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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. Come on a lyrical journey through our local landscape with Joshua’s Trust Blogger George Jacobi. Touching on the history and ecology of this green valley, he will share his experiences and knowledge through heartfelt blog essays (and some tall tales), accompanied by a […]
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 […]
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 of Pigeon Swamp Rd. Join us for a 2.6 mile hike through multiple habitats including pasture, wetlands and forested areas. Pigeon Swamp is a-135 acre preserve in Lebanon, […]