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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/

Early Birds at Friedman Forest

Friedman Forest Bebbington Road, Ashford, CT

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

Looking at History Through Water

Mason's Mill 184 Old Turnpike Road, Mansfield, CT

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

Old Connecticut Path

Madeline Regan Preserve 1274 Tolland Stage Road, Tolland, CT

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

Chaplin Bicentennial Walk

Hubbard Sanctuary 513 Pheonixville Road, Chaplin, Connecticut

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/

CT Trails Day

Chenes Roches 71 Blair Road, Willington, CT

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/  

Tower Hill Walk

Tower Hill Between 96 & 154 Tower Hill Road, Chaplin, CT

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 […]

Two Sisters Walk

Two Sisters 231 Willimantic Road, Chaplin, CT

Walk 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, CT

Join us for an early autumn walk through the woods and learn more about this special Joshua Trust property in Mansfield!   Register here.