Description: This is a grand, mature pine forest with several connecting trails. A nature walk with 12 interpretive stations is in the center of the preserve behind the Pine Grove School. A trail guide is available at the Pine Grove School. Trails vary from grassy paths to narrow paths covered with pine needles. Natural Features: Three species of pine grow in the Preserve: White, Red and Pitch. Watch for Mayflower, Lady Slippers and Clintonia (Bluebead Lily). Many small
mammals - squirrels, skunks, red fox and weasels - also live here. Owls have been known to nest in this Preserve. Size: The nature walk is about 0.5 miles long. The boundary trail is about 0.75 miles. Several connecting trails add another 0.5 or 0.75 miles. Location: The Pine Grove Preserve is on the west side of Rte 88, just beyond the intersection of Rte. 1 and across from the Pine Grove Cemetery and St. Mary's Church. Parking:
Park in the wooded area north of the school. General Information: This preserve was given to the Town of Falmouth by George Woodward in 1924. It is to be preserved forever as a park and forest. Let's keep it lovely. Take only pictures - leave only footprints.
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