Prospect Land Trust Continues to Grow!

On May 23, 2012, Prospect Land Trust (PLT) Board of Directors voted unanimously to accept a 64.8 acre parcel of land that was generously donated by Boardman W. Kathan. To date, this is the largest single donation of land acquired by the PLT. What makes this a most momentous occasion is that the property connects to an existing PLT holding of 17.3 acres (donated by Mr. Kathan on December 29,1998) for a total of 82.1 acres of continuous open space to be known as “Kathan Woods” nature preserve. Once again, Mr. Kathan, a Prospect resident and member of the PLT Board of Directors, has shown by example his commitment to open space and the community at large.

· Memorial Dedication to Frank “Bud” Doyle
· Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Kathan Woods
· 3 Mile Hike to Celebrate CT Trails Day June 3rd at 2 -4 pm.

We celebrated the new property donation, explored the extended trail system, and honor the memory of Bud Doyle by embracing the love that he had for the great outdoors.

Frank “Bud” (Farmer) Doyle (October 6, 1920 – April 10, 2010) was an active member of the community and well known in town as a man who treasured his family and had a love for the written word, a good laugh and the tranquility he found in nature. Subsequent to his passing, the PLT received numerous donations to honor Bud’s memory. Toward that end, it is our pleasure to dedicate opening day of PLT’s new hiking trail as well as the installation of a memorial bench to be located at Kathan Woods as an expression of our love and memory of Bud as well as his passion for nature.

To quote his daughter Marjorie Devaney, “With each passing season I realize that I’ve been blessed with a like-minded view of nature’s ability to heal, connect and inspire and it all began with my dad’s example. So what better way to keep his spirit alive and close than to encourage others to find the gift of peace and community through their own fresh-air experiences”, first published in the April 2011 issue of the Prospect Pages.

A 3-mile hike along a scenic and historic trail through the back woods of Prospect, which features wood roads used by teamsters for mid-19th century Waterbury brass mills, part of the original Quinnipiac Blue Trail with "Bluff Head", the original "Loop Trail" on a PLT property, and abandoned early town road.

Trail Head looked on Boardman Drive cul-de-sac, off Plank Road (which is off of Route 68 nearly 1 mile west of the Routes 68 and 70 intersection).

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