Potter Meadow, located in Columbia, Connecticut, was given to Joshua’s Trust by Whitehall Properties in 1988. This 34-acre land trust preserve lies entirely within the floodplain of the Willimantic and Ten Mile Rivers.
Potter Meadow was owned by the Buckinghams, who were conservators to Uncas, father of Joshua. Starting in the 1830’s the Potter family used it as pasture land. Today, as a nature preserve, it provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds.
Potter Meadow sits near the intersection of several other Connecticut hiking trails/greenways, including the Air Line State Park trail and the East Coast Greenway. Visitors should be aware that the entire parcel may be submerged and impassable after heavy rains, and may be muddy at other times.
Joshua's Trust preserves natural habitats and heritage sites in northeastern Connecticut. To learn more contact:
From Willimantic, head west Route 66. After crossing the Willimantic River take the first left onto Cards Mill Road and immediately take another left onto Commerce Drive. Follow the road to the end and park. There is room for several cars. Climb over the guardrail to access the trail into the preserve.
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