Events
July 13 & 14, 9am-4pm
Invasive Loosestrife Removal — Volunteers welcome!
ELT is partnering with Greenagers on a project to remove invasive purple loosestrife from one of the properties we own, a wetland site known as The Fen, located on Baldwin Hill Road N/S (across from a fire pond) just south of the Stop sign where the road intersects with Townhouse Hill Road.
Although pretty to look at, loosestrife has become a noxious weed across the US, particularly in the Northeast. It is found along waterways, marshes and wetlands where it takes over, leaving less and less habitat available for native wildlife to nest, eat and breed. It also reduces water flow, causing water quality to decline.
Please drop by or honk your horn to encourage the Greenager crews and our ELT volunteers, all made possible through your generous donations. If you have questions, please contact us.
September 19, 2026, Saturday, 11 a.m.
ELT’s Annual Meeting & Rhonda’s Reptiles Presentation at French Park in Egremont.
Come One, Come All — kids encouraged — to the Egremont Land Trust’s annual meeting at French Park in North Egremont. Special guest Rhonda Leavitt of Rhonda’s Reptiles will have some of her favorite friends in attendance as she tells us about the wonderful creatures.
After the presentation, ELT will conduct its brief business meeting, followed by a picnic lunch for all attendees, provided by ELT.
Everyone is welcome to this free event. French Park: 65 Prospect Lake Rd. Egremont, MA 01230
Past Events
June 27, 2026
TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK
Hosted by ELT
Led by Tom Ingersoll
Professional Arborist and Local Naturalist
June 27, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
BOW WOW WOODS
Bow Wow Road, off Rt. 41
May 2, 2026 Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Free Riverside Wildflower and Plants Walk with Stephanie Bergman, who holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Carpooling is encouraged. Meet at ELT property (a field) on Rt. 71 which is .8 miles north/west on Rt 71 from the N. Egremont Store. You’ll see our ELT sign on a post there, on the right. Pull well off the road to park. Rain date is May 3, Sunday 10:00 AM. Questions, text 413-429-5634
September 27, 2025, Saturday, 11 a.m.
Egremont Land Trust’s annual meeting at the barn at April Hill, home of Greenagers, 62 N. Undermountain Road, South Egremont. All are welcome to this free nature presentation, called “Animals and Us,” presented by Jen Leahey, founder of the non-profit organization Nature Matters.
Jen will bring with her an owl, turtles, a snake, and chinchillas. Beginning her career as curator of education animals at the Museum of Science in Boston, she has dedicated more than 35 years to connecting people with animals. Her non-profit provides live animal experiences for communities in western MA. She holds state and federal permits to maintain rehabilitated wildlife for education and is committed to the premise that preserving our natural world begins with awareness, empathy, and understanding.
After the presentation, ELT will conduct its brief business meeting, followed by a lunch provided by ELT. Everyone is welcome to this free event.