The East Quabbin Land Trust began in 1994 because of concern for the loss of farmland and wildlife habitat to unplanned sprawl in and around Hardwick. Since 1998, EQLT has expanded its protection efforts to Barre, Petersham, New Braintree and other nearby

The mission of the East Quabbin Bird Club is to foster a greater local understanding of the area's ecological resources through the active participation of the community's citizens. The intention of this club is to create a central base where people can co