Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust

We’re thrilled to share that Mount Grace has helped the Hains family protect 72 acres of fields and forest on their fifth-generation Fox Hill Farm in Orange! For Lottie Hains, who has lived on East Road in Orange her whole life, preserving the farm was deeply personal: “I wanted to be able to protect it so no more development could happen, and for forestry, water, and wildlife.” This land conservation effort: ? Protects vital agricultural land ?? ? Protects land along the West Brook, a tributary of the Millers River ?? ? Supports native fish, floodplains, and clean water ?? ? Expands a 700+ acre network of protected land ?? A big thank you to Sarah Wells and the Hains family for making this all possible ??

We’re excited to introduce David Small as our new Conservation Director! Dave comes to Mount Grace with decades of experience in environmental non-profit work and is currently President of the 250 member Athol Bird and Nature Club and Director of the Millers River Environmental Center. He also served as Assistant Regional Director at the DCR Quabbin Reservoir in Central Massachusetts for 35 years. He shares his passion for birds, butterflies, dragonflies and most recently moths, through workshops, lectures, and guided field trips across New England.?

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in land?conservation? Mount Grace Land?Conservation?Trust is looking for an experienced and visionary?Conservation?Director?to lead our team and drive innovative, large-scale?conservation?efforts. ?? ?? This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of land protection, work closely with rural communities, and support initiatives for environmental justice and Indigenous partnerships. Click on the listing below to learn more!

Mount Grace, along with an incredible cohort of conservation partners, joined Congressman Jim McGovern last week to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF stands as one of the most impactful and enduring environmental programs in the United States. Over the years, grants from the LWCF and its affiliated programs have allowed Mount Grace to: -Protect over 9,000 acres of working and natural landscapes. -Add more than $11,000,000 to our region’s economy through expanded outdoor recreation. -Help 80 families preserve their legacy by protecting the land they love. Click below to learn more about the event and the impact of LWCF grants on Mount Grace's conservation work.

So thrilled to be at Honest Weight Artisan Brewing in Orange, MA today to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust and Quabbin Harvest! One of the main reasons this co-op is essential is that it’s not just about selling food, it’s about local access. Over the years, they have constantly looked for ways to increase services and make local, nutritious food more accessible. Congratulations on achieving this milestone and I can’t wait for the next ten years!