Along the banks of the St. Mary’s River lies a breathtaking old-growth forest protected forever. In 2014, the Nature Trust was able to rally the support needed to purchase this property and save it from harvesting (some select harvesting was done in the stand prior to purchase). In addition to the property’s 140-year-old hemlock stand, this conservation success includes the protection of 2 islands in the river, complete with their floodplain forests and vernal pools, important habitat for the nationally Threatened Wood Turtle. Habitat loss is a major threat to this turtle across its whole range, but at this site it can count on the woods and waters staying wild, forever.

The 138 acres property hosts a rich diversity of habitats including a pond, a lake, Acadian floodplain forest, a treed bog, early to mid-successional mixedwood forest, and the two significant stands of old-growth Eastern Hemlock forest. The property provides critical habitat for species at risk, including Canada Warbler, Olive‐sided Flycatcher and Wood Turtle. A number of other wildlife species have also been observed on the property, including Black Bear, Porcupine and American Beaver.

The property can only be accessed by land by crossing through other, privately-owned land (with landowner permission), or by reaching the property from the water. If visiting this protected area, please do so respectfully by not disturbing wildlife, or damaging or removing plants during your visit.