The Trustees of Reservations Promotes Open Land Resources for Public Use
Article and photo of Bird Park by Eric H., at VisitingNewEngland.com Developers are gobbling up remaining Massachusetts land up quickly, all in the name of a McMansion, or a commercial or industrial endeavor. Much of the Boston area, for example, is virtually unrecognizable from the region we once knew as little as 15 years ago. No doubt we need smart development to keep the economy going (dumb development is an entirely different matter and all-too-frequent), but we also need to keep open spaces for public use and enjoyment. Thank goodness for the Trustees of Reservations, dedicated to preserving cultural and natural outdoor resources in Massachusetts. With more than 100,000 people dedicated to preserving over 25,000 acres within 99 special places, the Trustees truly cares about conservation in the Bay State. Our favorite Trustees places are Bird Park in Walpole, MA, and World's End in Hingham, MA. Bird Park, on Washington St., features 89-acres of landscaped park grounds with...