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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 for a one-mile hike through this beautiful, 29-acre preserve in Tolland. We'll walk a section of the Old CT Path before ascending the Esker Trail where glacial activity left behind kettle holes teaming with life. For more information about the Madeline Regan Preserve, visit our website HERE. The walk begins at 9:00 a.m. […]
Join herpetologist Dr. Susan Herrick from the University of Connecticut’s Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology to search for hidden herpetofauna—including frogs, salamanders, snakes and more—in the field! The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History is partnering with Joshua’s Tract Conservation and Historic Trust to host a field-learning activity with Dr. Herrick to uncover common Connecticut herps in their native habitat. Dr. […]
Stop by the Gurleyville Grist Mill to hear Joan Sinder and a small ensemble of fiddle players (and possibly a dulcimer!) on September 15th for a free and informal musical recital of traditional folk tunes that evoke the spirit of the grist mill at its 1800’s peak.
Join us at Tower Hill Preserve in Chaplin, CT. The yellow loop through the Tower Hill Preserve is approximately 1.3-miles long. We will be walking on long-abandoned farm roads through an oak forest that provides important habitat for nesting birds and mammals. We will take the short red spur trail to Stonehouse Brook where you […]
This event has been postponed due to cold and wet conditions. We'll try to reschedule in October. We'll update you with a date as soon as we know. Join us for a morning yoga session at Atwood Farm. Bring a mat or blanket. All ages are welcome to this free event. Light refreshments will […]
Unfortunately, this event has reached capacity. If you are interested in attending, please email michelle.poudrette@joshuastrut.org to be placed on a cancellation list. Thank you. Slow down…breathe deep…take in the natural world around you… Imagine a practice that could help you reduce stress and find calm and peace in nature. The research-based practice of forest […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]