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Parent and Caregiver Walking Group

Allanach-Wolf Woodlands 164 Back Road, Windham, CT

Joshua's Trust would like to invite the parents and caregivers of our communities to come together with their children for a series of walks on our properties, led by Development Administrator and new mom, Kailyn Murphy. These walks are about 1 mile in length and are not difficult, making them great for walking with little […]

What’s in that Stream?

Iron Mine Valley 31 Sand Hill Road, Ashford, CT

September 18 - 10 am - Iron Mine (meet at the entrance on Iron Mine Lane)  - "What's in that stream?"  Come explore water life e.g. insects and learn about water testing with Peg Curtis and Deb Field. No dogs, rain date - September 25 - 10 am. Please register here: joshuastrust.org/stream-registration

Parent and Caregiver Walking Group

Bradley Buchanan 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield Center, CT

Joshua's Trust would like to invite the parents and caregivers of our communities to come together with their children for a series of walks on our properties, led by Development Administrator and new mom, Kailyn Murphy. These walks are about 1 mile in length and are not difficult, making them great for walking with little […]

Stargazing

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

Come stargaze with local astronomer, Bob Grindle. The event will take place at Knowlton Hill Preserve at 8:00 pm on September 25th. Please dress appropriately, bring a chair or blanket, and bring binoculars. Register at https://joshuastrust.org/stargaze/  

Parents and Caregivers Walking Group

Hubbard Sanctuary 513 Pheonixville Road, Chaplin, Connecticut

Joshua's Trust would like to invite the parents and caregivers of our communities to come together with their children for a series of walks on our properties, led by Development Administrator and new mom, Kailyn Murphy. These walks are about 1 mile in length and are not difficult, making them great for walking with little […]

Walk Church Farm

Church Farm Varga Road, Ashford, CT

Church Farm - 10 am  Walk with Deb Field and explore the newest trail at Church Farm. No dogs please.   Register at joshuastrust.org/church-walk

Forest’s Sleep

Tobiassen Forest 198 Noah Lane, Tolland, CT

Tobiassen - 10 am. - Come walk with naturalist Laurie Gypson and explore how the forest begins to "sleep" as the season changes. Register at joshuastrust.org/tobiassen-walk

After Thanksgiving Walk

Utley Hill Preserve 60 Hennequin Rd, Columbia, CT, United States

Utley Hill (meet at the top of the Columbia Recreation Park) with Peg Curtis - walk off that turkey and pie and add some New England mill history.   Please register at joshuastrust.org/utley-walk

Nordic Walking

Allanach-Wolf Woodlands 164 Back Road, Windham, CT

January 15 1 p.m. - Nordic walking - the newest way to enjoy your weekly (daily?) walks.  Join us as we learn and practice Nordic walking (not skiing!) using ski poles or retractable poles, led by John Hankins. (For more information see this video on CNN: https://apple.news/ADlTLfDCsTcyVKR73pRbRTA We will meet at Allanach-Wolf in Windham.  If there is […]

Lichens with Zach

Dunham Woods 10 S Eagleville Road, Mansfield Center, CT

"Ever wonder what those leafy-looking green and gray growths are on trees as you hike by?  Come explore lichens with Zach Muscavitch, who studies them.  We'll bring hand lenses for even closer observation.  This is a great activity for kids, as well.  Saturday, February 12, 1 p.m. at Dunham Woods. Register at https://joshuastrust.org/feb-lichens/