Conserving the land that sustains us all.
Read MoreHighstead unites people and science to conserve nature today for a better tomorrow.
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Land Inspires Us
Highstead began in 1982 as an arboretum focused on protecting our land in Redding, Connecticut. Today, we are a champion for land conservation throughout New England and beyond.
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Connections Propel Us
We take an integrated leadership approach connecting people, resources, and science to address the urgent environmental challenges we face, with the Wildlands & Woodlands vision lighting the way.
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Research Guides Us
We conduct, curate, and amplify research that is vital to securing the attention and resources required for proactive land conservation.