Martha L. Nickerson lived on this farm for her entire life. Her parents kept cows and chickens–selling milk, eggs, and produce locally. A field where hay and corn was once grown is now maintained as meadow habitat. A small pond where ice was once harvested is now a vernal pool. An exhibit at the trailhead explains what animals and plants you are likely to see in each of the four seasons.
Location | 221 Richardson Avenue | |
Size | 48 acres | |
Acquisition Date | June 29, 2001 | |
Donor | Martha L. Nickerson | |
Map | Nickerson Walking Woods Preserve Map (PDF) | |
Public Access | Trails begin at parking lot on Richardson Avenue. Inner Loop Trail (1/2 mile) markers are red. Outer Loop Trail (1 mile) markers are blue. | |
Species Inventories | Nickerson Walking Woods Preserve Species List (PDF) |
Nickerson Pics
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Inner Loop Trail at Nickerson Walking Woods Preserve Image credit: C Adler
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Meadow at Nickerson Walking Woods Preserve Image credit: C Adler
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This kiosk stands at the trailhead of the Nickerson Preserve.
Nickerson Posts
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Another Eagle Project Benefits the Attleboro Land Trust
The Attleboro Land Trust recently benefitted from the completion of an Eagle project by Scout James Schwab of Troop 25 ...
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A spot of mid-winter color
Even in the middle of winter, an observant hiker can be rewarded with a spot of color while walking on ...
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Thanks to our volunteers
On Tuesday, May 26, a work party of nine volunteers helped with the maintenance of Nickerson Walking Woods Preserve. The ...
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Walking the boundaries at the Nickerson Walking Woods Preserve
On Saturday, March 7, 2020, a group of volunteers walked the boundaries of the Nickerson Walking Woods Preserve. The purpose ...
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The Photographic Legacy of Martha Nickerson
Martha L. Nickerson was not only the donor of the 48 acres of land that is now the Nickerson Walking ...