Resident Florence Hawkes, who donated 145 acres of land to make the preserve, poses in front of a sign at Pride Preserve. The preserve had a grand opening Oct. 24, which will allow future generations to explore the land much like Hawkes did growing up, according to Presumspcot Regional Land Trust Director Rachelle Curran Apse. Courtesy photo

The ribbon-cutting Oct. 24 signified that the trails are open at the 175-acre Pride Preserve. From left: Dennis Hawkes and his mother and donor of land Florence Hawkes, PRLT Director Rachelle Curran Apse, Mayor Mike Foley. To the far right is State Sen. Cathy Breen. Courtesy photo

Former mayor Colleen Hilton walks the Pride Preserve trail after it’s Oct. 24 opening with her granddaughter. According to Land Trust Director Rachelle Curran Apse, this new development doubles preserved space in the city. Courtesy photo