A brief hike beckons, in a sunny late morning, in one of the best parts of the year. Mid-October and it’s so warm it’s even warm in the shade. Time is getting short until winter comes down hard; this might be the last 70-degree day until April. And Cumulus clouds usually fill in after lunch. […]
My son is getting fussy again and I know just the thing that will turn his mood around, taking a trip outside. When we go outside, he stares with wonder at the trees as they sway in the breeze. He excitedly exclaims, “ah!” when he sees a flower or plant that he likes and wants
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It’s October. How about a spooky story? It’s a lazy Fall day at the Gurley-Mason Mill and as you can see, I can’t find a very dramatic photo for this post. Built right smack during the Revolutionary War, the historic site is protected by Joshua’s Trust, and its rare up-and-down sawmill is in the Smithsonian.
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You may have noticed that we haven’t had as much content on the blog lately. Unfortunately, several of our regular contributors haven’t been able to share with us. (Myself included…an on-the-move 7 month old will do that to you!) So, we are looking for new voices to add to the blog! If you are someone
The following article is from our Spring 1996 newsletter. A 6.8 acre parcel ahs been donated to Joshua’s Trust by Charles and Mabel Owen. Located between South Eagleville Road and Separatist Road, the property contains a small pond, known to family and friends as “Owen’s Mere.” The land is attractively planted with species that provide
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New Ridgetop Trails at the Madeline Regan Preserve (Tolland) and Chenes Roche (Willington) With some help from the summer work crew from Eastconn, Joshua’s Trust installed two new ridge-top trails this summer that are worth a peek: Chenes Roche – A key feature of our Chenes Roche Preserve in Willington is a 100 to 200-foot
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