Riverbound Farm Sanctuary
Riverbound Farm Sanctuary, on the Quinnipiac River at 1881 Cheshire Street, Cheshire, CT was acquired in December 1989 as a bequest from the Estate of Esther Tappert Mortensen, wife of Reverend Ralph Mortensen, both long-time members of the chapter.
The sanctuary includes a house built in 1814 and 23.4 acres of diverse habitat preserved permanently as open space. Riverbound Farm is dedicated as a memorial to the Tappert and the Mortensen families.
Visit us! The grounds are open to the public every day from dawn to dusk.
Rules and Sanctuary Guidelines
The following are not allowed at Riverbound Farm:
Use of alcohol or smoking
Bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs or snowmobiles on the trails
Collecting artifacts, plants, or wildlife
Dogs (even leashed)
Fires
Fishing, hunting, or trapping
We do not use or allow pesticides to be used on Riverbound Farm property
Museum & Nature Center @ Riverbound Farm Sanctuary
Open the 3rd Sunday each month, 11am to 4pm, from April to October.
1881 Cheshire Street, Cheshire CT 06410
Stay safe! Please stay on the trails, be aware of exposed roots by the river, and avoid walking the trails on windy days. Take note of these special safety guidelines:
Be aware of ticks — Wear protective clothing, use insect repellant, and check yourself for ticks before and after going into the woods. At home, you can put your clothes into the dryer to kill any ticks with heat.
Be aware of poison ivy — It may be found in the woods and by the trail. If you come in contact with poison ivy, wash the oil off your skin with cold soapy water as soon as possible. Put any clothes that came in contact directly into the wash on hot cycle when you get home.
Spring 2024 Updates
Our woodlands took a big hit over the last few years, mostly due to the invasive Emerald Ash Borer insect. As a result, we had to cut down many dead trees for the safety of our visitors. While it might look upsetting, it will create new and healthy habitat for the future.
We also mow the meadow once a year to attract more insects during the summer months — soon the meadow will be lush with native grasses and flowers.
