We’ll be hiking a circular path around the eastern end of the property on some of the park’s roads and trails. This is a moderate hike, with a few inclines and some areas with rocky footing. The planned route is about 3 miles, and it’s expected to take 2-3 hours, depending on our group’s pace.
Please dress appropriately for the weather, and bring water, as well as bug spray, if you want to. Check Facebook or the website for postings or cancellation.
Co-sponsored by Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy and Simsbury Land Trust.
Join us at an invasive plant workshop to get hands-on experience clearing invasive plants. Today we will be will be removing Japanese Barberry from the path along Holcomb Street. Park in the grassy area immediately on the right on Ezekiel Way.
Always dress for the woods – wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, socks, boots, leather work gloves, bug spray and sunscreen. Bring water to drink and loppers to cut those invasives!
RSVP to our Conservation Chairs at conservation@trlandconservancy.org if you are interested in helping so that you can be contacted in case of changes or cancellations.
We will be cutting and painting (or digging up) winged euonymus or the many other invasives along the path. Bring loppers and hand saws. Park between 236 and 240 Tunxis Ave.
RSVP to our Conservation Chairs at conservation@trlandconservancy.org if you are interested in helping so that you can be contacted in case of changes or cancellations.
As always, wear leather work gloves, dress for the woods and bring water and bug spray.
Join us cutting and painting multiflora rose on the southeast side of the property. If you don’t want to mess with the roses, stop by and walk the story trail, sponsored by the East Granby Public Library and TRLC. Bring loppers and hand saws and park across from 140 Kimberly Road, being careful to not block the driveway.
RSVP to our Conservation Chairs at conservation@trlandconservancy.org if you are interested in helping so that you can be contacted in case of changes or cancellations.
Wear leather work gloves, dress for the woods and bring water and bug spray.
Led by TRLC member, Larry Zemel, this “From Farm to Wilderness” 3.5-mile hike will meet at the parking lot of Auerfarm, enter MDC property at the rear of the farm, then hike along a secret trail to the reservoir system. Back trails, including a rocky descent, will be taken to return to the farm. There is one easy stream crossing. The bear population has been asked to make a safe appearance. No rain date. Co-sponsored by the Connecticut Forest & Parks Association.
Registration required or visit the CT Trails Day site to choose from many events across the state.
Join us in exploring the former Millbrook/Traditions Golf Course in Windsor, now open to hikers and walkers. The hike will be approximately 2.5 miles and take about two hours. From the parking lot, we will walk along the woods, meadows and winding trails (many cart paths) of the former golf course. The area is intentionally being ‘rewilded,’ allowing plants and wildlife to flourish. Moderate terrain with some rolling hills. Leashed dogs permitted. No rain date.
Register or visit the CT Trails Day site to choose from many events across the state.
The Town of Bloomfield, Bloomfield Beautification Committee, and Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy invite you to participate in Bloomfield Community Cleanup Day honoring Earth Day. Teams of volunteers will pick up debris on specific streets with guided assistance.
Come by yourself or bring a group of neighbors or friends! FREE LUNCH! FREE T-SHIRT! Gloves, pickers, bags, buckets and safety vests will be provided.
Your help is needed to prove Bloomfield is the “CLEANEST” town in Connecticut!
Click here to register. Or, if you prefer to be part of a “Traprock” team, send an email to Paula Jones at vicepresident@trlandconservancy.org and she will register the group. (Please include your name, home address, preferred email address, phone number, and date of birth – for the town’s registration database.)
Schedule:
- 9:00am – 10am • Sign in. Pick up materials. Group picture.
10am – Noon • Clean up at designated sites.- 12:30pm – 1:30pm • Lunch at 330 Park Ave.
10am – Noon • Clean up at designated sites.Questions? – Contact Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services at (860) 243-2923
*If you have a separate group (different than a “Traprock” group) that would like to participate please email recreation@bloomfieldct.
Windsor Climate Action presents Vanessa Brown of Anthro Climate Consulting for a presentation and discussion about the impact of climate change and heat waves on Windsor & Connecticut.
She will discuss our vulnerabilities, our risks and actions we can take. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by Windsor Climate Action.
Please join us for a weekday hike with TRLC member, Dave Mogul, at the Tariffville Gorge in East Granby. We’ll be hiking on the Metacomet trail, starting alongside the Farmington River, and then ascending to scenic views of the river and the surrounding areas. This moderate out-and-back hike with a number of inclines and some rocky stretches, is about 3 miles, taking 2 -3 hours.
Check the website for postings or cancellation. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring water. Hiking poles and hiking boots are encouraged for the uneven terrain.
Park on Route 189 at the intersection with Old Hartford Road just north of Tariffville. There is ample parking on the northbound shoulder past the Metacomet trail marker.
This hike is co-sponsored by Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy and Simsbury Land Trust.