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Nature Rx Webinar

Join Cynthia Jones of UConn's Nature Rx group for a webinar! Have you ever noticed that you feel better after a walk in the woods? In the past two decades, numerous studies have shown that spending time in nature is beneficial for mental health for people of all ages.  In this talk I will provide […]

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/

Trail Crew at Two Sisters

Two Sisters 231 Willimantic Road, Chaplin, CT

Saturday, March 5, 10 am – 12 pm, Two Sisters, Route 6, Chaplin, no address (next to Passport Inn & Suites, 231 Willimantic Road, Chaplin), coordinates 41.757436, -72.146084

Trail Crew at Potter Meadow

Potter Meadow 98 Commerce Drive, Columbia, CT

Saturday, March 12, 10 am – 12 pm, Potter Meadow, 98 Commerce Drive, Columbia, coordinates 41.713704, -72.245956

Trail Crew at Friedman Forest

Friedman Forest Bebbington Road, Ashford, CT

Saturday, March 19, 10 am – 12 pm, Friedman, Bebbington Road, Ashford, no address, coordinates 41.844497, -72.151265

Trail Crew at Friedman Forest

Friedman Forest Bebbington Road, Ashford, CT

Saturday, March 26, 10 am – 12 pm, Friedman, Bebbington Road, Ashford, no address, coordinates 41.844497, -72.151265

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 […]