WALK
Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes with the Westport Museum for History and Culture
Longshore Marina 260 Compo Rd S Lot F Parking Area, WestportImagine it’s the summer of 1920. Westport is a sleepy farm community that lures New York’s most glamorous couple-F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald—to its shores. Seeking respite from their whirlwind Jazz era lives, the Fitzgeralds set up in an 18th century farmhouse that has seen Revolution and the building of a nation over many decades. Zelda […]
Story Hike : Into the Woods at Northwest Park in Windsor
Northwest Park 145 Lang Rd., WindsorThis spooky season, immerse yourself in the Russian Folktale of Baba Yaga and Vasilisa and experience Northwest Park as you never have before! Guided by professional storytellers, you will journey through the forest, stopping along the way with creative invitations to lean in and listen closely – both to the story and the nature around […]
Walktober Events in The Last Green Valley
September 21 to November 17, 2024 We're celebrating 34 years of Walktober in 2024! Our many partners are helping to make this Walktober incredible and shine a light on this amazing National Heritage Corridor. For lots more information Just a few of the upcoming events:| Week of: 9/23/202436 Governor’s Island Hike 9/24/2024 10:00 am 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT […]
Safe Futures Annual 4K Walk at Waterford Duck Pond Park
Duck Pond Park 37 Rope Ferry Road, WaterfordAll are invited to join us to walk in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month at our Safe Walk on Sunday, October 6th at Waterford Duck Pond Park! Register online today at: https://buff.ly/3MyeDIy This special event will also feature a craft fair with local vendors, raffle baskets for all ages, breakfast food trucks, live […]
Autumn Tree I.D. with the Goodwin Conservation Center
Goodwin Conservation Center 23 Potter Road, HamptonSaturday, October 12th, 10 am - 12:00 pm Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss as she teaches participants how to decipher the identification clues trees give us in the autumn. Families welcome. Registration limited to 15 attendees. Email deep.goodwin@ct.gov to register, or if you have any questions. For more information
Owl-oween Enchanted Afternoon at Greenwich Audubon
Greenwich Audubon Center 613 Riversville Rd, GreenwichJoin us for an afternoon of non-scary Halloween nature fun for the whole family at Greenwich Audubon Center! For this special event, kids and families can enjoy activities such as: - Donuts from Glazed & Confused Donut Truck - Owl pellet dissecting - An interactive outdoor Halloween Nature Play Trail (weather permitting). At 4 p.m. Christine's Critters will give […]
Fall Ecology Walk at Roger Tory Peterson in Old Lyme
Honey Hill Preserve Clark Road, LymeFall is here! Join teacher-naturalist Morgan Allen on an ecology walk open to all ages around the Honey Hill Preserve in Lyme. Suitable for ages 4 and up. Free for children 10 and under; $13 for members; $18 for non-members – Walk will be an approximately 1 mile loop on mostly level dirt terrain. No […]
The 18th Annual Walk to End Homelessness in New London
Downtown New London Bank Street, New LondonThe 18th Annual Walk to End Homelessness is not just a fundraising event but a powerful reminder that the battle against homelessness is ongoing. With the emergency shelter operating at maximum capacity, your support plays a vital role in addressing our guests' financial challenges and helping them find a way home. The New London Homeless Hospitality […]
Annual Wildflower Walk at Conn College Arboretum
Conn College Arboretum 270 Mohegan Avenue, New LondonOn a slope just south of the Laurel Walk lies the Edgerton and Stengel Wildflower Garden, containing over 75 species of wildflowers. Some of the flowers you can expect to see include: Jack-in-the-pulpit, Virginia Blue Bells, Wild Geranium, Solomon’s Seal and Trillium. Enjoy a 45-minute walk through the Wildflower Garden and learn about our ephemeral […]
Spring Bird Walk at Birdcraft in Fairfield
Birdcraft Sanctuary 314 Unquowa Road, FairfieldJoin Conservation Manager Stefan Martin at this historic property to look for returning migrant songbirds. What the Birdcraft Sanctuary lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity with over 30 species of warblers and nearly 180 species of birds seen at this urban oasis. One of the area’s best locations to photograph warblers in the spring. […]
Native Deciduous Azalea Walk at Conn College Arboretum
Conn College Arboretum 270 Mohegan Avenue, New LondonLocation: 33 Gallows Lane, Wet Lab 111 Event Type: Arboretum Group: Arboretum Office Audience: Public The nationally accredited Nancy Moss Fine Azalea Garden displays 18 different types of deciduous azalea indigenous to eastern North America. At least one species can be found in bloom from late April through mid-August. PLEASE NOTE: Portions of this class will be outside. Please […]
Walk: 60 Years / 60 Trees: Flowering Trees at the Bartlett Arboretum
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.” — Alice Walker In 1965 the State of Connecticut purchased F.A. Bartlett’s home and property, setting in motion the establishment of what today is the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. To celebrate, the Bartlett is […]