The Dame Forest contains a mix of wetland and upland habitats, including beaver marshes, seeps, vernal pools, and Appalachian oak-sugar maple forests. These natural communities provide excellent habitat for waterfowl, wading birds, turtles, and amphibians. Along the Sweet Trail that runs through the Dame Forest and other adjacent properties, you can experience many different natural communities and catch glimpses of wildlife including beaver, great blue heron, belted kingfisher, osprey, wood frog, and several species of turtle.
Help us care for this property by following these guidelines during your visit:
Open dawn to dusk
Full list of use guidelines available HERE
Longmarsh Road Parking: It is at least a 1/3 mile hike to the Dame Forest from Longmarsh Road, the closest of these parking areas. *WINTER ACCESS: Longmarsh Road parking lot (the lost closest to Rte. 108) is plowed during the winter.*