Properties

The 35-acre Berlin Road Preserve provides access to hiking along Berlin Mountain’s northern flank. This parcel is notable for its mix of mature, mid-to-late successional woodlands, a stream and waterfall, as well as a diverse herb layer. This parcel is part of the 610-acre Berlin Mountain Recreation Area, a year-round, passive-use hub on the western edge of Williamstown.

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This 10-acre parcel provides watershed protection to Buxton Brook as it cascades through the property’s length beneath steep, forested banks.

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Caretaker Farm is one of the nation’s oldest CSA farms and a training ground for generations of farmers.

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Cold Spring was the first water-delivery source for Williamstown. In 1847, wooden pipes channeled water from the spring to downtown Williamstown.

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The Fitch Memorial Woodlands bridges the distance between Sheep Hill and the Taconic Trail State Park, and a hike on the Fitch Trail leads overtop Bee Hill to the Flora Glen.

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The northerly corner of Williamstown’s Five Corners Historic District.

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Harmon Pond is a gem of a landscape: dense forest, marshland, fields, and the pond are home to a variety of waterfowl, raptors, and water-loving mammals.

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Hemlock Brook is a family-friendly nature preserve with a brook and shady hemlocks, conveniently accessible from Margaret Lindley Park.

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This 14-acre forested parcel is bounded on two sides by water: a stream and the Green River’s West Branch.

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The Lehovec Natural Area offers a peaceful respite along the banks of the Green River, within walking distance of downtown Williamstown.

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The Northwest Hill Road property is a diverse one: In just under seven acres, you will find a mix of wetland, meadow, edge habitat, and forest.

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This 10-acre parcel preserves historic farmland along Williamstown's scenic Oblong Road.

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A mix of field and forest with views to the east of Greylock and the Hopper. Part of a mosaic of conserved land along the Route 2 corridor.

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The site of Williamstown’s classic Pine Cobble Trail, and access to the Appalachian and Long Trails. The preserve offers expansive views of the valley, and interesting ecological features including pitch pine trees and quartzite outcroppings.

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Reynolds Field, with its gently rolling knolls and swales, sits between the base of the Taconic Mountains and the West Branch of the Green River.

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The home of Williamstown Rural Lands. Stop by for a stunning hike through the meadow, to search for pollywogs in Josiah’s Pond, or to see our interpretive exhibits on nature and local history.

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The Smith Property fits neatly into a collection of conserved land near Bee Hill and the Flora Glen. Accessible via the Smith Trail, by way of Sara Tenney Trail.

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A forested gem along the Route 2 open space corridor. Nearly 200 acres, with striking views of past land use and natural features like wolf trees and the sheer drop of a cliff.

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A wonderfully varied stretch of land: 2000’ of river frontage, stands of evergreen and northern hardwood trees, and a number of intermittent streams and small swamps.

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