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Seeking Volunteer Treasurer

June 1, 2026 by Michael Caron

We are looking for a Treasurer

Do you want to have fun and join a dynamic organization? Maybe you want to spend time in nature, as well as help preserve green space in Easthampton for the enjoyment of wildlife and people.

The treasurer position is one of the most important positions for PCT. Do you have Quickbook experience or would like to learn? You will be involved in an organization that’s making a difference in Easthampton and surrounding areas. And, of course if you wish, you can join any of our public events like hikes, ice cream socials, nature talks etc.  You are welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings to meet us.

For more information, contact our president Dianne McLane at PCTLand.org or dtmclane@charter.net.

Come join an interesting, enjoyable and committed group of people!

Filed Under: Featured, Get Involved, News and Events

May 31st Ice Cream Social Well Attended

June 1, 2026 by Michael Caron

A steady stream of people came to the Ice Cream Social to partake of the free ice cream and sorbet as well as buy tickets for the raffle items on display. There was also a display of George Brehm’s wildlife pictures. A grand total of $615.00 was taken in from raffle ticket sales and donations. Thanks to all who participated!

Filed Under: Featured, Fundraising, News and Events

May 16th Annual Meeting

May 19, 2026 by Michael Caron

The annual meeting was attended by approximately 30 people.

This was the first time that the Trust held a meeting on a weekend and during the day. There were many wildlife pictures on display taken by Gorge Brehm whose property, which abuts the Pomeroy Meadows parcel, was recently acquired by the Trust.

Tom Ricardi, wildlife rehabilitator, once again gave a spectacular presentation bringing in live raptors and explaining how they were injured and the environmental or causal factors that led up to their injuries.

A link to the meeting videotaped by Easthampton Media.

Filed Under: Featured, News and Events

Edward Dwyer Conservation Area Guided Walk Well Attended

April 8, 2026 by Michael Caron

The first guided walk as part of the Easthampton City Nature Challenge/Bioblitz event on Sunday April 26th at Dwyer was attended by approximately 25 people who participated with identifying flora in the area utilizing iNaturalist on their smart phones as part of the Nature Challenge.

The next guided walk will be on June 6th at the White Brook Plains Conservation area. Please park along Crestview and Bayberry Drives. Please be advised that there are no established trails at this conservation area. Be prepared to traverse through tall vegetation and thus increased risk of ticks.

True Turkey Tail Mushroom
Trout Lily
Narrow Leaf Spring Beauty
Jack in the Pulpit
Dwarf Ginseng

Filed Under: Featured, Getting Out in Nature, News and Events

Memorial benches available at various sites to honor loved ones or promote a business and support PCT

January 17, 2026 by Michael Caron

Pascommuck Conservation Trust has a number of beautiful site settings for memorial benches. We want to add to the welcome our conservation areas offer visitors as we look forward to 2024 and celebrating 42 years of conservation.

Your dedicated donation will purchase a sturdy bench ($1700 minimum), chair ($900 minimum), or plaque on an existing bench ($500 minimum). A plaque will honor your loved one, promote a business, or quote a favorite nature poem. Your gift will add to our Stewardship Endowment to maintain and enhance these treasured retreats.

The Endowment generates income to help cover such costs as keeping trails clear of downed trees, annual mowing to maintain bird habitat, rebuilding bridges & steps, and fighting invasive plants — all critical to ensuring our conservation areas remain welcoming, beautiful, and ecologically healthy.
An informational brochure can be downloaded here for further information.

If you would like further information and to talk with someone at PCT please use our contact form.

Pascommuck Conservation Trust has no paid staff, meaning your gifts always go directly towards protecting land, maintaining our conservation areas for public access and habitat protection, and the few unavoidable expenses such as accounting necessary to keep operating.
We have also relied almost entirely on board & volunteer hours for property upkeep. But in recent times, the added burdens of damage from severe weather, aging board members, and increased use of our conservation areas has made it necessary to supplement our own timewith contracted part-time assistance, particularly for any work requiring specialized expertise or involving heavy equipment.
We are asking for your help in building a modest endowment to supplement our regular fundraising and cover not only a portion of those contractor fees, but also materials for replacement or new bog bridges, steps, etc., clearing downed trees off trails, sign maintenance, enhancement of habitat for wildlife and native plants, and other ongoing stewardship.

Filed Under: Featured, Get Involved, News and Events

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