Plymouth Conservation Land Signage
When the town of Plymouth, MA, recently acquired three significant parcels of conservation land, the need for clear and durable signage was paramount. We here at Brenner Signs are honored to have been selected for this crucial project. Tasked with designing, manufacturing, and installing signs that would seamlessly blend with the natural environment while communicating important information, We here at Brenner Signs brought our expertise and passion to the forefront and we are both grateful and proud to have contributed to preserving and enhancing Plymouth’s newest conservation areas.
Dixon Preserve at Hio Hill
This 116-acre woodland offers a 0.85-mile loop trail with a steep ascent up Hio Hill, rewarding hikers with stunning views of Cape Cod Bay at the summit. If you’re ready for a bit of a challenge, the climb is worth the effort!
Before European settlers arrived in 1620, this land was part of Pokanoket, a Wampanoag village under the leadership of Massasoit. To deepen your understanding of our local indigenous history, we encourage you to engage with members of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe and the Herring Pond Wampanoag tribe, both of which offer valuable information on their websites.
The Dixon Preserve at Hio Hill was acquired by the Town of Plymouth in 2018 using Community Preservation Funds. The following year, the town developed a medium-width loop trail that begins at the parking area, climbs to the hilltop, and loops back down. Hio Hill stands as one of the tallest elevations in Plymouth, making it a significant feature of the landscape.
Rocky Point Preserve
Rocky Point Preserve, a newly acquired 23-acre conservation area purchased with the Town of Plymouth’s Community Preservation Funds, is a gem of oceanfront land renowned for its exceptional bird-watching opportunities and breathtaking ocean views. This pristine plot is a crucial addition to the town’s protected lands, offering a haven for both wildlife and nature enthusiasts. Plans are underway to clean up and carefully develop the property, creating a space where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of coastal nature at its finest.
Kapell-Pinnacle Preserve
The Kapell/Pinnacle Bog project marks the acquisition of 50.23 acres of land in Plymouth, MA, including approximately 15 acres of former cranberry bogs. These bogs were retired from agricultural use through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetlands Reserve Program, setting the stage for a significant ecological restoration effort. Over the past several years, the Town of Plymouth has collaborated with the landowner, NRCS, and the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) to plan and permit the transformation of these bogs back into naturally occurring wetlands. This comprehensive restoration will involve the removal of water control structures, dikes, and channels, along with regrading the site to restore its natural hydrology. The project also includes seeding, planting, and creating a trail system that will allow visitors to explore this rejuvenated landscape. Located within the Zone II area of the South Pond wells and adjacent to existing conservation land, the property is also part of the Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge, a unique refuge established to conserve young forests and shrublands critical to at-risk species. Town staff are actively working on the design of the trails and ecological restoration, with grant requests underway to help fund this vital project.
