Early Birds at Friedman Forest
Friedman Forest Bebbington Road, Ashford, CTDebra Hultgren and a local birder will explore the early signs of spring through plants and birds. Register at https://joshuastrust.org/friedman-bird/
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Nature Walk
Looking at History Through Water
Mason's Mill 184 Old Turnpike Road, Mansfield, CTMason’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
Old Connecticut Path
Madeline Regan Preserve 1274 Tolland Stage Road, Tolland, CTTina 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
Chaplin Bicentennial Walk
Hubbard Sanctuary 513 Pheonixville Road, Chaplin, ConnecticutCelebrate 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/
CT Trails Day
Chenes Roches 71 Blair Road, Willington, CTOn 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/
Tower Hill Walk
Tower Hill Between 96 & 154 Tower Hill Road, Chaplin, CTWe 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 […]
Two Sisters Walk
Two Sisters 231 Willimantic Road, Chaplin, CTWalk to 8 acre Two Sisters Tract in Chaplin, CT with Naturalist & Trust member Deb Field. The one mile loop trail takes us up a recently logged hillside; we will discuss the importance of this kind of forest cut to forest succession. Parking is along the Route 6 eastbound shoulder between Passport Inn and […]
Guided walk to Wolf’s Rock
Wolf Rock Nature Preserve *Near 62 Crane Hill Rd, Mansfield Center, CTJoin us for an early autumn walk through the woods and learn more about this special Joshua Trust property in Mansfield! Register here.
New Year’s Walk
Pigeon Swamp Pigeon Swamp Road, Lebanon, ConnecticutStart the New Year off in nature! Join Laurie Gypson for a winter walk around Pigeon Swamp Preserve in Lebanon. This event is weather dependent. Register at: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/2Cdj-DUDKTyaKLL_8M1dpA
Guided February Walk at Knowlton Hill
Knowlton Hill Preserve 81 Knowlton Hill Road, Storrs, CT, United StatesGuided walk of interesting features on the Knowlton Hill Preserve trails. Register at: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/PK2OVL6BlgAylETUcLYbdw?t=1674587655