Friends of the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve-Welcome

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oswegatchie hills and niantic river, east lyme, ct

niantic river east bank

On October 17, 2009, we unveiled a new kiosk, nature preserve improvements, and formally open a new trail! The trails have been re-blazed to a new color scheme. If you have an old trail map, download a new Trail Guide & Map here. Please use caution when hiking.

Our Vision for the Nature Preserve

We envision a 700-acre Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve, adjacent to the Niantic River and extending from Veterans Memorial Field to Golden Spur in East Lyme, Connecticut, as publicly-accessible land where visitors are inspired to appreciate and respect nature and nature preservation. It will remain a pristine habitat for a multitude of flora and fauna, including several endangered species, and will serve to protect the fragile ecosystem of the Niantic River as well as the rich archaeological history in place since the days of the Nehantic Indians. This rugged forest, teeming with wildlife and filled with ponds, streams, and spectacular rock formations, sloping to an unspoiled saltwater frontage, will remain a place of quiet beauty forever.

Mission

To acquire the undeveloped land within Oswegatchie Hills and to maintain a public nature preserve for future generations to enjoy.
In order to accomplish this mission, the FOHNP will:

serve as a leading grassroots force for preservation of the Hills;
increase public awareness of the environmental, educational and recreational significance of the Hills to the town and region;
raise funds needed by partnering with federal, state and local governments and other organizations and by securing contributions from private sources; and
coordinate the day-to-day operations and maintain the Preserve through active participation on the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve Council, as described in the Management Plan dated December 15, 2006.


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	On October 17, 2009, we unveiled a new kiosk, nature preserve improvements, and formally open a new trail! The trails have been re-blazed to a new color scheme. If you have an old trail map, download a new Trail Guide & Map here. Please use caution when hiking. Our Vision for the Nature Preserve We envision a 700-acre Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve, adjacent to the Niantic River and extending from Veterans Memorial Field to Golden Spur in East Lyme, Connecticut, as publicly-accessible land where visitors are inspired to appreciate and respect nature and nature preservation. It will remain a pristine habitat for a multitude of flora and fauna, including several endangered species, and will serve to protect the fragile ecosystem of the Niantic River as well as the rich archaeological history in place since the days of the Nehantic Indians. This rugged forest, teeming with wildlife and filled with ponds, streams, and spectacular rock formations, sloping to an unspoiled saltwater frontage, will remain a place of quiet beauty forever. Mission To acquire the undeveloped land within Oswegatchie Hills and to maintain a public nature preserve for future generations to enjoy. In order to accomplish this mission, the FOHNP will: serve as a leading grassroots force for preservation of the Hills; increase public awareness of the environmental, educational and recreational significance of the Hills to the town and region; raise funds needed by partnering with federal, state and local governments and other organizations and by securing contributions from private sources; and coordinate the day-to-day operations and maintain the Preserve through active participation on the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve Council, as described in the Management Plan dated December 15, 2006.
	©2009 Friends of the Oswegatchie Nature Preserve, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation info@oswhills.org