Location:New England Biolabs Campus, Ipswich (Park at the ECTA trailhead)
Join Greenbelt’s Director of Stewardship Field Operations, Mike Carbone, for a unique exploration of the New England Biolabs (NEB) campus and the surrounding ECTA (Essex County Trail Association) trails. This walk offers a behind-the-scenes look at how land trusts and private organizations work together to secure the future of our local landscapes.
Conservation & Collaboration
Since 2002, New England Biolabs has partnered with Greenbelt to place vital Conservation Restrictions (CRs) on their property. Mike will explain the significance of these CRs, which ensure that hundreds of acres of forested uplands and wetlands remain protected from development forever. Learn how these legal protections maintain the connectivity of our region's "green infrastructure" and allow for the continued public use of the trail network.
Wildlife & Habitat
The NEB campus and adjoining ECTA trails serve as a critical corridor for North Shore wildlife. As we wind through mature hardwoods and scenic wetlands, keep an eye out for:
- Mammals: The property provides habitat for white-tailed deer, red foxes, and fishers.
- Birds: The diverse canopy provides nesting sites for Barred Owls, Pileated Woodpeckers, and various migratory songbirds.
- Amphibians: The wetland edges and vernal pools are active hubs for wood frogs and spotted salamanders.
Registration Information
To ensure a high-quality experience for our guests, this member event utilizes a lottery system.
- How it works: Registration is only open for one week, so please RSVP promptly to express your interest. Attendees will be selected via a random lottery from the pool of registrants once the window closes.
- Waitlist: Those not selected in the initial drawing will be automatically placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available.