follow @queerhikes on Instagram for event details. All Queer Hikes events are promoted and detailed through only Instagram or Facebook.

Great Community Picnic
2023-08-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Munro Preserve, 0 Main Street, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
The Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Mattapoisett Museum are happy to announce the Great Community Picnic will take place this year at Munro Preserve on Mattapoisett Harbor on August 3, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The rain date is August 10.
Please visit the ticketing site here to purchase your tickets and read more about the event details for this year.

Arts in MLT Parks: Photography Walk
2023-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Massachusetts
Join MLT and experienced nature photographer Jonathan Sharlin for a Photography Walk. Jonathan is from Rhode Island and has been a professional photographer for 45 years. Come meet Jonathan on Wednesday July 19th at 10:00am at Tub Mill park for a casual photography walk. This is perfect for experienced photographers as a chance to get outdoors and practice their craft, as well as newer photographers who would benefit from hearing some of Jonathan’s tips and tricks for photographing nature.
Jonathan recommends bringing a tripod, a cable release, and neutral density filter if you have these items.
See Jonathan’s work here.
Please RSVP below. This Photography Walk is a part of the Arts in MLT Parks programming this summer (#artsinMLTparks).

Harbor Days
2023-07-15 - 2023-07-16 | Massachusetts
Swing by the Mattapoisett Land Trust booth at Harbor Days! Come down to Shipyard Park on Saturday July 16th or Sunday July 17th. We will be set up along the fence, near the Harbormaster’s office, on both days. Get your t-shirts, hats, trail maps, and more. See you there!

Saltmarsh Family Hike with MassAudubon
2023-07-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Brandt Island Cove – Anchorage Way, 24 Tara Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, 02739, United States
Mass Audubon is teaming up with the Mattapoisett Land Trust for a family hike to explore the saltmarsh. Stroll with us as we explore and search for evidence of animals and investigate the unique habitat that is crucial for so many different plants and animals in the region.
This walk will be held at the Brandt Island Cove District. The walk will go from 9:00 -11:00am. Meet at the kiosk on Anchorage Way and park on the street.
Wear sturdy footwear, dress for the weather, and bring your binoculars. This walk is held for family, including small children.
Registration is required: Please click here to register (free) on the MassAudubon website

Storytime at Munro Park
2023-07-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Massachusetts
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be hosting their summer storytimes down at Munro this year! At 10:30am on Fridays, join MPL and Mattapoisett Land Trust for story time.
Dates are weather permitting: June 16th, 23rd, 30th; July 7th; August 4th, 11th. Please contact the library with any questions.

Arts in MLT Parks: Poetry in the Gazebo
2023-06-30 09:30 - 11:00 | Massachusetts
Join Mattapoisett Land Trust for a poetry reading at our Dunseith Gazebo. Hear the work of local, professional poets and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of Dunseith Gardens, home of Salty the Seahorse located on the Corner of North Street and Main Street. This is one of many “Arts in MLT Parks” programs organized by Mattapoisett Land Trust that you will see this summer.
Our ‘headlining’ poets will include: Ellen Flynn, Elizabeth Sylvia, Margot Wizansky, and Betty Jean Nooth.
After our poets share their work, we will allow time for a handful of audience members to share work of their own. Please contact Colleen Andrews at manager@mattlandtrust.org if you are interested in sharing your work. Constraints: please keep your poem to 1 page or less, and under 10 minutes when read aloud. We will select 5 audience members ahead of time to share their work. Due to time constraints, we cannot allow for people to share without scheduling with Colleen first. First come, first served via email.
Even if you don’t want to read, we encourage those interested in this relaxing and thought-provoking morning to attend and listen.
Refreshments will be provided. Please bring a picnic blanket or folding chair for seating.

Electric Tools Workshop
2023-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Massachusetts
MLT has recently ‘gone green’ with our stewardship and trail maintenance equipment. In light of research on the pollution caused by 2-cycle engines, MLT had a board motion this winter to purchase battery operated tools to maintain our trails. Thanks to a grant from Eversource and a generous donation from a private donor, we were able to buy all new equipment!
Come to Dunseith Gardens on the corner of Rt. 6 and North St. on Sunday June 25th at 10:00am for an Electric Tools Workshop with MLT. Ask questions, see the equipment, and see demonstrations of the equipment. We hope to educate people on the benefits of switching from 2-cycle equipment to battery powered and will be showing off some of the newest battery powered technology available from Stihl. This will be a great opportunity of land owners, landscapers, and gardeners alike!
RSVP below. Coffee provided!

Council on Aging Hike
2023-06-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Massachusetts
MLT is partnering for the second year with the Mattapoisett Council on Aging for an acessible senior hike. This year we are going to be taking a walk at the Munn Preserve, which is at the end of Mattapoisett Neck Rd. right before Antassawomack Rd. The hike will start at 10:30am. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. We will try and go out rain or shine, within reason. We will be walking the trail out to the beach and back, which is roughly 1 mile total.
The trail itself is very wide and flat, surfaced with crushed shells. Some spots may be muddy. The end of the trail is a beach with soft sand and has one memorial bench for sitting. Please consider your mobility needs. The Council on Aging van will also be available at the hike for those who are not able to walk the distance to the beach and would prefer to ride in the van to the scenic lookout point on the beach and back. Waters will be provided.

We hope to see you there! Please RSVP by clicking “I will be going” below.
Contact MLT or the Mattapoisett Council on Aging with questions.

Outhounds Adventure Hike
2023-06-17 09:30 - 23:30 | Massachusetts
MLT is partnering with Outhounds Adventure for a lovely weekend hike at our Old Aucoot District trail system. We will meet at the kiosk on Hollywoods Road at 9:30am. Dress for the weather; long pants and hiking shoes recommended! Please visit the Outhounds website to register for the hike and find for details: click here.

Arts in MLT Parks: Plein Air Days with the MAC
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Munro Preserve, 0 Main Street, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Marion Art Center are teaming up for two Plein Air Days for local artists. The programs will take place on Friday May 26th and Tuesday June 13th, each from 10:00am-12:00pm.

Artists are invited to paint, sketch, photograph, write, or create in any form on site at Munro Preserve. A representative from Mattapoisett Land Trust will be on site to answer questions about the property and provide information to guests as needed. Plein Air Days are free and open to the public. Classes and groups are welcome! This will not be a guided class or meeting but an opportunity to be inspired by the natural landscape and beauty of the property. Artists should bring their own materials and may stay for as little or as long as they like (just be sure to take all your belongings with you when you leave!).
Please follow this link and RSVP on the MAC website.

Spring Birding Walk
2023-06-10 08:00 - 09:30 | Massachusetts
Led by Nasketucket Birding Club’s President, Justin Barrett, MLT is heading out for a spring time birding session. This walk will be held at the Munn Preserve, located at the end of Mattapoisett Neck Rd. where Antassawomack Rd. begins. The walk will go from 8:00 – 9:30am.
Everyone is welcome on this walk! Whether you’ve never birded before, or you’re a pro, you’ll have a lovely morning with us nonetheless. Wear sturdy footwear, dress for the weather, and bring your binoculars.

Family Sensory Walk
2023-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Massachusetts
Join MLT and yoga instructor Carly Baumann for a family, sensory walk outside. This is the perfect way for your little ones to explore and learn about the world around them by using all of their senses. This is a guided event focused on exploration, curiosity, and imagination. You may recognize Carly’s name from the Mindfulness Walks she leads for MLT seasonally. Carly has experience as a yoga teacher and also as an environmental educator.
The walk will be held at the Munn Preserve on Saturday June 3rd from 10:00-11:00am. The Munn Preserve can be accessed at the end of Mattapoisett Neck Road, just before Antassawamock Rd.

Leave No Trace Orientation with MPL
2023-05-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Massachusetts
Mattapoisett Land Trust is working with the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Sustainability Partnership to provide a free Leave No Trace orientation program on Tuesday May 23rd from 6:00-7:30pm. Joined by Rhode Island’s Leave No Trace State Advocate, Bob Sirhal, we will be learning about the 7 principles of the Leave No Trace philosophy and how we can all lessen our impact on our environment and on our trails. Leave No Trace materials and handouts will be provided. You must register on MPL’s website here: https://mattapoisett-ma.whofi.com/calendar/event/25680
The program will take place at the Library’s Community Meeting Room.

Tour de Creme
2023-05-21 | Massachusetts
Learn more and register for the Tour de Creme, here: http://tourdecreme.org/

Spring Mindfulness Walk
2023-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Massachusetts
Spring is blooming, and energy is flowing. What a time to get outside! Join MLT on Sunday May 7th from 10:00 – 11:00am at the Woodcock Preserve trail for a Spring Mindfulness Walk. Park at the Tinkhamtown Woodlands parking lot on Long Plain Rd. – we will begin from there.
Led by yoga nidra instructor, Carly Baumann, we will talk a relaxing and reinvigorating walk out in nature. Carly will use her expertise to guide everyone on a slow-paced hike where you’ll get to explore all of your senses out in nature.
This is open to all people of all abilities. Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. This walk will happen rain or shine. We hope to see you there!

Mattapoisett Land Trust Annual Meeting
2023-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Massachusetts
The annual meeting for members of the Mattapoisett Land Trust will be held on Sunday April 30th from 4:00-6:00pm.
Come connect with your fellow MLT members, as well as MLT Officers, Directors, and staff. We will be convering important happenings from the last year, exciting things to look forward to, and there will be voting for the Board of Directors.
Members will receive an email invitation and RSVP link in their inbox with more details. Please email info@mattlandtrust.org with questions.

Serve Your Reserves Clean Up with Buzzards Bay Coalition
2023-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Massachusetts
Click here to register and join in the Serve Your Reserves Clean Up at Tinkhamtown Woodlands and the Woodcock Preserve. This trail system is shared by Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Together, we’ll be able to get a lot of great work done! From 1:00-2:00pm we will clean up trash and litter from the trails. All supplies will be provided.
Be sure to select Tinkhamtown Woodlands and the Woodcock Preserve when you register!

Earth Day Clean Up - Mattapoisett Free Public Library
2023-04-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Massachusetts
Click here and follow the link to register for the Mattapoisett Public Library’s Eath Day Clean Up. There are locations all around town you can register for. All supplies will be provided and lunch will be provided too by the Mattapoisett Library Trust and Shipyard Galley.

Insect ID Nature Walk
2023-04-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Grace Meadow, Bowman Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Fun for the whole family! MLT is joined by entomologist Blake Dinius from the Plymouth County Extension Office for this family-focused bug adventure. Blake will lead us on a walk around the Grace Meadow and identify and teach us all about the different species of bugs we find.
Meet at the MLT kiosk at the end of Bowman Road at 10:30am. Dress for the weather.
Come curious! Free and open to all.
