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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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Join us at Wolf Rock Nature Preserve in Mansfield Center for a breathtaking walk with an amazing view. Wolf Rock is one of Mansfield’s most spectacular landmarks, consisting of a great glacial boulder. We’ll start and end our hike at the boulder for beautiful Spring views of Mansfield. The trail steeply descends into multiple habitats […]
Join us at Utley Hill Preserve in Columbia, CT for a beautiful, post Thanksgiving, #OptOutside, wilderness walk. The loop in Utley Hill Preserve is approximately 2.50 miles long and will take us roughly 1 and 1/2 hours to complete. We will meet at the Columbia Recreation Park at 60 Hennequin Rd. After you pull into […]
WEDNESDAY'S FORECAST IS CALLING FOR RAIN IN THE MORNING BUT IT SHOULD END IN TIME FOR THE WALK. WE RECOMMEND BOOTS AS IT MAY BE MUDDY IN SPOTS. Let’s celebrate the new year with a First Day hike at Pigeon Swamp Preserve! *PLEASE NOTE: We will be meeting at the trail head at the end […]
This is part one of a three-part series organized by the Last Green Valley in partnership with The Mansfield Public Library and Joshua’s Trust. Geoff and Kim McLean, night sky educators, will guide us through the importance of night skies and the basics of light pollution control in the Last Green Valley. They have vast […]
Have you ever wondered what animals roam your backyard? If you know how to look, they leave all kinds of signs. Learn how to identify different tracks and track patterns of animals living in The Last Green Valley and maybe in your own backyard. TLGV Volunteer Rangers and master outdoor educators Tom and Sue Harrington […]
DUE TO VERY ICY CONDITIONS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE'LL TRY AGAIN ON MARCH 22 (Same time and place.) Join Michelle Poudrette, JT's Interim Executive Director, on a fun, loop de loupe through Madeline Regan Preserve in Tolland. Participants will explore the micro world of lichens, mosses, ferns and more through a small handheld […]
Herpetologist Dr. Susan Herrick from the University of Connecticut’s Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology will be leading a nighttime walk to observe the nocturnal spring breeding activity of local frogs and a morning walk to search for the results—frog eggs! The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History is partnering with Joshua’s Tract Conservation and […]
Herpetologist Dr. Susan Herrick from the University of Connecticut’s Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology will be leading a nighttime walk to observe the nocturnal spring breeding activity of local frogs and a morning walk to search for the results—frog eggs! The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History is partnering with Joshua’s Tract Conservation and […]
Join amateur nature photographer, Michelle Poudrette, in a collaborative cellphone photography workshop. She'll share some tips and tricks that she's learned over the years using her Android device then participants will explore the property and practice as we share ideas from other phone photographers. No skill or expertise required.
Join Master Naturalist Deb Field for a quiet exploration of Joshua’s Trust’s Rankin Preserve in Ashford. This 1.5 mile trail winds through hardwood forest, wetlands, and swamps and provides a glimpse into how Nature reclaims lands formerly farmed and mined for gravel. This trail does have some elevation changes. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and water. […]
