The Pond Meadow Natural Area belongs to the Killingworth Land Conservation Trust. The practice of flooding and draining the bog, along with keeping down the encroaching red maples, has created a sanctuary for bog vegetation, including orchids and insectivorous plants.
Directions: Travel to Route 81 either from Route 9 or I-95. From the north, travel south on Route 81 through the Higganum section of Haddam. Take a right on to Hidden Lake Road. Continue straight onto Pond Meadow Road as Hidden Lake Road turns north. The site will be on the right, marked by a Killingworth Land Conservation Trust sign and small parking area.
From the south, travel north on Route 81 and take a left onto Hidden Lake Road. Follow the directions above.
Coordinates are 41.414425, -72.581288
Leader: Lauren Brown. lauren-brown@comcast.net (203)215-0782.