Ashburnham Conservation Trust

Welcome

Thank you for visiting our website. Since our incorporation in 2000 we have been instrumental in the protection of over 4,000 acres in the towns of Ashburnham, Ashby and Winchendon. We employ various mechanisms toward our goal of Open Space Preservation and as you will see on this page we have many partners.

THANK YOU TO OUR MOOSE JAM 2018 SPONSORS!!!
Dr. John Harrington & Vickie Weber
Heywood Hospital - The Quabbin Retreat
Andrew Boucher
Ashburnham Wine & Spirits
Athol Savings Bank
Brothers Pizza
Gardner Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Little Anthony's Seafood Emporium
Mathieu Ford
Cindy & Tim Petersen
Plantscape Services, LLC
Dr. John & Brenda Skrzypczak
Village Pizza
The Honorable Jonathan Zlotnik
Sound provided by Ethan Stone

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

To protect the natural landscape, ecological diversity, and rural heritage of the area by conserving open space and fostering an understanding and appreciation of the environment.

To protect, conserve, and preserve open space, including but not limited to, wetlands, river corridors, forests, scenic vistas, rare and endangered species habitat, green ways, trails, farm land, wildlife corridors, water resources, and working landscapes.

To provide the community with environmental education for the purpose of promoting the protection, conservation, and preservation of open space.

To promote and practice land stewardship.

To advocate for conservation land-use planning.

To work in conjunction with other land trusts, government agencies, watershed associations, educational institutions, and other similar organizations toward open space preservation.