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    Greenbelt, Essex County’s Land Trust

    82 Eastern Avenue

    Essex , MA 01929

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    Get Outside with Greenbelt – right here in Gloucester! Greenbelt, Essex County’s Land Trust, is the most active land conservation organization in our region, having protected more than 21,500 acres in Essex County since 1961. Explore our trails on conservation land in Gloucester and beyond; walk (dogs are welcome), hike, bike, observe wildlife or simply relax outdoors in nature. Download our free GreenbeltGo trails app for directions, trail maps, property descriptions, navigational tools and more. Enjoy Greenbelt properties, free of charge, from dawn to dusk daily.

     

     

    Photo credits from left to right:  Kim Smith, Greenbelt, Marc Frigon, Monkman EcoPhotography.

    Featured Business: Hammond Castle Museum

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    Hammond Castle Museum was the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr. and now serves as a museum, cultural arts center and venue welcoming guests daily throughout the season.

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