Trustees Of Reservations

The Trustees of Reservations is a Nature Conservancy in Royalston, MA, located at 25 Doane Hill Rd. Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, the organization is the nation’s first and Massachusetts’ largest preservation and conservation nonprofit. For more than 125 years, it has protected and shared places of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value across the Commonwealth. The Trustees manages nearly 52,000 acres, including over 120 reservations that range from salt marshes and barrier beaches to floodplain forests and pitch pine barrens. Its mission centers on preserving these landscapes for public use and enjoyment while addressing habitat loss and climate change through tailored stewardship strategies.

The organization’s work extends beyond land protection to include agricultural production, historic preservation, and arts programming. It preserves farmland through a network of five community farms, manages extensive community gardens in Boston, and provides farmland access to Massachusetts producers. In horticulture, the Trustees restores and expands immersive gardens that connect visitors to the past and promote sustainability. Its historic collections span more than 300 years, including approximately 50,000 objects, 95 cultural landscapes, 72 archaeological sites, and seven libraries with over 6,000 books. Through exhibitions, displays, events, and performances at properties like the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum and Fruitlands Museum, the organization harnesses arts and culture to enhance the visitor experience and amplify diverse perspectives.

The Trustees engages the public through over 5,000 programs and events annually, such as hayrides, Oktoberfest, and the Naumkeag Pumpkin Show, which features over 1,500 jack-o-lanterns. It also offers accessibility accommodations for inclusive experiences and provides guidance to lawmakers on land conservation and historic preservation policies. More than 2 million people visit its reservations each year, and 250,000 participate in its programs. Volunteers contribute over 50,000 hours of assistance, helping with tasks like building walkways, planting seeds, and monitoring shorebirds. Membership provides access to all properties, discounts on events, and advanced ticketing.

The Trustees of Reservations continues to protect Massachusetts’ natural and cultural heritage, offering residents and visitors enduring access to the state’s most treasured landscapes and historic sites.

The Trustees of Reservations sits on Doane Hill Road in Royalston, MA, near the Tully Lake Campground Canoe Put-in and Tully Lake Campground. It is also located close to Lawrence Brook and the East Branch Tully River.

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• Event Hosting
• Membership Programs
• Property Management
• Retail Operations
• Volunteer Coordination