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Ramble in the Woods – Thoreau Style (Walktober #72)

Harvey Preserve 41°48'N, 72°9'16" W (Federal Rd, Chaplin. Midway between Tower Hill Rd and Davis Rd on west side of road), Chaplin

Please register for this event at the following link: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/6JAoz7Id0QNtIHgw88m9HQ Join naturalist Deb Field for a ramble through the Harvey Preserve. The approximately 1 mile trail meanders through wooded swamp, upland forest, and along unique geological features and is reminiscent of Brister’s Hill, one of Henry David Thoreau’s regular rambles between Walden Pond and Concord. […]

Cider Pressing at Atwood Farm (Walktober # 93)

Atwood Farm 624 Wormwood Hill Road, Mansfield Center, CT

Join us for a traditional cider pressing at Atwood Farm. Take a tour of the farm’s heirloom orchard and historic buildings, including the large barn, blacksmith’s shop, weaver’s cottage, and other outbuildings. Peggy Church will also be on site to demonstrate the art of weaving and spinning in the Weaver’s Cottage. Comfortable walking shoes are […]

Gurleyville Grist Mill Tour (Walktober #101)

Gurleyville Grist Mill Stone Mill Road, Mansfield, CT

Nestled in the historic Mansfield village of Gurleyville, on the banks of the Fenton River, the Joshua’s Trust Gurleyville Grist Mill stands much as it was in 1830. The 15-acre campus of field and forest also includes the Miller’s Cottage, birthplace of Gov. Wilbur Cross, whose grandfather and father were millers here. Guides will be […]

Wednesday Walk at Utley Hill Preserve in Columbia

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

Start your Wednesday with a relaxed ramble through Utley Hill Preserve in Columbia, CT. 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 the Park, take […]

Gurleyville Grist Mill Tour (Walktober #101)

Gurleyville Grist Mill Stone Mill Road, Mansfield, CT

Nestled in the historic Mansfield village of Gurleyville, on the banks of the Fenton River, the Joshua’s Trust Gurleyville Grist Mill stands much as it was in 1830. The 15-acre campus of field and forest also includes the Miller’s Cottage, birthplace of Gov. Wilbur Cross, whose grandfather and father were millers here. Guides will be […]

UConn Archives History Walk with Joshua’s Trust

Atwood Farm 624 Wormwood Hill Road, Mansfield Center, CT

Join UConn Archives & Special Collections in collaboration with Joshua’s Trust for a history walk at Atwood Farm and Knowlton Hill Preserve. An accessible option will be offered at Atwood Farm, and folks can join in on a hike at Knowlton Hill Preserve. At both locations, you’ll find informational signs connecting the land around us […]

Walk and Read with Joshua’s Trust (Walktober #177)

Bradley Buchanan 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield Center, CT

Bring the kids (ages 5-10) for a  fun, 1-1.5 mile interactive walk, followed by a reading of the book, When Grandma Gatewood Took A Hike, by Michelle Houts and Erica Magnus on the lawn at the Mansfield Public Library. Park at the Mansfield Library parking lot, just south of the building. Trails through Bradley-Buchanan Woods are slightly […]

Wednesday Walk at Tinkerville Brook Preserve in Ashford

Tinkerville Brook 135 Armitage Road, Ashford, CT

Join us at Tinkerville Brook Preserve in Ashford for a gorgeous walk through mountain laurel thickets and down into a mixed wetland habitat. The loop through Tinkerville Brook is approximately two miles and will take between 1 to 1.5 hours to complete. The terrain is varied here with some small rocks and roots to navigate. Narrow […]

Contemplative Walk at Whetten Woods (Walktober #219)

Nash-Zimmer Transportation Center 23 Royce Circle, Storrs, CT, United States

Join us for a guided walk, stopping for contemplative reflections along the way. We will meet at the Nash-Zimmer Transportation Center in Storrs Center (23 Royce Circle, Storrs, CT 06268). For information about Whetten Woods, visit our website HERE. We will post on Instagram and Facebook as well as this page if we decide to […]

Wednesday Walk at Hubbard Sanctuary and Agnes’ Pasture

Hubbard Sanctuary 513 Pheonixville Road, Chaplin, Connecticut

Join us at Hubbard Sanctuary and Agnes’ Pasture for a leisurely walk through multiple habitats. Together, Hubbard Sanctuary and Agnes’ Pasture are ecologically and culturally significant. They help to maintain the peaceful character of Chaplin’s historic village and provide scenic vistas around the Town of Chaplin’s Garrison Park. Because of their varied habitats, the preserves […]