Tarbox Preserve is a 123-acre property owned by the Land Trust in Topsham, situated between the Cathance and Muddy Rivers and accessible from Middlesex Road. The preserve features upland forests, fields, and active vernal pools, including over 21 acres of freshwater wetlands and coastal estuarine habitat. With more than 4,000 feet of river frontage, the property provides vital riparian buffers and designated High Value Habitat for waterfowl and wading birds. Historically important to the Abenaki people, the land has also supported timber harvesting, farming, and recreation over many generations.

Visitors can explore the property north of Middlesex Road via the mile long trail system which travels along historic stone walls, past active vernal pools, and passed American Chestnut trees on the way to overlooking the Cathance River. The preserve offers opportunity for quiet in a setting rich with natural and cultural significance.