Peaks Island Naturalist Tour
TROTT LITTLEJOHN
From gravel pit to community haven
What makes this place special?
Once a gravel staging area, this community space is being transformed into a place for recreation, native plants, pollinators, composting, and learning. The site now hosts a community garden space, exercise stations, and habitat restoration projects, demonstrating the impact people can have when they work together.
What challenges does it face?
Much of the soil was heavily disturbed during decades of public works activity, and invasive plants remain a constant challenge.
What islanders are doing
Volunteers are restoring the landscape with native plants, pollinator gardens, and knotweed removal. Their work demonstrates simple approaches that homeowners can use in their own yards.
During your visit
Explore the gardens and trails
Support community projects
Plant native species at home
Consider alternatives to traditional lawns
HOW TO GET THERE
From the ferry landing
18 min walk | 5 min drive/bike ride
Walk up Welch street from the Ferry, turn left on Island Ave and then make a right on Brackett. Walk up Brackett until you get to a large intersection and make a left on Florida. Trott Littlejohn is at the top of the small hill just past the compost collection point.
