Throughout the nearly 52,000 acres we care for across the Commonwealth— which includes both publicly accessible land and private property under conservation restrictions held by The Trustees—we research and restore critical habitats so wildlife and nature can thrive and withstand the impacts of climate change for generations to come.

Kids from ages 4-17 experienced Trustees camps in 2025, exploring themes of art, agriculture, tidal ecosystems, cooking, and invaluable time outside at some of our most beloved reservations—from the Crane Estate in Ipswich to World’s End in Hingham to The FARM Institute on Martha’s Vineyard, and beyond.

As part of our efforts to provide more equitable and inclusive access to nature and the outdoors, The Trustees provided $52,000 of scholarships that supported tuition for campers in 136 of our summer day camp sessions.

Stewarding 27,000 acres of publicly accessible conserved land and maintaining Trustees stewardship standards requires many more hours than staff have available.
Thanks to our volunteers across the Commonwealth, we are able to care for our 375+ miles of ski and hiking trails and 76 miles of accessible shoreline, tend and cultivate our twelve public gardens, set up and run hundreds of special events, and help our visitors feel welcomed at all our 120+ special places.

Trustees Members support our mission and enjoy numerous benefits, from free or reduced admissions and parking, to advance ticketing, to signature events, discounts for programs, summer camp registrations, and at our retail stores, inns, and campgrounds, and more. An industry-leading percentage of Trustees Members have maintained their support for multiple decades.

Each year, The Trustees welcomes nearly two million visitors to explore our treasured landscapes and experience thousands of programs and events throughout the state.
In recent years, we have made meaningful strides to increase the accessibility of our properties, with the goal to ensure that everyone who visits a Trustees property knows they are at a place where they belong.

Since our founding in 1891, The Trustees has been supported through the generosity of Members.
In Fiscal Year 2025, our Members increased their average gift size, taking advantage of program benefits like reciprocal museum access and discounted beach access.

Note: This figure includes both general Membership revenue and contributions made at the Founders Circle level.