Tour of Three Penny Farm

Join SVT's Director of Conservation Laura Mattei, Senior Land Protection Specialist Meredith Houghton, and Director of Development Cecil Hynds-Riddle for a tour of Three Penny Farm in Harvard, one of SVT's active land protection projects. This guided walk will pass through woodland and wetland habitats and a mature apple orchard. Guests will get a sneak peek of this beautiful 34-acre property before the project is complete, and learn about the ongoing effort by SVT, the Town, and the landowner to permanently protect it and expand public access. Abutting the 16-acre Shaker Spring House Conservation Area owned by the Town, the Three Penny Farm property encompasses one of the most intact natural areas in Harvard, acting as a critical connector within an expansive open space. The property lies within the region of the High Ridge Initiative, a multi-Town and multi-agency project to protect thousands of acres of ecologically rich lands. 1,100 acres in the High Ridge area have been conserved in recent decades, but an additional 1,950 acres remain unprotected and vulnerable to development. When this project closes (anticipated spring 2027), SVT and the Town will co-hold the conservation restriction which will permanently protect the property’s conservation values and ensure public access forever. Furthermore, the landowner, the Town, and SVT are aligned in a vision to add public access and trails infrastructure.

Park at 295 Old Littleton Road, Harvard in the open field between the property owner's home and orchard.

Attendees are asked to read and sign the participation waiver form.

Photography will be taken during this event. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the photographer know.

This program is not suitable for dogs. Unless your dog is a certified service animal, please leave your dog at home.