Welcome to Beaver Brook

est. 1964

Beaver Brook Association is a mission-driven 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the interrelationships in the natural world and encouraging the conservation of natural resources through education and land stewardship.

In service of our mission, we protect over 2,200 acres of land, maintain 35 miles of trails, and provide year-round environmental education for individuals of all ages. Come visit us and experience the wonders of nature firsthand!

 

Announcements

  • Fall Festival – Save the date for Saturday, September 26th!
  • Fall Festival: Call for Makers, Artisans & Producers
    • Be part of Beaver Brook’s Fall Festival Marketplace! We’re seeking talented makers, artisans, and local producers to showcase and sell their handcrafted goods on our beautiful, newly renovated Maple Hill property. We welcome a wide variety of handcrafted items that include ceramics, paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, woodworking, soaps, garden products, and other unique creations. We also are looking for locally grown and produced foods such as fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, plants, honey, maple products, jams, jellies, salsas, and other specialty foods. Interested in participating? View the vendor flyer and submit your application today!
  • Transforming Beaver Brook is our campaign to build a new Education Center and renovate key facilities, ensuring Beaver Brook can serve our community for generations to come. Learn more about the project, our progress, and how you can help.
  • ⚠️ Trail Advisory: Flooding on Portions of the Jeff Smith Trail

Currently affected areas include:

  • The boardwalk section of Jeff Smith Trail between the West Hollis Road trailhead and French Meadow Loop
  • The bridge area of Jeff Smith Trail between the Proctor Hill Road trailhead and Wood Duck Ponds Trail

Both trail sections remain open, but conditions can be slippery, muddy, and in some cases significantly underwater. If you choose to pass through these areas, please do so at your own risk and use extra caution.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and respect for the ever-changing landscape of Beaver Brook.

Experience Nature in Every Season

With 2,200 acres of trails, gardens, and educational programs, Beaver Brook is your year-round destination for outdoor exploration. From peaceful woodland walks to engaging seasonal events, there’s always something new to discover.

PROGRAMS FOR ANY AGE

Connecting people to nature is what we do! There is a wide range of offerings year round from summer camp and adult hiking groups to workshops on homesteading or nature-inspired art, a licensed Forest Preschool and homeschool groups and much more! If you’d like to know how we can share the magic of nature with your class or group, reach out and schedule a field trip or an outreach opportunity.

NATURE PLAY AREA

Our shaded nature play area isn’t your typical playground. Designed for our young naturalists to stretch their imaginations and move their bodies, you’ll find unique features made from natural materials for them to explore to their hearts’ content!

TAKE A HIKE!

With over 35 miles of easy to moderate trails, there’s plenty to explore in any season, including a universal access trail. Trails are free and open to the public and are open year round dawn to dusk. Be sure to view the map for trail usage information. Dogs are welcome but must be on leash. Horses and non-motorized bikes are welcome on limited trails – thank you in advance for helping us protect sensitive habits.

VOLUNTEERING

Much of what BBA offers to the community is made possible through the hard work of volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer to support events, trail maintenance, the gardens, programs, or the administrative team, we want to hear from you! We also welcome businesses to join us for team-building work days. Reach out to us at info@bbanature.org to learn more.

MAPLE HILL GARDENS

The stunning 13 gardens are a perfect place to enjoy a stroll, practice nature journaling, or enjoy a lunch with friends under the wisteria arbor.  Enjoy a variety of beautiful themed gardens from pollinator to victorian gardens and even a demonstration compost court!

EVENTS

Each year we host a number of special events from the Fall Festival, Spring Dinner or Fairy Festival, to weekend scavenger hunts and National Trails Day volunteering. Check our offerings often to plan ahead and save the dates!
Beaver Brook Association
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.