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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 at the H.E. Preston Nature Sanctuary in Hampton, CT for a slow saunter through field and forest. This one mile loop will take us through a large field, into the woods and down into the valley towards Little River before it heads back up and over the field again. In the early morning, […]
*Please note that this event has been cancelled due to the likelihood of more rain. (We'll try again on November 4. Stay tuned for updates) Join Master Naturalist, Deb Field, for a walk on Joshua's Trust's new Tower Hill trail. This will be a moderate 2.5 mile hike through successional forest and wetland with fabulous […]
The home that is now known as Henrietta House B&B was built in 1722 by the Byles family and retains many of its original features. Begin the celebration with a hike in the Josias Byles Sanctuary next to Henrietta House. The hike in this beautiful preserve is short but does include some steep terrain, water […]
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. Docents will be […]
Join us at Tinkerville Brook in Ashford for a gorgeous walk through mountain laurel thickets and down into a mixed wetland habitat. The loop through Tinkerville Brook is just over a mile long and will take around one hour to complete. The terrain is varied here with some small rocks and roots to navigate. Narrow in […]
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. Docents will be […]
Join us at Hubbard Sanctuary for a leisurely walk through multiple habitats. EDIT: We're going to offer the opportunity to visit Agnes' Pasture which adds a short but steep hill and an additional 1/4 miles through beautiful white pines and open meadow. We'll have multiple walk leaders on hand if you'd rather stick to the […]
Join us for stargazing at Atwood Farm. A local night sky enthusiast* will point out major stars, constellations and planets. We suggest bringing binoculars, a portable chair and a red tinted flashlight if available as well as warm clothing. There will be a short walk to the viewing site. Park on the north side of […]
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 October views of Mansfield. The trail steeply descends into multiple habitats […]
EDIT: Much of this trail is flooded due to rain and an industrious beaver. The length of this hike will likely be reduced to just over a mile. We'll explore the open meadow near the parking area then check out the pine areas along Lake Marie out to the bird blind and up to the […]