Greater Worcester Land Trust

08/24/2026

Today is GWLT's 29th Anniversary!
If you have been supporting from the shadows among the moss covered trees but aren't currently a Member of the Trust, please consider joining the team and ensuring that Central Massachusetts and Greater Worcester will always have places for wildlife and hiking trails for all to enjoy!
https://gwlt.org/support-gwlt/
Happy Birthday GWLT!

08/20/2026

Years ago now, the Town of Boylston and Tower Hill Botanical Garden struck a deal to permanently preserve a block of land adjacent to the botanical garden. The original plan called for the Town Conservation Commission to hold the Conservation Restriction and Tower Hill to hold the land, but a wrinkle developed over the years and a new holder for the CR was needed, and GWLT was asked to step in, to hold the CR, and to fulfill the original plan. Which brings us to the Worcester Registry of Deeds this afternoon, where, after months of paperwork shuffling, and signatures, and approvals, the CR is finally recorded!
The Boylston site is 14.34 acres, contains wetlands and uplands, is completely forested, and makes some really fantastic habitat!
The site is also adjacent to Massachusetts DCR Water Supply land, and this land was the missing donut hole in an otherwise preserved landscape. Now it is a continuous area of conservation!

07/24/2026

The Greater Worcester Land Trust is seeking candidates for a Stewardship Director. Details of the position and application contact at the following link:
https://gwlt.org/jobs/

07/16/2026

Thanks to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette for the short piece and great photos of the Brooks Dairy Farm ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday evening!
City of Worcester, Massachusetts

The parcel was purchased with funding from the Community Preserve Act and a grant from Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity, a state program.

06/16/2026

Thank you so much to the Town of Paxton Selectboard for unanimously accepting the 15 acre Rene Roberts Woods Conservation Area conservation restriction at 5 Camp Street, directly across from Boynton Park! This municipal partnership makes our participation in the Mass EOEEA DCS Conservation Partnership Grant possible!

06/12/2026

Thanks to the Paxton Conservation Commission for unanimously voting to accept and approve the Conservation Restriction from the Greater Worcester Land Trust on the 15 acre Rene Roberts Woods Conservation Area on Camp Street in Paxton tonight!

06/08/2026

The City of Worcester, Massachusetts & the Greater Worcester Land Trust at the Worcester Registry of Deeds to record the City's latest conservation area! The Brooks Dairy Farm behind and south of Nelson Place Elementary school is now conserved through a partnership of City, State, and private parties, using CPA funds, and all secured with a Conservation Restriction! This property was identified as a Top Ten Priority Open Space in 1996 and is finally complete! Congratulations Worcester!

06/08/2026

Thanks to The Pulse for a great article on local trails AND for a shou-out to the Greater Worcester Land Trust! It is deeply appreciated! Check it out!

Ellie Murphy When you think about Worcester, urban landmarks may come to mind, like the pre-2021, automotive tornado that was Kelley Square or Union Station’s cream-colored towers holding court over the highway. You might think of one of our 10+ colleges or your favorite hot pot restaurant… But ...