Our Upcoming Events
Almost all Trust programs are free of charge; however, we welcome your donation so we can continue bringing you great outdoor and conservation activities and events.
September 21, 2019
10:00 am: Trail Crew
September 21, 2019
12:00 pm: Mansfield Celebrates
September 28, 2019
10:00 am: Trail Crew
October 5, 2019
Tobiassen Forest - Tolland 10:00 am: Talking to Trees
Join master naturalist Deb Field as we explore this varied forest habitat. Moderate difficulty; kids over 12; no dogs. Dress appropriately - suggest sturdy shoes. Hard rain cancels. Limited to 15 participants - please sign up activities@joshuastrust.org
October 6, 2019
Allanach-Wolf Preserve - Windham 12:00 pm: Concert at the Pond
Bring a picnic, your family and friends, and enjoy choral music at Allanach-Wolf. There will be two groups performing; the Women's Choral Group and the Children's Choral Group. After, enjoy the trails or simply soak in the atmosphere of the this beautiful preserve. This event is co-sponsored by Consonare Choral Community. Visit www.consonare-sing.org for more information about the group and the concert.
October 12, 2019
10:00 am: Trail Crew
October 19, 2019
Atwood Farm 2:00 pm: Cider Pressing at Atwood
Bring the kids and come enjoy the cider as your great-grandparents and grandparents did, and watch and help with the pressing of the apples. After, enjoy self-guided tours of the farm out-buildings and the orchard. Rain or shine.
October 20, 2019
Josias Byles Sanctuary - Ashford 10:30 am: Walk at Byles with Historian Marian Mathews
Join local historian Marian Mathews on a walk to learn about the natural and human history of this area. Enjoy refreshments after at the Henrietta House B&B. Moderate difficulty; kids welcome; dogs on leash. Hard rain cancels. Limited to 15 participants - please sign up at activities@joshuastrust.org
October 26, 2019
10:00 am: Trail Crew
November 2, 2019
10:00 am: Trail Crew
November 9, 2019
10:00 am: Trail Crew
November 9, 2019
Pappenheimer Preserve - Scotland 10:00 am: Walk at Pappenheimer
Join master naturalist Deb Field as we explore this 2nd growth forested area and learn about what happens when forests are cut. Moderate difficulty; kids over 12; no dogs; dress appropriately - there may be some wet areas. Hard rain cancels. Limited to 15 participants - please sign up at activities@joshuastrust.org
November 16, 2019
10:00 am: Trail Crew
November 29, 2019
Utley Hill Preserve - Columbia 9:30 am: Turkey Walk
Join naturalist Ann Dunnack exploring the mill sites and natural habitats of various animals on this post-Thanksgiving walk. Moderate difficulty; kid-friendly; dogs on leash; dress appropriately. Hard rain cancels. Limited to 15 participants - please sign up at activities@joshuastrust.org