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The Cumberland Greenway...
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The Cumberland Land Trust vision plan for the future of
Cumberland is to create one contiguous area of open space
from The Monastery Gorunds to Diamond Hill State Park.
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Cumberland Land Trust
Greenway Pedestrian Trail System
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Veronica A. Geddes Bowen Preserve is 35 acres of
woodland, wetland, pond and streams. Trails are maintained on the
property leading to the Monastery Grounds. There are entrance signs
on Angell Road and Stone Bridge Road which explains rules and
regulations.
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High Rock Farm is an 84 acre old dairy farm consisting of 69
acres of protected property surrounding the remaining 15 acre farm
which is a private residence. This property boasts a diverse habitat
of open fields, upland forest, and a large wetland system supporting
14 rare species of plants. The creation of our Bluebird Trail is an
important step to provide nesting sites for a diminishing bluebird
population and a great educational project. Access is limited to one
marked trail in order to protect critical habitat. Parking is available
on Scott Road near the entrance sign.
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The Otis Smith Farm Preserve protects 55+ acres of scenic
landscape and road frontage while preserving the original setting
for the Otis Smith Farm. The preserve is significant for its biological
diverse array of wild plants considered rare in Rhode Island. The
Otis Smith Farm Preserve is part of The Cumberland Greenway’s
Central Trail System. Access is limited to one marked trail in order
to protect critical habitat. Parking is available along Scott Road near
the entrance sign.
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Did you know...
The protection of upland recharge areas
and wetlands called watershed lands, is
critical to protecting our drinking water.
With the earth’s supply of fresh water at
less than 1%, do you doubt that drinking
water will become more precious than
gold in the near future? As a child, did
you ever think you’d be paying $2.00 for
a bottle of drinking water?
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All photos on this page: © Mike Amaral.
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