The Trustees of Reservations
in Southeastern Massachusetts

The Trustees of Reservations preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.

In the Southeastern part of the state, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) have protected more than 10,000 acres in the last decade, including more than 50 farms. Locally, The Trustees own and manage 37 properties, including: working farms such as Powisset Farm, Weir River Farm, and Moose Hill Farm; tranquil woodlands such as Rocky Woods, Rocky Narrows, Whitney Thayer Woods, Copicut Woods, and Noanet Woodlands; formal gardens and historic homesteads such as the Bradley Estate and the Old Manse; and beautiful landscapes such as World's End and Lyman Reserve. For the South Coast office, please call 508.679.2115.


More about The Trustees of Reservations Statewide

The Trustees are 100,000 people like you, from every corner of Massachusetts, who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and believe in celebrating and protecting them for future generations. Trustees' volunteers, members, donors, staff, and governing board all "hold in trust," and care for special places called "reservations," hence the name, The Trustees of Reservations.

In addition to owning and caring for 100 reservations-nearly 25,000 acres in more than 70 communities, all of which are open to the public-The Trustees hold conservation restrictions on more than 16,000 acres of privately owned land and have worked with communities and other conservation partners to assist in the protection of an additional 16,000 acres. In addition, The Trustees' affiliate, Boston Natural Areas Network, owns 39 community gardens and advocates for urban wilds and greenways in the city of Boston.

A member-, donor- and endowment-supported organization, The Trustees provide hundreds of year-round programs and events that inspire people of all ages to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate and care for natural, scenic and cultural landscapes and landmarks across the Commonwealth. Most events are free-of-charge or heavily discounted for members.

As land is being developed and open space is being fragmented at a rapid pace around the state, time is running out to save the best of Massachusetts' landscapes and landmarks. To find out how you can help, consider becoming a volunteer and/or member by calling The Trustees at 781.784.0567 or emailing membership@ttor.org. Starting at $45 for an individual membership ($35 for students and seniors), member benefits include free/reduced admission to The Trustees 100 stunning reservations across the state of Massachusetts, discounts on stays at Trustees bed & breakfasts, discounts on the hundreds of events, programs and workshops offered year-round for all ages, a 200-page Trustees property guide, and a year's subscription to Special Places, keeping you up to date on important conservation, nature, history, cultural and environmentally important news, issues and events.

As one of Massachusetts' largest nonprofits, The Trustees employ 165 full-time, 46 regular part-time, and 350-400 seasonal staff with expertise in resource protection, land management, historic preservation, ecology, public policy, and outdoor education. For more information, please visit www.thetrustees.org.