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  • Trails
    • Bailey Trail North
    • Bailey Trail South
    • Blinnshed Loop
    • Blinnshed Ridge Trail
    • Camp Hadley Trail
    • Double Loop Trail
    • Indian Rock Shelters
    • Indigo Woods Trail
    • Ironwoods Preserve
    • Jefferson Park Trail
    • Lost Pond Trail
    • Mica Ledges Trail
    • Neck River Trail
    • Neck River Uplands—North & South
    • Oil Mill Brook
    • Overbrook Trail
    • Ox Pasture Sanctuary
    • Papermill Trail
    • Rettich Preserve
    • Shepherds Trail
    • St. Francis Woods Trail
    • Summer Hill Preserve
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  • Trails
    • Bailey Trail North
    • Bailey Trail South
    • Blinnshed Loop
    • Blinnshed Ridge Trail
    • Camp Hadley Trail
    • Double Loop Trail
    • Indian Rock Shelters
    • Indigo Woods Trail
    • Ironwoods Preserve
    • Jefferson Park Trail
    • Lost Pond Trail
    • Mica Ledges Trail
    • Neck River Trail
    • Neck River Uplands—North & South
    • Oil Mill Brook
    • Overbrook Trail
    • Ox Pasture Sanctuary
    • Papermill Trail
    • Rettich Preserve
    • Shepherds Trail
    • St. Francis Woods Trail
    • Summer Hill Preserve
  • Support Us
    • Donate to Join or Renew
    • Volunteer
    • Other Ways to Give
  • Events
  • For Kids
  • Save Land
    • Hammonasset River Corridor
    • Lowry Woods
    • Summer Hill Preserve
  • About Us
    • Why Do We Need a Land Trust?
    • Land Use Policies
    • Tree Policy
    • Finding History
    • Contact
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Events

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Events

Events are canceled . . . for now

For the protection of everyone, we have decided not to hold any public events until the pandemic is under control. We will reevaluate later in the year and keep you posted via facebook and email.

In the mean time, the Land Trust wants to help you get out and get some fresh air, exercise, and mood uplift—while social distancing, of course! Let our trails help you stay “grounded”! We encourage you to visit our preserves while also observing the latest recommendations regarding social distancing.

  • Stay at least six feet or more apart at all times.
  • Please keep your dog on a leash. Keep your distance and do not reach out to touch other dogs you may meet on the trail.
  • If you visit a trailhead that already has three cars, please visit another trail or at another time.
  • Please pay attention to trespassing and pet restrictions on neighboring private, State Forest, and Water Authority land. Water Authority land requires a permit for hiking and does not allow pets especially around the reservoir.

We MISS you!

We look forward to gathering with you in the coming months. Until then, chat with us on Facebook or Instagram. Send us an email if you have questions. And please stay safe.

by Mike DiGiorgio
Red-bellied Woodpecker

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is a common bird in the Land Trust forests. Its name is somewhat odd since the pinkish color on the breast area is seldom visible, but the red cap is prominent. Look for zebra-stripes on the back and flashes of white on the wings when it’s in flight. The male has the red all the way to the bill, but females only have a red crown and brown before their beak. The call is a quick quirrrr, and a ch-ch-ch-chirrrrrrr! Thirty years ago the Red-bellied Woodpecker would have been a rarity in Connecticut, but today it’s one of our most common birds.

Painting © Michael DiGiorgio

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Curious about the paintings?

The artwork on this site has been generously loaned by our talented board member and Madison resident Mike DiGiorgio. Mike is a nationally recognized and widely published nature artist. See more of his work here.

All Paintings © Michael DiGiorgio. Use of images without permission is forbidden.

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