Preserving Roxbury’s Rural Heritage
Established in 1970, the Roxbury Land Trust preserves the rural character of Roxbury, Connecticut and neighboring communities for generations to come.
Today 4,000 acres of woodlands, waterways and farms are conserved as open space under RLT’s stewardship. More than 32 preserves offer 30 miles of hiking trails, stunning vistas, reminders of Roxbury’s history and quiet places to enjoy nature’s splendor.
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Historical Location Roxbury Mine Hill Preserve Originally serving as a 19th century Iron making complex, Mine Hill Preserve is now maintained by the Roxbury Land Trust and includes 360 acres of hiking trails, a restored blast furnace, roasting ovens, granite quarries, abandoned mine shafts, and a stone bridge. Mine Hill Preserve32 Mine Hill Rd, Roxbury860-350-4148
Get your copy of the Mine Hill Coloring & Activity Book!
Last Sunday, April 28th, the Roxbury Land Trust celebrated the grand opening of the Hurlbut Woods Trail, located at the Hurlbut Woods Preserve donated by Howard and Kathleen Bronson.
Featured Events Join one of our upcoming programs
Vernal Pool-ooza Walk
Tierney Preserve
53 Squire Road
Roxbury, CT 06783
Roxbury Land Trust and the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition will be hosting a Vernal Pool-ooza Walk on Saturday, April 6th at 1:00 p.m.
Mine Hill Preserve Spring Trail Clean Up Day!
Mine Hill Preserve
32 Mine Hill Road, Roxbury, CT 06783
Join us on Saturday, April 12th from 10:00-12:00 to help clean up and repair trails within the Mine Hill Preserve.
Bird & Nature Walk with Larry Fischer
Orzech Preserve
2 Botsford Hill Road, Roxbury, CT
Join us for an informative bird and nature walk led by lifelong bird watcher Larry Fischer.
How you can help
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Inspire future generations to love nature.
At a Glance...
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Miles of Trails