Highland Pond Preserve Temporary Trail Closure
The Blue-Blazed Trail at Highland Pond Preserve will be temporarily closed beginning Wednesday May 6th until further notice for trail accessibility and parking improvements.
Join us for an Open House at the Highland Pond Preserve
The Middlesex Land Trust invites you to a public open house at Highland Pond Preserve on Saturday, April 18, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hosted by project managers Sally Harold and Steve Gephard of RiverWork, LLC,…
Announcing our Newest Land Acquisition
In conservation, impact is not always measured in acres. Often, the greatest value lies in protecting the right land in the right place. With that in mind, we are pleased to announce the permanent protection of…
Into the wilds of Portland!
By: Jeff Dickey-ChasinsI recently enjoyed yet another hike in the Middlesex Land Trust 2025 Hike Series – this one to Collins and Temkin Preserves in Portland. Upon entering the Roy Huse Collins preserve – a haven of…
Scenes from the Hike Series event at Upper Pine Brook Preserve
By: Jeff Dickey-ChasinsThe Middlesex Land Trust’s 2025 Hike Series continued on May 17, 2025, with a trip to the Upper Pine Brook Preserve in East Hampton. We began via a steep trail down into the preserve…
Important Notice: Highland Pond Preserve Will Be Temporarily Closed Beginning June 1
Beginning June 1, 2025, Highland Pond Preserve in Middletown will be closed to the public until further notice as construction begins to remove the aging dam and restore Sawmill Brook’s natural stream system. This closure is…
Off-Street Parking at Spiderweed Preserve
We’re excited to share that Spiderweed Preserve in Middletown now has off-street parking for visitors! 🎉 This new upgrade makes it easier and safer for you to explore the trails, enjoy nature, and experience the beauty of this special place.…
Snowdrops and Philosophers: A 2025 Hike Series Outing at Palmer Taylor Preserve
By: Jeff Dickey-Chasins Volunteer, Middlesex Land Trust The Middlesex Land Trust 2025 Hike Series kicked off Saturday, March 15th, with a hike through Palmer Taylor Preserve. Hike leader John LeShane led a group of us on…
Announcement: Utility Work in Progress on Kruger Preserve
We want to inform our community that construction is occurring in the power line corridor that crosses Kruger Preserve off Quarry Hill Road in Haddam Neck. This work is expected to continue until approximately mid-2025. While…
Spiderweed Preserve Temporarily Closed Saturday 12/21/24
For safety, Spiderweed Preserve will be closed Saturday 12/21/24 for construction work. Thank you for your understanding!