It is the mission of the Natural Resources Trust of Easton (NRT) to educate about significant natural and cultural resources and to acquire and preserve land of special character for the benefit of the public. The NRT promotes a land ethic in the community through educational programming. The NRT provides leadership, cooperation, and networking to others with similar missions. The Natural Resources Trust of Easton is focused on preserving Easton's rural character and heritage. The NRT programs and initiatives are pursued through the collaborative efforts of the NRT Board, staff, committee members and community volunteers.
Education
•	Foster a sense of personal responsibility for the management and stewardship of the local natural resources.
•	Present programs that emphasize the importance of open space and its relationship to the ecosystem and the quality of life in Easton.
•	Provide information on environmental and natural history topics on local, regional and global perspectives.
•	Offer passive recreation and learning opportunities to promote Easton's rural heritage.
•	Maintain a partnership with the Easton Schools
Land Stewardship
•	Maintain and monitor properties both owned and held by conservation restriction.  Preserve natural areas of ecological, scenic and historic value.
•	Protect lands within Easton that are of vital importance to water supplies and quality.  Identify and safeguard wildlife corridors and habitats.
•	Create a network of open space in Easton for agricultural, forestry and passive recreational purposes.
•	Stay active with local, regional and national organizations.  Work with local government and state agencies.
About Us
Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1967, NRT maintains its office in Easton, MA. NRT is administered by a 13-member Board of Directors. The Directors, all local citizens, serve overlapping three-year terms, set policy and the annual budget, and oversee the work of a salaried executive director and staff. The NRT is a member of the Land Trust Alliance and the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition. The NRT is not affiliated with any government agency. The NRT acquires deeded ownership of land through outright gift, “bargain sale” (purchases below market value), and purchase. We also hold conservation restrictions on land owned by the Town or by private citizens. The NRT provides technical assistance to Easton neighbors who identify parcels for preservation in our community, to land owners who wish to consider land preservations options, to Town boards and committees on open space issues, and to developers and realtors who seek information about setting aside land as open space. The NRT is the steward of over 400 acres under our protection. We also provide educational and volunteer opportunities for our growing membership. The NRT is supported by membership dues, special appeals, bequests and grants. Fundraising events, donations of goods and services, and volunteering are other means of support.