Description: The property consists of about 40 acres of marsh and coastal edge forest in the southeastern corner of Branford (with a small portion in Guilford). The forest, on an isolated headland adjoining salt marshes and open in part to Long Island Sound, is a mature mixed hardwood forest dominated by oaks, hickories, and maple. The immediate edge along the marsh has a mix of post oak, white oak, hickories, and scattered pitch pines.
Directions: The property abuts the Jarvis Creek Preserve (Branford Land Trust) (41.267372, -72.734111; https://maps.app.goo.gl/N8DbzZ31FHruMcsT7). From I 95 take exit 56, Leetes Island Road. Turn south onto Leetes Island Road (towards Stony Creek). In 1.5 miles, turn left at the 4-way stop sign (onto CT route 146/Leetes Island Rd.). Continue for about 1.4 miles and turn right into the parking area. The sign for the preserve parking lot is small.
Parking information: Use the Jarvis Creek Preserve (Branford Land Trust) parking lot, located off CT route 146 (41.267372, -72.734111).
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Leader‘s contact information:
Patrick Sweeney, p_sweeney@comcast.net
203-641-8269
Registration is not necessary but appreciated.