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Discovery Challenge for Families and Individuals

Join us in a challenge this fall to explore some of Joshua’s Trust trails and learn about their diversity of plants and animals! The Challenge will run from September 1 to December 1, 2023. Explore eight different trails and complete entries for each – try to identify at least one member for each of two […]

Walktober #111 – Henrietta House B&B Open House and Hike at Josias Byles Sanctuary

Josias Byles Sanctuary 2 CT-89, Ashford

The home that is now known as Henrietta House B&B was built in 1722 by the Byles family and retains many of its original features. Begin the celebration with a hike in the Josias Byles Sanctuary next to Henrietta House. The hike in this beautiful preserve is short but does include some steep terrain, water […]

Walktober #114 – Gurleyville Grist Mill Tour

Gurleyville Grist Mill Stone Mill Road, Mansfield

Nestled in the historic Mansfield village of Gurleyville, on the banks of the Fenton River, the Joshua's Trust Gurleyville Grist Mill stands much as it was in 1830. The 15-acre campus of field and forest also includes the Miller's Cottage, birthplace of Gov. Wilbur Cross, whose grandfather and father were millers here. Docents will be […]