Events

This will be our final clean up at Hawk Hill to make sure the area around the trees is clear in anticipation of the Tree Trail grand opening.

Bring water and loppers, and dress for the woods – long pants, long sleeves, boots, work gloves.

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.

East Granby organizations and family/neighborhood/friend groups are invited to participate in a town-wide clean-up in honor of Earth Day led by East Granby High School senior, Josh Lemire.

Sign up to pick up litter on 1 mile of East Granby roads between 10 am and 12 pm the weekend of April 19-20. All supplies will be provided at the Community Center. Any group or organization that participates will be entered into a raffle for 3 large pizzas from Pepperoni’s Pizza. More details can be found on the sign-up sheet.

Co-sponsored by Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy and EG Parks and Rec

Join Simsbury Land Trust land steward David Kozak as we explore the Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve (Bloomfield) and MDC Reservoir 6 (West Hartford) on a recently created trail connecting these properties through the 4-H Center at Auerfarm.

We’ll spend 2 hours walking approximately 2.5 miles along mostly level terrain discussing the history of the protection of these properties and area geology. Expect the trails to be wet at this time of year, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear.

The hike will start at the parking area adjacent to the Auerfarm Scenic Reserve sign.

This hike is co-sponsored by Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy and Simsbury Land Trust.

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.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER is April 23, 2025.

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.gov*

This guided hike on winding trails through Mill Brook Open Space (formerly Traditions Golf Course) will be led by naturalist, Brad Robinson. This hidden gem in the heart of Windsor has sprawling forests, lush lawns, colorful meadows and winding trails. Park at 147 Pigeon Hill Road.

This hike is co-sponsored by Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy and the Windsor Conservation Committee.

Join Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy, 4Five Farm, the Town of Bloomfield, the Connecticut Land Conservation Council and special guests for festivities and conversations about the remarkable trees the outstanding resources conserved at Hawk Hill Farm.

There will be a short Arbor Day ceremony, including a reading by poet Tom Nicotera. The ceremony will conclude with the ribbon cutting of Hawk Hill’s exciting new tree trail open to the public. The trail features nine trees; five are “Notable” trees, meaning they are among the largest of their species in CT.

Light refreshments will be served and guided walks of the tree trail will be available. Please RSVP if you plan to attend to help us with our planning.

TRLC’s purchase of the 45-acre farm in 2015 was partially funded using CT Open Space and Watershed Acquisition grant funding.

Being in nature is good for us! Based on Japanese Forest Bathing, forest therapy has wholistic health benefits: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. A walk in the woods in a group with a guide offers inspiration, energy, and a sense of well-being.

The walk will be led by the Rev. Dr. Nancy Wright, a certified Forest Therapy guide, trained in the Forest Therapy School, and assisted by Dr. Lawrence Zemel.

This program begins with an orientation to the area and a brief meditation followed by three short exercises based on suggestions that involve the senses. Such as “walk as far as the bend in the trail ahead, make yourself comfortable, and sense where the wind touches your body.” After each exercise we will have time for conversation and at the end we will share tea. You will feel lighter and more relaxed after our time together.

Please RSVP – Limit is 15 adult participants

Bring: water, a foldable chair or cushion, and a snack as needed; pets cannot be accommodated

Park at the end of Stone Hill Road in Bloomfield. We will walk about ½ mile to a picnic and wooded area. Participants can stay there and wander into the wooded area close by or walk further afield.

Rain date: May 24

Please join us for a weekday hike with TRLC member, Dave Mogul, at the Tarrifville 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 Tarrifville. 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.