The Trustees of Reservations

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The Trustees of Reservations is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit land conservation and historic preservation organization that protects and maintains numerous natural and cultural sites across the state for public use and enjoyment.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic preservation organization
land conservation organization
nonprofit organization
aimsTo ensure long-term protection of open space in Massachusetts
alsoKnownAs The Trustees
basedIn Massachusetts
country United States of America
surface form: United States
focusesOn environmental education
historic preservation
land conservation
public recreation
foundedBy Charles Eliot
hasActivity agricultural land protection
community engagement
habitat restoration
historic landscape preservation
outdoor education for children and adults
stewardship of conserved properties
volunteer programs
hasMethod acquiring land through donation, purchase, and conservation restrictions
headquartersLocation Boston, Massachusetts
inception 1891
isFirstOf first private statewide land conservation organization in the United States
legalForm nonprofit organization
manages public reservations
mission to preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts
nonprofitStatus 501(c)(3)
operates Appleton Farms
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Crane Beach NERFINISHED
Fruitlands Museum
Naumkeag
Rocky Woods
Old Manse
surface form: The Old Manse

Worlds End
surface form: World’s End

World’s End Reservation in Hingham
World’s End trails and open space
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
operatesIn Massachusetts
protects cultural landscapes
historic sites
natural landscapes
provides educational programs
public access to conserved lands
trails and outdoor recreation opportunities
serves the public
state Massachusetts
uses conservation restrictions to protect land
website https://thetrustees.org

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Cape Poge Bay managedBy The Trustees of Reservations
Cape Poge Lighthouse managedBy The Trustees of Reservations
Chappaquiddick Island managedBy The Trustees of Reservations
Crane Beach managedBy The Trustees of Reservations
Great Point, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts managedBy The Trustees of Reservations
Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge managingOrganization The Trustees of Reservations
Mytoi Japanese Garden operatedBy The Trustees of Reservations
Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge operator The Trustees of Reservations
Crane Beach ownedBy The Trustees of Reservations
Mytoi Japanese Garden ownedBy The Trustees of Reservations
Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge partOf The Trustees of Reservations
this entity surface form: The Trustees of Reservations properties in Massachusetts
Cape Poge Lighthouse tourOperator The Trustees of Reservations