Join Mattapoisett Land Trust and Mass Audubon as we head out on an all-ages family hike at Grace Preserve/Grace Pond in the heart of Mattapoisett. Stroll with us as we explore, search, and possibly even tag Monarch Butterflies. Learn about Monarch Watch, the international community science project taking place right here in the region. Click […]
We are bringing back mindfulness walks with a new instructor: Kathleen Urquhart! Spend time in the more than human world in the MLT's Old Aucoot District. Join Kathleen, who will lead you though 90 minutes of quiet nature-focused time, based on the Kripalu Center's approach to mindfulness outdoors. Carve some quiet time for yourself in […]
Enjoy an open-air silent movie at Munro Preserve in collaboration with the Mattapoisett Museum. Though Patience Morgan is sought by many suitors, her father, Charles, insists that she marry a man who is both Quaker and a whaleman. Because Samuel Siggs convincingly poses as both, he is favored by Charles Morgan--even though Patience loves Allan […]
Please join Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) and Woods Hole Group on Thursday September 19th from 4:00-5:30pm at the Mattapoisett Fire Station (Training Room) for a presentation about our local saltmarshes. Volunteers from MLT and staff from Woods Hole Group will present the results of a June 2024 study of the 250 acres of saltmarsh west […]
Join outdoor mindfulness guide, Kathleen Urquhart, in the 'more than human world' to celebrate the Fall Equinox! Kathleen will lead you through 90 minutes of quiet nature-focused time, based on the Kripalu Center's approach to mindfulness outdoors. Carve some quiet time for yourself in the outdoors as we transition from summer to fall. The session […]
In the style of a "Big Sit" we are hosting a fall birding event with Nasketucket Bird Club! A "big sit" is a type of birding event that usually lasts a prolonged period of time with the goal of identifying as many species of birds as possible while participants are all stationary and seated. For […]
It's that time of year again - get ready for Salty's Soiree! On Saturday October 19th from 5:30 - 7:30pm at Dunseith Gardens bring the whole family for some fall fun. We will have a bonfire, s'mores, and story telling around the fire by the wonderful Karen Chace! Fun for all ages and completely free, […]
Join Mattapoisett Land Trust and Mass Audubon as we head out on an all-ages family hike at 'Walega-Livingstone Preserve' in the Brandt Island Cove trail system. Long pants and hiking shoes recommended; the trail may be muddy. Fungi are the decomposers and recyclers of our forest systems. Without them, forests would take much longer to […]
You'll find MLT as one of over a dozen venders at this year's Holiday Craft Fair hosted by the Mattapoisett Museum (5 Church St). A cheery holiday atmosphere and vibe will be provided by "Guitar Dave" Sterenchock. Get in the mood with some cookies and cider and get your shopping done early this year! This […]
Come with your family and spend some time outdoors on Martin Luther King Day!
Looking for something to do with the kids on the school early release day? The Mattapoisett Land Trust is hosting a Winter Tree ID walk on Wednesday January 29 at 2PM at our Brandt Island Cove trail system Walega-Livingstone Preserve at the Anchorage Way entrance (24 Tara Road). Our walk leader will be Dartmouth Natural […]
Come enjoy the story walk “There Was a Party for Langston” by Jason Reynolds. This story walk is available every day throughout the month of February to help celebrate Black History Month! This storywalk is a collaboration between MLT and Tr-Town Against Racism. Come learn and celebrate this great American poet!