Details
Property Type: Fee-Owned
Town: Durham
Size: 152 Acres
Public Access: Public access allowed via Field Forest Trails.
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Property Description
The Field Forest was donated to CFPA in the will of Howard B. Field, Jr. who was a longtime resident of Durham and an avid conservationist. It is a forested property with shaded woodland trails and a vernal pool brimming with aquatic and amphibian life. The property is connected to a portion of Cockaponset State Forest just across Bear Rock Road creating a large area of open space that stretches all the way to Millers Pond State Park. Also, Coginchaug Regional High School borders the property to the west making it a perfect educational resource.
To view our updated Field Forest Management Plan click here. To view the property’s trail system, please visit our interactive trails map and search “Field Forest Trails” or click on the Property Map below.
Property Map“There is a point on the blue and red trail where visitors can stand on top of a hollow and look out across the forest and see all sorts of oak, birch, beech and hickory trees. A pristine vernal pool sits in the middle of the preserve and frogs can be seen diving in as you invade their peace and solitude. A pileated woodpecker can be seen and heard drilling for insects on the side of a dead tree.”
Peter Marteka
Columnist for the Hartford Courant