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 […]
Please join us for a fall Welcome Walk at the new Alves-Bucciarelli Preserve! Mattapoisett Land Trust acquired this new preserve in 2022 and we have spent the last year cleaning up and reimagining this riverfront preserve. Come see how things have turned out and take a walk at the new Preserve! Meet at the trailhead […]
Fall is the perfect time to get in touch with your senses outside. The crisp air, the crunchy leaves. Join MLT for our fall mindfulness walk. 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 […]
Our annual fall celebration, Salty's Soiree will take place Saturday October 28th this year. From 5:30-7:30pm, join MLT for fall fun at Dunseith Gardens, located on the corner of Rt. 6 and North St. We will have a bonfire, s'mores making, and some awesome stories provided by storyteller, Diane Edgecomb! Bring the whole family down […]
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.