Join the Harvard Conservation Trust for an evening with Richard Primack. Primack will share his research, its application to Harvard, and what we can do to build climate resilience in our own backyards. Henry David Thoreau was a climate change scientist! For the past 22 years, Professor Richard Primack and his team have been using …
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This trail has a hard-packed surface, which eases travel for strollers and wheelchairs. It’s a flat path through lovely woods. For a longer walk, pass through the Stone Land onto the Maxant property. While this section is unmaintained and poorly marked, there are beautiful views of Bowers Brook and the old mill pond. A recreation trail beginning near 71 …
The trail has several loops and winds through three distinct ecosystems: pine barrens ( one of two such areas in Harvard), upland woods containing a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees, and the Cold Spring Brook waterway, which includes a beaver dam.
Millie’s Path follows the winding course of Bowers Brook through hardwoods and wetlands, passing interesting flora along the way. A brief walk on Old Mill Road leads to the Stone Field, a former pasture that provides a connection to Harvard Park. Maxant Trail is current unmaintained and is more of a moderate difficulty.
Harvard Conservation Areas For 50 years, the Harvard Conservation Trust has worked to acquire, preserve and protect the natural beauty of Harvard. Explore the properties and trails across more than 1,100 acres of protected conservation land in Harvard. # Conservation Area Properties and Trails Total Length Points of Interest Views Water Dog Friendly 1 Dean’s …
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