Presented by the
Haddam Land Trust, Inc.
P.O. Box 66
Haddam, CT 06438
The Purchase of Beaver Ledges
The property we have named "Beaver Ledges" was put on the market last fall. This action brought the matter up at the next Land Trust board meeting and after several weeks and much research on this magnificent property, a decision was made to pay the owner a certain amount for an option to purchase the property.
There just aren't many places left like Beaver Ledges, it is very special. To let this land fall into the hands of one or more private buyers could be disastrous for the ecological balance of the area.
The option to purchase will keep it off of the market for a year, until December 2016.
That is how long we have to come up with enough money to complete the purchase of the property.
And that is why we have created this website.
There just aren't many places left like Beaver Ledges, it is very special. To let this land fall into the hands of one or more private buyers could be disastrous for the ecological balance of the area.
The option to purchase will keep it off of the market for a year, until December 2016.
That is how long we have to come up with enough money to complete the purchase of the property.
And that is why we have created this website.
What is Beaver Ledges?
It is a 130 acre property comprised of rolling hills, beaver ponds, cascading streams, several vernal pools, quiet marshes and dotted with glacial boulders surrounded by protected forest.
The ecological value of this land is immense. The habitat centered around and near the main beaver pond
and marshland is home to a very large and diverse population of flora and fauna. A recent Audubon survey alone counted 40 different bird species on the property.
The ecological value of this land is immense. The habitat centered around and near the main beaver pond
and marshland is home to a very large and diverse population of flora and fauna. A recent Audubon survey alone counted 40 different bird species on the property.
Where is Beaver Ledges?
In Haddam Connecticut, within the rolling hills that look down upon the Connecticut River below.
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What you can do to help?
You can help by first taking a good look at the photo page. Nothing says it like a picture and those pictures are Beaver Ledges. More Pictures
Then decide if you want to help, either with a monetary contribution or by helping with a volunteer effort.
The Trust has applied for a grant from the state that would greatly help with the purchase,
The results of that grant request will become known later this summer.
Until then the Haddam Land Trust will be trying to raise money through fundraisers and
outright donations.
Then decide if you want to help, either with a monetary contribution or by helping with a volunteer effort.
The Trust has applied for a grant from the state that would greatly help with the purchase,
The results of that grant request will become known later this summer.
Until then the Haddam Land Trust will be trying to raise money through fundraisers and
outright donations.
The Haddam Land Trust has received many letters of support. (see the list here)
We are now asking for your support and donations to raise $360K to cover the cost of purchase and stewardship of the Beaver Ledges property.
We are now asking for your support and donations to raise $360K to cover the cost of purchase and stewardship of the Beaver Ledges property.
We need your help to make this happen.
If you would like to make a charitable donation toward the purchase of this exceptional property,
please make your check out to: "Haddam Land Trust,Inc." and send to:
Haddam Land Trust, Inc.
P.O. Box 66
Haddam, CT 06438
Please note on the check: for Beaver Ledges
The Haddam Land Trust, Inc. is a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
please make your check out to: "Haddam Land Trust,Inc." and send to:
Haddam Land Trust, Inc.
P.O. Box 66
Haddam, CT 06438
Please note on the check: for Beaver Ledges
The Haddam Land Trust, Inc. is a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
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