Our Preserves
The Haddam Land Trust Nature Preserves are the property of the Haddam Land Trust Inc. and are listed in alphabetical order.
Unless otherwise noted, the public is invited to use our Nature Preserves, especially the marked trails at the Saraceno, Nedobity, Bamforth, Beaver Ledges, Ponsett Ridge, Swan Hill, and Washburn Hill Preserves.
Help us keep these preserves in their natural condition. Please don't litter, start fires, camp overnight, or use wheeled vehicles. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Please do not trespass on adjacent private property.
Unless otherwise noted, the public is invited to use our Nature Preserves, especially the marked trails at the Saraceno, Nedobity, Bamforth, Beaver Ledges, Ponsett Ridge, Swan Hill, and Washburn Hill Preserves.
Help us keep these preserves in their natural condition. Please don't litter, start fires, camp overnight, or use wheeled vehicles. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Please do not trespass on adjacent private property.
Autumn Brook Preserve
37 acres
Donated by Corsini in 2007. Located off Hidden Lake Road in Higganum.
Donated by Corsini in 2007. Located off Hidden Lake Road in Higganum.
Bamforth Wildlife Preserve
33 acres
Donated by Jean Bamforth in 2004 in memory of her parents, Harry and Marion Bamforth, and sister, Betty Jane Bamforth, MD. Located on Bamforth Road in Haddam.
Donated by Jean Bamforth in 2004 in memory of her parents, Harry and Marion Bamforth, and sister, Betty Jane Bamforth, MD. Located on Bamforth Road in Haddam.
Beaver Ledges Preserve
136 acres
Purchased from Joyce Moody in 2017 with help from the State of Connecticut DEEP Open Space grant, Bafflin Foundation grant, Haddam Land Trust membership, and the citizens of Haddam. Located on Ruth Hill Road in Tylerville.
136 acres
Purchased from Joyce Moody in 2017 with help from the State of Connecticut DEEP Open Space grant, Bafflin Foundation grant, Haddam Land Trust membership, and the citizens of Haddam. Located on Ruth Hill Road in Tylerville.
Boynton Preserve
15 acres
Donated by Theda Boynton in 1972 in memory of her son, Peter Boynton. This landlocked preserve may be accessed via right-of-way from Jacoby Road in Higganum.
Donated by Theda Boynton in 1972 in memory of her son, Peter Boynton. This landlocked preserve may be accessed via right-of-way from Jacoby Road in Higganum.
Burr Preserve
12 acres
Donated by Burr and Caminati Partnership in 2001. Located near Morris Hubbard Road in Higganum.
Donated by Burr and Caminati Partnership in 2001. Located near Morris Hubbard Road in Higganum.
Carpenter Preserve
2 acres
Donated by Gertrude Carpenter in 1970. Located on Meetinghouse Road in Haddam.
Donated by Gertrude Carpenter in 1970. Located on Meetinghouse Road in Haddam.
Margaret Clark Preserve
4.3 acres
Donated by Margaret Clark in 2006. Located on the Connecticut River in Haddam Neck.
Donated by Margaret Clark in 2006. Located on the Connecticut River in Haddam Neck.
Eugene O. and Mabel Clark Burr Preserve at Cedar Hill
15 acres
Donated by Lindamae Peck in 2009. Located at the Route 154 Higganum Dike outcropping near Higganum Center.
Donated by Lindamae Peck in 2009. Located at the Route 154 Higganum Dike outcropping near Higganum Center.
Clark's Wharf Preserve
8 acres
Acquired via the generous gift of a private donor, a grant from the Mary Janvrin and Natalie Janvrin Wiggins Fund for Birds, Other Animals and Nature of the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and the CT River Gateway Commission. Located on Saybrook Road, just south of the Route 82 intersection in Tylerville.
Acquired via the generous gift of a private donor, a grant from the Mary Janvrin and Natalie Janvrin Wiggins Fund for Birds, Other Animals and Nature of the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and the CT River Gateway Commission. Located on Saybrook Road, just south of the Route 82 intersection in Tylerville.
Craig Preserve
4 acres
Donated by Alice Craig in 1971. Located on Route 154, just north of the first intersection with Walkley Hill Road.
Donated by Alice Craig in 1971. Located on Route 154, just north of the first intersection with Walkley Hill Road.
de Forest Family Preserve
50 acres
Donated by the Connecticut River Conservancy in 2022. Located adjacent to Beaver Ledges Preserve in Tylerville.
50 acres
Donated by the Connecticut River Conservancy in 2022. Located adjacent to Beaver Ledges Preserve in Tylerville.
Dickinson Preserve
8 acres
Donated by Shirley Dickinson in 1967. This landlocked preserve is located between Route 9 and Cedar Lake Road in Haddam.
Donated by Shirley Dickinson in 1967. This landlocked preserve is located between Route 9 and Cedar Lake Road in Haddam.
Margaret Bigelow Dunham Wildlife Preserve
164 acres
Donated by Chad and Margaret Dunham in 1983 and 1991. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Donated by Chad and Margaret Dunham in 1983 and 1991. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Ern Preserve
12 acres
Donated by Richard and Frances Ern in 1982. This landlocked preserve is located near Valley Ridge Road in Higganum.
Donated by Richard and Frances Ern in 1982. This landlocked preserve is located near Valley Ridge Road in Higganum.
Flag Rock Preserve
8 acres
Donated by Beacon Financial Inc. in 2009. Located by Flag Rock on Candlewood Hill Road in Higganum.
Donated by Beacon Financial Inc. in 2009. Located by Flag Rock on Candlewood Hill Road in Higganum.
Fenwood Preserve
7 acres
Donated by Charles and Albertine Pytlik in 1986. Located on Old Ponsett Road in Haddam.
Donated by Charles and Albertine Pytlik in 1986. Located on Old Ponsett Road in Haddam.
Fenwood Extension Preserve
11 acres
Donated by Donald Provence in 2003. Access from Fenwood Preserve or from Walkley Hill Road.
Donated by Donald Provence in 2003. Access from Fenwood Preserve or from Walkley Hill Road.
Ferguson Preserve
1 acre
Donated by William and Lynette Ferguson in 1981. Located on Foot Hills Road in Higganum.
Donated by William and Lynette Ferguson in 1981. Located on Foot Hills Road in Higganum.
Glass Preserve
2 acres
Donated by Richard Glass in 1997. This landlocked preserve is located between Jail Hill and Gulf Quarry Roads in Haddam.
Donated by Richard Glass in 1997. This landlocked preserve is located between Jail Hill and Gulf Quarry Roads in Haddam.
Hidden Lake Preserve
8 acres
Donated by Hidden Lake Properties in 1981. Located on Hidden Lake Road in Higganum, just south of the lake.
Donated by Hidden Lake Properties in 1981. Located on Hidden Lake Road in Higganum, just south of the lake.
LaRosa Preserve
0.75 acres
Donated by the Larosa Family in 2003. Located at the junction of Pine Brook Road and Route 151 in Haddam Neck.
Donated by the Larosa Family in 2003. Located at the junction of Pine Brook Road and Route 151 in Haddam Neck.
Miazga Preserve
1.5 acres
Donated by Theodore and Adrienne Miazga in 2008. Located on the Connecticut River on Route 154.
Donated by Theodore and Adrienne Miazga in 2008. Located on the Connecticut River on Route 154.
Murray Preserve
6.9 acres
Donated by Mike and Lisa Murray in 2009. Located on the southern side of McTigh Road, near the Jackson Road
intersection.
Donated by Mike and Lisa Murray in 2009. Located on the southern side of McTigh Road, near the Jackson Road
intersection.
Myers Preserve
13 acres (three parcels)
Two parcels donated by Robert Myers in 1996, and a third parcel donated by David Koskoff in 1997. The nearest road to this landlocked preserve in Haddam Neck is Clarkhurst Road.
Two parcels donated by Robert Myers in 1996, and a third parcel donated by David Koskoff in 1997. The nearest road to this landlocked preserve in Haddam Neck is Clarkhurst Road.
Nedobity Preserve
36.4 acres
Donated by William Nedobity: 17.8 acres donated in 1997, and 18.6 acres bequeathed in 2000. Located on Nedobity Road in Higganum.
Donated by William Nedobity: 17.8 acres donated in 1997, and 18.6 acres bequeathed in 2000. Located on Nedobity Road in Higganum.
Pine Brook Preserve
21.4 acres
Donated by Carol Flaim and Andrew Karwowski in 2003. Located on Pine Brook Road in Haddam Neck.
Donated by Carol Flaim and Andrew Karwowski in 2003. Located on Pine Brook Road in Haddam Neck.
Nancy L. Planeta Preserve
19.06 acres
Donated by the heirs of Nancy L. Planeta in 2020. Located behind High Street in Higganum.
19.06 acres
Donated by the heirs of Nancy L. Planeta in 2020. Located behind High Street in Higganum.
Ponsett Ridge Preserve
135 acres
Donated by Ponset Ridge LLC in 2004. Access from frontage on Bartman or McTight Roads in Higganum.
Donated by Ponset Ridge LLC in 2004. Access from frontage on Bartman or McTight Roads in Higganum.
Saraceno Preserve
15 acres
Donated by Nicholas Saraceno in 1982. Located on Route 154 in Tylerville.
Donated by Nicholas Saraceno in 1982. Located on Route 154 in Tylerville.
Schulte Preserve
6 acres
Donated by Alyce and Robert Schulte in 1974. Located on Mario Drive in Higganum.
Donated by Alyce and Robert Schulte in 1974. Located on Mario Drive in Higganum.
Swan Hill Preserve
146 +/- acres
Donated by Regional School District 17 in 2019. Located behind the former Haddam Elementary School in Higganum Center.
146 +/- acres
Donated by Regional School District 17 in 2019. Located behind the former Haddam Elementary School in Higganum Center.
Washburn Hill Preserve
50.75 acres
Donated by MJM Land Development in 2006. Located on Route 81, adjacent to Burr School.
Donated by MJM Land Development in 2006. Located on Route 81, adjacent to Burr School.
Wright Preserve
2.5 acre
Donated by Mary Wright in 1996. Located near Gulf Quarry Road in Haddam.
Donated by Mary Wright in 1996. Located near Gulf Quarry Road in Haddam.
In addition, the Haddam Land Trust manages four conservation easements.