Dedicated to protecting the land essential to Sheffield’s natural, scenic, agricultural and rural character
The Sheffield Land Trust
Since 1989 over 5,000 acres protected, including 18 farms
P.O. Box 940, 75 Main St., Sheffield, MA 01257-0940
Phone: 413 229-0234; Fax: 413 229-0239; shefland@bcn.net


 

Biomap: The Future of Conservation in Massachusetts
BioMap is produced by MassWildlife and The Nature Conservancy with support from the
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs


SLT Public Event Videos

Our Changing New England Forests
A Talk by Tom Zellerstrom
Click here to view Program Video


More birds! More bees! More butterlies! Fewer invasives!
Taking care of our land in a changing climate
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The Secret Lives of Turtles, Frogs, Salamanders & Snakes
Click here to view Program Video


Backyard Habitat 1: A Garden for All

Backyard Habitat 2: Being Good Neighbors with Birds

Backyard Habitat 3: Berkshire Bears


Arbor Day in Sheffield, MA at Shays Rebellion Monument


Growing Food, Eating Fresh
How to Start a Garden
(view Winter Lecture Zoom recording)

Vegetable Gardening: Plant Selection & Care
(download PowerPoint slide show)

Winter Lecture Program & Resources
(download pdf)

 

SLT IN THE NEWS

After Cooper Hill Farm purchase in Sheffield, conservation groups
will preserve about 1,100 acres in Sheffield and Connecticut


In a $5.16 million deal, Pine Island Farm in Sheffield
is expanding and preserving a 'breathtaking' view


Putting Down Roots for the Future:
Sheffield Tree Project planted a dozen trees with the help of 16 volunteers


Prioritizing Preservation:
South county land trusts take collaborative approach to conservation initiative


One Small Victory in Fight for Farming's Future:
Land trust teams up with local family to preserve property for agricultural use