Special Places

Welcome to Special Places

Welcome to the online edition of Special Places. This quarterly publication exclusively for Trustees Members is designed to help you discover and enjoy Trustees special places, find programs and events, and learn about the latest Trustees news and information.

Remembering Two Award-Winning Conservationists

From Martha’s Vineyard to the North Shore, two late champions of conservation forever impacted the landscapes they—and many others—loved.

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Bolstering Biodiversity

Celebrating and championing biodiversity is at the heart of our work at The Trustees. Diverse flora and fauna thrive across our special places, thanks to the careful stewardship and care of our staff, volunteers, Members, and visitors.

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Spring Blooms Anew

As Massachusetts shakes off the vestiges of winter, spring is unfurling at special places across the state.

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Events Curated for our Members

Find something for everyone with spring events across Massachusetts!

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News From Across the State

What’s happening at The Trustees? Join our 250 Challenge and explore special places across the state related the founding of America, plan your visit to the newest exhibition at Fruitlands Museum, and dive into our data collection at Beaver Brook.

 

 

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Special Places, Spring 2026; Volume 34, Issue 1

Special Places is published quarterly and distributed to members and donors of The Trustees of Reservations. Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved. Photographers may retain copyrights. We invite your input, letters, and suggestions. Please send them to Special Places, The Trustees, 200 High Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 or email to Marketing@TheTrustees.Org.

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