Highstead’s 100-plus acre preserve in Redding, Connecticut is a beautiful place to visit. It demonstrates our ecologically informed and naturalistic approach to land stewardship. It is a place where people who are curious about or concerned with land conservation can come together to learn, connect, and be inspired.
![A hummingbird moth visits our meadow.](https://highstead.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Visit-Highstead-sq.jpg)
Planning your visit
Come breathe in the beauty of Highstead in Redding, Connecticut. Hours, resources, and guidelines for planning your visit.
Upcoming events
Check out our year-round events—lectures, exhibits, tours, and open trail days.
![Bird walk in the fog](https://highstead.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Event.png)
![Examining the health of a milkweed plant during a visit to Highstead.](https://highstead.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stewardship-sq.jpg)
On-site stewardship
Visiting Highstead is an opportunity to experience firsthand the sustainable and beautiful impact of our intentional land stewardship practices.