In 2002 the Nature Trust received the generous donation of lands surrounding the locally loved Purcells Pond. The lands had been in the Field family since the 1920’s. The lands were originally purchased for a summer home by Captain Kenneth Arnell, grandfather to the seven Field brothers (Christopher, Kenneth, Nicholas, Nigel, Peter, Robert and Roger) who donated the property. Captain Arnell was a sea captain, and he lived in Bermuda with his Haligonian wife. The couple purchased the land in Purcells Cove area and built a summer cottage to escape the heat of Bermuda. The Field brothers spent their childhood summers living at the cottage, where they created fond memories of backwoods exploring and swimming on the property. These memories were the catalyst for their decision to protect the lands forever.