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 […]
This year's Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday April 18th at Rustico in Mattapoisett from 4:00 - 5:30pm. This meeting is for members of the Mattapoisett Land Trust and their guests. Members will receive invitations via email and RSVP is required. Food and drinks will be available during the social time, followed by a […]
Mattapoisett Land Trust and Nasketucket Bird Club are joining up once again for a springtime birding walk! This walk is for beginners and experts alike - all you need are sturdy shoes (we might encounter some mud!) and binoculars. We will begin at Anchorage Way at the kiosk entering the Brandt Island Cove District at […]
The annual Tour de Creme bike ride and fundraiser! Learn more about the event, register to ride, or volunteer by clicking here.
On Monday June 17th some of our talented local poets will be gathering to share their work at Poetry in the Park, hosted by Mattapoisett Land Trust. Gather with MLT and the poets at 10am at Dunseith Gardens (home of Salty the Seahorse). Gracing the Dunseith gazebo to read their work will be Margot Wizansky, […]
Join Mattapoisett Land Trust and Rochester Land Trust for a hike up in Rochester! On Wednesday June 19th at 8:30am we will meet at the Shoolman Preserve in Rochester for a 1.5 mile hike. Bring your MLT Hike50 mileage tracker and log some distance with us! It's a great way to explore trails throughout the […]