SAVE OUR WOODS Capital Campaign

MECT has launched a $5 Million dollar capital campaign to Save Our Woods. We closed on two conservation acquisitions in April 2025 need your support for this conservation projects underway.

As planned, Manchester Essex Conservation Trust (MECT) filed Civil Action in the Essex Superior Court against the Housing Appeals Committee (HAC). The appeals outline substantial errors made by the HAC in their decision process. [read more…]

Visit 60 Places for 60 Years! To celebrate our MECT history and impact, we have compiled a list of 60 Places for 60 Years+, since 1963 – a collection of favorite places that tell the story of our towns from colonial beginnings, highlighting areas that MECT protects. Come Explore!

Please contribute to our 2025 Annual Appeal TODAY! Donations are critical for MECT to fulfill our mission and ensure solid support for our land acquisition and protection goals, as well as our land stewardship and education for the community and our members. All of our properties are open to the public for free, with over 50 miles of trails. ACT NOW and receive a board match for qualifying donations. 

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MECT’s stewardship efforts seek to balance the protection of natural resources inherent in the land that we hold while allowing for appropriate public access, use and enjoyment of these very special places.