The Carlisle Cranberry Bog

The Carlisle Cranberry Bog, Carlisle, MA
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One of the treasures of Carlisle is its extensive Conservation Lands. The Cranberry Bog Reservation totals 310 acres, 151 of which are in Carlisle. 40 of those acres in the Carlisle parcel hold the last continuously working cranberry bog in Middlesex County, MA. It was started by two brothers in the late 1800’s and bought by the Towns of Carlisle and Chelmsford in 1986. The land and trails that surround it are rich in views and wildlife. Any given day one may see cranes, bull frogs and geese throughout the bog itself. People often walk their dogs or ride their horses around the outer perimeter of the bog. And although I have taken this walk many times since moving here, having just gotten a Labrador puppy yesterday, today will be our first outing as part of this special club of folks.

I’m looking forward to an ever enthusiastic companion to share my long hikes in the Conservations lands that surround Carlisle and Concord. I encourage anyone looking for a glimpse of a thriving ecosystem and extensive natural beauty to drive up Route 225 toward Westford onto Curve Street and experience the Bog. I’ll revisit the Cranberry Bog on www.theconcordlife.com come mid-October when cranberry harvesting is in progress!

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