MLT

Spring into Action and Song
2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Dunseith Gardens, North Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States
On Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am Mattapoisett Land Trust invites you to bring the kids to
“Spring into Action and Song” with Stand-Up Chameleon Jackson Gillman. This is the second
show in this quarterly series Celebrate the Seasons in Song & Story and will be held at Dunseith
Gardens 36 North Street, Mattapoisett. Come celebrate spring in all of its flowery, song-filled
wonder. Everyone becomes worms, flowers, birds, sun, rain and more in this playful romp. This
is a FREE rain or shine event!

Welcome Back Bird Walk
2025-04-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Brandt Island Cove – Anchorage Way, 24 Tara Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, 02739, United States
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club in welcoming back our Spring migrants with an all level bird walk on Saturday April 12 at 8:00 AM. This walk will be led by Mike Labossiere, a member of the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be a lovely, relaxed morning in nature and a wonderful opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Mike will lead us through the woods and out to the salt marsh, identifying birds by sight and sound along the way.
The walk will take place on MLT’s Brandt Island Cove District North. Meet just before 8:00 am at the trailhead at the intersection of Tara Road and Anchorage Way. Bring your binoculars and dress appropriately for the outdoors, including sturdy footwear. This is a free event open to all, no matter your birding ability. Hope to see you there!

"Be A Tree" kid and dog safety program
2025-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739
Celebrate National Dog Bite Prevention Month with MLT and OutHounds Adventure and Training Academy as we present “Be a tree” kid and dog safety program with OutHounds very own Tadhg Irving and his guest.

Vernal Pool Discovery Walk
2025-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Foundation, 5 Angelica Avenue, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Vernal Pool Discovery walk with Elizabeth Leidhold at our Old Aucoot District – meet at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Foundation on Angelica Avenue.

MLT and OutHounds Kids and Dog Walk
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Grace Meadow, Bowman Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
OutHounds Adventure Club and the Mattapoisett Land Trust are excited to follow up our Dog and Kid Safety workshop with a Safety Adventure! The Old Aucoot District is a collection of properties making up around 397 acres of protected land and trails. Our launch point for this Adventure will be at the Bowman Road parking area next to Grace Pond.
Parking: 15 Bowman Road, Mattapoisett

Annual Meeting of Members
2025-05-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Walrus Bistro, 33 County Road, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739
Come join your friends at MLT to celebrate another great year of land conservation and stewardship! Social gathering and a short business meeting to elect officers.

Spring Migrant Bird Walk
2025-05-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Brandt Island Cove – Anchorage Way, 24 Tara Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, 02739, United States
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club in welcoming back our avian Spring migrants with an all level bird walk on Saturday May 17 at 8:00 AM. This walk will be led by Mike Labossiere, a member of the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be a delightful morning in nature and a wonderful opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Mike will lead us through the woods and out to the salt marsh, identifying birds by sight and sound along the way. We will welcome our migratory avian friends and celebrate our resident birds who call Mattapoisett home all year round.
The walk will take place on MLT’s Brandt Island Cove District North. Meet just before 8:00 am at the trailhead at the intersection of Tara Road and Anchorage Way. Bring your binoculars and dress appropriately for the outdoors, including sturdy footwear. This is a free event open to all, no matter your birding ability – Rain or Shine. Hope to see you there!

Tour de Creme
2025-06-01

Harbor Days!
2025-07-19 08:00 - 2025-07-20 17:00 | Shipyard Park, 12 Water Street, Mattapoisett, 02739, United States
Come visit us at the best spot in Shipyard park – under the trees near the Harbormaster! We will have maps and t-shirts and new tote bags for sale. Local honey from bees who live on our Old Aucoot preserve! Won’t you come say hello?

Yoga Series with The Studio and the Mattapoisett Land Trust: Spirits After Yoga
2025-07-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Munro Preserve, 0 Main Street, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Thursday evening Yoga Series with The Studio and the Mattapoisett Land Trust: Spirits After Yoga – just two more Thursdays to go!
Join us for an all-levels yoga flow in the serene setting of Munro Park, in partnership with the The Studio Mattapoisett. Breathe, move, and connect with nature, then stick around to enjoy a refreshing beverage and community time—because what’s better than yoga and good spirits?
Yoga will be every Thursday evening in July – July 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 5:30-6:30
All levels welcome.
Proceeds and preregistration support the Mattapoisett Land Trust in preserving local open spaces. To register, visit https://www.thestudiomattapoisett.com/yoga-in-munro-park
Let’s flow with purpose and give back to the land that grounds us.

Late Summer Mindfulness Walk in the Woods
2025-08-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Brandt Island Cove – Anchorage Way, 24 Tara Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, 02739, United States
Join MLT for a late Summer Mindfulness Walk in the Woods
Spend time in the more than human world at the MLT Brandt Island Cove District. Join
Kathleen Urquhart who will lead you though 90 minutes of quiet nature-focused time
based on Kripalu’s approach to mindfulness outdoors. The walk will be on Saturday,
August 16 th at 8:30am. We will meet at the Anchorage Way kiosk, on the corner of
Anchorage Way and Tara Road.
The Mindfulness walk will involve some gentle movement, slow walking over uneven
terrain and participants will be invited to sit on the ground for a short period of time.
This session is open to adults who are comfortable with the mobility described. Please
bring a towel to sit on, suncreen or bug repellent if that will make you more comfortable.
Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Carve some quiet time for yourself in
the outdoors. Email manager@mattlandtrust.org with any questions.

Fall Migrants and Winter arrivals at Old Aucoot
2025-09-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Grace Meadow, Bowman Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Fall Migrants and Winter arrivals at Old Aucoot
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club on Saturday September 27th at 8:00 am for an early morning birding adventure. This birding walk will be led by Michael Labossiere from the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be an easy relaxed morning in the woods and field and a wonderful opportunity to learn about local birdlife. Let’s see who is setting up residence for the winter in the woods along Old Slough Road and in the meadow at Grace Pond.
The walk will take place at MLT’s Old Aucoot District at Grace Pond. Meet at 8:00am at the brand new MLT parking area at the end of Bowman Road near Grace Pond. Bring your binoculars and dress appropriately for the outdoors, including sturdy footwear. This is a free event open to all. Hope to see you there! Email Sarah at manager@mattlandtrust.org with any questions.

SALTY'S SILVERY MOON SOIREE
2025-10-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Dunseith Gardens, North Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States
Save the Date for Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree from 530-730. Come enjoy storyteller Karen Chace and musician Jeff Dunn while drinking cider and making s’mores around a roaring fire!!
There is no parking available at Dunseith Gardens, so park nearby in the village, bring a flashlight and come join us!

Queer Hike at Brandt Island Cove District
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Brandt Island Cove – Anchorage Way, 24 Tara Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, 02739, United States
Hello Queer Hikers,
Join Mattapoisett Land Trust and Queer Hikes for a Queer Hike at the Mattapoisett Land Trust Brandt Island Cove preserve; Saturday, November 8th @ 10 am. Meet at the Anchorage Way/Tara Road kiosk
This event is free to attend. This will be a moderate hike ( ). The walk is woodsy with unpaved and uneven trails. The hike is roughly 2.5 miles long. Registration link HERE.

MLT at the Mattapoisett Museum Holiday Fair
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church Street, mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States
Join MLT at the Mattapoisett Museum’s Holiday Fair
Shop early for the Holidays and get your favorite
MLT hats, shirts and tote bags! Come say hello!

Awesome Autumn - Storytelling with Jackson Gillman!!
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Foundation, 5 Angelica Avenue, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Come enjoy some lively storytelling with legendary storyteller Jackson Gillman a the O.W. Holmes barn foundation on Angelica Ave.
Afterwards, enjoy some cider around an open fire!

Weeklong Staycation Activities
2026-02-16 00:00 - 2026-02-22 23:30
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Throughout the week families can enjoy nature-themed Scavenger Hunts and story walks at four
MLT properties: Munn Preserve on Mattapoisett Neck Road near the stone pillars demarking the
Antassawamock private community, Grace Meadow-Santos Farm Preserve, Tub Mill
Brook/Dexter Mill, and Dunseith Gardens. Our new Scavenger Hunts have a list of items to
find, and individual finds can be documented with photos. For more information, see
https://mattlandtrust.org/mlt-scavenger-hunts/ For maps of properties, see
https://bit.ly/mlt_munn_map and https://bit.ly/mlt_oldaucoot_map
The MLT is pleased to be partnering with the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on these projects.
Themed moby backpacks are available in the library’s Children’s Department, and storywalk
backpacks are available upstairs. The backpacks are designed for many different nature
adventures and contain cameras suitable for nature photography. Brochures, maps, and MLT
Trail Passports can be picked up at the library, along with the backpacks and books about trails,
trees, animals, and birds. Snowshoes, trekking poles, binoculars, and more items are also
available at the library. For more information, see https://mattapoisettlibrary.org/explore-the-
outdoors/

POSTPONED!! Starry Night at Grace Meadow-Santos Farm Preserve
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00

Forest Stewardship and Climate Resiliency at Brandt Island Cove District
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Brandt Island Cove – Anchorage Way, 24 Tara Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, 02739, United States
Come join Mattapoisett Land Trust and forester Kate Marquis as she discusses the climate resiliency enhancement project currently underway at Brandt Island Cove District. On this hike you will learn how the project will maintain the cove’s unique forest structure, increase wildlife habitat characteristics, increase soil nutrients, and reduce diseased trees while protecting water quality.
Kate Marquis is a professional forester with over 15 years of experience working alongside landowners who care about the long-term health of their forests. Her work focuses on strengthening the forest function and resilience so these landscapes can continue to provide wildlife habitat and ecological value in a rapidly changing climate.
Her management approach is rooted in site-specific observation, practical management, and understanding forests respond over decades. Only the worst weather will cancel an MLT walk – please dress in waterproof boots and warm layers.

CANCELLED - Tree ID walk
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:00
Our annual Tree ID walk with Linda Vanderveer has been CANCELLED due to snow cover and unsafe conditions in the woods.

Kid’s Story, Spring Peas and Leprechaun loot with MLT and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Foundation, 5 Angelica Avenue, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
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. parking area (Angelica Ave.) with a leprechaun-themed story read by children’s librarian Kevin Thompson. After the story, we will set off to find where the leprechauns have hidden their gold on this St. Patrick’s Day. We’ll take a short hike through the woods searching for golden chocolate coins. After our hike, we will continue the tradition of planting peas on St. Paddy’s Day – each attendee can plant some peas and take them home to watch them grow this Spring. This event is free to all, please RSVP on our events page so the leprechauns know how much gold to hide: mattlandtrust.org/events. Dress accordingly for the weather and join us for some fun. Email manager@mattlandtrust.org with any questions.

COA/MLT Collaborative Walk series Kick-off
2026-04-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Munn Preserve, 124 Mattapoisett Neck Road, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739
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.

StayCation Activities!!
2026-04-19 - 2026-04-26
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 explore the Family Activities link on the left side of the page.
Throughout the week families can enjoy nature-themed Scavenger Hunts at three MLT properties: Munn Preserve on Mattapoisett Neck Road near the stone pillars demarking the Antassawamock private community, Dexter (Tub) Mill Park, and Dunseith Gardens. Our new Scavenger Hunts have a list of items to find, and individual finds can be documented with photos. Scavenger Hunt Guides may be downloaded for:
Dunseith Gardens at bit.ly/Dunseith_spring
Dexter (Tub) Mill at bit.ly/DexterMill_spring
Munn Preserve at bit.ly/munn_spring
Participants are encouraged to take a picture of those items they find interesting and send photos to photos@landtrust.org.

Storywalks are are available throughout the week at Grace Meadow and Dunseith Gardens. Nature Bingo Cards are available for Betsey’s Meadow bit.ly/bingo_betseysmeadow and Munro Preserve.

Starry Night CANCELLED BOTH NIGHTS DUE TO CLOUD COVER
2026-04-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Grace Meadow, Bowman Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
CANCELLED DUE TO CLOUD COVER BOTH NIGHTS

Wiggle Worm Story Time!
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunseith Gardens, North Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States
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 a marigold to bring home.

Vernal Pool Exploration!
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Woodcock Preserve, 32 Long Plain Road, mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States
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. For a map of this location, please go to
bit.ly/woodcockmap_MLT.
NEAR 32 Long Plain Road

Annual Meeting of Members
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Mattapoisett Boatyard, 32 Ned's Point Road, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States
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 Materials

Understanding the Eastern Coyote - with Peter Trull
2026-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Mattapoisett Friends Meeting House, 103 Marion Road, mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States
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 genetic make-up has been shown to be a combination of two species of wolves, western coyotes and domestic dogs. While most people refer to them as “Coyotes”, they are not the animal of the western deserts. It is truly a “canid soup”. Eastern coyotes or “Coywolves” are found throughout Massachusetts and eastern North America. Peter Trull been studying the daily habits and life history of the eastern coyote Canis latrans var. since 1989. On Cape Cod and throughout New England, with diverse yet diminishing habitats, and a growing human population, eastern coyotes still thrive and are evident to us in our yards and neighborhoods year-round. They are not well understood by most people and their presence may cause alarm and disdain among a large part of the population. His aim as researcher and educator is to offer an objective view of this wild canid, clarify the many misconceptions, and inform his audiences, young and old, of this predator’s place in our world, and our place in the coyote’s world. This Program/Lecture will include colorful and informative photographs, as well as the most up to date information on genetics and taxonomy of the eastern coyote or coywolf.
Peter Trull has been involved in Research and Education for 50 years. He coordinated seabird protection and research for the Massachusetts Audubon Society. As Education Director at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, he developed programs and began studying Eastern Coyotes in 1989. He holds a Master’s Degree in Education. He has written nine books about Cape Cod natural history.
This event is free to the public, and we ask you to register ahead of time by emailing manager@mattlandtrust.org or call 774-377-9191. Check our Facebook page and website for any event updates.

Dexter Elm Rededication — Kickoff to Mattapoisett’s 250th Birthday
2026-06-14 13:00 - 14:00 | 0 Mendell Road, 0 Mendell Road, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States
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 stood on this site. Light refreshments will be available.
Parking & Access: Park at the Highway Department on Mendell Road. From there, cross Mendell Road into the MLT parking lot, enter the park, and walk east toward the spillway. You can also simply walk over from nearby neighborhoods.

All Access Trail dedication - Grace Pond
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | 15 Bowman Road, 15 Bowman Road, mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States
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 of land trust volunteers to make access to Grace Pond accessible to all.

Continue past 15 Bowman Road to the new parking area near Grace Pond.
