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.

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Nature Writing Workshop

Knowlton Hill Preserve 81 Knowlton Hill Road, Storrs, CT, United States

Join Joshua’s Trust’s George Jacobi at Knowlton Hill Preserve for a casual Nature Writing Workshop. No writing experience necessary. After greetings and an introduction, we will split up on the many trails with pen and notebook, mining nature for insight and awareness. We will then share our efforts and enjoyment. Sign up here.

Gurleyville Grist Mill Open

Gurleyville Grist Mill Stone Mill Road, Mansfield, CT

Come and explore the historic Gurleyville Grist Mill.

Yoga at the Grist Mill

Gurleyville Grist Mill Stone Mill Road, Mansfield, CT

Together we will breathe in the sights and sounds surrounding us as we move through a gentle yoga practice designed to connect us more deeply to ourselves and our beautiful natural environment. Bring your mat or chair. Donation to Joshua's Trust suggested. Workshop led by Peggy Dillon, Certified Kripalu Yoga & Yoga Dance Instructor, Joshua's […]

Gurleyville Grist Mill Open

Gurleyville Grist Mill Stone Mill Road, Mansfield, CT

Come and explore the historic Gurleyville Grist Mill.

Gurleyville Grist Mill Open

Gurleyville Grist Mill Stone Mill Road, Mansfield, CT

Come and explore the historic Gurleyville Grist Mill.

Gurleyville Grist Mill Open

Gurleyville Grist Mill Stone Mill Road, Mansfield, CT

Come and explore the historic Gurleyville Grist Mill.

Annual Meeting

Knowlton Hall 25 Pompey Hollow Rd, Ashford, CT, United States

Come meet with your fellow members to socialize, celebrate accomplishments, elect new Trustees* and enjoy a talk, by forester, Emery Gluck, entitled, “Effects of Natural Disturbances and New Englanders on our Oak Forests and Bird Habitat." *All are welcome to attend but only members may vote for new Trustees. Emery Gluck of Lebanon retired in […]

Atwood Farm Open House

Atwood Farm 624 Wormwood Hill Road, Mansfield Center, CT

Come join us for a cup of ice cream (from the UConn Dairy Bar)! on Saturday June 10, from 12- 4pm. at the Atwood Farm.  We will join with other Connecticut museums on Open House Day – including our Gurleyville Grist Mill – to showcase the two historical properties that the Trust cares for. Registration not required. […]

Water in Earthly Processes at the Gurleyville Grist Mill

Gurleyville Grist Mill Stone Mill Road, Mansfield, CT

For this Fourth Annual Earth Day Walk, Robert Thorson (https://robertthorson.clas.uconn.edu/) will combine a stream-side view of the Gurleyville Gristmill with a northerly hike along the crest of a glacial esker to help bring the power of flowing water in your head and heart. Stepping back in time: the river gurgles, the millstone turns, the ice […]

Maypole Celebration at Atwood Farm

Atwood Farm 624 Wormwood Hill Road, Mansfield Center, CT

Come welcome spring while we dance around the May Pole accompanied by the Mansfield Middle School String Players. We will post on Instagram and Facebook as well as this page if we decide to cancel the walk due to weather or other, unforeseeable circumstances. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Michelle Poudrette, […]