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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"If our preserves have provided some rest, If being with nature has made you less stressed, Consider a move that we humbly suggest: And honor us with a most welcome bequest."
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 Road860-350-4148
Get your copy of the Mine Hill Coloring & Activity Book!
Featured Events Join one of our upcoming programs
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.
Managing Invasive Plants in the Home Landscape
Roxbury Land Trust Office
6 Mine Hill Road
Please join us for an informative talk with Laura Evans on Connecticut pollinator plants and invasives.
Woodbury Earth Day 2025
Hollow Park
43 Hollow Road, Woodbury, CT 06798
Join us for the Woodbury Earth Day Celebration at Hollow Park on April 27th! Learn about what Roxbury Land Trust has planned for 2025.
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Inspire future generations to love nature.
At a Glance...
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Preserves
Miles of Trails