Our Protected Places
 
Our Protected Places
 
Of the almost 600 acres currently held by the DRLT, many parcels (from under two to more than one hundred acres) have been donated by conservation-minded families and individuals.  These open spaces have been entrusted to the DRLT for all to enjoy.  We maintain these spaces and places through a combination of our members and other community-minded groups and individuals, including the Boy Scouts of America.
 
Overview of DRLT Protected Places
 
To the right, you will see a listing of our open space parcels.  Each listing has a map link, which today takes you to an “under construction” page announcing that one of our latest projects - the creation of accurate trail maps for each of our parcels - is underway.  This page offers you the ability to receive an e-mail message when the maps become available.  We are very much in need of folks willing to ‘test’ our maps - after all, practice makes perfect!  In the mean time, the location of these parcels is listed with our best attempt at providing you with a guide for which outdoor activities make the most sense for each area.
 
Please visit and enjoy these spaces.  It is what we at the DRLT, as well as those who have so generously donated and/or worked with us to transfer these beautiful spaces, intended.  And remember, please, that being a conservation-minded organization with cherished - but often limited -volunteer hours to spare:  Take only pictures, and leave only footprints.
 
Many thanks.
 
DRLT wildlife Preserve
Location:  1076 Main Street and Fletcher Street at Land Trust entrance (marked with sign).  Fletcher Street has best access for kayaks and canoes.
Acreage:  350 Acres
Protected as of:  1975
Usage:Hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, picnicking, kayaking, fishing, snowshoeing, dogs welcome
Flat Rock hill
Location:  High Street abutting Stone Arch Bridge Conservation Land Soon to Connect to Ferrari Farm Parcel!!
Acreage:  85 Acres
Protected as of:  1999
Usage:Hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, picnicking, kayaking, fishing,
snowshoeing, dogs welcome
Unquety Brook Meadow
Location:  Groton Street at Unquety Brook
Acreage:  14 Acres
Protected as of: 1994
Usage:Hiking, picnicking, camping, kayaking, dogs welcome
Horse Hill Quarry
Location:  Hall Street Dunstable at Horse Hill Estates
Acreage:  38 Acres
Protected as of:  1998
Usage:  This historic quarry is absolutely wonderful for picknicking!  Also hiking adn snowshoeing.  Dogs welcome