Halifax is fortunate to have the bucolic 70 acre Peterson Swamp Wildlife Management Area. Public access is along the southern side of Aldana Road. Parts of the swamp extend to Route 36 and a tiny sliver reaches Route 106. Plenty of parking can be found about a ¼ of a mile away at the Town of Halifax parking lot at the corner of Oak Street and Aldana Road.
On Sept. 14, the Halifax Beautification Committee led its 2nd walk through Peterson Wildlife Management Area this year. The first walk was on Jan. 1, 2025 with about 30 people and 2 canines. The two walks contrasted mostly due to mild drought conditions that the area is currently experiencing. For much of the year, a large portion of the swamp is underwater.
On the September walk, seven Halifax residents walked along a portion of the aqueduct that extends from East Monponsett to Silver Lake. The aqueduct was built during the 1960’s to divert water from West Monponsett to Silver Lake for the purpose of supplying some of the water needs of the City of Brockton. The aqueduct runs from near the boat ramp on East Monponsett through Peterson Swamp and comes out on Silver Lake in Plympton not far from the border of Halifax.
Hunting is allowed at Peterson Swamp WMA so hikers should wear bright clothes during hunting season. Ticks and mosquitoes may be present.
The Halifax Beautification Committee plans to hold a 2nd annual First Day Hike on Jan. 1. Details are yet to be planned.
The Halifax Beautification Committee will hold its Fall Clean-Up Oct. 4 from 9-4 and Oct. 5 from 1-4. Litter -busting supplies will be available during those times by the front steps of the Halifax Town Hall. Come try out a new litter grabber donated to HBC by Jill Ripley of eXp Realty or grab a slice of yummy pizza at noon on the 4th donated by Cape Cod Cafe.
For further information on Halifax Beautification Committee’s activities please e-mail beautification@halifax-ma.org or attend a meeting which are on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month at 5:15 p.m. in the 2nd floor kitchen of the Halifax Town Hall.