Join our new book club!
We will begin with an exploration of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Rooted in the rhythms and cycles of the natural world, this brief, profound book invites us to reconsider reciprocity, generosity, and interdependence in our daily lives and within our community.
We’ll read slowly and reflectively over three consecutive weeks, with ample time for sharing and discussion facilitated by TRLC member Kathy Simpson.
Space is limited to 12 participants. More details to follow after registering.
Co-Hosted by Westmoor Park
This family-friendly hike, led by Larry Zemel and Gisele Nee, will loop through Auer Farm and MDC property for 3 miles. We will do tree and plant identification, and several mindfulness activities along the way (hence the term “forest bathing”).
There is a short rocky scramble so sturdy shoes are advised. This will be deer tick season; spray lower legs with DEET-containing spray.
Children have the option of visiting farm animals at the hike’s conclusion.
Park at the end of the cul-de-sac, or along Cary Lane.
There are 15 spots available. Register Here
Please join us in exploring the Mill Brook Open Space, a 95-acre parcel in Windsor that is part of the Mill Brook Greenway. This hike, led by master naturalist Brad Robinson, will follow the woods, meadows, and trails. Stops will be made to note native species and invasives. Many areas are being ‘rewilded’ allowing plants and wildlife to flourish. Birds are abundant.
Moderate terrain with some rolling hills. It is easy to break off at any point and return to the starting point. Leashed dogs permitted. No rain date.
We will meet in the parking lot at 2:00 pm.
Please join us for this Traprock Ridge Hiking Club hike with TRLC volunteer Dave Mogul. The planned hike is mostly a loop of 2 to 3 miles using trails in the park and on the Metacomet trail. The hike is expected to take 2-3 hours, depending on our group’s pace.
This is a moderately easy hike, with few inclines and fairly stable footing. Several spots on the ridgeline allow for views of the surrounding area as well as potentially some larger birds gliding on the wind currents.
Be aware that mosquitoes and other bugs are likely to be joining us, and that there are several areas that are exposed to the sun, so please prepare accordingly.
We’ll depart at 9:00 am from the parking area for the northern end of the Metacomet Trail in Penwood State Park which is at the end of the cul-de-sac on Mountain Road in Tariffville off of Elm Street. Parking is along the road shoulders.
Alternate date of June 17 if we need to reschedule. Contact Dave Mogul at hikes@trlandconservancy.org with any questions.
Co-sponsored by Simsbury Land Trust.
For this hike, led by TRLC volunteer Dave Mogul, we will be exploring one or more of the trails in Ethel Walker Woods, and then visiting the ice cream stand at Tulmeadow Farm.
This will be a combination of one loop and one out-and-back trail totaling about 4 miles, and it’s expected to take 3-4 hours, depending on our group’s pace, and how long we stop for ice cream.
It is a relatively easy hike, with a mostly flat trail, and with a limited number of shorter inclines. Our plan is to stop for ice cream at Tulmeadow Farm after completing the first portion of our hike in Ethel Walker Woods, likely on the Orange trail, and the first half of the Tulmeadow Farm and Woodlot trail.
Note that parts of the latter portion of the hike will be in open fields, so sun protection may be desired. We’ll depart 10:30 a.m. from the Town Forest Park parking lot, meeting near the Information Kiosk with the trail map.
Given the potential number of participants, we’re strongly urging interested hikers to sign up in advance.
Alternate date of July 18 if we need to reschedule. Contact Dave Mogul at hikes@trlandconservancy.org with any questions. Co-sponsored by Simsbury Land Trust.