The entirety of the property is under a conservation restriction held by the MA DCR.   This restriction limits the development on the parcel and ensures the property will remain in a natural, scenic and open condition for the purpose of wildlife conservation, forest health and drinking water supply protection.

Acreage

The Wiatrowski Conservation Area is 17.836 Acres.

Parking/Access

The Wiatrowski Conservation Area is accessible via Gold Street in Belchertown.

History

The property was purchased from the Wiatrowski Family in 2002.

Permitted Recreational Activities

• Hiking
• Cross country skiing and snowshoeing
• Snow vehicle usage with written authorization from the commission
• Non-commercial hunting
• Plant and wildlife observation

Prohibited Recreational Activities

• Campfires, open fires, cookouts or picnics
• Camping
• Mountain biking
• Filing, storing, placing or dumping of any kind
• International introduction of a non-native plant, animal, or insect
• Activities detrimental to drainage, flood control, water conservation, water quality, erosion, etc.
• Domestic animals or livestock
• Drunkenness, breach of peace, profanity, disorderly conduct
• Vandalism
• Construction of any object or structure
• Swimming or wading
• Fishing
• Organized sports activities, including but not limited to orienteering, road races, etc.
• Public assemblies or groups of more than 10 persons unless written authorization from the commission
• Motorized vehicles of any kind
• Boats, of any kind, with or without a motors
• Metal detectors or the use of similar devices

Notable Features

Wiatrowski Conservation Area is predominantly forested with a large wetland in the center of the property. Jabish Brook passes through the northern portion of the property.