Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut — Changes to funding are beginning to impact environmental efforts. In response, local nonprofits are coming together to raise money to offset these losses. The conservation community in Massachusetts stands strong and united, with nonprofits, municipalities, and agencies collaborating to protect local lands and waters.
On April 22, Give Back to the Land Day will bring together five local environmental organizations for a 24-hour giving day to raise funds and awareness about the region’s conservation needs. The event will serve as a reminder of the importance of protecting natural spaces, not just for the environment, but for the health and well-being of the community as a whole.
The event, led by Franklin Land Trust, Hilltown Land Trust, Kestrel Land Trust, Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, and the Connecticut River Conservancy, will highlight the importance of protecting our region’s abundant ecosystems—forests, meadows, wetlands, and waterways that provide vital resources such as clean air and water, local food, recreation opportunities, and habitat for wildlife. Give Back to the Land Day is about coming together to protect these resources for future generations.
Funding will support programmatic efforts across the organizations, including land conservation, trail-making, invasive-species removal, advocacy for climate legislation, education events, other initiatives. Conserving the land is essential for ensuring that our communities thrive. From protecting clean water and air to supporting local farms and wildlife, conservation efforts in our region are more important than ever. Give Back to the Land Day is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on these efforts and to celebrate the work being done to protect our natural heritage.
You can learn more and donate to your local organization of choice here.
