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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Wednesday Walk at Utley Hill Preserve

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

Join us at Utley Hill Preserve in Columbia  for a multi-habitat adventure and a little history, too. The loop in Utley Hill Preserve is  approximately 2 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 […]

Gurleyville Grist Mill Tour

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 […]

Gentle Yoga on the Lawn with Yoga Instructor, Carole Tyler

Atwood Farm 624 Wormwood Hill Road, Mansfield Center, CT

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 be served following this class. Registration is required. Please click HERE to register for this event.

Gurleyville Grist Mill Tour

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 Harvey Preserve (Cancelled due to rain)

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 BE ADVISED THAT THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A HIGH LIKELIHOOD OF RAIN.   Join us at Harvey Preserve for a relaxed, 1.2-mile ramble through a beautiful upland forest. We will  meet at the parking area on Federal Rd (O.3 miles north of Davis Rd). Look for the new preserve sign. The […]

Mansfield Library Story Time and Walk

Bradley Buchanan 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield Center, CT

(Please note: This event is intended for families with children ages 1-7. Storytime begins at the library at 10:30 and the walk at Bradley-Buchanan begins at 11:00. Visit the Mansfield Public Library website HERE for more information. You do not have to attend the story time to join us on the trail.) Bring your young […]

Gurleyville Grist Mill Tour

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 […]

Willington Public Library Story Time and Hike (POSTPONED Indefinitely)

Chenes Roches 71 Blair Road, Willington, CT

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED (AGAIN) DUE TO WET CONDITIONS AT THE PRESERVE. We'll try again in the fall. Stay tuned! Join the Willington Public Library and Joshua’s Trust at Chenes Roches Preserve for a walk and reading of Yuval Zommer’s children’s book “The Wild,” showcasing the importance of protecting our […]

Wednesday Walk at Tinkerville Brook Preserve – Cancelled due to Rain

Tinkerville Brook 135 Armitage Road, Ashford, CT

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN.    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 […]

Drawing Workshop with Charles McCaughtry

Gurleyville Grist Mill Stone Mill Road, Mansfield, CT

Join local artist, Charles McCaughtry, for an outdoor drawing workshop at the Gurleyville Grist Mill with an emphasis on line interpretation with a landscape and architecture subject matter. Please register HERE if you'd like to attend this workshop. Bring your own supplies including: 9x12 or 11x14 sketch pad flat drawing pencil, carpenters pencil or soft […]