Nature Walk

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

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

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 […]

"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/

Debra Hultgren and a local birder will explore the early signs of spring through plants and birds. Register at https://joshuastrust.org/friedman-bird/

Mason’s Mill and Freeman Preserve – looking at history through water.  Tina Waller and Donna McLaughlin.  Weather-dependent. No dogs. Children over 5 welcome.  Register at joshuastrust.org/mason-mill-history

Tina Waller, local historian, will introduce us to the Old Connecticut Path which forms a part of the Madeline Regan Preserve, and explain the importance of it.    Register at Joshuastrust.org/regan-walk-3

Celebrate Chaplin’s 200th anniversary with a walk at Hubbard Preserve on Saturday, May 28th, 1 pm. with local residents Deb Field and Warren Church.  They’ll talk about the natural history and the colonial history of this parcel. Register at https://joshuastrust.org/bicentennial-walk/

On Connecticut Trails weekend, in conjunction with CFPA  ctwoodlands.org join us for a walk at on Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m., at Chenes-Roches to explore the newest trail and perhaps see Mountain Laurel in bloom. Register at https://joshuastrust.org/ct-trails-day/  

We will meet in the parking area along the north side of Tower Hill Rd. This walk will showcase one of our newest and largest parcels, focusing on the beautiful stone walls that run through. (I can’t be more specific that this b/c we are still sorting out trails & dead tree issues)   Register […]