The Dudley Conservation Land Trust (DCLT) is initiating a fundraising campaign with local businesses to support conservation land purchase. DCLT is very close to securing the funds to purchase the 21.3-acre Tierney land, which spans Dudley, Charlton, and Oxford. Originally part of a larger parcel owned by DCLT founder, Chet Kulisa, much of this scenic land has already been conserved forever. DCLT expects to finalize the purchase by June 2026, receiving reimbursement from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for half of the costs through the Conservation Partnership Grant program. Other contributors to-date include the Cecelia J. Smolenski-Millette Charitable Trust, Fields Pond Foundation, Bafflin Foundation, Lithia4Kids, and personal donations.

In order to meet this goal, DCLT needs the help of the local business community!

We aim to engage local businesses in our land conservation efforts through financial sponsorship and volunteer experiences for employees. Green spaces make our community a more desirable place to live and work. Plus, partnering with a nonprofit enhances business reputation and demonstrates social responsibility. In addition to land acquisition—our main objective this year—businesses can fund building improvements for Perron House (future DCLT headquarters); land stewardship projects; or event sponsorship.

Local business sponsors will be highlighted on our new website, showcasing their generosity and contributions to our community. As our sanctuaries are primarily in Dudley and Oxford, with the potential for expansion into Charlton, our focus will be on businesses in those towns. Various sponsorship levels are available to suit different interests and resources.

Look for a member of our Board (past or present) to visit your business, or send us a note at DudleyConservationLandTrust@gmail.com.

Our new website is set to launch later this spring, enabling us to prominently feature our local business partners and advocates. Funded by a 2025 grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, this refresh addresses features lacking in our previous site, aligning with our strategic plan (2025-2030) to enhance community connection. Habby Design Co. is creating the new website. Look for announcements later this spring when we’re set to launch.