About the
Organizations
Harvard Conservation Trust
The Harvard Conservation Trust (HCT) is a volunteer based, non-profit land trust that protects Harvard’s wildlife, habitats, water resources and farmlands. HCT actively works with private landowners, Town officials, and partner organizations to acquire land and conservation restrictions. Over 1,000 acres of pristine land are being preserved to protect:
rural and agricultural character
open space for outdoor recreation, education and enjoyment
areas of historical significance and natural beauty
water resources and wetlands
areas with unique natural features or ecological significance
Fivesparks
Fivesparks is a dynamic community arts collaborative dedicated to cultivating artistic and cultural opportunities for a mult-generational community. The volunteer-run organization was established in 2015 as a 501(c)(3) and found a home in the Town of Harvard's historic Hapgood building. Originally housing the Harvard Public Library, the building has always been a center for community gathering, public education and expanding the boundaries of curiosity, expression and learning. Fivesparks' presence adds vibrancy to Harvard's town center and encourages community interaction by hosting art classes, educational programming, author speaking events, music programming, and a rotation of art exhibits in its gallery spaces.