Mattabeseck Wildlife Corridor Grand Opening

Mattabeseck Wildlife Corridor Grand Opening
Event Date: 
Sunday, May 21, 2023 - 1:00pm to 1:30pm

The Rindge Conservation Commission invites the public to attend the grand opening for the Mattabeseck Wildlife Corridor on May 21, 2023.  The commission’s purchase was made possible with donations from local residents and from various foundations and NH State agencies.  This 228 parcel of mostly undeveloped land is located at 538 Old New Ipswich Road and was formerly part of Rindge Stone & Gravel.

Last year, the Commission selected the Abenaki word Mattabeseck, meaning “land between the waters.”  The property sits at the watershed divide between the Contoocook and Millers Rivers. “Wildlife Corridor” was added to recognize the unfragmented connection for wildlife movement between Converse Meadow, Annett State Forest, and Audubon’s Wildwood Camp—all conserved areas

The opening will begin at 1:00 pm, rain or shine, with a blessing by the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People.  For those interested, tours will follow the ribbon-cutting ceremony, 

Directions to Mattabeseck Wildlife Corridor at 583 Old New Ipswich Rd. Rindge NH

From the north: follow Route 202 south to the intersection of Route 119 in Rindge. Turn left at the intersection onto 119 for about 2 miles.  Turn left onto Cathedral Rd (at Shell gas station).  Take first right after the Cathedral of the Pines entrance onto Shaw Hill Rd. Take first left off Shaw Hill Rd onto Old New Ipswich Road for about 1 mile.  Mattabeseck will be on the right.  Parking will be available.

From the east: follow Route 119 east and turn right onto Old New Ipswich Road for about four (4) miles.  Mattabeseck will be after Camp Wildwood and will be on the right.  Parking will be available.

From the south: follow Route 202 north to the intersection of Route 119 in Rindge. Turn right at the intersection onto 119 for about 2 miles.  Turn left onto Cathedral Rd (at Shell gas station).  Take first right after the Cathedral of the Pines entrance onto Shaw Hill Rd. Take first left off Shaw Hill Rd onto Old New Ipswich Road for about 1 mile.  Mattabeseck will be on the right.  Parking will be available.

From the west: follow Route 119.  Turn left onto Cathedral Rd (at Shell gas station).  Take first right after the Cathedral of the Pines entrance onto Shaw Hill Rd. Take first left off Shaw Hill Rd onto Old New Ipswich Road for about 1 mile.  Mattabeseck will be on the right.  Parking will be available.