This preserve lies mostly in a narrow strip extending nearly 0.7 miles from Armitage Road to Bissonette Pond. Major features include Tinkerville Brook itself, approximately 7 acres of herbaceous/shrub wetland, a portion of a stand of unusually large black birch, a former gravel pit, an active beaver colony adjoining the brook, an old mill site plus a massive stone bridge abutment, a ravine shaded by mature hemlocks, and a variety of plant and animal resources which have been relatively undisturbed for years.
This property was donated to Joshua’s Trust by C & M Associates. It is a portion of a 270 acre subdivision and satisfies the open space requirements of the town of Ashford. This preserve is part of the Fenton River Greenway, a tri-town effort to protect land on both sides of the Fenton, including its tributaries, their headwater streams, and water bodies.
Joshua's Trust preserves natural habitats and heritage sites in northeastern Connecticut. To learn more contact:
From the intersection of Route 89 and Route 44 in Ashford, go north on Route 89. Turn left at the stop sign when Route 89 takes a sharp left turn. At 5.2 miles where Route 89 makes a sharp right turn, go straight onto Turnpike Road. Continue 0.6 miles and turn right onto Armitage Road. At 0.7 miles, look for the preserve sign on the left. Park near the gate.
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