Polly Hill Arboretum
From a tiny seed...seventy acres of serenity.
The Polly Hill Arboretum, on State Road in West Tisbury, started when its namesake founder was already fifty years old and decided to start planting seeds. Fortunately for...
Long Point Reserve
From the Trustees:
Whether you want to play in the ocean, splash with the kids in sheltered salt- and freshwater ponds, or explore a rare grassland habitat, this spectacular reservation will become a favorite escape.Â
At...
Pecoy Point Preserve
For paddlers exploring Sengekontacket Pond or birdwatchers on the dawn patrol, this seventeen acre oasis is a perfect waypoint.
From the Land Bank's description: Some 1100 feet of pondshore are conserved here, as well as...
Peaked Hill Reservation
Top of the Island to Ya!
At 311 feet above sea level, the top of Peaked Hill is the highest point on the Island. That makes it the highest place on Cape Cod and the...
Blackwater Pond Reservation
Another choice parcel on the Cross Town Trail. This is 100 plus acres of prime birding, walking, paddling, easy mountain biking and it's wheelchair friendly, too.
From the Land Bank's description:
The Land Bank is drawn to...
Child Farm East
Just another nice vista, but worth remembering it's not there by accident.
From the Land Bank's description:
The Land Bank was intrigued by a proposal made in 2000 by this property’s owner: he would, in exchange for...
Crow Hollow Farm
Horses instead of Houses...
From the Land Bank's description:
Here is a horse farm, which provides a patch of field along the Tiah’s Cove Road.
Getting there:Â Down New Lane three quarters of a mile.
For more information, visit the...
Sweetened Water Preserve
From the Land Bank's description: Edgartown takes justifiable pride in its scenic West Tisbury Road, which is the occidental entrance into town center. Formerly overgrown and hosting a prominent house, this property was restored to open...
Middle Line Woods Preserve
Even Our Dumps are Worth a Visit
From the Land Bank's description: This property’s location, next to the Chilmark landfill, makes it an inauspicious location for a memorable natural experience, right? Wrong. The ridgelines are high —...
Pennywise Preserve
Attention Frost Bottom Lovers!
Walk, bike, horseback ride, or wheelchair.
From the Land Bank's description: 175 acres located between the neighborhoods along the Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury Roads were purchased cooperatively by the Land Bank and the...