Once used as farmland, this sanctuary contains over 9 acres of fields and undeveloped natural woodlands in West Barnstable. As its name indicates, the land is dominated by red cedar that covers more than 50 percent of the property in both strips and thick stands. There are also two large wetland areas that are loosely ringed by mature red maples draped with great masses of poison ivy, grape and briar vines. These wetlands hold water most of the year and are influenced by the tides of the salt marsh that borders the property.

Observed/Protected Species
Red Maple, Red Cedar, Apple, Birch, Bayberry, grapevine, briar, poison ivy, raccoon, red fox, mole, skunk, coyote, white-tailed deer, red squirrel, gray squirrel, feral cats.

Abutting Land/Surrounding Area
The surrounding area is primarily residential. The property also borders Great Marsh.

Acquisition Date
April 7, 1988

How Acquired
Conveyed, via Will, from Ina Davidson

Restrictions/Approved Uses
According to the deed, "No hunting and/or trapping of any sort shall be allowed on the subject premises; The Grantor reserves the right for he, his heirs and assigns, to pick blueberries and oakberries on the subject premises and maintain access to the blueberry and oakberry bushes on the subject premises."

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