From peaceful marshes to quiet woodland trails, the Fairhaven Acushnet Land Preservation Trust protects a variety of special places throughout Fairhaven and Acushnet. These beautiful natural areas are open for you and your family to enjoy—whether you’re looking for a scenic walk, a quiet hike, a picnic, or simply a chance to relax and reconnect with nature.

The following Trust-owned properties are open to the public for passive recreation, including walking, hiking, birdwatching, nature photography, and picnicking:

• Winsegansett Marsh (Fairhaven) – Enjoy scenic walking trails that wind through coastal thickets and salt marshes, leading toward Winsegansett Pond and the shoreline of Buzzards Bay along Sconticut Neck Road.
• Shipyard Farm (Fairhaven) – Explore a landscape of working farmland, upland forest, and picturesque salt marshes with beautiful views of Nasketucket Bay.
• Marsh Island (Fairhaven) – Discover a restored salt marsh with walking trails and scenic overlooks of New Bedford Harbor, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife observation and photography.
• Dietlin Woods (Freetown) – Wander peaceful woodland trails and experience the beauty and tranquility of a mature forest.