Hingham Land Conservation Trust

The Hingham Land Conservation Trust is a land trust that acquires, preserves and maintains exceptional landscapes in Hingham. Founded in 1972, it owns three major properties, Jacobs Meadow, Eel River Woods and Whortleberry Hollow, along with several smaller conservation parcels. Beyond owning land, the trust educates the public about the value of Hingham’s conservation areas and advocates for local land preservation efforts.

To mark its 50th anniversary in 2022, the trust created 50 Walks, a guide that lets people filter and sort local walks to suit their needs, from quick, accessible hikes with young children to bike rides or longer runs in the woods. It also leads guided walks in Hingham and neighboring towns, such as fall mushroom walks and nature walks for toddlers. Members help maintain trails, and meetings feature environmental topics or outdoor exploration.

What to Know

• The trust holds 60 acres and protects another 34 acres through conservation restrictions.
• It awards a yearly scholarship to a high school senior pursuing environmental studies.
• Its Goodrich Environmental Research Grant recently went toward developing a pollinator plan with the town’s Conservation Department.
• It publishes a yearly newsletter and a map of Hingham’s conserved open space, Parklands for the Public.
• The trust is available to give presentations to schools and community groups.