The Dover Land Conservation Trust protects land and the rural nature of Dover for current and future generations.
Open space is at the heart of what makes Dover special. If there is an open field or beautiful forest you cherish, chances are good that it is owned and maintained by the Dover Land Conservation Trust. Through the generosity of many, over the years, the Land Trust now protects almost 750 of the most precious acres in town. We are continually increasing this number.
Our properties include the marvelous field at the corner of Springdale Avenue and Farm Street, the woodlands of Snow Hill, Bartlett Pines groves on Claybrook Road, the Reidy meadows on Pleasant Streets, and the top of Pegan Hill with its breathtaking views to Mounts Wachusett and Monadnock.
All of our properties are protected forever and open to the public for walking, cross-country skiing, riding and quiet contemplation. In October, we host the annual Springdale Field Festival in partnership with the Dover Mothers Association. This free event welcomes town residents of all ages enjoy entertainment, music and each other’s company.
Over the last 10 years, we completed the acquisition of a number of critical and visible properties across Dover:
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Lewis Hill (24 acres) at the top of Pegan Hill, a part of ~110 acre landscape with the Trustees & New England Forestry Foundation
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Porter Woodlands (21 acres) at Bridge St. on the banks of the Charles River
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Blake Reservation (36 acres) the cherished fields at Strawberry Hill and Dedham Streets
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Pine Street (8.5 acres) added to DLCT’s Snow Hill Reservation, our first property
DLCT is supporting the Trustees and Hale on their CRs that will protect a total of over 1100 acres, more than half in Dover. We have also received donations of over 15 acres and were granted Conservation Restrictions (CRs) on almost 110 acres of treasured private land.
Protecting and maintaining land requires money and the Dover Land Conservation Trust receives no town or government funds. It is completely dependent on the generosity of people like you. We hope you will give as generously as you can to help protect Dover’s rural feel.