MECT News & Updates
Stay connected with the latest news, conservation updates, community initiatives, and stories from the trails at Manchester Essex Conservation Trust. Our blog highlights the ongoing work to protect local woodlands, wetlands, wildlife habitats, and open spaces while sharing insights into stewardship projects, educational programs, volunteer efforts, and the people who help make this work possible.
From land conservation milestones to seasonal observations in the field, this is where we share the evolving story of conservation across Manchester and Essex.
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Shingle Place Hill: Appeal at Superior Court
Our resolve remains undaunted as we continue this lengthy battle to protect the beautiful and vulnerable area.
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Turtle Watch: Blanding’s Turtles
Help us identify where these turtles are by joining the MECT Turtle Watch.
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Beautiful Bevy of Bats
This past summer MECT piloted an acoustic listening device and software protocol to learn about the bats visiting…
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MECT Awards Grant to Kestrel Educational Adventures
We are proud to announce a 2026 grant to Kestrel Educational Adventures to fund outdoor environmental science programming.
