Box turtle bonanza
By: Catie Resor A few years back, I spotted not one, but three eastern box turtles along a short stretch of the Airline Trail where it connects to the Land Trust’s Palmer Taylor Preserve. Even if…
Hands on the Land: David Price
Meet the Volunteers Who Steward Our Preserves Hands on the Land is our series spotlighting the dedicated volunteers who give their time and energy to caring for our natural spaces. Throughout the series, we’ll introduce you…
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…
Hands on the Land: Alex Woods
Meet the Volunteers Who Steward Our Preserves Hands on the Land is our series spotlighting the dedicated volunteers who give their time and energy to caring for our natural spaces. Throughout the series, we’ll introduce you…
Celebrate Connecticut Trails Day With Us!
Trails Day 2025: June 7th and 8th Each year, Connecticut Trails Day—part of the National Trails Day celebration—invites people across the state to explore the natural beauty of our local trails and open spaces. Organized by…
Guided Hike: Upper Pine Brook Preserve, May 17
Come out with hike leader Larry on a 2-mile, moderate hike with a couple short, steep spots. The trail follows Pine Brook, a healthy tributary of Salmon River, as it cascades past the remains of a…
Learn to Tackle Invasive Plants — and Help Clean Up!
Together with our friends from the Rockfall Foundation and Everyone Outside, we invite you to Rockfall Forest in Middlefield, CT, for an Educational Invasive Plant Workshop and Cleanup Party. Learn how to identify and remove some…
It’s a Tick’s World – We Just Get to Visit It
By: Jeff Dickey-Chasins You probably love being outside, or you wouldn’t know about the Middlesex Land Trust! But you know who enjoys the great outdoors even more than you do? Ticks. Ticks – the pros and…
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.…