Directions: Joe's Pond is located just over the Stowe town line in Morristown. From the Intersection of Route 100 and Route 108 in downtown Stowe, head north on Route 100 for several miles. Turn right on Stancliff Rd. just before you get to NCAL. Travel 1/2 miles down Stancliff Rd. until you see the Stowe Land Trust sign on the right. Please park along Stancliff Rd. and do not block any driveways.  To access the pond, you will need to walk across the field. Please stay to the left of the sign along the field until you reach the woods and the pond.  The field is hayed periodically by local farmers. We ask that you no walk or drive through the field while it is in hay (stay to the edge). Thank you!

 

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Everyone has heard of Joe's Pond, right?  Well, maybe not everyone.  This 30-acre gem locally known as Joe's Pond is tucked away just over Stowe's town line in Morristown.  On December 20, 2005, Stowe Land Trust placed a conservation easement on the property.

Working closely with landowners Ron and Judy Stancliff, SLT placed a conservation easement on the 30 acre parcel which will guarantee its permanent protection.  As well, public access will be available for those that wish to enjoy Joe’s Pond.  The pond plays host to an array of natural habitats including an active beaver community, several species of fish, a number of migratory and permanent bird species, and a wide array of trees and wildflowers.  These natural neighbors of ours will continue to call Joe’s Pond home, uninterrupted by the pressure of today’s demanding development climate. 

For generations, the Stancliff family has called Joe’s Pond and the land that surrounds it, home.  Whether hunting, picnicking, swimming, or sugaring, the Stancliff’s have a true appreciation for the land that has been in their family for over 100 years.  Stowe Land Trust is pleased to have helped the Stancliff’s realize their conservation goal.     

Joe’s Pond represents SLT’s 23rd conserved property in the Stowe area and its first ever conservation easement on a body of water.  We are pleased to add Joe’s Pond to our ever growing list of conserved properties in the Stowe area.

To learn more about the project, click here to access our 2006 Winter Newsletter.