The Murphy Wetland and Kingsburg Pond
The Murphy Wetland
Twenty acres of wetlands bordering on Kingsburg Pond. Our first donation of land, in 1999, was a 19-acre wetland adjacent to the protected dune system of Kingsburg Beach. This land, now called the Murphy Wetland, after donors David Murphy and Sonia Salisbury, is an interesting mix of wet meadow, old field, sphagnum bog, and low thickets. The habitat diversity makes this a significant area for breeding and migratory birds. The KCC stewardship plan calls for regular monitoring of this lot, which is accessed from Beach Hill Road.
The Kingsburg View
Kingsburg Pond – The first view of Kingsburg as you crest the hill
That first glorious sight of Kingsburg when you crest the hill will remain unspoiled forever! The KCC owns and protects the triangle of land at the corner of Kingsburg Road and Hirtles Beach Road. The lot has frontage on the Kingsburg Pond.
