Bluestem

A conservancy property that includes open fields, woods, a stream, a pond, and various easy walking trails throughout. There were wildflowers in abundance in the fields when we arrived in late summer.

It also includes areas for "natural burials", i.e., places where loved ones (human or pet) may be interred without embalming or sealed caskets or urns.

Friendly staff informed us that anyone can walk the grounds although there may be an area blocked-off if a service is in progress.

Stop by on my way home after seeing the Dickcissel on nearby Compton Rd in Orange Co.

Such a beautiful place, with great trails with benches to sit and relax while taking in the view.

It was hot the day I was there but I can’t wait until the weather cools so I can go back.

I wasn't sure what to think at first...I actually have a slight fear of graveyards and I had to make myself go. But when I got there I was just struck by how beautiful it was. Clear paths through hundreds of wildflowers and happy birds flying all around. Very peaceful walk.

Wonderful natural area!!! Opened in the fall of 2022 this is a well planned, well thought out and maintained natural area that was probably once a Pope family farm.
My wife and I have been to almost every park and recreational area (with our dogs) in Orange county, but this is a stand out!! It is one of the best places for a quiet, peaceful, easy hike with the dogs. Open fields, pond, old barns, cemetery, woods and graveled road, all well marked, not muddy or hilly. Not to mention, a port-o-John and garbage can!
Many other trails in the area have narrow, rooted, technically difficult paths, NOT HERE! There is a map (take a photo of it) and post card at the visitors barn.
Well done owner and volunteers!! And thank you for preserving this wonderful piece of nature. We will be frequent visitors.
If you bring your dogs, please pick up after them and be careful they don’t eat coyote poop!

Beautiful woods and grasslands offering a place to honor nature and your loved ones.