More information about Lexington's Conservation Areas:
Other Lexington-based trails:
(Please note: these trails are not maintained by the Lexington Conservation Division)
Please consider supporting the work of the Conservation Stewards and Conservation Division through a donation to the Lexington Nature Trust
Want to request the use of one of Lexington's Conservation areas for passive recreational events such as overnight camping at Willard's Woods, the use of fire pits, or an educational event? Please submit a Conservation Land Use Permit through the online permitting system, ViewPoint Cloud.
Land Management Planning
The Lexington Conservation Commission, Conservation Division staff, and volunteer Conservation Stewards are committed to managing Lexington's conservation land for:
- passive recreation and education programs
- protection of habitat for plants and animals;
- provision of ecosystem services such as flood protection, nutrient cycling, and purification of air and water;
- open space connectivity for both wildlife and trail users; and
- preservation of community character including scenic views and historic features.
Managing our conservation resources responsibly over time requires careful planning, on both the town-wide and individual property scale. In 2014, the Lexington Conservation Commission worked closely with the Massachusetts Audubon Ecological Extension to develop a comprehensive conservation management guide, Principles and Policies for Management of Lexington Conservation Land. The Commission formally approved this guide in February 2015.