Overview/History

The Preserve contains the headwaters of the Oyster River and tributaries of the Mud and Trout Brook Rivers, which eventually flow into Long Island Sound.  It also contains small streams, acres of wetlands, a scrub-shrub swamp, an Atlantic white cedar swamp, and vernal pools.

Red Maple Swamp

The property is also home to many species of reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds, including several species of conservation concern. The dense canopy of forest and the Pequot Swamp Pond act as a refueling stop for many migratory birds, and the freshwater seeps on the property are home to many amphibian species. 

Atlantic White Cedar Grove