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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Trail Crew at Church Farm

Church Farm Varga Road, Ashford, CT

Saturday, April 2, 10 am – 12 pm, Church Farm, Varga Road, Ashford, no address, coordinates 41.841735, -72.168973

Trail Crew at H.E. Preston

H.E. Preston 843 CT-97, Hampton, CT

Saturday, April 9, 10 am – 12 pm, Preston, Route 97, Hampton, no address, coordinates 41.813573, -72.043909

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/

Annual Meeting

Mansfield Eagleville Firehouse Community Center

Our annual meeting will (finally) be held in person after a 2-year hiatus.  We will meet on Saturday, April 9, from 4-6 p.m. at the Mansfield Eagleville Firehouse Community Center on Rt. 32 in Mansfield.  Lynn Stoddard of Sustainable Connecticut is the speaker.  We will have a short social hour – so come greet your […]

Trail Crew at Josias Byles

Josias Byles Sanctuary 2 CT-89, Ashford, CT, United States

Saturday, April 16, 10 am – 12, Josias Byles, Route 44, Ashford, no address, across Route 44 from North Veterinary Clinic, 118 Ashford Center Road. Byles coordinates: 41.867358, -72.150735

Earth Day Nature Readings

Knowlton Hill Preserve 81 Knowlton Hill Road, Storrs, CT, United States

Bring a short (1-2 minutes) reading – poem, essay – that inspires your affection for nature. Robert Thorson, co-coordinator of the Joshua's Trust Book Critters, will lead a short walk through the Knowlton Hill Preserve. At two stops, the overlook of Knowlton Pond and the crest of the drumlin, attendees will be invited to share […]

Trail Crew at Tower Hill

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

Saturday, April 23, 10 am – 12 pm, Tower Hill, Tower Hill Road, Chaplin, coordinates 41.799741, -72.139807

Trail Crew at Tower Hill

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

Saturday, April 30, 10 am – 12 pm, Tower Hill, Tower Hill Road, Chaplin, coordinates 41.799741, -72.139807

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

Dance around the Maypole

Atwood Farm 624 Wormwood Hill Road, Mansfield Center, CT

Dance around the Maypole with us on Sunday, May 1, 2-4 p.m.  The Mansfield Fiddlers will lead us as we twirl our ribbons around the pole at the Atwood Farm.  We’ll make May baskets and windsocks to keep or give away.  Please note that this is weather-dependent