Field Trip: Cuttyhunk Conservation Land Stewardship

Between 2018-2022, the Buzzards Bay Coalition led an effort that brought together federal, state and local agencies and hundreds of individual donors to raise $6.2 million to purchase 68-acres of rare island habitats to prevent resort development and ensure public access. That bold action then inspired a private landowner gift of a 230-acre conservation restriction, leading to an island that is now nearly 70% conserved. On this trip, we will cruise across the Bay to enjoy a hiking tour of the island’s trails and vistas and learn about the Coalition’s active grassland and shorebird management projects. Attendees will gather at the ferry in New Bedford at 8:30, travel together to and from the island, returning at 4 p.m. Note that Parking & ferry fees are the responsibility of each attendee. Registrants must purchase their own ferry ticket prior to the day of the field trip. The cost for a round-trip ticket is $62 and can be purchased at https://cuttyhunkferryco.com/tickets/