The Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve in East Lyme, Connecticut, overlooks the Niantic River to the east, and was officially opened in 2007. The 420-acre Preserve was created through a public/private partnership. The ultimate goal is to expand The Preserve to 700 acres, through additional acquisitions. Management of The Preserve is performed via a partnership agreement with The Town of East Lyme. You can read more about this agreement by visiting our Preserve Management page.
We invite you to browse this website to learn more about The Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve, print a Trail Guide, read the environmental studies that have been performed in The Hills, learn about the history of The Preserve, view our photo gallery of the beauty to be found in The Hills, read about stewardship and management of The Preserve, and learn how you can become involved in helping The Friends maintain this special corner of the world
The preserve is a pristine habitat for a multitude of flora and fauna, and serves to protect the fragile ecosystem of the Niantic River, as well as the rich archaeological history in place since the days of the Nehantic Tribe. This rugged forest, teeming with wildlife, vibrant wetlands and spectacular rock formatons, will remain a place of quiet beauty forever. |
Friends of The Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve is a non-profit volunteer organization funded by public contributions, whose mission is to manage and improve The Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve.