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Walktober2015The Last Green Valley’s

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Explore! Walktober in The Last Green Valley

TheLastGreenValleyisaNationalHeritageCorridor–35townsineasternConnecticutandsouth-centralMassachusetts,brimmingwithnaturalbeauty,historictreasures,thrivingfarms,uniquetastes,sips,andshops,andthemostenthusiasticWalktoberleadersyou’veevermet,readytohelpyouexploreanddiscoveritall. Celebratethe25thyearofWalktober!Whatstartedoutasa“WalkingWeekend”manyyearsagohasexpandedtomorethanamonth’sworthofadventures.Walks,strolls,bikerides,paddles,andeventsgalore,allledbypassionatevolunteerleaders,putnewtwistsonoldfamiliarplacesorintroduceyoutoeye-openingandbrandnewdiscoveries!

Want to Explore! more? Don’tstopafterWalktober.Keepthatadventurousspirityear-round.Youcanreturntothese places throughout the year. Bring family and friends! Use our annual Explore! Guide asyour#1resourcetotheregion.TheLastGreenValley,Inc.(TLGV)alsooffersmonthlyMemberPrograms&AcornAdventures.Visitourwebsite,thelastgreenvalley.org,andourFacebookpageforever-changing,fun-filled,up-to-dateoptions!

remiNders☝

NoteKeySymbols,astheyareyourguideto an age-appropriate and pleasurable experience

👟 Dress sensibly in sturdy shoes and layered clothing.

🐝 Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, water, snacks.

👧 Noteage-appropriatenessofwalk.

☎ Registerinadvanceifrequired.

🐩 Bringfriendly,vaccinateddogsONLYonthose walks marked . Keep them on leashes and please clean up any mess.

⛅ Walks go on rain or shine, unless the walk leader determines that condi-tions are unsafe or that weather totally obscurestheview.

DanielsonSurplusSales•UnitedTechnologiesCorporation

The“Mr.orMs.Walktober”honorhasbeenbestowed upon only a small number of leaders overthepastfewyears,andwearepleasedtowel-comeMikeBartlettintothisextraordinaryclub! MikehasledWalktoberwoodswalksandforestrytoursforatleast15years,educatingscores of participants about the importance ofsoundforestrymanagement.HehasbeenaforesterwithHullForestProductsfor37years,andisinstrumentalinHull’spublicoutreachandeducation efforts. MikelivesinWoodstockwithhiswife,Cathy.Theyhavetwogrownchildren,Matthew&Susan,wholivenearbyinThompson.Mikehasbeenactivewithmanyconservationorganizationsovertheyears,servingontheWindhamCounty4-HFoundationBoardofDirectors,theCampNahacoPark Commission, and as a Boy Scout Leader in Woodstockfor10years.Hecurrentlyservesonthe Windham County Extension Council, the CT ForestPracticesAdvisoryBoard,andhemanagesthe woodlands owned by the Wolf Den Land Trust.Mike’sworkhasbeenrecognizedbytheNewEnglandSocietyofAmericanForesters,withtheAustinCaryPracticingProfessionalAwardandtheNortheasternLoggersAssociationOutstandingForestResourcesManagerAward. Thisyear,youcanjoinMr.WalktoberonSaturday,October17,ateither9a.m.,11a.m.,or2p.m.,for“FromForesttoFlooring,”aninsider’stourofHull’smodernsawmillandlumbermanufacturingfacility.YoucanalsojoinMikeonSunday,October18at1:30p.m.tolearnaboutsustainableforestry,thehistoryofUnion,andGeorgeH.Myers,themanbehindtheYale-MyersForest.

Thanks Mike, for helping to make Walktober so successful!

Meet Mr. Walktober 2015 – Mike Bartlett

Newell & Betty Hale Foundation

The Last Green Valley programs and projects are generously supported by:

marTy’s Of dudley

Walktober2015isproudlysupported by the following towns:

ChaplinCoventryeastfordHamptonKillingly Lisbon

pomfretputnamSprague

SturbridgeVoluntown

Walktober2015isalsoalsoproudlysponsoredbythe following nonprofit and business members:

AvaloniaLandConservancy,Inc.Buell’s Orchard

Golden Lamb Butterypierce Care

Independent&AssistedLiving;Rehab&Long-TermCare

Semaki&BirdVillage electric

Ouradvertisershelpbringthis Walktober2015brochuretoyou:

Buell’sOrchard,CentralMassSouthChamber,ChaseGraphics,EkonkHillTurkeyFarm,TheFarmer’sCowCalfé, Joshua’sTrust,LawOfficeofAndreaTruppa,

DowntownNorwichFarmer’sMarket,MysticCountry,PutnamBusinessAssociation,QVCCFoundation,

RawsonMaterials,SturbridgeTouristAssociation, TaylorBrookeWinery,TempleBnai’Israel,

TheVanillaBeanCafé,WheelabratorTechnologies,WillimanticBrewingCompany,WillimanticFoodCo-Op,Windham-Tolland

4-HCamp,andWyndhamLandTrust.

Pleasegiveallofouradvertisers,municipal,nonprofit,andbusinesssponsorsahigh-five, patronizetheirestablishments,andthankthemwhenyouseethem!

Explore! Walktober in The Last Green Valley

TheLastGreenValleyisaNationalHeritageCorridor–35townsineasternConnecticutandsouth-centralMassachusetts,brimmingwithnaturalbeauty,historictreasures,thrivingfarms,uniquetastes,sips,andshops,andthemostenthusiasticWalktoberleadersyou’veevermet,readytohelpyouexploreanddiscoveritall. Celebratethe25thyearofWalktober!Whatstartedoutasa“WalkingWeekend”manyyearsagohasexpandedtomorethanamonth’sworthofadventures.Walks,strolls,bikerides,paddles,andeventsgalore,allledbypassionatevolunteerleaders,putnewtwistsonoldfamiliarplacesorintroduceyoutoeye-openingandbrandnewdiscoveries!

Want to Explore! more? Don’tstopafterWalktober.Keepthatadventurousspirityear-round.Youcanreturntothese places throughout the year. Bring family and friends! Use our annual Explore! Guide asyour#1resourcetotheregion.TheLastGreenValley,Inc.(TLGV)alsooffersmonthlyMemberPrograms&AcornAdventures.Visitourwebsite,thelastgreenvalley.org,andourFacebookpageforever-changing,fun-filled,up-to-dateoptions!

remiNders☝

NoteKeySymbols,astheyareyourguideto an age-appropriate and pleasurable experience

👟 Dress sensibly in sturdy shoes and layered clothing.

🐝 Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, water, snacks.

👧 Noteage-appropriatenessofwalk.

☎ Registerinadvanceifrequired.

🐩 Bringfriendly,vaccinateddogsONLYonthose walks marked . Keep them on leashes and please clean up any mess.

⛅ Walks go on rain or shine, unless the walk leader determines that condi-tions are unsafe or that weather totally obscurestheview.

DanielsonSurplusSales•UnitedTechnologiesCorporation

The“Mr.orMs.Walktober”honorhasbeenbestowed upon only a small number of leaders overthepastfewyears,andwearepleasedtowel-comeMikeBartlettintothisextraordinaryclub! MikehasledWalktoberwoodswalksandforestrytoursforatleast15years,educatingscores of participants about the importance ofsoundforestrymanagement.HehasbeenaforesterwithHullForestProductsfor37years,andisinstrumentalinHull’spublicoutreachandeducation efforts. MikelivesinWoodstockwithhiswife,Cathy.Theyhavetwogrownchildren,Matthew&Susan,wholivenearbyinThompson.Mikehasbeenactivewithmanyconservationorganizationsovertheyears,servingontheWindhamCounty4-HFoundationBoardofDirectors,theCampNahacoPark Commission, and as a Boy Scout Leader in Woodstockfor10years.Hecurrentlyservesonthe Windham County Extension Council, the CT ForestPracticesAdvisoryBoard,andhemanagesthe woodlands owned by the Wolf Den Land Trust.Mike’sworkhasbeenrecognizedbytheNewEnglandSocietyofAmericanForesters,withtheAustinCaryPracticingProfessionalAwardandtheNortheasternLoggersAssociationOutstandingForestResourcesManagerAward. Thisyear,youcanjoinMr.WalktoberonSaturday,October17,ateither9a.m.,11a.m.,or2p.m.,for“FromForesttoFlooring,”aninsider’stourofHull’smodernsawmillandlumbermanufacturingfacility.YoucanalsojoinMikeonSunday,October18at1:30p.m.tolearnaboutsustainableforestry,thehistoryofUnion,andGeorgeH.Myers,themanbehindtheYale-MyersForest.

Thanks Mike, for helping to make Walktober so successful!

Meet Mr. Walktober 2015 – Mike Bartlett

Newell & Betty Hale Foundation

The Last Green Valley programs and projects are generously supported by:

marTy’s Of dudley

Walktober2015isproudlysupported by the following towns:

ChaplinCoventryeastfordFranklinHamptonKillingly

LisbonpomfretputnamSprague

SturbridgeVoluntown

Walktober2015isalsoalsoproudlysponsoredbythe following nonprofit and business members:

AvaloniaLandConservancy,Inc.Buell’s Orchard

Golden Lamb Butterypierce Care

Independent&AssistedLiving;Rehab&Long-TermCare

Semaki&BirdVillage electric

Ouradvertisershelpbringthis Walktober2015brochuretoyou:

Buell’sOrchard,CentralMassSouthChamber,ChaseGraphics,EkonkHillTurkeyFarm,TheFarmer’sCowCalfé, Joshua’sTrust,LawOfficeofAndreaTruppa,

DowntownNorwichFarmer’sMarket,MysticCountry,PutnamBusinessAssociation,QVCCFoundation,

RawsonMaterials,SturbridgeTouristAssociation, TaylorBrookeWinery,TempleBnai’Israel,

TheVanillaBeanCafé,WheelabratorTechnologies,WillimanticBrewingCompany,WillimanticFoodCo-Op,Windham-Tolland

4-HCamp,andWyndhamLandTrust.

Pleasegiveallofouradvertisers,municipal,nonprofit,andbusinesssponsorsahigh-five, patronizetheirestablishments,andthankthemwhenyouseethem!

Ledyard

Willington

Tolland

NOTE!Cancellations, postponements, new bonus walks, and other updates will be posted on TLGV’s Walktober website page and Facebook page whenever we get new information from walk leaders. Be sure to check both thelastgreenvalley.org and our Facebook page often for last-minute changes!

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n = Redsquaresarefeeevents

H= The Last Green Valley office 203BMainSt.(2ndfloor),Danielson,CT OpenMonday-Thursday8am-4pm 860-774-3300•thelastgreenvalley.org

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FOr MOrE INFOrMaTIONContact The Last Green Valley at 860-774-3300 or visit thelastgreenvalley.org

Putnam Event Numbers:16125133134136141142143155162163

WillimanticEvent Numbers:10293857100 107124186

NorwichEvent Numbers:245691114172134424348535860616365

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Watch for our walk

location signs!

Walktober

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See upper left of map for complete

Putnam listing

See upper left of map for complete Willimantic listing

Norwich listing

Ledyard

Willington

Tolland

NOTE!Cancellations, postponements, new bonus walks, and other updates will be posted on TLGV’s Walktober website page and Facebook page whenever we get new information from walk leaders. Be sure to check both thelastgreenvalley.org and our Facebook page often for last-minute changes!

KEYn = Green squares are free walks, hikes, bikes, paddles,events

n = Bluesquaresarefreemulti-dayevents

n = Redsquaresarefeeevents

H= The Last Green Valley office 203BMainSt.(2ndfloor),Danielson,CT OpenMonday-Thursday8am-4pm 860-774-3300•thelastgreenvalley.org

=Scenicdrive

FOr MOrE INFOrMaTIONContact The Last Green Valley at 860-774-3300 or visit thelastgreenvalley.org

Putnam Event Numbers:16125133134136141142143155162163

WillimanticEvent Numbers:10293857100 107124186

NorwichEvent Numbers:245691114172134424348535860616365

788192105110116126135144145147148153156157159176184187

Watch for our walk

location signs!

Walktober

7730108

139119

81902437

1276 185 1

138178

152188

49 4027

171168180

56 182

140158

121120

122 72/73/74

3 16469

33/97/127

16017750

169/172

102/109

71/104

170/179

114/154

128/129

166/167

25/94/161

Putnam listing

See upper left of map for complete Willimantic listing

Norwich listing

Walktober l Easy n Moderate u Difficult S Rain date R Restrooms nearby (outhousestofullbathrooms) Wheelchair accessible

C Especially for families with children Dogs welcome on these walks

Bring canoe or kayak and PFD

b Bring bike and helmet

( Registration required Cameras 2015

FREE WALKTOBERS (Walks, Hikes, Bikes, Paddles, Events)

ktober IN THE LAST GR

N VALLEY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 FREE WALKTOBERS

19 a.m. - 3 p.m. event C

Celebrating agriculture

WoodstockFairgrounds,Rte.169,Woodstock,CT.860-779-0557.

CelebratingAgricultureisafun,FREEeducationaldayshowcasingthebenefitsagricultureprovidestotheregion,as well as the challenges farms face today. Learn who your farm neighbors are, and how to support local agriculture to enrich and maintain the open space - the working landscape - of our area. Celebratingagriculture.org. Open 6 hours.Coordinatedby:CTU.S.Dept.ofAgriculture.

210a.m.event l

freedom Trail Ceremony

100Broadway,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

TheDavidRugglesFreedomCourtyard,wheretheNorwichFreedomBellislocated,hasbeenlistedontheConnecticutFreedomtrail.JoinusasweunveilthemarkerandringtheFreedomBellincelebrationoftheevent! 1hour.Sponsoredby:NorwichCityHistorian.

310a.m.-4p.m. event C

Positively Pomfret day

RecreationPark,576HamptonRd.(Rte.97),Pomfret,CT.860-974-1423.

Adayofold-fashionedfunandcommunityactivity!Takesplaceoutdoors(weatherpermitting)atRecreationParkwithfamilyfunlikemusic,games,inflatables,vendors,foodandmore!Entranceandparkingarefree,butyoumightwanttospendalittlemoneyonsomedeliciousfoodsandwares.Pomfretct.gov/recreation.Open6hours.Sponsoredby:TownofPomfret.

411:30a.m.Walk n *Repeats Sun. Sept. 27 3 p.m.

radical Norwich - The abolitionists

CityHall,100Broadway,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

FormanyinNorwich,Abolitionwasaradicalmovementwhichthreatenedthecountryandpeople’slivelihood.WewillstartattheDavidRugglesFreedomCourtyardinfrontofNorwichCityHall,andwithinonemileandonehour,seeacross-sectionofNorwichhistoryandthedeepdivisionswithinthecommunity.Norwichct.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichCityHistorian.

52 p.m. Walk l ( R

4th annual Norwich grub Crawl

100ChelseaHarborDr.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

TourthediversediningsceneinhistoricChelseaHarborandlearnalittlehistoryalongtheway.Variousethnicfoodswillbesampled,beveragesareonyourown.REGISTRATIONREQUIRED.CallNCDCtoregisterat860-887-6964.Askncdc.com.2.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichCommunityDevelopmentCorporation.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 FREE WALKTOBERS

610a.m.Walk ♦

a Jaunt along the Heritage Walk

HeritageTrailisariverfronttrailthatrunsalongtheYanticRiverfromhistoricChelseaHarbortoUncasLeapHeritagePark.Visit a beautiful natural resource, learn about plans to expand the trail and to create additional walking opportunities in thecity.Askncdc.com.2hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichCommunityDevelopmentCorporation.

711a.m.Walk l R

Pomfret farm Tour

LapsleyOrchard,403OrchardHillRd.,Pomfret(PomfretCenter),CT. 860-928-9186.

Takeawalkthroughorchardsandfieldstoexperiencefullscalefruitandvegetableproductionfromalocalfarmatitsbest.LearnthemanylessonsthatMotherNaturehastaughtprofessionalgrower,JohnWolchesky(akaJohnnyAppleseed).Bringyourquestions!Lapsleyorchard.com.1hour,0.5miles.Sponsoredby:LapsleyOrchard.

8Noon-4p.m.event C SOct. 4 Noon - 4 p.m.

Thompson Community day

RiversidePark,RiversideDr.,Thompson(N.Grosvenordale),CT.860-923-9440.

Cometothe12thAnnualThompsonCommunityDaywhichcelebratestheuniquepeople,organizationsandbusinesses in our great town. Enjoy the local talent and great family fun! Free admission and parking. Thompsonrec.org.Open4hours.Sponsoredby:TownofThompson.

91p.m.event l ( C

Croquet Tournament - Honoring this Pastime of Victorian Norwich

TBDNorwich,CT.860-887-6964. ThegameofcroquetwaswidelypopularrighthereinNorwichbeginningintheVictorianera.Joincroquetbeginnersandenthusiaststoplayorwatchacroquettournament.Toregisterasaplayer,callNCDC:860-887-6964.Formoreinformation,visittheNorwichHistoricalSociety’seventspageonFacebook.3hours.Sponsoredby:NorwichCommunityDevelopmentCorporation.

SuNdaY, SEPTEMBEr 27 CONTINuEd ON NExT PaGE

Enjoy Hot air Balloon Views above the Hill!sunday, september 27, 4 – 6 pmfort Hill farms, 260 Quaddick rd.

Thompson, CTHarvesttheviewsofthetri-stateautumnfoliagewhilefloatinginatetheredhotairballoon. Proceedsbenefit

TheLastGreenValley. HotairballooncourtesyofReMaxandthesettingprovidedbyFortHillFarms. Costis$10

per person and there are a limited number of ascensions that are wind and weather dependent.

Make visiting Fort Hill Farms a Fall SeasonTradition for your family!

Check our website for other Special Events.

dId YOu KNOW that The

Last Green Valley is the 3rd largest watershed

draining into Long Island

Sound?

Walktober l Easy n Moderate u Difficult S Rain date R Restrooms nearby (outhousestofullbathrooms) Wheelchair accessible

C Especially for families with children Dogs welcome on these walks

Bring canoe or kayak and PFD

b Bring bike and helmet

( Registration required Cameras 2015

FREE WALKTOBERS (Walks, Hikes, Bikes, Paddles, Events)

ktober IN THE LAST GR

N VALLEY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 FREE WALKTOBERS

19 a.m. - 3 p.m. event C

Celebrating agriculture

WoodstockFairgrounds,Rte.169,Woodstock,CT.860-779-0557.

CelebratingAgricultureisafun,FREEeducationaldayshowcasingthebenefitsagricultureprovidestotheregion,as well as the challenges farms face today. Learn who your farm neighbors are, and how to support local agriculture to enrich and maintain the open space - the working landscape - of our area. Celebratingagriculture.org. Open 6 hours.Coordinatedby:CTU.S.Dept.ofAgriculture.

210a.m.event l

freedom Trail Ceremony

100Broadway,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

TheDavidRugglesFreedomCourtyard,wheretheNorwichFreedomBellislocated,hasbeenlistedontheConnecticutFreedomtrail.JoinusasweunveilthemarkerandringtheFreedomBellincelebrationoftheevent! 1hour.Sponsoredby:NorwichCityHistorian.

310a.m.-4p.m. event C

Positively Pomfret day

RecreationPark,576HamptonRd.(Rte.97),Pomfret,CT.860-974-1423.

Adayofold-fashionedfunandcommunityactivity!Takesplaceoutdoors(weatherpermitting)atRecreationParkwithfamilyfunlikemusic,games,inflatables,vendors,foodandmore!Entranceandparkingarefree,butyoumightwanttospendalittlemoneyonsomedeliciousfoodsandwares.Pomfretct.gov/recreation.Open6hours.Sponsoredby:TownofPomfret.

411:30a.m.Walk n *Repeats Sun. Sept. 27 3 p.m.

FormanyinNorwich,Abolitionwasaradicalmovementwhichthreatenedthecountryandpeople’slivelihood.WewillstartattheDavidRugglesFreedomCourtyardinfrontofNorwichCityHall,andwithinonemileandonehour,seeacross-sectionofNorwichhistoryandthedeepdivisionswithinthecommunity.Norwichct.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichCityHistorian.

52 p.m. Walk l ( R

4th annual Norwich grub Crawl

TourthediversediningsceneinhistoricChelseaHarborandlearnalittlehistoryalongtheway.Variousethnicfoodswillbesampled,beveragesareonyourown.REGISTRATIONREQUIRED.CallNCDCtoregisterat860-887-6964.Askncdc.com.2.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichCommunityDevelopmentCorporation.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 FREE WALKTOBERS

610a.m.Walk ♦

a Jaunt along the Heritage Walk

HeritageTrailisariverfronttrailthatrunsalongtheYanticRiverfromhistoricChelseaHarbortoUncasLeapHeritagePark.Visit a beautiful natural resource, learn about plans to expand the trail and to create additional walking opportunities in thecity.Askncdc.com.2hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichCommunityDevelopmentCorporation.

711a.m.Walk l R

Pomfret farm Tour

LapsleyOrchard,403OrchardHillRd.,Pomfret(PomfretCenter),CT. 860-928-9186.

Takeawalkthroughorchardsandfieldstoexperiencefullscalefruitandvegetableproductionfromalocalfarmatitsbest.LearnthemanylessonsthatMotherNaturehastaughtprofessionalgrower,JohnWolchesky(akaJohnnyAppleseed).Bringyourquestions!Lapsleyorchard.com.1hour,0.5miles.Sponsoredby:LapsleyOrchard.

8Noon-4p.m.event C SOct. 4 Noon - 4 p.m.

Thompson Community day

RiversidePark,RiversideDr.,Thompson(N.Grosvenordale),CT.860-923-9440.

Cometothe12thAnnualThompsonCommunityDaywhichcelebratestheuniquepeople,organizationsandbusinesses in our great town. Enjoy the local talent and great family fun! Free admission and parking. Thompsonrec.org.Open4hours.Sponsoredby:TownofThompson.

91p.m.event l ( C

Croquet Tournament - Honoring this Pastime of Victorian Norwich

TBDNorwich,CT.860-887-6964. ThegameofcroquetwaswidelypopularrighthereinNorwichbeginningintheVictorianera.Joincroquetbeginnersandenthusiaststoplayorwatchacroquettournament.Toregisterasaplayer,callNCDC:860-887-6964.Formoreinformation,visittheNorwichHistoricalSociety’seventspageonFacebook.3hours.Sponsoredby:NorwichCommunityDevelopmentCorporation.

SuNdaY, SEPTEMBEr 27 CONTINuEd ON NExT PaGE

Enjoy Hot air Balloon Views above the Hill!sunday, september 27, 4 – 6 pmfort Hill farms, 260 Quaddick rd.

Thompson, CTHarvesttheviewsofthetri-stateautumnfoliagewhilefloatinginatetheredhotairballoon. Proceedsbenefit

TheLastGreenValley. HotairballooncourtesyofReMaxandthesettingprovidedbyFortHillFarms. Costis$10

per person and there are a limited number of ascensions that are wind and weather dependent.

Make visiting Fort Hill Farms a Fall SeasonTradition for your family!

Check our website for other Special Events.

dId YOu KNOW that The

Last Green Valley is the 3rd largest watershed

draining into Long Island

Sound?

SaTurdaY, OCTOBEr 4 CONTINuEd ON NExT PaGE

43 p.m. Walk n

FormanyinNorwich,Abolitionwasaradicalmovementwhichthreatenedthecountryandpeople’slivelihood.WewillstartattheDavidRugglesFreedomCourtyardinfrontofNorwichCityHall,andwithinonemileandonehour,seeacross-sectionofNorwichhistoryandthedeepdivisionswithinthecommunity.Norwichct.org.1hour,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichCityHistorian.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 FREE WALKTOBERS

101p.m.Walk l C SOct. 17 12:30 p.m. *Repeats Sat. Oct. 10 10 a.m.

The Three Bridges of downtown Willimantic - and more!

MainSt.(Rte.66)atJillsonSquare,Windham(Willimantic),CT.Directions/Parking:ParkingintheFirstBaptistChurchlot.860-617-3308.

WewillreviewthegreathistoricalphotosatLibertyBankdowntownandthenexploretheVictorianFootbridge,FrogBridge,andBridgeofFlowers.Lotsofhistoryandbeautytobehold.Cteastrrmuseum.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:CTEasternRailroadMuseum.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 FREE WALKTOBERS

1110a.m. Walk l *Repeats Sat. Oct. 24 1:30 p.m.

Civil War maritime History

Turntheclockbacktothe“WarofTheRebellion”andspeakwithCommodoreJosephLanman,anativeofNorwich,andhiswifeAnnCornelia.ThiswalkingtourwillcoverNorwich’smaritimehistory,fromthefirstEnglishsettlersandMohicans,throughtheRevolutionaryWar,tothebeginningoftheIndustrialRevolution.Learnhowawomancopedin a male-dominated society while her husband was on faraway stations plus some little known historical oddities aboutNorwichandthesea.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

1210a.m. Walk l R ( age 21+ only

Vines, Wines and Pleasant Times at Taylor Brooke

848Route171,Woodstock,CT. 860-974-1263.

Livethelifeofavineasyoulearnaboutplanting,growth,harvesting,thechallengesthatarise,andhowgrapesbecomewinewithyourhostandvineyardownerLinda.You’lltastetwoTaylorBrookefavoritesonthehouse,andarewelcometoshopafterthewalkiscomplete.Limitedto50attendees.Pre-registrationisrequired,age21andover,byemailing [email protected],<1mile.Sponsoredby:TaylorBrookeWinery.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 FREE WALKTOBERS

1310a.m. Paddle n ( age 12+ only Rain Cancels

Quinebaug river Paddle

18DaySt.&GreenwayDr.,Brooklyn,CT.860-774-3300.

PaddletheQuinebaugRiverwithTLGVChiefRangerBillReid.We’llputinattheboatlaunchatMauryBowenRiversideParkinBrooklynandpaddleupstreamtowardsRogersDam,thenfloatbacktothelaunch.Alongthe waywe’llenjoyriversceneryandfallfoliage.RegistrationrequiredtoBillReidbycalling860-774-3300oremail [email protected],2miles.Sponsoredby:TheLastGreenValley.

1410a.m. Walk n *Repeats Sat. Oct. 17 3 p.m.

Bohemian Norwichtown

84EastTownSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

Salons,exhibitionsandliterarybookclubsfilledthelivesofNorwichiansOziasandHannahDodge,CharlotteFullerEastman,HelenNewtonandothers.Whentheyweren’tteachingintheirclassroomsatNFA,theywereworkingintheirdowntownstudiosorplanningthenextsoiree.EnterthelivesofNorwich’sartisticcommunityattheturnofthe20thcentury.Slatermuseum.org.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy&SlaterMemorialMuseum.

151p.m.Walk n R ( SOct. 23 1 p.m.

The View from aicher’s Hill

Weiss&HaleFinancial,697PomfretSt.,Pomfret(PomfretCenter),CT. 860-928-2341.

ThepopulartrekisagainrevisitedonWyndhamLandTrustandprivately-ownedproperty.Theterrainisrollinghillswithabundantwildlifeandmanybirdspecies.Themidpointofthewalkisthe“FairyPond,”followedbybeautifulvistaswestfromatopagrassyfield.Mostofthewalkisawell-keptgrassypath,thoughtherearesomesteephills,whichmayhavewetandpossiblymuddyterrain.Enjoycider,donutsandapplesofferedinthehospitalitytentcourtesyofWeissandHalebeforeandafterthehike.Registerbyemailinginfo@weissandhale.comorcalling 860-928-2341.Weissandhale.com.1hour,2miles.Sponsoredby:Weiss&HaleFinancial.

166 - 9 p.m. event C

first friday in Putnam

MainSt.,Putnam,CT.ParkingavailableinpubliclotonKennedyDr.,onSouthMainSt.,andinRiverfrontCommonslot.860-928-1350.

DiscoverPutnam’sFirstFridayandcloseoutanothergreatseasonthatfocusedonaCenturyofArtwitha “LookattheDigitalAge.”Enjoythisart-basedstreetfestival’sliveentertainment,artvendors,artprojects. Explorethelocalmerchantsandrestaurants,too!Discoverputnam.com.Runsfor3hours.Sponsoredby: PutnamBusinessAssociation.

SuNdaY, SEPTEMBEr 27 CONTINuEd

This year’s theme - The Ekonk Hill Turkey

KEY l Easy n Moderate u DifficultS Rain date R Restrooms Wheelchair accessible C Especially for families with children Dogs welcome Bring canoe/kayak/PFD b Bring bike/helmet ( Registration req. Cameras

FrIdaY, OCTOBEr 2 CONTINuEd ON NExT PaGE

43 p.m. Walk n

FormanyinNorwich,Abolitionwasaradicalmovementwhichthreatenedthecountryandpeople’slivelihood.WewillstartattheDavidRugglesFreedomCourtyardinfrontofNorwichCityHall,andwithinonemileandonehour,seeacross-sectionofNorwichhistoryandthedeepdivisionswithinthecommunity.Norwichct.org.1hour,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichCityHistorian.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 FREE WALKTOBERS

101p.m.Walk l C SOct. 17 12:30 p.m. *Repeats Sat. Oct. 10 10 a.m.

1110a.m. Walk l *Repeats Sat. Oct. 24 1:30 p.m.

Turntheclockbacktothe“WarofTheRebellion”andspeakwithCommodoreJosephLanman,anativeofNorwich,andhiswifeAnnCornelia.ThiswalkingtourwillcoverNorwich’smaritimehistory,fromthefirstEnglishsettlersandMohicans,throughtheRevolutionaryWar,tothebeginningoftheIndustrialRevolution.Learnhowawomancopedin a male-dominated society while her husband was on faraway stations plus some little known historical oddities aboutNorwichandthesea.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

1210a.m. Walk l R ( age 21+ only

Vines, Wines and Pleasant Times at Taylor Brooke

Livethelifeofavineasyoulearnaboutplanting,growth,harvesting,thechallengesthatarise,andhowgrapesbecomewinewithyourhostandvineyardownerLinda.You’lltastetwoTaylorBrookefavoritesonthehouse,andarewelcometoshopafterthewalkiscomplete.Limitedto50attendees.Pre-registrationisrequired,age21andover,byemailing [email protected],<1mile.Sponsoredby:TaylorBrookeWinery.

1310a.m. Paddle n ( age 12+ only Rain Cancels

Quinebaug river Paddle

18DaySt.&GreenwayDr.,Brooklyn,CT.860-774-3300.

PaddletheQuinebaugRiverwithTLGVChiefRangerBillReid.We’llputinattheboatlaunchatMauryBowenRiversideParkinBrooklynandpaddleupstreamtowardsRogersDam,thenfloatbacktothelaunch.Alongthe waywe’llenjoyriversceneryandfallfoliage.RegistrationrequiredtoBillReidbycalling860-774-3300oremail [email protected],2miles.Sponsoredby:TheLastGreenValley.

1410a.m. Walk n *Repeats Sat. Oct. 17 3 p.m.

Salons,exhibitionsandliterarybookclubsfilledthelivesofNorwichiansOziasandHannahDodge,CharlotteFullerEastman,HelenNewtonandothers.Whentheyweren’tteachingintheirclassroomsatNFA,theywereworkingintheirdowntownstudiosorplanningthenextsoiree.EnterthelivesofNorwich’sartisticcommunityattheturnofthe20thcentury.Slatermuseum.org.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy&SlaterMemorialMuseum.

151p.m.Walk n R ( SOct. 23 1 p.m.

The View from aicher’s Hill

Weiss&HaleFinancial,697PomfretSt.,Pomfret(PomfretCenter),CT. 860-928-2341.

ThepopulartrekisagainrevisitedonWyndhamLandTrustandprivately-ownedproperty.Theterrainisrollinghillswithabundantwildlifeandmanybirdspecies.Themidpointofthewalkisthe“FairyPond,”followedbybeautifulvistaswestfromatopagrassyfield.Mostofthewalkisawell-keptgrassypath,thoughtherearesomesteephills,whichmayhavewetandpossiblymuddyterrain.Enjoycider,donutsandapplesofferedinthehospitalitytentcourtesyofWeissandHalebeforeandafterthehike.Registerbyemailinginfo@weissandhale.comorcalling 860-928-2341.Weissandhale.com.1hour,2miles.Sponsoredby:Weiss&HaleFinancial.

166 - 9 p.m. event C

first friday in Putnam

MainSt.,Putnam,CT.ParkingavailableinpubliclotonKennedyDr.,onSouthMainSt.,andinRiverfrontCommonslot.860-928-1350.

DiscoverPutnam’sFirstFridayandcloseoutanothergreatseasonthatfocusedonaCenturyofArtwitha “LookattheDigitalAge.”Enjoythisart-basedstreetfestival’sliveentertainment,artvendors,artprojects. Explorethelocalmerchantsandrestaurants,too!Discoverputnam.com.Runsfor3hours.Sponsoredby: PutnamBusinessAssociation.

SuNdaY, SEPTEMBEr 27 CONTINuEd

This year’s theme - The Ekonk Hill Turkey

FrIdaY, OCTOBEr 2 CONTINuEd ON NExT PaGE

FrIdaY, OCTOBEr 2 CONTINuEd

dId YOu KNOW

that The

Last Green Valley

remains 77% forest

and farmland?

176 p.m. event l R age 12+ only

special Zombie Thriller screening “remains”

OtisLibrary,261MainSt.,Norwich,CT.860-889-2365.

ViewtheZombieThrillerandcultclassicmovie“Remains,”whichwasfilmedindowntownNorwich.Limitedseating,first-come,first-served.Takeashortwalkthroughdowntownafterthescreeningtolearnaboutthefilmingprocess“onlocation.”Otislibrarynorwich.org.2hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:OtisLibrary.

186-7:30p.m.event R

Water rising CTAudubonCenter,218DayRd.,Pomfret,CT.860-928-4948.

YouareinvitedtoauniqueandmagicaleventtolaunchWater Rising, a stunning book which celebrates our quiet corner.Hear,see,discuss,andenjoythishighlyacclaimedartcollaboration.Enjoyrefreshmentswhileviewingtheoriginal artwork and listening to a short presentation by the authors. Books will be for sale, with proceeds going to supporttheworkofCTAudubon.Water-rising.com.1.5hours.Sponsoredby:CTAudubonSociety.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 FREE WALKTOBERS

198a.m.Walk n

rise and shine! at the sprague Watson Property

HoltonRd.Franklin,CT.Directions/Parking:FromBaltic,takeRte.207west,rightontoHoltonRd.(beforetheFranklinSchool),drivealmosttoend,parkingonleftinmowedfield/markedarea.860-822-9808.

AwakewiththisearlymorningfallwalkonSpragueConservationCommission’sproperty.Walkuphills,seewaterfallsandmeadows,too.Whatagreatwakeupcall!Ctsprague.org.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:SpragueConservationCommission.

209 a.m. Paddle l (

age 12+ only

french river Canoe Trail

U.S.ArmyCorpsGreenbriarRecreationArea,591MainSt.(directlybehind581MainSt.),Oxford,MA.508-769-3659,508-987-0979.

Startwithahalfhourwalk/talkatparkingareaaboutimpactofinvasiveplants.Thenfloat2.6milesthroughalowgradientportionoftheFrenchRiver,highlightingthenaturalfeaturesoftheriver,includinganimal&plantlifeinthewaterandonthebanks.EndatHodgesVillageDamwithtransportbacktovehicles,returntoretrieveyourvessel.Limitedto12canoes/kayaks.Pre-registrationrequiredwithGlennKrevoskyat508-769-3659orglenn.krevosky@charter.net.3-4hours,2.6milesinwater,6milesroundtrip.Sponsoredby:U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers&EBTEnvironmentalConsultants,Inc.

219 a.m. Paddle ♦ (

age 12+ only

Norwich Harbor Kayak/Canoe Tour

Thayer’sMarine,47FallsAve.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

ThreeriverscometogetheratNorwichHarborwhichisrichwithhistory!BringyourkayakorcanoeandPFDforaguidedtouroftheharbor,themouthofYanticFallsandtheShetucketRiver.Registrationrequiredasspaceislimited.CallNCDCtoregister:860-887-6964.Kayakrentalsareavailable,andtherearesixcomplimentarykayaksforuse(mustcallaheadtoreserve).Thayersmarine.com.2.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:CityofNorwich.

229:30a.m.- 3 p.m. event

5th annual faCes at faHs! Open House & fine art & Craft exhibit and sale

FAHSHall,76NorthCanterburyRd.(Rte.169),Canterbury,CT. 860-546-6671.

Enjoythe5thannualFinnishAmericanHeritageSociety’sexhibition&saleoffineart/finecraftworksbyskilledartisansinmanymediums,livemusic&demonstrationsinseveralcraftforms.GuidedtoursofFAHS’Archives,Museum,Library&Sauna.Refreshmentsincludesalmonchowder,Finnishpullabread&more!Fahs-ct.org.Openfor5.5hours.Sponsoredby:FinnishAmericanHeritageSociety.

239:30a.m.Bike l R C b

family Bicycle ride at Westville lake

115WallaceRd.,Sturbridge,MA.Directions/Parking:Parkinlot. 508-764-6549.

Enjoyarelaxed,familyfriendlybicycleridethroughWestvilleLakeRecreationArea.WewillrideontheflatrailbedalongthebeautifulQuinebaugRiver,stoppingtoenjoyasnackatabridgeoverlookingtheriver.Pedalisanapproximately1.5milesoutandbackroute.Ci.southbridgema.us/recreation.1hour,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:Southbridge Recreation Department and Trails Committee.

2410a.m.Bike n ( b SOct. 17 10 a.m.

air line rail Trail Bike ride

121RiversideDr.(Rte.12),Thompson(Mechanicsville),CT.Directions/Parking:Parkatlargelotat121RiversideDr.,Mechanicsville(justnorthofPutnam),locatedonthesouthern end of this section. 401-996-6875.

RideproceedsnortherlyintoDouglasStateParkinMAtotheStoneArchBridgeandreturns.TrailiscurrentlygravelwithexpectationsthatthefiveplusmilesinThompsonmayhavethestonedusttopcoatingfinishedbythetimeofthisride(<NOPromisesonthis>).Onestreamwillnothaveabridgedeckatthetimeoftheride,walkbikespastthisusingthestormdrainpipeunderI-395.Otherstreamsarecurrentlybridged.PathfollowsRailTrailthroughfarmlands,woodlands,siteoftheGREATTRAINWRECK(four-trainchainreactioncrash),acuriousanthropologicalsite,beaverdams,troutstreams,theTri-StateMarkerTrailturnoffandthepicturesqueStoneArchBridge.RegisterwithCharliebycalling401-996-6875oremailhcharlesobert@charter.net.Thompsonct.org.2hours,<20miles.Sponsoredby:ThompsonTrailsCommittee.

2510a.m.-4p.m. event

Black Tavern’s annual Craft fair

TheBlackTavern,138CenterRd.,Dudley,MA.508-943-8782.

Noadmissionfeeforthisgreatannualcraftfair,buttherewillbealottotemptyou,sobeprepared.PickupauniquegiftasyouvisitTheBlackTavern,listedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricBuildings!Blacktavern.com.Openfor6hours.Sponsoredby:TheBlackTavernHistoricalSociety.

FrIdaY, OCTOBEr 2 CONTINuEd

dId YOu KNOW

that The

Last Green Valley

remains 77% forest

and farmland?

176 p.m. event l R age 12+ only

special Zombie Thriller screening “remains”

ViewtheZombieThrillerandcultclassicmovie“Remains,”whichwasfilmedindowntownNorwich.Limitedseating,first-come,first-served.Takeashortwalkthroughdowntownafterthescreeningtolearnaboutthefilmingprocess“onlocation.”Otislibrarynorwich.org.2hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:OtisLibrary.

186-7:30p.m.event R

Water rising CTAudubonCenter,218DayRd.,Pomfret,CT.860-928-4948.

YouareinvitedtoauniqueandmagicaleventtolaunchWater Rising, a stunning book which celebrates our quiet corner.Hear,see,discuss,andenjoythishighlyacclaimedartcollaboration.Enjoyrefreshmentswhileviewingtheoriginal artwork and listening to a short presentation by the authors. Books will be for sale, with proceeds going to supporttheworkofCTAudubon.Water-rising.com.1.5hours.Sponsoredby:CTAudubonSociety.

198a.m.Walk n

rise and shine! at the sprague Watson Property

AwakewiththisearlymorningfallwalkonSpragueConservationCommission’sproperty.Walkuphills,seewaterfallsandmeadows,too.Whatagreatwakeupcall!Ctsprague.org.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:SpragueConservationCommission.

209 a.m. Paddle l (

age 12+ only

french river Canoe Trail

U.S.ArmyCorpsGreenbriarRecreationArea,591MainSt.(directlybehind581MainSt.),Oxford,MA.508-769-3659,508-987-0979.

Startwithahalfhourwalk/talkatparkingareaaboutimpactofinvasiveplants.Thenfloat2.6milesthroughalowgradientportionoftheFrenchRiver,highlightingthenaturalfeaturesoftheriver,includinganimal&plantlifeinthewaterandonthebanks.EndatHodgesVillageDamwithtransportbacktovehicles,returntoretrieveyourvessel.Limitedto12canoes/kayaks.Pre-registrationrequiredwithGlennKrevoskyat508-769-3659orglenn.krevosky@charter.net.3-4hours,2.6milesinwater,6milesroundtrip.Sponsoredby:U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers&EBTEnvironmentalConsultants,Inc.

219 a.m. Paddle ♦ (

age 12+ only

Norwich Harbor Kayak/Canoe Tour

Thayer’sMarine,47FallsAve.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

ThreeriverscometogetheratNorwichHarborwhichisrichwithhistory!BringyourkayakorcanoeandPFDforaguidedtouroftheharbor,themouthofYanticFallsandtheShetucketRiver.Registrationrequiredasspaceislimited.CallNCDCtoregister:860-887-6964.Kayakrentalsareavailable,andtherearesixcomplimentarykayaksforuse(mustcallaheadtoreserve).Thayersmarine.com.2.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:CityofNorwich.

229:30a.m.- 3 p.m. event

5th annual faCes at faHs! Open House & fine art & Craft exhibit and sale

FAHSHall,76NorthCanterburyRd.(Rte.169),Canterbury,CT. 860-546-6671.

Enjoythe5thannualFinnishAmericanHeritageSociety’sexhibition&saleoffineart/finecraftworksbyskilledartisansinmanymediums,livemusic&demonstrationsinseveralcraftforms.GuidedtoursofFAHS’Archives,Museum,Library&Sauna.Refreshmentsincludesalmonchowder,Finnishpullabread&more!Fahs-ct.org.Openfor5.5hours.Sponsoredby:FinnishAmericanHeritageSociety.

239:30a.m.Bike l R C b

family Bicycle ride at Westville lake

115WallaceRd.,Sturbridge,MA.Directions/Parking:Parkinlot. 508-764-6549.

Enjoyarelaxed,familyfriendlybicycleridethroughWestvilleLakeRecreationArea.WewillrideontheflatrailbedalongthebeautifulQuinebaugRiver,stoppingtoenjoyasnackatabridgeoverlookingtheriver.Pedalisanapproximately1.5milesoutandbackroute.Ci.southbridgema.us/recreation.1hour,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:Southbridge Recreation Department and Trails Committee.

2410a.m.Bike n ( b SOct. 17 10 a.m.

air line rail Trail Bike ride

121RiversideDr.(Rte.12),Thompson(Mechanicsville),CT.Directions/Parking:Parkatlargelotat121RiversideDr.,Mechanicsville(justnorthofPutnam),locatedonthesouthern end of this section. 401-996-6875.

RideproceedsnortherlyintoDouglasStateParkinMAtotheStoneArchBridgeandreturns.TrailiscurrentlygravelwithexpectationsthatthefiveplusmilesinThompsonmayhavethestonedusttopcoatingfinishedbythetimeofthisride(<NOPromisesonthis>).Onestreamwillnothaveabridgedeckatthetimeoftheride,walkbikespastthisusingthestormdrainpipeunderI-395.Otherstreamsarecurrentlybridged.PathfollowsRailTrailthroughfarmlands,woodlands,siteoftheGREATTRAINWRECK(four-trainchainreactioncrash),acuriousanthropologicalsite,beaverdams,troutstreams,theTri-StateMarkerTrailturnoffandthepicturesqueStoneArchBridge.RegisterwithCharliebycalling401-996-6875oremailhcharlesobert@charter.net.Thompsonct.org.2hours,<20miles.Sponsoredby:ThompsonTrailsCommittee.

2510a.m.-4p.m. event

Black Tavern’s annual Craft fair

Noadmissionfeeforthisgreatannualcraftfair,buttherewillbealottotemptyou,sobeprepared.PickupauniquegiftasyouvisitTheBlackTavern,listedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricBuildings!Blacktavern.com.Openfor6hours.Sponsoredby:TheBlackTavernHistoricalSociety.

2610a.m.Walk n SOct. 24 10 a.m.

Chestnuts and Overlooks

ColbridgeRd.,Plainfield,CT.Directions/Parking:Exit87offI-395,go1mi.southonLathropRd.,takeleftonKateDowningRd.,follow1mi.to Colbridge Rd. on right, follow signs to parking area at end of Colbridge Rd.860-230-3000.

Takeawalkalongtheorangetrailandviewvariousidentifiedspeciesoftrees,includingAmericanchestnutbackcrossbreedplantingsandnativeAmericanchestnuttrees,thetabletopoverlook,quarryremains,wetlands,ledgesandanoldstonehomesteadfoundation-allin97+acresofforestland.Plainfieldct.org/conservationcomm.2hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:PlainfieldConservationCommission.

2710a.m.-2p.m.event C

Coventry farm day Harvest festival

NathanHaleHomestead,2299SouthSt.,Coventry,CT.

EnjoytheharvestatthehistoricNathanHaleHomesteadatthe3rdAnnualFarmDayHarvestFestival.Enjoylivemusic,localproduce,farmanimals,cornmaze,artshowandamorning5kwithcomplimentarytoursofNathanHale’shistorichome(for5krunners&Coventryresidents).Admissionandparkingarefree,buttherewillbefoodandmoreavailableforpurchase.Coventryag.org.Open4hours.Sponsoredby:CoventryAgriculturalCommittee.

2810a.m. Walk l C

games in the Woods

Dunhamtown Forest, White Oak Rd., Mansfield,CT.Directions/Parking:FromRte.195headsouthonRte.32,at0.8milesfromjunctionwithRte.275,turnleftontoMansfieldCityRd.At1.2miles,turnleftontoWhiteOakRd., parking 0.2 miles on left. 860-429-6257.

BringthekidsandenjoyoneofMansfield’stownparks.Startoutwithacamouflagegame,seekingobjectsthatwillbe“hidden”inplainsightalongthetrail.We’llstophalfwayalongthetrailandseehowwedid,thenwe’llchangetoadifferentgame!Itwillbegreatfamilyfunforall,andtherewillbeprizes!Mansfieldct.gov.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:MansfieldParksAdvisoryCommittee.

2910a.m. Walk n

irish Heritage Walk

411MainSt.,Windham(Willimantic),CT.Directions/Parking:MeetacrossfromtheWindhamTextile&HistoryMuseum,inWindhamMillsHeritageStatePark(bytheIrishMemorialBench).860-336-7049.

StepbackintimeandwalkinthefootstepsofWillimantic’sfirstimmigrantworkers.Irishpeoplestartedarrivingtotheareainthe1840s.Theybuiltdams,churches,therailroads,andworkedtheirwayupthesocialandpoliticalladder.Youwillvisitkeylocationsandheartheirstories.Millmuseum.org.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:ThreadCityDevelopment.

3010a.m.Walk l R

C SOct. 10 10 a.m.*Repeats Sun. Oct. 4 10 a.m.

morning Beckons yOu to the farm, a Trail & a Wildlife sanctuary

MorningBeckonsFarm,343ASandDamRd.,Thompson,CT.860-821-0627.

ThelargestalpacafarminNewEnglandbeckonstoyoutovisitandwalkanoldrailbedthroughtheDorisT.ShawWildlife Sanctuary, along Jerry’s Swamp, and then back to the alpaca farm. Don’t miss out on the chance to be greetedbyanalpacasmile!Morningbeckonsfarm.com.2.5hours,<3miles.Sponsoredby:MorningBeckonsFarm.

Peat to Peak: The autumnal stumble

CrystalPeatConservationArea,CookRd.,Tolland,CT.Directions/Parking:CookRd.,justnorthof#176. 860-871-3601.

Aneasytomoderatewalk,startwith1mileofeasyflatterraintoviewahistoricalpeatbogwithotherwetlandfeatures,followedbya0.25milewalktoPalmer/KendallMountainConservationArea,forthoselookingforaview.Tolland.org.1.5hours,2.5miles.Sponsoredby:TollandConservationCommission.

3210a.m.Walk l C

riverview Trail Park Hike

IntersectionofRiverviewDr.&MerrowRd.,Coventry,CT. 860-742-4062.

TheRiverviewTrailParkHikeisarelaxedwalkalongthebanksoftheWillimanticRiverwhereavarietyofecosystemsmergeonasinglesite.Pleasejoinustolearnmoreaboutlocalandregionalplanningandpreservationeffortsin theWillimanticRiverGreenway.Questionsmaybedirectedtowalkleader,EricTrott,[email protected],+/-0.5miles.Sponsoredby:TownofCoventry,LandUseOffice.

3310a.m.-4p.m.event R

search for your roots

KillinglyHistoricalSociety,196MainSt.(Rte.12),Killingly(Danielson),CT.860-779-7250.

VisitourMuseumandworkonyourfamilygenealogyorahistoryproject.Peoplewillbeonhandtoassistyou!Limitedtothe1st25attendeesduetospaceavailable.OPTION:PreorderlunchtobedeliveredbyWorkingGirlCatering.$13($1donatedbacktoKHS)forchoiceoftuna/turkey/ham/roastbeef/vegetariansandwichorwrap,pastasaladorchips,cookieorfruit,soda&water.Stayenergizedallday!CallAmber860-412-9365topreorderlunchbyOct.1st.Killinglyhistory.org&Workinggirlcatering.com.Open6hours.Sponsoredby:KillinglyHistorical&GenealogicalSociety,Inc.andKillinglyBusinessAssociation.

3410a.m.Walk l *Repeats Wed. Oct. 14 10 a.m.

shetucket river - Powering Norwich and lifting fish

7EighthSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-887-2555.

Slow,levelwalkpastaworkinghydroelectricstationtothehistoricdamontheShetucketRiver.Observethefishliftandviewavideooftheshadrun.1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichPublicUtilities.

3510a.m.Walk l

TimBer! a guided Tour of the Wilford farm Woodlot

MeadowLane(parkincul-de-sac),Willington,CT.Directions/Parking:FromRte.74headsouthonParkerRd.,take a left on Cowls Rd., then left on BusseRd.,andleftonMeadowLaneandfollowtoend.860-235-6550.

Enjoyaguidedtourofthis170acrepropertytoviewanddiscussrecentcommercialforestmanagementactivitiesinvolving“ImprovementThinning”&“AshSanitation.”Thepropertyhasahistoryofactiveforestmanagementsincetheoldfarmwasabandonedandboastsarollinglandscapewithavastnetworkofstreamsandwetlands,excellentwildlifehabitatandbeautifultimber.Hullforest.com.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:HullForestProducts,Inc.

3610a.m.Walk ♦ R age 12+ only

up Commons Hill LibertyHillCemetery,Lebanon,CT.Directions/Parking:Meetatcemetery,across from Log Cabin Restaurant, 383TrumbullHwy.,whereparkingisavailable.860-642-6579.

Walkthroughamaturewoodlandsettingtoreachalovelyvista.Sturdyshoesarerequired.Thiscouldbeswampy.Historyoflebanon.org.1.5hours,2.4miles.Sponsoredby:ConsortiumofLebanonHistoryMuseums.

West Thompson dam 50th anniversary Celebration

OverlookShelter,WestThompsonRd.,Thompson(NorthGrosvenordale),CT.860-923-2982.

WestThompsonDamisturning50yearsold!Comecelebratethehistory,constructionandbenefitsofthedam.Therewillbeaspecialceremony,damtours,exhibits,activitiesforthekids,andfood!Everyoneiswelcometoattendthisfree,funevent!Nae.usace.army.mil.Open4hours.Sponsoredby:U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers.

3810:30a.m.Walk l R

C SOct. 17 10 a.m.*Repeats Sat. Oct. 10 1 p.m.

The rails, The river, The City

55BridgeSt.,Windham(Willimantic),CT.Directions/Parking:Driveonthegravelroadbesidethetracksabout 0.5milestothegreeter.860-617-3308.

Learnabouttherailroads,theriverthatpoweredthemillsandtheheritageofWillimanticasagreatcenterofcommerceintheregion.Optional:Tourthemuseumortakeatrainrideafterforanadditionalcost.Cteastrrmuseum.org.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:CTEasternRailroadMuseum.

3911a.m.Walk n ( C

Hike around green fall Pond

Pachaug State Forest Entrance, Rte. 138,Voluntown,CT.860-705-0506.

YouwillenjoyahiketogetheronasceniclooptrailofvariedterrainaroundGreenFallPond.LearnallaboutVoluntown,too!Voluntown.biz.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:VoluntownEconomicDevelopmentCommission.Pleasepre-registerforthisfamily-friendlyeventbycallingLaDonnahat860-705-0506.

401p.m.Walk l R age 12+ only

great falls of the skungamaug & Wright’s mill

StrongPorterMuseum,2382SouthSt.,Coventry,CT.860-712-4278.

TakeawalkaroundtheGreatFallsoftheSkungamaugRiver,usedtogeneratepowerforElijahWright’sGristandSawMill,andelectricityinthe20thcentury.Learnthehistory,seethebeautifulrivergorge,stonework,Gardener’sCastle,Macleod’swaterwheel,andsomeoftheequipmentthatmadeitallwork.Ctcoventryhistoricalsociety.org. 2hours,0.25miles.Sponsoredby:CoventryHistoricalSociety.

411p.m.Walk n R

moos and more Walktober farm Tour

Cushman Farms, 393 Lebanon Rd., Franklin,CT.860-642-4020.

Visitthecowsatmilkingtimeandstrollthroughthebarntocheckfornewborncalves.AdmireWalktobercolorsovertheSusquetonscutValley.Anadditionaladd-onhikethroughwoodsandfieldsontheHomeFarmTrailisavailable,too!1-3hours,0.5-2.5miles.Sponsoredby:CushmanFarms.

421:30p.m.Walk l

ye ancient Burial grounds of Norwich

ElmAve.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964. JoinhistorianDaveOatonawalkthroughtheoldColonialburialgroundsinNorwichtown.Hereyouwillseeavarietyofhand-cutcolonialtombstonesanddiscoverwhattheycantellusaboutearlylifeinColonialNorwich.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

433 p.m.Walk ♦ R

life in Colonial Norwichtown

ElmAve.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964. NorwichtownwasoneoftheearliestsettlementsofNorwichinthe17thcentury.ClimbMeetinghouseRocksandenjoytheviewasyoulearnaboutthepeopleandformermeetinghousesthatwovetherichhistoryofthearea.WalkaroundthegreenandontoHuntingtonLanetoenjoythearchitectureandstoriesofthefoundersofNorwich.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.2hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

443 p.m.Walk l R C *Repeats Sun. Oct. 4 3 p.m.

Turkey Talk on ekonk Hill

EkonkHillTurkeyFarm,227EkonkHillRd.,Sterling(Moosup),CT. 860-564-0248.

Visitors will be guided around the farm to see how our pastured turkeys are raised, plus see how corn is grown for grainandsilage.Freerefreshmentsafterwards.Ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:EkonkHillTurkey Farm, LLC.

SaTurdaY, OCTOBEr 3 CONTINuEd

Chestnuts and Overlooks

ColbridgeRd.,Plainfield,CT.Directions/Parking:Exit87offI-395,go1mi.southonLathropRd.,takeleftonKateDowningRd.,follow1mi.to Colbridge Rd. on right, follow signs to parking area at end of Colbridge Rd.860-230-3000.

Takeawalkalongtheorangetrailandviewvariousidentifiedspeciesoftrees,includingAmericanchestnutbackcrossbreedplantingsandnativeAmericanchestnuttrees,thetabletopoverlook,quarryremains,wetlands,ledgesandanoldstonehomesteadfoundation-allin97+acresofforestland.Plainfieldct.org/conservationcomm.2hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:PlainfieldConservationCommission.

Coventry farm day Harvest festival

NathanHaleHomestead,2299SouthSt.,Coventry,CT.

EnjoytheharvestatthehistoricNathanHaleHomesteadatthe3rdAnnualFarmDayHarvestFestival.Enjoylivemusic,localproduce,farmanimals,cornmaze,artshowandamorning5kwithcomplimentarytoursofNathanHale’shistorichome(for5krunners&Coventryresidents).Admissionandparkingarefree,buttherewillbefoodandmoreavailableforpurchase.Coventryag.org.Open4hours.Sponsoredby:CoventryAgriculturalCommittee.

2810a.m. Walk l C

games in the Woods

Dunhamtown Forest, White Oak Rd., Mansfield,CT.Directions/Parking:FromRte.195headsouthonRte.32,at0.8milesfromjunctionwithRte.275,turnleftontoMansfieldCityRd.At1.2miles,turnleftontoWhiteOakRd., parking 0.2 miles on left. 860-429-6257.

BringthekidsandenjoyoneofMansfield’stownparks.Startoutwithacamouflagegame,seekingobjectsthatwillbe“hidden”inplainsightalongthetrail.We’llstophalfwayalongthetrailandseehowwedid,thenwe’llchangetoadifferentgame!Itwillbegreatfamilyfunforall,andtherewillbeprizes!Mansfieldct.gov.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:MansfieldParksAdvisoryCommittee.

2910a.m. Walk n

irish Heritage Walk

411MainSt.,Windham(Willimantic),CT.Directions/Parking:MeetacrossfromtheWindhamTextile&HistoryMuseum,inWindhamMillsHeritageStatePark(bytheIrishMemorialBench).860-336-7049.

StepbackintimeandwalkinthefootstepsofWillimantic’sfirstimmigrantworkers.Irishpeoplestartedarrivingtotheareainthe1840s.Theybuiltdams,churches,therailroads,andworkedtheirwayupthesocialandpoliticalladder.Youwillvisitkeylocationsandheartheirstories.Millmuseum.org.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:ThreadCityDevelopment.

3010a.m.Walk l R

C SOct. 10 10 a.m.*Repeats Sun. Oct. 4 10 a.m.

ThelargestalpacafarminNewEnglandbeckonstoyoutovisitandwalkanoldrailbedthroughtheDorisT.ShawWildlife Sanctuary, along Jerry’s Swamp, and then back to the alpaca farm. Don’t miss out on the chance to be greetedbyanalpacasmile!Morningbeckonsfarm.com.2.5hours,<3miles.Sponsoredby:MorningBeckonsFarm.

Peat to Peak: The autumnal stumble

CrystalPeatConservationArea,CookRd.,Tolland,CT.Directions/Parking:CookRd.,justnorthof#176. 860-871-3601.

Aneasytomoderatewalk,startwith1mileofeasyflatterraintoviewahistoricalpeatbogwithotherwetlandfeatures,followedbya0.25milewalktoPalmer/KendallMountainConservationArea,forthoselookingforaview.Tolland.org.1.5hours,2.5miles.Sponsoredby:TollandConservationCommission.

3210a.m.Walk l C

riverview Trail Park Hike

IntersectionofRiverviewDr.&MerrowRd.,Coventry,CT. 860-742-4062.

TheRiverviewTrailParkHikeisarelaxedwalkalongthebanksoftheWillimanticRiverwhereavarietyofecosystemsmergeonasinglesite.Pleasejoinustolearnmoreaboutlocalandregionalplanningandpreservationeffortsin theWillimanticRiverGreenway.Questionsmaybedirectedtowalkleader,EricTrott,[email protected],+/-0.5miles.Sponsoredby:TownofCoventry,LandUseOffice.

3310a.m.-4p.m.event R

search for your roots

KillinglyHistoricalSociety,196MainSt.(Rte.12),Killingly(Danielson),CT.860-779-7250.

VisitourMuseumandworkonyourfamilygenealogyorahistoryproject.Peoplewillbeonhandtoassistyou!Limitedtothe1st25attendeesduetospaceavailable.OPTION:PreorderlunchtobedeliveredbyWorkingGirlCatering.$13($1donatedbacktoKHS)forchoiceoftuna/turkey/ham/roastbeef/vegetariansandwichorwrap,pastasaladorchips,cookieorfruit,soda&water.Stayenergizedallday!CallAmber860-412-9365topreorderlunchbyOct.1st.Killinglyhistory.org&Workinggirlcatering.com.Open6hours.Sponsoredby:KillinglyHistorical&GenealogicalSociety,Inc.andKillinglyBusinessAssociation.

3410a.m.Walk l *Repeats Wed. Oct. 14 10 a.m.

7EighthSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-887-2555.

Slow,levelwalkpastaworkinghydroelectricstationtothehistoricdamontheShetucketRiver.Observethefishliftandviewavideooftheshadrun.1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichPublicUtilities.

3510a.m.Walk l

TimBer! a guided Tour of the Wilford farm Woodlot

MeadowLane(parkincul-de-sac),Willington,CT.Directions/Parking:FromRte.74headsouthonParkerRd.,take a left on Cowls Rd., then left on BusseRd.,andleftonMeadowLaneandfollowtoend.860-235-6550.

Enjoyaguidedtourofthis170acrepropertytoviewanddiscussrecentcommercialforestmanagementactivitiesinvolving“ImprovementThinning”&“AshSanitation.”Thepropertyhasahistoryofactiveforestmanagementsincetheoldfarmwasabandonedandboastsarollinglandscapewithavastnetworkofstreamsandwetlands,excellentwildlifehabitatandbeautifultimber.Hullforest.com.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:HullForestProducts,Inc.

3610a.m.Walk ♦ R age 12+ only

up Commons Hill LibertyHillCemetery,Lebanon,CT.Directions/Parking:Meetatcemetery,across from Log Cabin Restaurant, 383TrumbullHwy.,whereparkingisavailable.860-642-6579.

Walkthroughamaturewoodlandsettingtoreachalovelyvista.Sturdyshoesarerequired.Thiscouldbeswampy.Historyoflebanon.org.1.5hours,2.4miles.Sponsoredby:ConsortiumofLebanonHistoryMuseums.

West Thompson dam 50th anniversary Celebration

OverlookShelter,WestThompsonRd.,Thompson(NorthGrosvenordale),CT.860-923-2982.

WestThompsonDamisturning50yearsold!Comecelebratethehistory,constructionandbenefitsofthedam.Therewillbeaspecialceremony,damtours,exhibits,activitiesforthekids,andfood!Everyoneiswelcometoattendthisfree,funevent!Nae.usace.army.mil.Open4hours.Sponsoredby:U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers.

3810:30a.m.Walk l R

C SOct. 17 10 a.m.*Repeats Sat. Oct. 10 1 p.m.

3911a.m.Walk n ( C

Hike around green fall Pond

Pachaug State Forest Entrance, Rte. 138,Voluntown,CT.860-705-0506.

YouwillenjoyahiketogetheronasceniclooptrailofvariedterrainaroundGreenFallPond.LearnallaboutVoluntown,too!Voluntown.biz.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:VoluntownEconomicDevelopmentCommission.Pleasepre-registerforthisfamily-friendlyeventbycallingLaDonnahat860-705-0506.

401p.m.Walk l R age 12+ only

great falls of the skungamaug & Wright’s mill

StrongPorterMuseum,2382SouthSt.,Coventry,CT.860-712-4278.

TakeawalkaroundtheGreatFallsoftheSkungamaugRiver,usedtogeneratepowerforElijahWright’sGristandSawMill,andelectricityinthe20thcentury.Learnthehistory,seethebeautifulrivergorge,stonework,Gardener’sCastle,Macleod’swaterwheel,andsomeoftheequipmentthatmadeitallwork.Ctcoventryhistoricalsociety.org. 2hours,0.25miles.Sponsoredby:CoventryHistoricalSociety.

411p.m.Walk n R

moos and more Walktober farm Tour

Cushman Farms, 393 Lebanon Rd., Franklin,CT.860-642-4020.

Visitthecowsatmilkingtimeandstrollthroughthebarntocheckfornewborncalves.AdmireWalktobercolorsovertheSusquetonscutValley.Anadditionaladd-onhikethroughwoodsandfieldsontheHomeFarmTrailisavailable,too!1-3hours,0.5-2.5miles.Sponsoredby:CushmanFarms.

421:30p.m.Walk l

ye ancient Burial grounds of Norwich

ElmAve.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964. JoinhistorianDaveOatonawalkthroughtheoldColonialburialgroundsinNorwichtown.Hereyouwillseeavarietyofhand-cutcolonialtombstonesanddiscoverwhattheycantellusaboutearlylifeinColonialNorwich.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

433 p.m.Walk ♦ R

life in Colonial Norwichtown

ElmAve.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964. NorwichtownwasoneoftheearliestsettlementsofNorwichinthe17thcentury.ClimbMeetinghouseRocksandenjoytheviewasyoulearnaboutthepeopleandformermeetinghousesthatwovetherichhistoryofthearea.WalkaroundthegreenandontoHuntingtonLanetoenjoythearchitectureandstoriesofthefoundersofNorwich.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.2hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

443 p.m.Walk l R C *Repeats Sun. Oct. 4 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 FREE WALKTOBERS

459:30a.m.Walk n

Byle’s sanctuary Hike - revisit History

Rte.44(118-125AshfordCenterRd.),Ashford,CT.Directions/Parking:ParkingonRte.44acrossfromNorthVet Clinic, and some parking also availableatHenriettaHouseB&B,125AshfordCenterRd.860-477-0318.

Connecting past and present, enjoy this almost 2 mile long easy to moderate loop as you pass a meadowland, thendescenddownashortsteepsectionnexttoastream,andthentravelthroughabio-diverseclimaxforest.WewillalsoobserveabeaverdamontheMt.HopeRiver.Afterthehike,enjoysnacks,drinks,andafewstoriesatthehistoricBylesHomestead(nowHenriettaHouseBedandBreakfast)justoffthetrail.AddthiswalktoyourplansasapartoftheFirstSundayOpenHouseatTheMillWorks(anoldthreadmill)inWillington.Bonus:Yourwalkhostgraciouslyoffers$10offastayinherHenriettaHouseB&Btoanyonedoingthiswalk.Joshuastrust.organdHenriettahousebnbct.weebly.com.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:Joshua’sTractConservationandHistoricTrust.

4610a.m.Walk l R

Clueless in Westville

WestvilleRecreationArea.,125WallaceRd.,Sturbridge,MA.508-909-6031.

Onarelativelyflatrailroadbedalongariver,findclueshelpingyourkidslearnabouttheGrandTrunkRailroad,someofitshistory,aswellassomedataaboutthereservoirandtheanimalsthatlivenearit.Alearningexperienceforages5-50!Bringapen/pencilandlotsofenthusiasm.Thetrailincludesasetof62stairsandtwodownhillslopes.Agreatopportunitytoteachkidstobeobservantoftheirsurroundings.Ci.southbridge.ma.us.2hours,1.8miles.Sponsoredby:SouthbridgeTrailsCommittee.

4710a.m.Walk n

explore mount misery

Pachaug State Forest Entrance, Rte. 49,Voluntown,CT.Directions/Parking:Follow signs from park entrance to parkingarea.860-564-8310.

ParticipantswillhikewithretiredU.S.NationalParkServiceRangersBobandJenPankotothesummitofMt.Misery(441ft.)foranoutstandingviewandsomeinsightsintothisarea’sgeologicalandnaturalhistoryandnoteworthytreespecies.Voluntown.biz.3hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:VoluntownEconomicDevelopmentCommission.

3010a.m.Walk. l R

CSOct. 11 10 a.m

ThelargestalpacafarminNewEnglandbeckonstoyoutovisitandwalkanoldrailbedthroughtheDorisT.ShawWildlife Sanctuary, along Jerry’s Swamp, and then back to the alpaca farm. Don’t miss out on the chance to be greetedbyanalpacasmile!Morningbeckonsfarm.com.3hours,<3miles.Sponsoredby:MorningBeckonsFarm.

4810a.m.Walk l

yantic Cemetery Civil War Tour

YanticCemetery,68LafayetteSt.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

150yearsago,about1,300NorwichmenmarchedofftofightintheCivilWar.Threehundredeighty-threeofthosemen rest here. We don’t know all of their stories, but come with us on this pleasant hour long walk and we will tell yousomeofthebestones.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

4910:30a.m.Walk n age 12+ only SOct. 18 2 p.m.*Repeats Sun. Oct. 11 11:30 a.m.

Hop river: mill Village and rail Trail

HopRiverRd.,Coventry,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.6toHopRiverRd.ParkatRailTrail.860-617-3308.

WalktherailsandlearnaboutHopRiverVillage,onceanimportantmillvillage.Seetwofactorysitesandthedam.ThisisascenicwalkontheHopRiverRailTrail.Cteastrrmuseum.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:CTEasternRailroadMuseum.

5011a.m.Walk l Rain or Shine

a Walk Back in Time

WindyHillRd.,Hampton,CT.Directions/Parking:Parkatthe cul-de-sac at the end of the road. 860-884-5162.

JoinConservationCommissionmembersRandyThompsonandBobJohnsonandmembersoftheAntiquarianSocietyforawalkalonganoldfarmingroadwhilelearningaboutconservationeffortsinHampton.Passbycellarholes,stonewallsandhearaboutthefamilywholivedhere,plusthehistoryoffarminginthiscolonialtown.Hamptonct.org.2hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:HamptonConservationCommission&HamptonAntiquarianandHistoricalSociety.

511p.m.Walk l

Old Connecticut Path at Natchaug state forest

KozeyRd&WestfordRd.,Eastford,CT.Directions/Parking:Meetatintersection.508-269-9391, 860-974-1618.

The1milewalkonoldWalkerRoad(closedtovehicles)takesyoudeepintoYale-MyersForestandNatchaugForestwheretheOldConnecticutPathcrossedBigelowBrookonlargesteppingstones.AbeaverdamonWalkerRoad,stoneremainsoftheTwelfthDistrictSchoolsiteandtheShippeyfarmawaitexplorationalongtheway.Facebook.com/oldconnecticutpath.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:OldConnecticutPathProject,EastfordConservationCommission&EastfordHistoricalSociety.

521p.m.Paddle n (

Paddle on Webster lake

LakeviewMarine,311ThompsonRd.,Webster,MA.508-461-6020.

ParticipantswilllaunchfromLakeviewMarineandpaddlepartofWebsterLake’s“MiddlePond.”Courseanddurationmayvarybasedonweather.Approximately1.5-2hourpaddle.Pre-registationrequired:abrayton@lakeviewwebster.comor508-461-6020.Lakeviewwebster.com.2hours.Sponsoredby:LakeviewMarine&WebsterLakeAssociation.

531p.m.Walk l

rich & famous inhabitants of the yantic Cemetery

TheVictorianAgewasamagicaltimefortheCityofNorwich.Itsresidentsincludedmillionaireindustrialists,statesmen,notableastronomers,worldclassathletes,CivilWarherosandartists.JoinlocalhistoriansDavidOatandMelodyeWhatleyonatourofYanticCemetery.HearthestoriesandviewthemagnificentmonumentswhichmarkthefinalrestingplacesoftheNorwichrichandfamous.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

SuNdaY, OCTOBEr 4 CONTINuEd ON NExT PaGE

459:30a.m.Walk n

Byle’s sanctuary Hike - revisit History

Rte.44(118-125AshfordCenterRd.),Ashford,CT.Directions/Parking:ParkingonRte.44acrossfromNorthVet Clinic, and some parking also availableatHenriettaHouseB&B,125AshfordCenterRd.860-477-0318.

Connecting past and present, enjoy this almost 2 mile long easy to moderate loop as you pass a meadowland, thendescenddownashortsteepsectionnexttoastream,andthentravelthroughabio-diverseclimaxforest.WewillalsoobserveabeaverdamontheMt.HopeRiver.Afterthehike,enjoysnacks,drinks,andafewstoriesatthehistoricBylesHomestead(nowHenriettaHouseBedandBreakfast)justoffthetrail.AddthiswalktoyourplansasapartoftheFirstSundayOpenHouseatTheMillWorks(anoldthreadmill)inWillington.Bonus:Yourwalkhostgraciouslyoffers$10offastayinherHenriettaHouseB&Btoanyonedoingthiswalk.Joshuastrust.organdHenriettahousebnbct.weebly.com.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:Joshua’sTractConservationandHistoricTrust.

4610a.m.Walk l R

Clueless in Westville

WestvilleRecreationArea.,125WallaceRd.,Sturbridge,MA.508-909-6031.

Onarelativelyflatrailroadbedalongariver,findclueshelpingyourkidslearnabouttheGrandTrunkRailroad,someofitshistory,aswellassomedataaboutthereservoirandtheanimalsthatlivenearit.Alearningexperienceforages5-50!Bringapen/pencilandlotsofenthusiasm.Thetrailincludesasetof62stairsandtwodownhillslopes.Agreatopportunitytoteachkidstobeobservantoftheirsurroundings.Ci.southbridge.ma.us.2hours,1.8miles.Sponsoredby:SouthbridgeTrailsCommittee.

4710a.m.Walk n

explore mount misery

Pachaug State Forest Entrance, Rte. 49,Voluntown,CT.Directions/Parking:Follow signs from park entrance to parkingarea.860-564-8310.

ParticipantswillhikewithretiredU.S.NationalParkServiceRangersBobandJenPankotothesummitofMt.Misery(441ft.)foranoutstandingviewandsomeinsightsintothisarea’sgeologicalandnaturalhistoryandnoteworthytreespecies.Voluntown.biz.3hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:VoluntownEconomicDevelopmentCommission.

3010a.m.Walk. l R

CSOct. 11 10 a.m

ThelargestalpacafarminNewEnglandbeckonstoyoutovisitandwalkanoldrailbedthroughtheDorisT.ShawWildlife Sanctuary, along Jerry’s Swamp, and then back to the alpaca farm. Don’t miss out on the chance to be greetedbyanalpacasmile!Morningbeckonsfarm.com.3hours,<3miles.Sponsoredby:MorningBeckonsFarm.

4810a.m.Walk l

yantic Cemetery Civil War Tour

150yearsago,about1,300NorwichmenmarchedofftofightintheCivilWar.Threehundredeighty-threeofthosemen rest here. We don’t know all of their stories, but come with us on this pleasant hour long walk and we will tell yousomeofthebestones.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

4910:30a.m.Walk n age 12+ only SOct. 18 2 p.m.*Repeats Sun. Oct. 11 11:30 a.m.

HopRiverRd.,Coventry,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.6toHopRiverRd.ParkatRailTrail.860-617-3308.

5011a.m.Walk l Rain or Shine

a Walk Back in Time

WindyHillRd.,Hampton,CT.Directions/Parking:Parkatthe cul-de-sac at the end of the road. 860-884-5162.

JoinConservationCommissionmembersRandyThompsonandBobJohnsonandmembersoftheAntiquarianSocietyforawalkalonganoldfarmingroadwhilelearningaboutconservationeffortsinHampton.Passbycellarholes,stonewallsandhearaboutthefamilywholivedhere,plusthehistoryoffarminginthiscolonialtown.Hamptonct.org.2hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:HamptonConservationCommission&HamptonAntiquarianandHistoricalSociety.

511p.m.Walk l

Old Connecticut Path at Natchaug state forest

KozeyRd&WestfordRd.,Eastford,CT.Directions/Parking:Meetatintersection.508-269-9391, 860-974-1618.

The1milewalkonoldWalkerRoad(closedtovehicles)takesyoudeepintoYale-MyersForestandNatchaugForestwheretheOldConnecticutPathcrossedBigelowBrookonlargesteppingstones.AbeaverdamonWalkerRoad,stoneremainsoftheTwelfthDistrictSchoolsiteandtheShippeyfarmawaitexplorationalongtheway.Facebook.com/oldconnecticutpath.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:OldConnecticutPathProject,EastfordConservationCommission&EastfordHistoricalSociety.

521p.m.Paddle n (

Paddle on Webster lake

LakeviewMarine,311ThompsonRd.,Webster,MA.508-461-6020.

ParticipantswilllaunchfromLakeviewMarineandpaddlepartofWebsterLake’s“MiddlePond.”Courseanddurationmayvarybasedonweather.Approximately1.5-2hourpaddle.Pre-registationrequired:abrayton@lakeviewwebster.comor508-461-6020.Lakeviewwebster.com.2hours.Sponsoredby:LakeviewMarine&WebsterLakeAssociation.

531p.m.Walk l

rich & famous inhabitants of the yantic Cemetery

TheVictorianAgewasamagicaltimefortheCityofNorwich.Itsresidentsincludedmillionaireindustrialists,statesmen,notableastronomers,worldclassathletes,CivilWarherosandartists.JoinlocalhistoriansDavidOatandMelodyeWhatleyonatourofYanticCemetery.HearthestoriesandviewthemagnificentmonumentswhichmarkthefinalrestingplacesoftheNorwichrichandfamous.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

SuNdaY, OCTOBEr 4 CONTINuEd

541p.m.Walk l C

Visit an american revolutionary War site listed on the National register of Historic Places

IntersectionofBrowing,Crary&TerryRds.,Griswold,CT.860-464-8101.

Visitthe18thcenturyTimothyLesterHomesteadtolearnabout3GriswoldpropertiesonTheNationalRegister ofHistoricPlaces.VisitorsmayexplorethesitewherelocalAmericanRevolutionaryWarmilitiametandtrained.Walkthegroundsandviewtheexteriorofthemain“GarrisonHouse,”carriagehouse,barn,cistern,oldfoundationsandstonewalls.ThebarnwasrecentlyfeaturedonthecoveroftheBarns of Connecticut book! Avalonialandconservancy.org.1.5hours,0.5miles.Sponsoredby:AvaloniaLandConservancy,Inc.

552 p.m.Walk l

Chamberlin mill and its Neighborhood

286OldTurnpikeRd.,Woodstock(WoodstockValley),CT.860-428-0656.

Exploretheneighborhoodofarare,long-livedsawmill,learningaboutthehistoryofthemillanditsneighborhoodontheoldCenterBoston-HartfordTurnpike.ViewsofremainingmillpondsanddamalongtheStillRiver,aswellas2oldfoundationsinTheNatureConservancy’sStillRiverPreserve.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:ChamberlinMill,Inc.

562 p.m.Walk n

river Valley ramble

96 Waldo Rd., Scotland, CT. Directions/Parking:OffRoute97 860-450-6490.

WalkerswillstrollacrossarivervalleycornfieldtotheShetucketRiverandfollowafisherman’spathalongtheriver.Afterthislovelyriversidevisit,returntothehistoricWaldoHouse(1714),whereyouarewelcometoattenda30minuteoptionaltour.Scotlandhistoricalsociety.com.2miles,2hours.Sponsoredby:ScotlandHistoricalSociety.

443 p.m.Walk l R C

573:30p.m.Walk n R age 12+ only

mansions on the Hill

WindhamTextile&HistoryMuseum,411MainSt.,Windham(Willimantic),CT.860-456-2178.

OnthehillabovethefactoryareseveralstylesofVictorianarchitecture.We’llstrollthroughtheneighborhoodofmanagementhousesandotherwell-to-doresidentsofthelate19th-century,theheydayofWillimanticThread.TheOaks,housingbuiltspecificallytoattracthighlyskilledlaborers,isalsoonthistour.Millmuseum.org.1.5hours, 1mile.Sponsoredby:WindhamTextile&HistoryMuseum.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 FREE WALKTOBERS

581p.m.Walk l R age 12+ only *Repeats Fri. Oct. 16 10 a.m.

The golden Clock Tower

NorwichCityHallisatrueworkofartthatshouldbevisited.Completedin1873atacostof$250,000,thebuildingfeatures“dungeon-like”cellsinthebasement,FrenchSecondEmpirearchitecture,andmanyoftheoriginalfurnishings.Itisatruemasterpieceofcraftmanshippunctuatedwithagoldclocktower.Joincityleadersinthisengagingtour.Ages12yearsanduponly.Norwichct.org.1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:CityofNorwich.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 FREE WALKTOBERS

5911a.m.Walk l C SOct. 14 11 a.m.*Repeats Mon. Oct. 12 3 p.m.

air line Trail lore in lebanon

PineSt.,Lebanon,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.66toPineSt.,downtotherailtrailovertheLebanontownline to Leonard’s Bridge. 860-617-3308.

SeethesiteofLeonard’sBridgeStation,thenwe’llwalkwestoverthe“bigfill.”We’lltalkabouttheGhostTrainandCTrailroadloreinyetanothersectionoftheAirLineTrail.Cteastrrmuseum.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby: CTEasternRailroadMuseum.

601p.m.Walk l R

Behind the scenes at Otis library

YouareinvitedtoaprivatetourofOtisLibrary,presentedbyExecutiveDirectorRobertFarwell.Visitthelibraryarchives,andbehindthescenesareasthatareusuallyoff-limits!ThisisagreatwaytolearnaboutOtisLibrary’s163yearhistory.Otislibrarynorwich.org.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:OtisLibrary.

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Walking in a Traitor’s footsteps

LeffingwellHouseMuseum,348WashingtonSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

RetracethestepsofayoungBenedictArnoldinhishometownofNorwich,CT.Explorewhereournation’smostinfamoustraitorapprenticedasayouthandvisitthegravesofhisfamilyinthecolonialNorwichtowncemetery.Thewalkisroughly2milesinlengthwithuneventerrainattimesandendswithapicturesquenaturewalkthroughtheLowthropeMeadows.Bestforchildrenover6yearsold.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

621:30p.m.Walk l C SOct. 11 1:30 p.m.*Repeats Sat. Oct. 10 1:30 p.m.

The Curious alpacas

PineHillAlpacaFarm,148PineHillRd.,Sterling,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.395,exit88,eastonRte.14Afor5miles.TurnrightontoPineHillRd.,signatendofdriveway. 860-564-7204.

EnjoymeetingtheAlpacas,learnaboutthehistoryandcareoftheseinquisitiveanimals,pluswhatcanbedonewiththeirfleece.We’llhaveaspinningdemonstration,plusthefarmstorewillbeopenwithyarnandalpacaproducts for sale. Bring your cameras to take pictures of your children with the curious alpaca! Pinehillalpacafarm.com.1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:PineHillAlpacaFarm,LLC.

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Norwich free academy Campus: 160 years of Progress

108CrescentSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

Foundedin1854,NFAhasbeenalandmarkinNorwicheversince.Intimatelylinkedtothecommunity,itsbuildingstellthestoryofphilanthropy,industry,educationandexcellence.Slatermuseum.org.1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy,SlaterMemorialMuseum.

646-11p.m.event CSOct. 16 6 p.m.

explore the dark side

Enjoyanightadventure.ViewUranus,galaxies,nebula,starclusters,redgiantstarsandconstellations.LearnhowtofindtheNorthStar.Lotsofdarkskytriviaatthiseye-openingfamilyfriendlyevent!Mcleanresearch.com.5hours.Sponsoredby:McLeanResearch.

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in the shoes of the seeing impaired

MoheganParkWildernessRd.Entrance,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

Enjoy a short walk in the park as a person who cannot see. Walkers will be blind-folded and guided by a trained memberoftheNorwichLionsClubastheyexperiencemovingaboutasablindperson.Experienceafloweroratreebyseeingwithyourfingers.Learnwhatit’sliketodosimpletaskswithoutbenefitofeyesight,suchasfinding aplacetositorbendingdowntotieyourshoes.Eachwalkerwillhavetheirowntrainedguide,andeachindividual’swalkwilltakeplaceonflatgroundandlastfiveminutesorso.Nopetsplease.1hour,1mile. Sponsoredby:NorwichLionsClub.

The Big-little apple festival returns

KillinglyGrangeHall,801HartfordPike(Rte.101),Killingly(Dayville),CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.101atcornerofDogHillRd.860-705-3643.

ComeenjoyeverythingthatisAutumnandApplesonceagainatthispopularannualevent.Festivitiesinclude:anApplePancakeBreakfast,livemusic,a“SalonDeMcIntosh”artshow,reenactors,traditionalcrafts,primitives,children’sactivities,chrysanthemums,applepies,pumpkins,candyapples,cider&donuts,applesauerkrauthotdogsandarafflebasket.Admissionisfree,butgreatstuffwillbeforpurchase.FindusonFacebook.Open7hours.Sponsoredby:KillinglyGrangePofH#112.

679:30a.m.Walk n R age 12+ only

fall Hike around mansfield Hollow lake

MansfieldHollowStatePark,BassettBridgeRd.,Mansfield(MansfieldCenter),CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.195orRte.6toBassettBridgeRd.,followtoparkinglotatopenfield/picnicarea.860-373-8573.

Thisloophikestartsattheshelterinthepicnicarea.Anapproximately5milehikearoundMansfieldHollowLake,thetrailhasrollingterrain.We’llmoveatasteadypace,butwillstoptoenjoytheviewsandreflectionsofthelake.Bringyourcamera,too!Friendsofmansfieldhollow.org.2hours,5miles.Sponsoredby:FriendsofMansfieldHollow.

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Visit an american revolutionary War site listed on the National register of Historic Places

IntersectionofBrowing,Crary&TerryRds.,Griswold,CT.860-464-8101.

Visitthe18thcenturyTimothyLesterHomesteadtolearnabout3GriswoldpropertiesonTheNationalRegister ofHistoricPlaces.VisitorsmayexplorethesitewherelocalAmericanRevolutionaryWarmilitiametandtrained.Walkthegroundsandviewtheexteriorofthemain“GarrisonHouse,”carriagehouse,barn,cistern,oldfoundationsandstonewalls.ThebarnwasrecentlyfeaturedonthecoveroftheBarns of Connecticut book! Avalonialandconservancy.org.1.5hours,0.5miles.Sponsoredby:AvaloniaLandConservancy,Inc.

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Chamberlin mill and its Neighborhood

286OldTurnpikeRd.,Woodstock(WoodstockValley),CT.860-428-0656.

Exploretheneighborhoodofarare,long-livedsawmill,learningaboutthehistoryofthemillanditsneighborhoodontheoldCenterBoston-HartfordTurnpike.ViewsofremainingmillpondsanddamalongtheStillRiver,aswellas2oldfoundationsinTheNatureConservancy’sStillRiverPreserve.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:ChamberlinMill,Inc.

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river Valley ramble

96 Waldo Rd., Scotland, CT. Directions/Parking:OffRoute97 860-450-6490.

WalkerswillstrollacrossarivervalleycornfieldtotheShetucketRiverandfollowafisherman’spathalongtheriver.Afterthislovelyriversidevisit,returntothehistoricWaldoHouse(1714),whereyouarewelcometoattenda30minuteoptionaltour.Scotlandhistoricalsociety.com.2miles,2hours.Sponsoredby:ScotlandHistoricalSociety.

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573:30p.m.Walk n R age 12+ only

mansions on the Hill

OnthehillabovethefactoryareseveralstylesofVictorianarchitecture.We’llstrollthroughtheneighborhoodofmanagementhousesandotherwell-to-doresidentsofthelate19th-century,theheydayofWillimanticThread.TheOaks,housingbuiltspecificallytoattracthighlyskilledlaborers,isalsoonthistour.Millmuseum.org.1.5hours, 1mile.Sponsoredby:WindhamTextile&HistoryMuseum.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 FREE WALKTOBERS

581p.m.Walk l R age 12+ only *Repeats Fri. Oct. 16 10 a.m.

5911a.m.Walk l C SOct. 14 11 a.m.*Repeats Mon. Oct. 12 3 p.m.

PineSt.,Lebanon,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.66toPineSt.,downtotherailtrailovertheLebanontownline to Leonard’s Bridge. 860-617-3308.

SeethesiteofLeonard’sBridgeStation,thenwe’llwalkwestoverthe“bigfill.”We’lltalkabouttheGhostTrainandCTrailroadloreinyetanothersectionoftheAirLineTrail.Cteastrrmuseum.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby: CTEasternRailroadMuseum.

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Behind the scenes at Otis library

YouareinvitedtoaprivatetourofOtisLibrary,presentedbyExecutiveDirectorRobertFarwell.Visitthelibraryarchives,andbehindthescenesareasthatareusuallyoff-limits!ThisisagreatwaytolearnaboutOtisLibrary’s163yearhistory.Otislibrarynorwich.org.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:OtisLibrary.

6110a.m.Walk n R

Walking in a Traitor’s footsteps

RetracethestepsofayoungBenedictArnoldinhishometownofNorwich,CT.Explorewhereournation’smostinfamoustraitorapprenticedasayouthandvisitthegravesofhisfamilyinthecolonialNorwichtowncemetery.Thewalkisroughly2milesinlengthwithuneventerrainattimesandendswithapicturesquenaturewalkthroughtheLowthropeMeadows.Bestforchildrenover6yearsold.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

621:30p.m.Walk l C SOct. 11 1:30 p.m.*Repeats Sat. Oct. 10 1:30 p.m.

The Curious alpacas

PineHillAlpacaFarm,148PineHillRd.,Sterling,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.395,exit88,eastonRte.14Afor5miles.TurnrightontoPineHillRd.,signatendofdriveway. 860-564-7204.

EnjoymeetingtheAlpacas,learnaboutthehistoryandcareoftheseinquisitiveanimals,pluswhatcanbedonewiththeirfleece.We’llhaveaspinningdemonstration,plusthefarmstorewillbeopenwithyarnandalpacaproducts for sale. Bring your cameras to take pictures of your children with the curious alpaca! Pinehillalpacafarm.com.1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:PineHillAlpacaFarm,LLC.

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Norwich free academy Campus: 160 years of Progress

Foundedin1854,NFAhasbeenalandmarkinNorwicheversince.Intimatelylinkedtothecommunity,itsbuildingstellthestoryofphilanthropy,industry,educationandexcellence.Slatermuseum.org.1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy,SlaterMemorialMuseum.

646-11p.m.event CSOct. 16 6 p.m.

explore the dark side

Enjoyanightadventure.ViewUranus,galaxies,nebula,starclusters,redgiantstarsandconstellations.LearnhowtofindtheNorthStar.Lotsofdarkskytriviaatthiseye-openingfamilyfriendlyevent!Mcleanresearch.com.5hours.Sponsoredby:McLeanResearch.

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in the shoes of the seeing impaired

MoheganParkWildernessRd.Entrance,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

Enjoy a short walk in the park as a person who cannot see. Walkers will be blind-folded and guided by a trained memberoftheNorwichLionsClubastheyexperiencemovingaboutasablindperson.Experienceafloweroratreebyseeingwithyourfingers.Learnwhatit’sliketodosimpletaskswithoutbenefitofeyesight,suchasfinding aplacetositorbendingdowntotieyourshoes.Eachwalkerwillhavetheirowntrainedguide,andeachindividual’swalkwilltakeplaceonflatgroundandlastfiveminutesorso.Nopetsplease.1hour,1mile. Sponsoredby:NorwichLionsClub.

The Big-little apple festival returns

KillinglyGrangeHall,801HartfordPike(Rte.101),Killingly(Dayville),CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.101atcornerofDogHillRd.860-705-3643.

ComeenjoyeverythingthatisAutumnandApplesonceagainatthispopularannualevent.Festivitiesinclude:anApplePancakeBreakfast,livemusic,a“SalonDeMcIntosh”artshow,reenactors,traditionalcrafts,primitives,children’sactivities,chrysanthemums,applepies,pumpkins,candyapples,cider&donuts,applesauerkrauthotdogsandarafflebasket.Admissionisfree,butgreatstuffwillbeforpurchase.FindusonFacebook.Open7hours.Sponsoredby:KillinglyGrangePofH#112.

679:30a.m.Walk n R age 12+ only

fall Hike around mansfield Hollow lake

MansfieldHollowStatePark,BassettBridgeRd.,Mansfield(MansfieldCenter),CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.195orRte.6toBassettBridgeRd.,followtoparkinglotatopenfield/picnicarea.860-373-8573.

Thisloophikestartsattheshelterinthepicnicarea.Anapproximately5milehikearoundMansfieldHollowLake,thetrailhasrollingterrain.We’llmoveatasteadypace,butwillstoptoenjoytheviewsandreflectionsofthelake.Bringyourcamera,too!Friendsofmansfieldhollow.org.2hours,5miles.Sponsoredby:FriendsofMansfieldHollow.

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Brandy, silk & smugglers

WestfordHillDistillers,196ChateyRd.,Ashford,CT.860-429-0464.

WestfordHillDistillersisoneofthefirstcraftdistillersintheU.S.anddoesnothavepublichours,butwe’llopenthedistillery on this rare occasion for continuous tours, showing fermentation, distillation and barrel aging. The distillery isona200acrepropertyunalteredsincetheearly1700’s.Taketheguidedwalk(at11a.m.or2p.m.)throughfieldsand wood roads on the property. Visitors will learn of early industry on this farm including silk making, charcoal kilns, honey trees and the procurement of non-tax paid spirits at the Smugglers Tree. Westfordhill.com. Open 6 hours. Walks are1.5hours,1mileeach.Sponsoredby:WestfordHillDistillers.

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Carelot Harvest festival

CarelotChildren’sCenter,155NorthSt.,Killingly(Danielson),CT. 860-779-0611.

FunFallEventforthewholefamily!Arts&crafts,moonbounce,games,music,freefood,giveawaysandmore!Noadmissionfeeforthischildren&family-friendlyday!4hours.Sponsoredby:KillinglyBusinessAssociation.

7010a.m.Walk l R *Repeats Sat. Oct. 24 10 a.m.

firefighting museum Tour

HuguenotSteamerMuseum,655MainSt.,Oxford(NorthOxford),MA.508-987-3404.

ParticipantswilllearnaboutthehistoryoffirefightingincludingtheformationoftheOxfordFireDepartment.Seeantique&modernfireenginesandenjoyvideopresentationsinthemuseum.Freehotdogs!Bringyourcamera!Huguenotsteamer.com.2hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:OxfordFirefightersAssociation.

7110a.m.Walk l C *Repeats Sat. Oct. 10 2 p.m.

gray ledge leaf Hunt

GrayLedgeTreeFarm,210LathropRd.,Plainfield,CT.860-564-8769.

Visit Gray Ledge Tree Farm on your quest for fall foliage color. Find and identify hardwood tree species by their colorfulfallleaves,usingthe“PlantScience101”approach.Bringsomethingtocollect(andlaterpreserve)yourfinds.Howmanydifferentspecieswillyoubeabletofind?1-1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:GrayLedgeTreeFarm.

7210a.m.-4p.m.event R SOct. 11 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

3rd annual Tails & Trails event

TwoTreesInnatFoxwoodsResortCasino,240IndiantownRd.,Ledyard,CT.860-312-8525.

BeginningwithatraditionalMashantucketPequotblessingceremony,theeventkicks-offwithtwoscenicdogwalks.Thefairwillhaveavarietyofdogdemonstrations,lectures,musicandfood.Whatdogfairiscompletewithoutdogadoptions,contestsandotherentertainment?Suggestionstomakethiseventevenmorefunorifyou’dliketobeavendor,“bark”[email protected]:TwoTreesInnatFoxwoods Resort Casino.

7310a.m.Walk ♦ R SOct. 11 10 a.m.

Tails & Trails lantern Hills summit Hike

Oneofthetwowaggingwalksofferedatthe3rdAnnualTails&TrailseventhostedbyTwoTreesInn.Thishiketakesyouandyourfour-leggedfriendsonadifficultlooptrail,leadingtothe491-ft.summitofLanternHill.Standonmilkywhitequartzandviewthestunningpanorama,includingtheLanternHillPondfarbelow.Formoredetails,gotoCanineMingleLLC.comorFoxwoods.com/twotreesinn.aspx.1hour,1.3miles.Sponsoredby:TwoTreesInnatFoxwoods Resort Casino.

7410a.m.Walk n R SOct. 11 10 a.m.

Tails & Trails Walk to lantern Hill Pond

Anotherofthewaggingwalksofferedatthe3rdAnnualTails&TrailseventhostedbyTwoTreesInn.Thiswalkforyouandyourfour-leggedcompanion,ratedmoderate,leadstothetranquilwaterofLanternHillPond.Walkandwag!Formoredetails,gotoCanineMingleLLC.comorFoxwoods.com/twotreesinn.aspx.1hour,1.3miles.Sponsoredby:TwoTreesInnatFoxwoodsResortCasino.

1010a.m.Walk l C SOct. 17 12:30 p.m.

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up and Over ayer mountain

44AyerRd.,Franklin,CT.Directions/Parking:AtintersectionofRtes.32&207,turnsouthon207,1.25miles,2ndleftontoAyerRd.Lookfor#44infield.860-642-7036.

Followalongawell-traveledhorsetrailupthroughthewoodstothefoundationsofhouse,barnandschool.Enjoythetrekdownalongbrookwithnaturalwaterfallsintoanaturalpool.Franklinct.com.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:FranklinHistoricalSociety.

7612:30p.m.Walk l R SOct. 11 12:30 p.m.

Houses and History of Woodstock Hill

RoselandCottage,556Rte.169,Woodstock,CT.860-928-4074.

ThisguidedtourwillexploretherelationshipbetweenthearchitectureandhistoryofWoodstockHill.We’llexaminearchitecturalstylesanddecorativefeaturesaswellastheforcesandhistorythatshapedthem.Historicnewengland.org. 1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:RoselandCottage/HistoricNewEngland.

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robbins Preserve EndofFredDavisRd.,Thompson,CT.860-428-0968.

Drinkintheopenmeadows,coniferforests,FiveMileRiver,andhabitatmanagementofthislandtrustpreserve.Wyndhamlandtrust.org.2hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:WyndhamLandTrust.

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CSOct. 17 10 a.m.

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Wally lamb’s Norwich

Thewalkingtour,“WallyLamb’sNorwich,”hostedbytheauthor,willbeginattheNorwichFreeAcademy,whereLambwas both a student and a teacher. Participants will proceed past Wally’s boyhood home on the way to downtown Norwich,thenupBroadwaytoUncas’sLeap,whichwaspivotaltothewritingofhisnovel I Know This Much Is True. The tourendsbackatNFAwhereWallywillexplaintheimportanceofSlaterMemorialMuseuminthedevelopmentofhisfiction.Slatermuseum.org.2.5hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy,SlaterMemorialMuseum.

621:30p.m.Walk l C SOct. 11 1:30 p.m.

The Curious alpacas

PineHillAlpacaFarm,148PineHillRd.,Sterling,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.395,exit88,eastonRte.14Afor5miles.TurnrightontoPineHillRd.,signatendofdriveway.860-564-7204.

EnjoymeetingtheAlpacas,learnaboutthehistoryandcareoftheseinquisitiveanimals,pluswhatcanbedonewiththeirfleece.We’llhaveaspinningdemonstration,plusthefarmstorewillbeopenwithyarnandalpacaproductsfor sale. Bring your cameras to take pictures of your children with the curious alpaca! Pinehillalpacafarm.com. 1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:PineHillAlpacaFarm,LLC.

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798a.m.Walk n R age 12+ only

Bird Watching CTAudubonCenter,218DayRd.,Pomfret(PomfretCenter),CT. 860-928-4948.

WitnessthewidevarietyofmigratingbirdsonthePomfretSanctuary.Expecttofindsomewarblerspecies,severalkindsofsparrows,vireos,woodpeckers,hawksandmore!Ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:CTAudubonSociety.

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Blain Bridge mountain Bike ride

WestThompsonDam,RavenelleRd.Gate,600RavenelleRd.,Thompson,CT.860-268-3058.

Join us for an easy-paced mountain bike ride through the West Thompson Dam to the site of the former Blain Road Bridge.Hereyouwilllearnaboutthehistoryofthebridgeandtheplanstoinstallanewbridgeforparkuserstoenjoy.Thompsonct.org.2hours,4-5miles.Sponsoredby:ThompsonTrailsCommittee.

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Norwich millionaires’ Triangle

ChelseaParadeSouth,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

MeetthefamilieswholivedinthemansionsalongWashingtonSt.andBroadway-Norwich’sMillionaires’Triangle-inthelasthalfofthe19thcenturywhenNorwichwasawealthymanufacturingcenterwhoseresidentsdrewtheattentionofpeopleacrossthenation.We’lltalkaboutwhotheywereandhowtheylivedduringthemostopulenteraoftheCity’shistory.Slatermuseum.org.2hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy,SlaterMemorialMuseum.

8210a.m.Walk l C *Repeats Mon. Oct. 12 10 a.m.

Where the Buffalo still roam

CreameryBrookBison,19PurvisRd.,Brooklyn,CT.860-779-0837.

Take a walk to see the bison and their handling facilities. Warm up after the walk with Wild Rice and Bison Soup. Remembertowearwalkingshoesthatcangetdirty.Aperennialfamily-favoriteexperience!Visitthefarmstorewiththebisontheme,too.Creamerybrookbison.net.1.5hours,0.5miles.Sponsoredby:CreameryBrookBison.

4911:30a.m.Walk n age 12+ onlySOct. 18 2 p.m.

HopRiverRd.,Coventry,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.6toHopRiverRd.ParkatRailTrail. 860-617-3308.

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an encounter with John eliot

The First Congregational Church of Woodstock,543Rte.169,Woodstock,CT.Directions/Parking:Parkatthechurch.860-928-7405.

JointheFirstCongregationalChurchofWoodstockastheycelebrate325years.ParticipantswilllearnaboutthefirstencounterswiththeWabbaquassets,theRev.JohnEliot,“PrayingVillages”andPulpitRock.WewillwalkonprivatepropertyparalleltoOldHallRoadandtheCTPath.AtEliotRock,LeslieSweetnamwillreenact“AnEncounterwithJohnEliot.”Shortlyafterthiswalkends,stayfortheWoodstockHillHistoricCemeteryTour,startingat2:30.Firstchurchwoodstock.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:TheFirstCongregationalChurchofWoodstock.

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Tales of mason Hill

207MasonHillRd.,Killingly(Dayville),CT.Directions/Parking:FromRte.395,exit94toBallouville,attrafficlight(Rte.12)driveonBallouvilleRoadfor1.2milestostopsign;turnright,thenimmediateleftonMasonHillRoadfor1mile;turnrightatkioskonQuarryRoadtoConservationArea.860-779-5310.

Learn how the Town of Killingly acquired this 20 acre property from the Federal Lands to Parks program and the volunteereffortstodeveloptheproperty.Walkamoderate0.9milewoodlandtrail,hearaboutletterboxingandthestoryofthemysteriousfallentree.Optional:Walkascenic2milecountryroadwithsteepincline,viewsofFiveMileRiveranddam,seeastonehousefromoneofthe1stKillinglyvillages.Amapof“undiscoveredKillingly”willbeprovidedsoyoucanexplorebackroads!Killinglyconservation.org.1.5hours,0.9miles.Sponsoredby:KillinglyConservationCommission.

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Brandy, silk & smugglers

WestfordHillDistillers,196ChateyRd.,Ashford,CT.860-429-0464.

WestfordHillDistillersisoneofthefirstcraftdistillersintheU.S.anddoesnothavepublichours,butwe’llopenthedistillery on this rare occasion for continuous tours, showing fermentation, distillation and barrel aging. The distillery isona200acrepropertyunalteredsincetheearly1700’s.Taketheguidedwalk(at11a.m.or2p.m.)throughfieldsand wood roads on the property. Visitors will learn of early industry on this farm including silk making, charcoal kilns, honey trees and the procurement of non-tax paid spirits at the Smugglers Tree. Westfordhill.com. Open 6 hours. Walks are1.5hours,1mileeach.Sponsoredby:WestfordHillDistillers.

6910a.m.-2p.m.event R C

Carelot Harvest festival

CarelotChildren’sCenter,155NorthSt.,Killingly(Danielson),CT. 860-779-0611.

FunFallEventforthewholefamily!Arts&crafts,moonbounce,games,music,freefood,giveawaysandmore!Noadmissionfeeforthischildren&family-friendlyday!4hours.Sponsoredby:KillinglyBusinessAssociation.

7010a.m.Walk l R *Repeats Sat. Oct. 24 10 a.m.

7210a.m.-4p.m.event R SOct. 11 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

3rd annual Tails & Trails event

BeginningwithatraditionalMashantucketPequotblessingceremony,theeventkicks-offwithtwoscenicdogwalks.Thefairwillhaveavarietyofdogdemonstrations,lectures,musicandfood.Whatdogfairiscompletewithoutdogadoptions,contestsandotherentertainment?Suggestionstomakethiseventevenmorefunorifyou’dliketobeavendor,“bark”[email protected]:TwoTreesInnatFoxwoods Resort Casino.

7310a.m.Walk ♦ R SOct. 11 10 a.m.

Tails & Trails lantern Hills summit Hike

Oneofthetwowaggingwalksofferedatthe3rdAnnualTails&TrailseventhostedbyTwoTreesInn.Thishiketakesyouandyourfour-leggedfriendsonadifficultlooptrail,leadingtothe491-ft.summitofLanternHill.Standonmilkywhitequartzandviewthestunningpanorama,includingtheLanternHillPondfarbelow.Formoredetails,gotoCanineMingleLLC.comorFoxwoods.com/twotreesinn.aspx.1hour,1.3miles.Sponsoredby:TwoTreesInnatFoxwoods Resort Casino.

7410a.m.Walk n R SOct. 11 10 a.m.

Tails & Trails Walk to lantern Hill Pond

Anotherofthewaggingwalksofferedatthe3rdAnnualTails&TrailseventhostedbyTwoTreesInn.Thiswalkforyouandyourfour-leggedcompanion,ratedmoderate,leadstothetranquilwaterofLanternHillPond.Walkandwag!Formoredetails,gotoCanineMingleLLC.comorFoxwoods.com/twotreesinn.aspx.1hour,1.3miles.Sponsoredby:TwoTreesInnatFoxwoodsResortCasino.

1010a.m.Walk l C SOct. 17 12:30 p.m.

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up and Over ayer mountain

44AyerRd.,Franklin,CT.Directions/Parking:AtintersectionofRtes.32&207,turnsouthon207,1.25miles,2ndleftontoAyerRd.Lookfor#44infield.860-642-7036.

Followalongawell-traveledhorsetrailupthroughthewoodstothefoundationsofhouse,barnandschool.Enjoythetrekdownalongbrookwithnaturalwaterfallsintoanaturalpool.Franklinct.com.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:FranklinHistoricalSociety.

7612:30p.m.Walk l R SOct. 11 12:30 p.m.

Houses and History of Woodstock Hill

RoselandCottage,556Rte.169,Woodstock,CT.860-928-4074.

ThisguidedtourwillexploretherelationshipbetweenthearchitectureandhistoryofWoodstockHill.We’llexaminearchitecturalstylesanddecorativefeaturesaswellastheforcesandhistorythatshapedthem.Historicnewengland.org. 1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:RoselandCottage/HistoricNewEngland.

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robbins Preserve EndofFredDavisRd.,Thompson,CT.860-428-0968.

Drinkintheopenmeadows,coniferforests,FiveMileRiver,andhabitatmanagementofthislandtrustpreserve.Wyndhamlandtrust.org.2hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:WyndhamLandTrust.

381p.m.Walk l R

CSOct. 17 10 a.m.

781p.m.Walk ♦

Wally lamb’s Norwich

Thewalkingtour,“WallyLamb’sNorwich,”hostedbytheauthor,willbeginattheNorwichFreeAcademy,whereLambwas both a student and a teacher. Participants will proceed past Wally’s boyhood home on the way to downtown Norwich,thenupBroadwaytoUncas’sLeap,whichwaspivotaltothewritingofhisnovel I Know This Much Is True. The tourendsbackatNFAwhereWallywillexplaintheimportanceofSlaterMemorialMuseuminthedevelopmentofhisfiction.Slatermuseum.org.2.5hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy,SlaterMemorialMuseum.

621:30p.m.Walk l C SOct. 11 1:30 p.m.

The Curious alpacas

PineHillAlpacaFarm,148PineHillRd.,Sterling,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.395,exit88,eastonRte.14Afor5miles.TurnrightontoPineHillRd.,signatendofdriveway.860-564-7204.

EnjoymeetingtheAlpacas,learnaboutthehistoryandcareoftheseinquisitiveanimals,pluswhatcanbedonewiththeirfleece.We’llhaveaspinningdemonstration,plusthefarmstorewillbeopenwithyarnandalpacaproductsfor sale. Bring your cameras to take pictures of your children with the curious alpaca! Pinehillalpacafarm.com. 1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:PineHillAlpacaFarm,LLC.

712 p.m.Walk l C

798a.m.Walk n R age 12+ only

Bird Watching CTAudubonCenter,218DayRd.,Pomfret(PomfretCenter),CT. 860-928-4948.

WitnessthewidevarietyofmigratingbirdsonthePomfretSanctuary.Expecttofindsomewarblerspecies,severalkindsofsparrows,vireos,woodpeckers,hawksandmore!Ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:CTAudubonSociety.

8010a.m.n b

Blain Bridge mountain Bike ride

WestThompsonDam,RavenelleRd.Gate,600RavenelleRd.,Thompson,CT.860-268-3058.

Join us for an easy-paced mountain bike ride through the West Thompson Dam to the site of the former Blain Road Bridge.Hereyouwilllearnaboutthehistoryofthebridgeandtheplanstoinstallanewbridgeforparkuserstoenjoy.Thompsonct.org.2hours,4-5miles.Sponsoredby:ThompsonTrailsCommittee.

8110a.m.Walk n

Norwich millionaires’ Triangle

ChelseaParadeSouth,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

MeetthefamilieswholivedinthemansionsalongWashingtonSt.andBroadway-Norwich’sMillionaires’Triangle-inthelasthalfofthe19thcenturywhenNorwichwasawealthymanufacturingcenterwhoseresidentsdrewtheattentionofpeopleacrossthenation.We’lltalkaboutwhotheywereandhowtheylivedduringthemostopulenteraoftheCity’shistory.Slatermuseum.org.2hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy,SlaterMemorialMuseum.

8210a.m.Walk l C *Repeats Mon. Oct. 12 10 a.m.

4911:30a.m.Walk n age 12+ onlySOct. 18 2 p.m.

HopRiverRd.,Coventry,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.6toHopRiverRd.ParkatRailTrail. 860-617-3308.

831p.m.Walk n

an encounter with John eliot

The First Congregational Church of Woodstock,543Rte.169,Woodstock,CT.Directions/Parking:Parkatthechurch.860-928-7405.

JointheFirstCongregationalChurchofWoodstockastheycelebrate325years.ParticipantswilllearnaboutthefirstencounterswiththeWabbaquassets,theRev.JohnEliot,“PrayingVillages”andPulpitRock.WewillwalkonprivatepropertyparalleltoOldHallRoadandtheCTPath.AtEliotRock,LeslieSweetnamwillreenact“AnEncounterwithJohnEliot.”Shortlyafterthiswalkends,stayfortheWoodstockHillHistoricCemeteryTour,startingat2:30.Firstchurchwoodstock.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:TheFirstCongregationalChurchofWoodstock.

841p.m.Walk n

Tales of mason Hill

207MasonHillRd.,Killingly(Dayville),CT.Directions/Parking:FromRte.395,exit94toBallouville,attrafficlight(Rte.12)driveonBallouvilleRoadfor1.2milestostopsign;turnright,thenimmediateleftonMasonHillRoadfor1mile;turnrightatkioskonQuarryRoadtoConservationArea.860-779-5310.

Learn how the Town of Killingly acquired this 20 acre property from the Federal Lands to Parks program and the volunteereffortstodeveloptheproperty.Walkamoderate0.9milewoodlandtrail,hearaboutletterboxingandthestoryofthemysteriousfallentree.Optional:Walkascenic2milecountryroadwithsteepincline,viewsofFiveMileRiveranddam,seeastonehousefromoneofthe1stKillinglyvillages.Amapof“undiscoveredKillingly”willbeprovidedsoyoucanexplorebackroads!Killinglyconservation.org.1.5hours,0.9miles.Sponsoredby:KillinglyConservationCommission.

851p.m.Walk n *Repeats Sun. Oct. 18 1 p.m.

Walk in Wieloch Woods

WestMainSt.(0.25mileseastofYummy’sAsianFusionRestaurant),Dudley,MA.508-949-0250.

ThiswalkwillbeonDudleyConservationLandTrust’snewly-acquiredsanctuary.Viewtheresultsofadamremovalprojectandtheearlystagesofwetlandrestoration.Walkthroughawoodedarea,visitthesitewithremnantsoftheGrandTrunkRailroad/SouthernNewEnglandRailroad,andloopbacktotheparkingarea.Dudleyclt.org.1-2hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:DudleyConservationLandTrust.

862 p.m.event

a landscape of Change - archaeology at the Prudence Crandall House

ThePrudenceCrandallMuseum,1South Canterbury Rd., Canterbury, CT. 860-546-7800.

SarahSportman,ArchaeologistwithArchaeologicalandHistoricalServices,Storrs,CTwilldiscussrecentdigsdoneatthemuseumandhowthefindsreflectthechangespropertyownersmadeovertimeatthesite.ThankstoWestminsterToolofPlainfield,admissionisfreeforthisevent.Cultureandtourism.org.2hours.Sponsoredby:ThePrudenceCrandallMuseum.

872:30p.m.Walk l

Woodstock Hill Historic Cemetery Tour

The First Congregational Church ofWoodstock,543Rte.169,Woodstock,CT.Directions/Parking:Parkatthechurch.860-928-7405.

Anotherofferingincelebrationofthe325thanniversaryofthechurch.Afteryou’veenjoyedthe1p.m.“EncounterwithJohnEliot,”stayforatouroftheoldestcemeteryinNortheastCT,datingbackto1689.HeartheexplanationofthebeautifuloldstonesinthishistoricburialgroundontheWoodstockHillCommon.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:WoodstockCemeteryAssociation.

883 p.m.Walk l R age 12+ only

ghosts of Brooklyn green

7HartfordRd.,Brooklyn,CT.Directions/Parking:JunctionofRte.6&169,southwestcorner.860-779-2623.

A20minutetalkintherestoredOldBrooklynMeetingHouseof1771willprecedeawalkaroundtheGreenandnearbylocationsonCanterburyRoad.Theprogramwillfocusonthepassionatelivesofearlycitizensandtheirintenseexperiencesthatmayhaveimprintedthelocalewithaghostlyresidue.1.5hours,0.7miles.Sponsoredby:UnitarianUniversalistSocietyinBrooklyn.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 FREE WALKTOBERS

8210a.m.Walk l C

8911a.m.Walk l C SOct. 19 10 a.m. *Repeats Sun. Oct. 18 10 a.m.

Chaplin’s air line rail Trail Walk

ChewinkRd.,Chaplin,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.6toChewinkRd.,parkatlotwheretheAirLineTrailcrossesroad.860-617-3308.

EnjoyafallwalkonthisbeautifulpieceoftheAirLineTrail.LearnabouttrainsinthenortheastCThillsandabouttherouteoftheGhostTrain!Cteastrrmuseum.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:CTEasternRailroadMuseum.

902 p.m.Walk l R NO DOGS

autumn Cows and fields

GraywallFarms,49ChappellRd.,Lebanon,CT.860-642-4600.

Takeaguidedwalkthroughfarmland-preservedfields,andseethecowsthatmakethemilk.SamplesomedeliciouslylocalFarmer’sCowbeverages&icecream.NODOGSplease.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:TheFarmer’sCow, Graywall Farms.

593 p.m.Walk l C SOct. 14 11 a.m.

PineSt.,Lebanon,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.66toPineSt.,downtotherailtrailovertheLebanontownlinetoLeonard’sBridge.860-617-3308.

SeethesiteofLeonard’sBridgeStation,thenwe’llwalkwestoverthe“bigfill.”We’lltalkabouttheGhostTrainandCTrailroadloreonyetanothersectionoftheAirLineTrail.Cteastrrmuseum.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:CTEasternRailroadMuseum.

9110a.m.Walk l C *Repeats Sun. Oct. 25 10 a.m.

meet the friesians!

Wolf Den Friesians, 33 Fitzgerald Rd., Brooklyn,CT.860-942-6211

LearnabouttheFriesianhorseandmeetthempersonally.Thentakeawalktoasceniccoveredbridgeabout0.25milesdowntheroadwhereyoucanalsotakethe1.3mileloopwalktoseethebeaverdam.Wolfdenfriesians.com. 2hours,1.3miles.Sponsoredby:WolfDenFriesians.

3410a.m.Walk l

7EighthSt.,Norwich,CT.860-887-2555. Slow,levelwalkpastaworkinghydroelectricstationtothehistoricdamontheShetucketRiver.Observethefishliftandviewavideooftheshadrun.1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichPublicUtilities.

92Noon.Walk n

fishing in the shetucket

7EighthSt.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964. WalkwithPeteProckoonawoodedpathtotheShetucketDam.LearnaboutGreenevilleandthevariousfishthrivinginthelocalrivers.Thiswalkisdefinitelyforthefishingenthusiasts!Bonus:joinNorwichPublicUtilitiespriortothiswalk(10:00am)tolearnaboutPoweringNorwichandLiftingFishintheShetucket.1hour,2miles.Sponsoredby:GreenevilleNeighborhoodRevitalizationCommittee.

936:30-7:30p.m.event

Can art save Nature?

JacobEdwardsLibrary,236MainSt.(Rte.131),Southbridge,MA. 508-7645426.

Engageinalivelydiscussionwithaward-winningauthor,LeilaPhilipandinternationallyrenownedartistGarthEvans.Theywillspeakabouttheircollaboration,thebookWater Rising,anditsenvironmentalmission.Enjoyashortpresentation, discussion and refreshments. Books signed by the authors will be for sale with proceeds going to supporttheOpacumLandTrust.Water-rising.com.1hour.Sponsoredby:JacobEdwardsLibrary.

947p.m.event

Black Tavern presents Barbershop Quartet

Settleintothiscozybuilding,listedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,andenjoythegoodoldfashionedsoundsofbarbershopquartet,theoriginalacappellacoolsounds.Don’tmissachord!Blacktavern.com.2hours.Sponsoredby:TheBlackTavernHistoricalSociety.

Hike the Old furnace Trail to ross’ Cliff

Old Furnace State Park, South Frontage Rd., Killingly, CT. 860-774-3300.

JoinChiefRangerBillReidandLeadRangerMarcyDawleyforahikeonOldFurnaceTrailtoRoss’Cliff,whichprovidesoneofthemostbeautifulvistasinTheLastGreenValleywithviewstotheeastoverexceptionalfoliage.Alongthewaywe’lllearnaboutthefloraandfaunaoftheregionandthehistoryofthepark.Thelastgreenvalley.org.2hours,3-4miles.Sponsoredby:TheLastGreenValley.

5810a.m.Walk l R age 12+ only

CityHall,100Broadway,Norwich,CT.860-823-3751

969 a.m.Walk l R *Repeats Sat. Oct. 17 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

from forest to flooring

HullForestProducts,Inc.,101HamptonRd.,Pomfret(PomfretCenter),CT.860-377-0117.

You’llhave3chancestotakethiswalktoday!Learnhowlocally-growntreesaresustainablyharvestedandthefascinatingprocessofturninglogsintolumberforflooring,furniture,post&beamtimbers,andrailroadtiesandpallets.Thisisaneasy,90minutetourofamodernsawmillandlumbermanufacturingfacility.Hullforest.com. 1.5hours,0.4miles.Sponsoredby:HullForestProducts,Inc.

979 a.m.Walk l C

from Pulpit to Tomb: The Preachers of Killingly’s most Historic Congregation

WestfieldCongregationalChurch,UnitedChurchofChrist,210MainSt.,Killingly(Danielson),CT. 860-774-8438.

DiscoverthefascinatinghistoryofthehistoricWestfieldChurchbytouringgravesofformerpastorsdatingbacktothemid-18thcentury.Thetourbeginsatthecurrentchurchthenwillheadtoseveralcemeterieswithhistorianswhoofferremarkableinsightintothehistoryofthechurchandcommunity.Westfielducc.org.3hours.2miles.Sponsoredby:WestfieldCongregationalChurch,UnitedChurchofChrist.

989 a.m. - 3 p.m.event R

Tourtellotte memorial High school alumni association Craft fair

TourtellotteMemorialHighSchool,785RiversideDr.,Thompson(No.Grosvenordale),CT.860-928-2154.

Thiseventwillfeatureavarietyofcraftmakers.Thereisnoadmission,parkingisfree.Formoreinformationoravendorapplication,call860-928-2154.ExtendyourdaywithatouroftheMemorialRoom/1909Building.Thompsonhistorical.org.Openfor6hours.Sponsoredby:ThompsonHistoricalSociety.

999 a.m. - 3 p.m.event R C

Tour the Tourtellotte memorial room museum/1909 Building

ThisspectacularmuseumwasdedicatedinSeptember1909.BuiltbyDr.&Mrs.Tourtellotteinhonoroftheirtwolittlegirlswhopassedawayatayoungage,thisisknownasthelargestpublicschoolmuseumintheU.S.Itcontainsnumerous pieces of art, family bric-a-brac and a lot of history! Thompsonhistorical.org. Open for 6 hours. Sponsored by:ThompsonHistoricalSociety.

1009:30a.m.Walk l ( R age 12+ only

arts & eats stroll in downtown romantic Willimantic

This wildy popular, easy, tasty, and artsy walk is back by popular demand for its 2nd year, and a golden opportunity foranewaudiencetosamplethebestWillimantichastooffer!Limit:25attendees,withpreferencetonewcomers.Pleasespecifyfoodallergiesuponrequiredregistration.860-423-9156.Waitinglistwillbeestablished(includingpastattendees).3hours.2miles.Sponsoredby:ThreadCityDevelopment&WindhamTextileMuseum.

1019:30a.m.Walk l R Rain or Shine

mansfield PuP Crawl

2DogLane,Mansfield(Storrs),CT.860-429-2740.

TakeaguidedwalkthroughDowntownStorrswithyourfour-leggedfriends!We’llhavefunandeducationalstopsalongtheway.Walktakesplacerainorshineovervariedterrain.Formoreinfo,visitMansfieldct.org/mdp.2hours,1.5-2miles.Sponsoredby:MansfieldDowntownPartnership.

851p.m.Walk n *Repeats Sun. Oct. 18 1 p.m.

ThiswalkwillbeonDudleyConservationLandTrust’snewly-acquiredsanctuary.Viewtheresultsofadamremovalprojectandtheearlystagesofwetlandrestoration.Walkthroughawoodedarea,visitthesitewithremnantsoftheGrandTrunkRailroad/SouthernNewEnglandRailroad,andloopbacktotheparkingarea.Dudleyclt.org.1-2hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:DudleyConservationLandTrust.

862 p.m.event

a landscape of Change - archaeology at the Prudence Crandall House

ThePrudenceCrandallMuseum,1South Canterbury Rd., Canterbury, CT. 860-546-7800.

SarahSportman,ArchaeologistwithArchaeologicalandHistoricalServices,Storrs,CTwilldiscussrecentdigsdoneatthemuseumandhowthefindsreflectthechangespropertyownersmadeovertimeatthesite.ThankstoWestminsterToolofPlainfield,admissionisfreeforthisevent.Cultureandtourism.org.2hours.Sponsoredby:ThePrudenceCrandallMuseum.

872:30p.m.Walk l

Woodstock Hill Historic Cemetery Tour

The First Congregational Church ofWoodstock,543Rte.169,Woodstock,CT.Directions/Parking:Parkatthechurch.860-928-7405.

Anotherofferingincelebrationofthe325thanniversaryofthechurch.Afteryou’veenjoyedthe1p.m.“EncounterwithJohnEliot,”stayforatouroftheoldestcemeteryinNortheastCT,datingbackto1689.HeartheexplanationofthebeautifuloldstonesinthishistoricburialgroundontheWoodstockHillCommon.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:WoodstockCemeteryAssociation.

883 p.m.Walk l R age 12+ only

ghosts of Brooklyn green

7HartfordRd.,Brooklyn,CT.Directions/Parking:JunctionofRte.6&169,southwestcorner.860-779-2623.

A20minutetalkintherestoredOldBrooklynMeetingHouseof1771willprecedeawalkaroundtheGreenandnearbylocationsonCanterburyRoad.Theprogramwillfocusonthepassionatelivesofearlycitizensandtheirintenseexperiencesthatmayhaveimprintedthelocalewithaghostlyresidue.1.5hours,0.7miles.Sponsoredby:UnitarianUniversalistSocietyinBrooklyn.

8210a.m.Walk l C

8911a.m.Walk l C SOct. 19 10 a.m. *Repeats Sun. Oct. 18 10 a.m.

autumn Cows and fields

GraywallFarms,49ChappellRd.,Lebanon,CT.860-642-4600.

Takeaguidedwalkthroughfarmland-preservedfields,andseethecowsthatmakethemilk.SamplesomedeliciouslylocalFarmer’sCowbeverages&icecream.NODOGSplease.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:TheFarmer’sCow, Graywall Farms.

593 p.m.Walk l C SOct. 14 11 a.m.

PineSt.,Lebanon,CT.Directions/Parking:Rte.66toPineSt.,downtotherailtrailovertheLebanontownlinetoLeonard’sBridge.860-617-3308.

SeethesiteofLeonard’sBridgeStation,thenwe’llwalkwestoverthe“bigfill.”We’lltalkabouttheGhostTrainandCTrailroadloreonyetanothersectionoftheAirLineTrail.Cteastrrmuseum.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:CTEasternRailroadMuseum.

9110a.m.Walk l C *Repeats Sun. Oct. 25 10 a.m.

meet the friesians!

3410a.m.Walk l

7EighthSt.,Norwich,CT.860-887-2555. Slow,levelwalkpastaworkinghydroelectricstationtothehistoricdamontheShetucketRiver.Observethefishliftandviewavideooftheshadrun.1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichPublicUtilities.

92Noon.Walk n

fishing in the shetucket

7EighthSt.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964. WalkwithPeteProckoonawoodedpathtotheShetucketDam.LearnaboutGreenevilleandthevariousfishthrivinginthelocalrivers.Thiswalkisdefinitelyforthefishingenthusiasts!Bonus:joinNorwichPublicUtilitiespriortothiswalk(10:00am)tolearnaboutPoweringNorwichandLiftingFishintheShetucket.1hour,2miles.Sponsoredby:GreenevilleNeighborhoodRevitalizationCommittee.

936:30-7:30p.m.event

Can art save Nature?

JacobEdwardsLibrary,236MainSt.(Rte.131),Southbridge,MA. 508-7645426.

Engageinalivelydiscussionwithaward-winningauthor,LeilaPhilipandinternationallyrenownedartistGarthEvans.Theywillspeakabouttheircollaboration,thebookWater Rising,anditsenvironmentalmission.Enjoyashortpresentation, discussion and refreshments. Books signed by the authors will be for sale with proceeds going to supporttheOpacumLandTrust.Water-rising.com.1hour.Sponsoredby:JacobEdwardsLibrary.

947p.m.event

Black Tavern presents Barbershop Quartet

Settleintothiscozybuilding,listedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,andenjoythegoodoldfashionedsoundsofbarbershopquartet,theoriginalacappellacoolsounds.Don’tmissachord!Blacktavern.com.2hours.Sponsoredby:TheBlackTavernHistoricalSociety.

Hike the Old furnace Trail to ross’ Cliff

Old Furnace State Park, South Frontage Rd., Killingly, CT. 860-774-3300.

JoinChiefRangerBillReidandLeadRangerMarcyDawleyforahikeonOldFurnaceTrailtoRoss’Cliff,whichprovidesoneofthemostbeautifulvistasinTheLastGreenValleywithviewstotheeastoverexceptionalfoliage.Alongthewaywe’lllearnaboutthefloraandfaunaoftheregionandthehistoryofthepark.Thelastgreenvalley.org.2hours,3-4miles.Sponsoredby:TheLastGreenValley.

5810a.m.Walk l R age 12+ only

CityHall,100Broadway,Norwich,CT.860-823-3751

969 a.m.Walk l R *Repeats Sat. Oct. 17 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

979 a.m.Walk l C

from Pulpit to Tomb: The Preachers of Killingly’s most Historic Congregation

DiscoverthefascinatinghistoryofthehistoricWestfieldChurchbytouringgravesofformerpastorsdatingbacktothemid-18thcentury.Thetourbeginsatthecurrentchurchthenwillheadtoseveralcemeterieswithhistorianswhoofferremarkableinsightintothehistoryofthechurchandcommunity.Westfielducc.org.3hours.2miles.Sponsoredby:WestfieldCongregationalChurch,UnitedChurchofChrist.

989 a.m. - 3 p.m.event R

Tourtellotte memorial High school alumni association Craft fair

Thiseventwillfeatureavarietyofcraftmakers.Thereisnoadmission,parkingisfree.Formoreinformationoravendorapplication,call860-928-2154.ExtendyourdaywithatouroftheMemorialRoom/1909Building.Thompsonhistorical.org.Openfor6hours.Sponsoredby:ThompsonHistoricalSociety.

999 a.m. - 3 p.m.event R C

Tour the Tourtellotte memorial room museum/1909 Building

ThisspectacularmuseumwasdedicatedinSeptember1909.BuiltbyDr.&Mrs.Tourtellotteinhonoroftheirtwolittlegirlswhopassedawayatayoungage,thisisknownasthelargestpublicschoolmuseumintheU.S.Itcontainsnumerous pieces of art, family bric-a-brac and a lot of history! Thompsonhistorical.org. Open for 6 hours. Sponsored by:ThompsonHistoricalSociety.

1009:30a.m.Walk l ( R age 12+ only

arts & eats stroll in downtown romantic Willimantic

This wildy popular, easy, tasty, and artsy walk is back by popular demand for its 2nd year, and a golden opportunity foranewaudiencetosamplethebestWillimantichastooffer!Limit:25attendees,withpreferencetonewcomers.Pleasespecifyfoodallergiesuponrequiredregistration.860-423-9156.Waitinglistwillbeestablished(includingpastattendees).3hours.2miles.Sponsoredby:ThreadCityDevelopment&WindhamTextileMuseum.

1019:30a.m.Walk l R Rain or Shine

mansfield PuP Crawl

2DogLane,Mansfield(Storrs),CT.860-429-2740.

TakeaguidedwalkthroughDowntownStorrswithyourfour-leggedfriends!We’llhavefunandeducationalstopsalongtheway.Walktakesplacerainorshineovervariedterrain.Formoreinfo,visitMansfieldct.org/mdp.2hours,1.5-2miles.Sponsoredby:MansfieldDowntownPartnership.

franklin fall festival & Transportation day

AshbelWoodwardHouseMuseum,387Rte.32,Franklin,CT. 860-917-0520.

Travelbackintimeatthismuseumthatoffersmanyeventsthroughouttheyear.Exploretheirmanyexhibitsasyoulearn.Thisisafreeeventandgreattoenjoywiththefamily!SeethelistingfortheFranklinCemeteryWalksandaddanotherdimensiontoyourFranklinexperience.Questions?Call860-917-0520oremailashbelwoodwardmuseum@gmail.com.Sites.google.com/site/ashbelwoodwardmuseum.Open6hours.Sponsoredby:FriendsofAshbelWoodwardMuseum.

10310a.m.Bike l b

Holland to Brimfield Trail ride

20PondBridgeRd.,Holland,MA. 413-245-7745.

Thisisaguidedbicyclerideonunusedroadsandabandonedrailbedswithshortstretchesonlittle-traveledpublicroads.WewillcyclepastanhistoricIndianmeetingsiteandseeexpansiveviewofopenwetlandsandtheQuinebaugRiver.Sightingsofbeaver,heronsandeveneaglesarepossible.Town.holland.ma.usandBrimfieldtrail.org.2hours,10miles.Sponsoredby:Holland&BrimfieldTrailCommittees.

How to grow a Christmas Tree

Originallyestablishedasadairyfarmc.1750,theGray’shaveownedthepropertyforthreegenerations,since1947,andhavebeengrowingsprucesince1976.WhatmakestheperfectChristmastree?Visitthetreefarmandseedemonstrationsonthecare,know-how,andequipmentinvolvedwiththeartofChristmastreegrowing.Visitorswillbetreatedto“PlantScience101,”theFarmMachineryMuseumwillbeopen,andrefreshmentswillbeavailable.1-1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:GrayLedgeTreeFarm.

10510a.m.Walk ♦

The Old reservoirs of Taftville

WoquonnecSchool,155ProvidenceSt.Norwich(Taftville),CT.WalkacrossstreettoTaftvilleFireDept.860-887-6964.

HikethroughaglaciervalleywithTimJencks,TaftvilleFireChief,tothesitesoftwoformerreservoirs.Viewapumphouse,towerandotheraspectsimportantinrunningafully-functioningreservoirincludingadamwhichisstillmaintainedbyNorwichPublicUtilities.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.2.5hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

10610a.m.Walk n C

The stillness of the river

12WestfordRd.,Eastford,CT.Parkingon school grounds, beyond the firehouse(800’westofRte.198junction.)860-974-0407.

Thistrailstarts/endsbehindtheschool.WalkalongtheStillRiverandnotelocationofamill.EnjoybenchesbuiltbymembersoftheEastfordConservationandHistoricalPreservationCommissionandfundedbyaTLGVgrant.Observeawolftree,sluiceway,damandtwowoodenbridges.AWalktoberclassic!Eastfordconservation.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:EastfordConservationandHistoricalPreservationCommission

10710a.m.Walk l

Willimantic Whitewater Partnership river Walk

28BridgeSt.,Windham(Willimantic),CT.860-786-8754.

WillimanticWhitewaterPartnershipwillleadaneasyfact-packedWillimanticRiverWalkfromBridgeStreettoRte.66andback.Hearaboutthehistory,floraandfauna,NativeAmericanloreandmorewithnotedandknowledgeableguideKevinSegar.Willimanticwhitewater.org.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:WillimanticWhitewater Partnership.

10810a.m.Walk l R C

youth Nature scavenger Walk

TEEG,15ThatcherRd.Thompson(NorthGrosvenordale),CT. 860-923-3458.

Thiswalkisdesignedspecificallyforchildrenundertheageof8(howeverolderchildrenarewelcome).Decorateyour own nature bags while enjoying a healthy snack, then walk through the woods surrounding TEEG while engaginginanature/sensoryscavengerhunt.Teegonline.org.1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:TEEG(ThompsonEcumenicalEmpowermentGroup).

9611a.m.Walk l R *Repeats Sat. Oct. 17 2 p.m.

10911a.m.Walk l C *Repeats Sat. Oct. 17 1:30 p.m.

The legends of franklin Cemetery Tour

AshbelWoodwardHouseMuseum,387Rte.32,Franklin,CT.Directions/Parking:Meetatmuseum15minutesbeforewalk.860-917-0520.

We’llmeetatthemuseum,thenfollowtheleaderonashortdrivetothecemeteryforourtour.LearnaboutFranklin’searlydays,andallofthelegendsthatcomeoutofthishistoricalcemetery.Tourwillbeofferedagainat1:30(andpossibly3:15ifthereisdemand.)Sites.google.com/site/ashbelwoodwardmuseum.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:FriendsofAshbelWoodwardMuseum.

1101p.m.Walk l R

architecture of Colonial Norwichtown along the Benedict arnold Trail

ViewcolonialNorwich’simpressivearchitecturewhilelearningaboutournation’smostinfamousnativeson.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

1111p.m.Walk l C

Trek to the Tri-state marker with TlgV rangers Kevin and John

662EastThompsonRd.(NewRd.junction).,Thompson,CT. 860-774-3300.

EnjoyawalkalongtheAirLineTrailinThompsonanduptotheTri-StateMarker.Bein3statesatonce(CT,MA,RI)!Hearsomeofthetalesofthetrailalongtheway,includingthe1891EastThompsonTrainWreck.Thelastgreenvalley.org. 2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:TheLastGreenValley.

franklin fall festival & Transportation day

AshbelWoodwardHouseMuseum,387Rte.32,Franklin,CT. 860-917-0520.

Travelbackintimeatthismuseumthatoffersmanyeventsthroughouttheyear.Exploretheirmanyexhibitsasyoulearn.Thisisafreeeventandgreattoenjoywiththefamily!SeethelistingfortheFranklinCemeteryWalksandaddanotherdimensiontoyourFranklinexperience.Questions?Call860-917-0520oremailashbelwoodwardmuseum@gmail.com.Sites.google.com/site/ashbelwoodwardmuseum.Open6hours.Sponsoredby:FriendsofAshbelWoodwardMuseum.

10310a.m.Bike l b

Holland to Brimfield Trail ride

20PondBridgeRd.,Holland,MA. 413-245-7745.

Thisisaguidedbicyclerideonunusedroadsandabandonedrailbedswithshortstretchesonlittle-traveledpublicroads.WewillcyclepastanhistoricIndianmeetingsiteandseeexpansiveviewofopenwetlandsandtheQuinebaugRiver.Sightingsofbeaver,heronsandeveneaglesarepossible.Town.holland.ma.usandBrimfieldtrail.org.2hours,10miles.Sponsoredby:Holland&BrimfieldTrailCommittees.

10510a.m.Walk ♦

The Old reservoirs of Taftville

WoquonnecSchool,155ProvidenceSt.Norwich(Taftville),CT.WalkacrossstreettoTaftvilleFireDept.860-887-6964.

HikethroughaglaciervalleywithTimJencks,TaftvilleFireChief,tothesitesoftwoformerreservoirs.Viewapumphouse,towerandotheraspectsimportantinrunningafully-functioningreservoirincludingadamwhichisstillmaintainedbyNorwichPublicUtilities.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.2.5hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

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The stillness of the river

12WestfordRd.,Eastford,CT.Parkingon school grounds, beyond the firehouse(800’westofRte.198junction.)860-974-0407.

Thistrailstarts/endsbehindtheschool.WalkalongtheStillRiverandnotelocationofamill.EnjoybenchesbuiltbymembersoftheEastfordConservationandHistoricalPreservationCommissionandfundedbyaTLGVgrant.Observeawolftree,sluiceway,damandtwowoodenbridges.AWalktoberclassic!Eastfordconservation.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:EastfordConservationandHistoricalPreservationCommission

10710a.m.Walk l

Willimantic Whitewater Partnership river Walk

28BridgeSt.,Windham(Willimantic),CT.860-786-8754.

WillimanticWhitewaterPartnershipwillleadaneasyfact-packedWillimanticRiverWalkfromBridgeStreettoRte.66andback.Hearaboutthehistory,floraandfauna,NativeAmericanloreandmorewithnotedandknowledgeableguideKevinSegar.Willimanticwhitewater.org.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:WillimanticWhitewater Partnership.

10810a.m.Walk l R C

youth Nature scavenger Walk

TEEG,15ThatcherRd.Thompson(NorthGrosvenordale),CT. 860-923-3458.

Thiswalkisdesignedspecificallyforchildrenundertheageof8(howeverolderchildrenarewelcome).Decorateyour own nature bags while enjoying a healthy snack, then walk through the woods surrounding TEEG while engaginginanature/sensoryscavengerhunt.Teegonline.org.1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:TEEG(ThompsonEcumenicalEmpowermentGroup).

9611a.m.Walk l R *Repeats Sat. Oct. 17 2 p.m.

10911a.m.Walk l C *Repeats Sat. Oct. 17 1:30 p.m.

We’llmeetatthemuseum,thenfollowtheleaderonashortdrivetothecemeteryforourtour.LearnaboutFranklin’searlydays,andallofthelegendsthatcomeoutofthishistoricalcemetery.Tourwillbeofferedagainat1:30(andpossibly3:15ifthereisdemand.)Sites.google.com/site/ashbelwoodwardmuseum.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:FriendsofAshbelWoodwardMuseum.

1101p.m.Walk l R

architecture of Colonial Norwichtown along the Benedict arnold Trail

ViewcolonialNorwich’simpressivearchitecturewhilelearningaboutournation’smostinfamousnativeson.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

1111p.m.Walk l C

Trek to the Tri-state marker with TlgV rangers Kevin and John

662EastThompsonRd.(NewRd.junction).,Thompson,CT. 860-774-3300.

EnjoyawalkalongtheAirLineTrailinThompsonanduptotheTri-StateMarker.Bein3statesatonce(CT,MA,RI)!Hearsomeofthetalesofthetrailalongtheway,includingthe1891EastThompsonTrainWreck.Thelastgreenvalley.org. 2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:TheLastGreenValley.

1091:30p.m.Walk l C

We’llmeetatthemuseum,thenfollowtheleaderonashortdrivetothecemeteryforourtour.LearnaboutFranklin’searlydays,andallofthelegendsthatcomeoutofthishistoricalcemetery.(Tourwillpossiblybeofferedagainat3:15ifthereisdemand.)Sites.google.com/site/ashbelwoodwardmuseum.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:FriendsofAshbelWoodwardMuseum.

1122 p.m.Walk l ( C SOct. 18 2 p.m.

dinosaur Woods TheWoodsatLongPond,395SturbridgeRd.,Brimfield,MA.Directions/Parking:LocatedontheSturbridge/BrimfieldtownlineonRte.20.508-454-6699.

Wholiveshere?Wherearetheynow?EveryOctoberourbabydinosaurwelcomeschildrentothewoodstoseethe wonderful colors of fall. Follow the dinosaur footsteps through the trails to see the animal habitats and onto thepavilionforsomedinosaurplay.Fieldcamposterswillshowallthecreatureswhohavepassedbeforeyouincludingturkey,deer,coyote,foxandmore.Perfectforchildrenupto10yearsofage.Pre-registrationrequiredbyemailtowoods@sullcore.comorcall413-245-1062.“Like”TheWoodsatLongPondonfacebook.2hours,0.75miles.Sponsoredby:TheWoodsatLongPond,Sullivan&CompanyRealEstate.

962 p.m.Walk l R

You’llhave3chancestotakethiswalktoday!Learnhowlocally-growntreesaresustainablyharvestedandthefascinatingprocessofturninglogsintolumberforflooring,furniture,post&beamtimbers,andrailroadtiesandpallets.Thisisaneasy,90minutetourofamodernsawmillandlumbermanufacturingfacility.Hullforest.com.1.5hours,0.4miles.Sponsoredby:HullForestProducts,Inc.

1042 p.m.Walk l C

1132-4p.m.event

The Continuing life of a Church

JewettCityBaptistChurch,58MainSt.,Griswold(JewettCity),CT. 860-376-4577.

Takeatripbackintimeasyouenjoyanexhibitofphotosandartifactscoveringthelifeofthechurchaswecelebrateour175thanniversary.Ashorttalktoopentheeventat2p.m.willdiscussspecialevents,andparticipantsmayvisitthegraveofthefirstpastor,locatedbehindthechurch.Jcbaptistchurch.org.Opensat2p.m.Sponsoredby:JewettCityBaptistChurch.

143 p.m.Walk n

Salons,exhibitionsandliterarybookclubsfilledthelivesofNorwichiansOziasandHannahDodge,CharlotteFullerEastman,HelenNewtonandothers.Whentheyweren’tteachingintheirclassroomsatNFA,theywereworkingintheirdowntownstudiosorplanningthenextsoiree.EnterthelivesofNorwich’sartisticcommunityattheturnofthe20thcentury.Slatermuseum.org.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy,SlaterMemorialMuseum.

1144p.m.event R

Traitors and spies: a Tale of Two generals

HamptonCommunityCenter,178MainSt.,Hampton,CT.860-884-5162.

BenedictArnold,infamoustraitor,wasonceGeorgeWashington’sfavoritecommander.ReganMinerfromtheNorwichHistoricalSocietywilltellthestoryofhisdescentfromRevolutionaryWarherotothenation’smostdespicabletraitor,andhisrootsinTheLastGreenValley.Hamptonct.org.2hours.Sponsoredby:HamptonAntiquarianandHistoricalSociety.

1159 a.m. Bike ♦ ( bage 12+ only

Bike the Quinebaug Valley rail Trail

6SandersdaleRd.,Southbridge,MA.Directions/Parking:AcrossfromGoldenGreekRestaurant.508-765-3784.

Pre-registrationrequiredforthispedal.BikeoverballastanddirtalongtheQuinebaugRiveronthenewrailtrail.Roundtripofapproximately3.6milescanbelongerifriderswantit!MountainTrailbikesonly.Noroadbikes.CallScottBenoittopre-registerat508-765-3784.Ci.southbridge.ma.us.1hour,3.6miles.Sponsoredby:SouthbridgeTrailsCommittee.

11610a.m.Walk n

a dawg’s day in the City

261AsylumSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964

Evendogsneedachancetowalktheirpeopleonceinawhile!ThisinformativewalkwilltravelfromtheCity’sdogpark,throughUpperFallsParkandhistoricYantictoUncasLeapandYanticFalls.Interestingtourforpeople,too!Thisisafavoriteofmanycitydogs.Activedogsshouldarriveearlytoreleasesomeenergy.Askncdc.com.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichCommunityDevelopmentCorporation.

8910a.m.Walk l C SOct. 19 10 a.m.

11711:30a.m.Walk ♦ ( age 21+ only

spelunking in Podunk

Addressanddirectionswillbesentto pre-registered attendees 2 days beforethehike.EastBrookfield,MA.860-774-3300.

HighRocksoffersacascadeofboulders,someofwhichhaveformedcavesandotherphenomena.Therearewonderfulvistasonthisdifficult3.5hourhike.Howeverduetothearea’secologicalsensitivity,participationisstrictlylimitedtothefirst10physically-fitadultswhoregister.Pre-registerbyemailingMarcy@tlgv.org.Awaitinglistwillbeestablishedifnecessary.Opacumlt.org.3.5hours.Sponsoredby:OpacumLandTrust.

1091:30p.m.Walk l C

We’llmeetatthemuseum,thenfollowtheleaderonashortdrivetothecemeteryforourtour.LearnaboutFranklin’searlydays,andallofthelegendsthatcomeoutofthishistoricalcemetery.(Tourwillpossiblybeofferedagainat3:15ifthereisdemand.)Sites.google.com/site/ashbelwoodwardmuseum.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:FriendsofAshbelWoodwardMuseum.

1122 p.m.Walk l ( C SOct. 18 2 p.m.

dinosaur Woods TheWoodsatLongPond,395SturbridgeRd.,Brimfield,MA.Directions/Parking:LocatedontheSturbridge/BrimfieldtownlineonRte.20.508-454-6699.

Wholiveshere?Wherearetheynow?EveryOctoberourbabydinosaurwelcomeschildrentothewoodstoseethe wonderful colors of fall. Follow the dinosaur footsteps through the trails to see the animal habitats and onto thepavilionforsomedinosaurplay.Fieldcamposterswillshowallthecreatureswhohavepassedbeforeyouincludingturkey,deer,coyote,foxandmore.Perfectforchildrenupto10yearsofage.Pre-registrationrequiredbyemailtowoods@sullcore.comorcall413-245-1062.“Like”TheWoodsatLongPondonfacebook.2hours,0.75miles.Sponsoredby:TheWoodsatLongPond,Sullivan&CompanyRealEstate.

962 p.m.Walk l R

You’llhave3chancestotakethiswalktoday!Learnhowlocally-growntreesaresustainablyharvestedandthefascinatingprocessofturninglogsintolumberforflooring,furniture,post&beamtimbers,andrailroadtiesandpallets.Thisisaneasy,90minutetourofamodernsawmillandlumbermanufacturingfacility.Hullforest.com.1.5hours,0.4miles.Sponsoredby:HullForestProducts,Inc.

1042 p.m.Walk l C

1132-4p.m.event

The Continuing life of a Church

JewettCityBaptistChurch,58MainSt.,Griswold(JewettCity),CT. 860-376-4577.

Takeatripbackintimeasyouenjoyanexhibitofphotosandartifactscoveringthelifeofthechurchaswecelebrateour175thanniversary.Ashorttalktoopentheeventat2p.m.willdiscussspecialevents,andparticipantsmayvisitthegraveofthefirstpastor,locatedbehindthechurch.Jcbaptistchurch.org.Opensat2p.m.Sponsoredby:JewettCityBaptistChurch.

143 p.m.Walk n

Salons,exhibitionsandliterarybookclubsfilledthelivesofNorwichiansOziasandHannahDodge,CharlotteFullerEastman,HelenNewtonandothers.Whentheyweren’tteachingintheirclassroomsatNFA,theywereworkingintheirdowntownstudiosorplanningthenextsoiree.EnterthelivesofNorwich’sartisticcommunityattheturnofthe20thcentury.Slatermuseum.org.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy,SlaterMemorialMuseum.

1144p.m.event R

Traitors and spies: a Tale of Two generals

BenedictArnold,infamoustraitor,wasonceGeorgeWashington’sfavoritecommander.ReganMinerfromtheNorwichHistoricalSocietywilltellthestoryofhisdescentfromRevolutionaryWarherotothenation’smostdespicabletraitor,andhisrootsinTheLastGreenValley.Hamptonct.org.2hours.Sponsoredby:HamptonAntiquarianandHistoricalSociety.

1159 a.m. Bike ♦ ( bage 12+ only

Bike the Quinebaug Valley rail Trail

6SandersdaleRd.,Southbridge,MA.Directions/Parking:AcrossfromGoldenGreekRestaurant.508-765-3784.

Pre-registrationrequiredforthispedal.BikeoverballastanddirtalongtheQuinebaugRiveronthenewrailtrail.Roundtripofapproximately3.6milescanbelongerifriderswantit!MountainTrailbikesonly.Noroadbikes.CallScottBenoittopre-registerat508-765-3784.Ci.southbridge.ma.us.1hour,3.6miles.Sponsoredby:SouthbridgeTrailsCommittee.

11610a.m.Walk n

a dawg’s day in the City

261AsylumSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964

Evendogsneedachancetowalktheirpeopleonceinawhile!ThisinformativewalkwilltravelfromtheCity’sdogpark,throughUpperFallsParkandhistoricYantictoUncasLeapandYanticFalls.Interestingtourforpeople,too!Thisisafavoriteofmanycitydogs.Activedogsshouldarriveearlytoreleasesomeenergy.Askncdc.com.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichCommunityDevelopmentCorporation.

8910a.m.Walk l C SOct. 19 10 a.m.

11711:30a.m.Walk ♦ ( age 21+ only

spelunking in Podunk

Addressanddirectionswillbesentto pre-registered attendees 2 days beforethehike.EastBrookfield,MA.860-774-3300.

HighRocksoffersacascadeofboulders,someofwhichhaveformedcavesandotherphenomena.Therearewonderfulvistasonthisdifficult3.5hourhike.Howeverduetothearea’secologicalsensitivity,participationisstrictlylimitedtothefirst10physically-fitadultswhoregister.Pre-registerbyemailingMarcy@tlgv.org.Awaitinglistwillbeestablishedifnecessary.Opacumlt.org.3.5hours.Sponsoredby:OpacumLandTrust.

1181p.m.Walk n

Between a rock and a marshy Place

WolfRock&SawmillBrookPreserves,CraneHillRd.,Mansfield,CT.Directions/Parking:Parkonroad.Trailheadonright.860-429-6257.

ClimbtoWolfRockandenjoyspectacularautumnviews,thenproceedtoSawmillBrookPreservetothestunningSawmillBrookMarsh.Learntoidentifytrees,birds,wildflowers,andothernaturalinterestsaswepassthem!Theremaybewetspotsdependingonhowbusythebeaverhasbeen.Beprepared!Mansfieldct.cgov.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:MansfieldParksAdvisoryCommittee.

1191p.m.Walk l

The green Cow PeckhamFarm,137DuggHillRd.,Woodstock,CT.860-779-0557.

SeehowthecowsofWoodstock(andtheirfarmers!)workwithconservationiststoprotecttheenvironment.Explorethe150-cow,7th-generationPeckhamfamilyfarm.Visitcalvesandpasturedcows,sampleaward-winningCabotcheese,andlearnaboutmodernconservationpracticesutilizedbylocaldairyfarmers.Nrcs.usda.gov. 1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:U.S.Dept.ofAgriculture,NaturalResourcesConservationService.

1201p.m.event l

Hebrew Cemetery Book Burial

38Route12,Preston,CT. 860-887-6964.

Traditionally, worn out or no-longer-used religious artifacts containing reference to God are stored in a Genizah (Hebrewforstorage);incontemporarytimes,theGenizahisaburial.PleasejointheNorwichHebrewBenevolentAssociationinCemeteryNo.1foraGenizahceremony.AllwhowishtoburyunusedJudaicaarewelcometobringthemalonginfullybiodegradablebagsorcartons.Norwichhebrewbenevolent.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHebrewBenevolentAssociation.

1211p.m.Walk l ( SOct. 25 1 p.m.

Hike the Colonel, Colonel ledyard Park

21BlondersBlvd.,Ledyard,CT.Directions/Parking:Parkattheentrance to the park at the Ledyard Board of Education building. 860-464-9912.

Pre-registrationforthisexperienceisrequired.CallLedyardPublicLibrariesat860-464-9912.Learntheinterestinghistoryofthislocalwoodlandstrail.AnneRoberts-PiersonofAvaloniaLandConservancy(avalonialandconservancy.org)willbeourguidetoday.Wewilldiscover/observethenaturalhabitatsandsurprisesthistrailholds.Joinusforrefreshmentsafterthehike,complimentsoftheFriendsofLedyardLibraries.Ledyard.lioninc.org.2hours,2.5miles.Sponsoredby:LedyardPublicLibraries.

1221p.m.Walk l R *Repeats Sun. Oct. 25 1 p.m.

Tour a National register Home & the 17th Century Cemetery Behind it

CaptainGrant’s,109Rte2A,Preston,CT.860-887-7589.

YouwillexperienceatourofCaptainGrant’s,1754,withanexplanationofhowthegrandhomewasbuilt.Leavingthehousetour,youwillgobackfurtherintimeandtouroneofthefirstcemeteriesinPreston,andthefirstforPoquetanuckVillage,datingbacktothe1600’s.Cookiesandcoffeewillbeserved.Captaingrants.com.2hours, <1mile.Sponsoredby:CaptainGrant’s,1754.

851p.m.Walk n

ThiswalkwillbeonDudleyConservationLandTrust’s(DCLT)newly-acquiredsanctuary.Viewtheresultsofadamremovalprojectandtheearlystagesofwetlandrestoration.Walkthroughawoodedarea,visitthesitewithremnantsoftheGrandTrunkRailroad/SouthernNewEnglandRailroad,andloopbacktotheparkingarea.Dudleyclt.org.1-2hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:DudleyConservationLandTrust.

1231:30p.m.Walk n SOct. 25 1:30 p.m.

This Was His forest

MyersPondForest,159KinneyHollowRd.,Union,CT.860-377-0117.

Learnaboutsustainableforestry,historyofUnion,andGeorgeH.Myers,themanbehindtheYale-MyersForest onthis2hourtouroftheHullForestlandsMyersPondForest,thejewelofhisproperties.Hullforest.com.2hours, 2miles.Sponsoredby:HullForestProducts,Inc.

1242 p.m.Walk l R

Campus Public art Walk at eastern Connecticut state university

ECSU,EugeneSmithLibrary,83WindhamSt.,Windham(Willimantic),CT.Directions/Parking:Meetinfrontof Eugene Smith Library. 860-450-0435.

ApublicArtWalkonECSU’sbeautifulcampuswillfeatureworksthatstimulatetheimaginationandconnecttonatureandtheenvironment.Comeseeyourpublicartanddiscovertherichnessofourfineartsheritageinyourownbackyard.Easternct.edu.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:EasternConnecticutStateUniversity.

1252 p.m.Walk l

st. mary Cemetery Walk

ProvidenceSt.(Rte.171),Putnam,CT.Directions/Parking:JustwestofSt.MaryChurch(218ProvidenceSt.)860-963-0092.

Cemeteriesrevealhowdifferentsocietieshavehonoredtheirdeadandhowthedeadinspiretheliving.Enjoyanafternoonwalkinacemeterywhichdatesbackto1867andlearnthehistoryofsomeofthepeoplewhoareburiedthere.Aspinockhs-putnam.weebly.com.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:AspinockHistoricalSociety&TownofPutnam.

1263 p.m.Walk n

laurel Hill RiverAvenue,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

LaurelHill,aVictorianresidentialdevelopment,isinaromanticsettingonthewestbankoftheThamesRiver.ListedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,thisneighborhoodcontainssomeofthebestVictorianarchitectureinthecity.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichCityHistorian.

1181p.m.Walk n

Between a rock and a marshy Place

WolfRock&SawmillBrookPreserves,CraneHillRd.,Mansfield,CT.Directions/Parking:Parkonroad.Trailheadonright.860-429-6257.

ClimbtoWolfRockandenjoyspectacularautumnviews,thenproceedtoSawmillBrookPreservetothestunningSawmillBrookMarsh.Learntoidentifytrees,birds,wildflowers,andothernaturalinterestsaswepassthem!Theremaybewetspotsdependingonhowbusythebeaverhasbeen.Beprepared!Mansfieldct.cgov.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:MansfieldParksAdvisoryCommittee.

1191p.m.Walk l

The green Cow PeckhamFarm,137DuggHillRd.,Woodstock,CT.860-779-0557.

SeehowthecowsofWoodstock(andtheirfarmers!)workwithconservationiststoprotecttheenvironment.Explorethe150-cow,7th-generationPeckhamfamilyfarm.Visitcalvesandpasturedcows,sampleaward-winningCabotcheese,andlearnaboutmodernconservationpracticesutilizedbylocaldairyfarmers.Nrcs.usda.gov. 1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:U.S.Dept.ofAgriculture,NaturalResourcesConservationService.

1201p.m.event l

Hebrew Cemetery Book Burial

38Route12,Preston,CT. 860-887-6964.

Traditionally, worn out or no-longer-used religious artifacts containing reference to God are stored in a Genizah (Hebrewforstorage);incontemporarytimes,theGenizahisaburial.PleasejointheNorwichHebrewBenevolentAssociationinCemeteryNo.1foraGenizahceremony.AllwhowishtoburyunusedJudaicaarewelcometobringthemalonginfullybiodegradablebagsorcartons.Norwichhebrewbenevolent.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHebrewBenevolentAssociation.

1211p.m.Walk l ( SOct. 25 1 p.m.

Hike the Colonel, Colonel ledyard Park

21BlondersBlvd.,Ledyard,CT.Directions/Parking:Parkattheentrance to the park at the Ledyard Board of Education building. 860-464-9912.

Pre-registrationforthisexperienceisrequired.CallLedyardPublicLibrariesat860-464-9912.Learntheinterestinghistoryofthislocalwoodlandstrail.AnneRoberts-PiersonofAvaloniaLandConservancy(avalonialandconservancy.org)willbeourguidetoday.Wewilldiscover/observethenaturalhabitatsandsurprisesthistrailholds.Joinusforrefreshmentsafterthehike,complimentsoftheFriendsofLedyardLibraries.Ledyard.lioninc.org.2hours,2.5miles.Sponsoredby:LedyardPublicLibraries.

1221p.m.Walk l R *Repeats Sun. Oct. 25 1 p.m.

851p.m.Walk n

ThiswalkwillbeonDudleyConservationLandTrust’s(DCLT)newly-acquiredsanctuary.Viewtheresultsofadamremovalprojectandtheearlystagesofwetlandrestoration.Walkthroughawoodedarea,visitthesitewithremnantsoftheGrandTrunkRailroad/SouthernNewEnglandRailroad,andloopbacktotheparkingarea.Dudleyclt.org.1-2hours,3miles.Sponsoredby:DudleyConservationLandTrust.

1231:30p.m.Walk n SOct. 25 1:30 p.m.

This Was His forest

MyersPondForest,159KinneyHollowRd.,Union,CT.860-377-0117.

Learnaboutsustainableforestry,historyofUnion,andGeorgeH.Myers,themanbehindtheYale-MyersForest onthis2hourtouroftheHullForestlandsMyersPondForest,thejewelofhisproperties.Hullforest.com.2hours, 2miles.Sponsoredby:HullForestProducts,Inc.

1242 p.m.Walk l R

Campus Public art Walk at eastern Connecticut state university

ECSU,EugeneSmithLibrary,83WindhamSt.,Windham(Willimantic),CT.Directions/Parking:Meetinfrontof Eugene Smith Library. 860-450-0435.

ApublicArtWalkonECSU’sbeautifulcampuswillfeatureworksthatstimulatetheimaginationandconnecttonatureandtheenvironment.Comeseeyourpublicartanddiscovertherichnessofourfineartsheritageinyourownbackyard.Easternct.edu.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:EasternConnecticutStateUniversity.

1252 p.m.Walk l

st. mary Cemetery Walk

ProvidenceSt.(Rte.171),Putnam,CT.Directions/Parking:JustwestofSt.MaryChurch(218ProvidenceSt.)860-963-0092.

Cemeteriesrevealhowdifferentsocietieshavehonoredtheirdeadandhowthedeadinspiretheliving.Enjoyanafternoonwalkinacemeterywhichdatesbackto1867andlearnthehistoryofsomeofthepeoplewhoareburiedthere.Aspinockhs-putnam.weebly.com.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:AspinockHistoricalSociety&TownofPutnam.

1263 p.m.Walk n

laurel Hill RiverAvenue,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

LaurelHill,aVictorianresidentialdevelopment,isinaromanticsettingonthewestbankoftheThamesRiver.ListedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,thisneighborhoodcontainssomeofthebestVictorianarchitectureinthecity.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichCityHistorian.

1279 a.m.event C

300th Bell ringing: Celebrate the anniversary of the founding of Killingly’s most Historic Congregation

CelebrateonOctober19th,theactual300thanniversaryofWestfieldChurch’sfounding,byhelpingtoringthesteeplebell300times!Historictoursofthechurchwillbeofferedaswellasthechancetoringthebellknownas“theheartbeatofKillingly.”Refreshmentsprovided.Contactthechurchwithquestions.Westfielducc.org.Sponsoredby:WestfieldCongregationalChurch,UnitedChurchofChrist.

128Noon-5p.m.event l R C

library scavenger Hunt at the Pearle

PearleL.CrawfordMemorialLibrary,40SchofieldAve.(Rte.12),Dudley,MA.508-949-8021.

Afamily-friendlyWalktoberScavengerhuntwilltakeplaceallafternoonatthelibrary.BesuretostopinandseewhatyouandthechildrenfindatthePearle!Crawfordlibrary.org.Availablefor5hours.Sponsoredby:TownofDudley, Pearle L. Crawford Library.

1295:30-7:30p.m.event l R C

dinner & a movie at the Pearle

Alongfamily-friendlytraditionatthePearle,youarewelcomeforWalktobertoenjoydinner(provided)&amovie.Makeityournewfamilytradition!Crawfordlibrary.org.2hours.Sponsoredby:TownofDudley,PearleL.CrawfordLibrary.

13011a.m.Walk n CSOct. 25 10 a.m. *Repeats Sat. Oct. 24 10 a.m.

Next stop - Hampton station on the air line Trail

Goodwin State Forest, 23 Potter Rd., Hampton,CT.Directions/Parking:Parkatlotbyconservationcenter.860-617-3308.

StartingoutinthebeautifulGoodwinStateForest,wewillexplorethissectionoftheAirLineTrail,goingtotheHamptonStationSite.Lotsoftraintaleswillbetold.Cteastrrmuseum.org.2hours,2.5miles.Sponsoredby:CTEasternRailroadMuseum.

1311p.m.Walk n ( R age 12+ onlySOct. 29 1 p.m.

Walk the Historic Captain John Clark Property, featuring dr. Nick Bellantoni

370SouthCanterburyRd.(Rte.169),Canterbury,CT.860-546-9346.

Pre-registrationopensbeginningOctober1(individualpre-registrationsonly,ages12+only.Call860-546-9346.Leavemessageifnecessary.Noearlyregistrationsaccepted).Ifyou’veeverpassedthispropertyonscenicRte.169,yourememberit!Astunningwhitehistoricmansion,splendidstonewalls&idylliclandscape.AfterabriefarchitecturaldiscussionwithEllenWilsonoftheCanterburyHistoricalSociety,NickBellantoni,EmeritusStateArchaeologist,willleadawalktotheQuinebaugRiver,exploringthearea’sgeology,historyandindigenousculture.LocalNativeAmericanartifactswillalsobeonexhibit.Haveanartifactofyourownyou’dliketolearnmoreabout?BringitalongandDr.Bellantoniwillofferhisexpertopinion.Canterburyhistorical.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:CanterburyHistoricalSociety.

1326 a.m.Walk l R

CSOct. 25 6 a.m.

dawn of the Beavers

BrimfieldDam,24RiverviewAve.,Sturbridge(Fiskdale),MA. 978-265-9507,508-347-3705.

WellworththeearlywakeupanddrivetomeetRangerJean,asshenotonlysharesherknowledgeandhumorwithyou,butyou’llwalktoabeaverlodge,watchthemwatchingus,andlearnabouttheirfamilies,homes,damsandtheirimpact.Agreatfamily-friendlyfunwalk!Nae.usace.army.mil.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:U.S.ArmyCorps of Engineers.

1338:30a.m.- 3 p.m.event C R

Congregational Church of Putnam Harvest fair & luncheon

175MainSt.,Putnam,CT. 860-928-4405.

AnotherreasontovisittheGreatPumpkinFestival,theChurchoffersthisfamily-friendlyevent.Admissionisfree,butyoumaywanttoopenyourwalletforraffles,whiteelephant,bakesale,$10luncheonfrom11:30-1:30,$8forboxlunchdeliveredtothestationfortheBlackstoneValleytrainride(preorderonly).Callfordetails!860-928-4405.Aportionofallproceedsraisedaresharedwithcommunitycharities.Putnamcong.com.Open6.5hours.Sponsoredby:PutnamBusinessAssociation.

1348:45a.m.Walk l C

HealthQuest’s Pumpkin Parade

RotaryParkBandstand,196KennedyDr.,Putnam,CT.Directions/Parking:I-395toExit95toKennedyDrive.Parkis on the left. Parking in surrounding lots.860-774-7350.

GetPUMPkinedupfortheGreatPumpkinFestivalinPutnamwithacolorful,heart-healthywalkalongPutnam’sscenicRiverTrail,ledbymembersofHealthQuest,apublichealthcoalitionworkingtomakenortheastConnecticutahealthierplacetolive,work,learn,andplay.MeetatthebandshellinPutnam’sRotaryParkforabriefprogram-thenfollow“Scratch”theScarecrowand“Patch”thePumpkinastheyleadusdowntothePutnamFarmer’sMarketandback!Nddh.org.1hour,15minutes,2miles.Sponsoredby:NortheastDistrictDept.ofHealth,HealthQuestNortheastConnecticut.

13510a.m.Walk l R

discover the Churches of greeneville

St.Mary’sChurch,70CentralAve.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

JoinusforawalkingtourinhistoricGreenevilletoexperiencethearchitecture,historyandcurrentstatusofsomeof the many churches. Church and congregational leaders will describe the history, architecture and current stateofthecommunitiestheylead.EnjoyalightlunchofPortugueseChouriçoandKaleSoupinSt.Mary’sdownstairsrecreationroom.Tourcontinuesthroughthevillageat1:00asPeteProcko,PresidentoftheGreenevilleNeighborhoodRevitalizationZone,guidesthegroup,focusingontheindustrialandcommercialhistoryofthevillage.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.2hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

7010a.m.Walk l R

13610a.m-4p.m.event R

The great Pumpkin festival

DowntownPutnam,MainSt.,Putnam,CT.860-928-1350.

Don’tmissthisfunfallPutnamBusinessAssociationEvent.Vendors,greatfood,liveentertainment,crafts,BlackstoneValleytrainrideandmore,includingsomegreatBIGpumpkins,andWalktoberofferingsintown,too!Discoverputnam.com.Open6hours.Sponsoredby:PutnamBusinessAssociation.

1279 a.m.event C

300th Bell ringing: Celebrate the anniversary of the founding of Killingly’s most Historic Congregation

CelebrateonOctober19th,theactual300thanniversaryofWestfieldChurch’sfounding,byhelpingtoringthesteeplebell300times!Historictoursofthechurchwillbeofferedaswellasthechancetoringthebellknownas“theheartbeatofKillingly.”Refreshmentsprovided.Contactthechurchwithquestions.Westfielducc.org.Sponsoredby:WestfieldCongregationalChurch,UnitedChurchofChrist.

128Noon-5p.m.event l R C

library scavenger Hunt at the Pearle

Afamily-friendlyWalktoberScavengerhuntwilltakeplaceallafternoonatthelibrary.BesuretostopinandseewhatyouandthechildrenfindatthePearle!Crawfordlibrary.org.Availablefor5hours.Sponsoredby:TownofDudley, Pearle L. Crawford Library.

1295:30-7:30p.m.event l R C

dinner & a movie at the Pearle

Alongfamily-friendlytraditionatthePearle,youarewelcomeforWalktobertoenjoydinner(provided)&amovie.Makeityournewfamilytradition!Crawfordlibrary.org.2hours.Sponsoredby:TownofDudley,PearleL.CrawfordLibrary.

13011a.m.Walk n CSOct. 25 10 a.m. *Repeats Sat. Oct. 24 10 a.m.

1311p.m.Walk n ( R age 12+ onlySOct. 29 1 p.m.

Walk the Historic Captain John Clark Property, featuring dr. Nick Bellantoni

Pre-registrationopensbeginningOctober1(individualpre-registrationsonly,ages12+only.Call860-546-9346.Leavemessageifnecessary.Noearlyregistrationsaccepted).Ifyou’veeverpassedthispropertyonscenicRte.169,yourememberit!Astunningwhitehistoricmansion,splendidstonewalls&idylliclandscape.AfterabriefarchitecturaldiscussionwithEllenWilsonoftheCanterburyHistoricalSociety,NickBellantoni,EmeritusStateArchaeologist,willleadawalktotheQuinebaugRiver,exploringthearea’sgeology,historyandindigenousculture.LocalNativeAmericanartifactswillalsobeonexhibit.Haveanartifactofyourownyou’dliketolearnmoreabout?BringitalongandDr.Bellantoniwillofferhisexpertopinion.Canterburyhistorical.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:CanterburyHistoricalSociety.

1326 a.m.Walk l R

CSOct. 25 6 a.m.

dawn of the Beavers

BrimfieldDam,24RiverviewAve.,Sturbridge(Fiskdale),MA. 978-265-9507,508-347-3705.

WellworththeearlywakeupanddrivetomeetRangerJean,asshenotonlysharesherknowledgeandhumorwithyou,butyou’llwalktoabeaverlodge,watchthemwatchingus,andlearnabouttheirfamilies,homes,damsandtheirimpact.Agreatfamily-friendlyfunwalk!Nae.usace.army.mil.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:U.S.ArmyCorps of Engineers.

1338:30a.m.- 3 p.m.event C R

Congregational Church of Putnam Harvest fair & luncheon

175MainSt.,Putnam,CT. 860-928-4405.

AnotherreasontovisittheGreatPumpkinFestival,theChurchoffersthisfamily-friendlyevent.Admissionisfree,butyoumaywanttoopenyourwalletforraffles,whiteelephant,bakesale,$10luncheonfrom11:30-1:30,$8forboxlunchdeliveredtothestationfortheBlackstoneValleytrainride(preorderonly).Callfordetails!860-928-4405.Aportionofallproceedsraisedaresharedwithcommunitycharities.Putnamcong.com.Open6.5hours.Sponsoredby:PutnamBusinessAssociation.

1348:45a.m.Walk l C

HealthQuest’s Pumpkin Parade

RotaryParkBandstand,196KennedyDr.,Putnam,CT.Directions/Parking:I-395toExit95toKennedyDrive.Parkis on the left. Parking in surrounding lots.860-774-7350.

GetPUMPkinedupfortheGreatPumpkinFestivalinPutnamwithacolorful,heart-healthywalkalongPutnam’sscenicRiverTrail,ledbymembersofHealthQuest,apublichealthcoalitionworkingtomakenortheastConnecticutahealthierplacetolive,work,learn,andplay.MeetatthebandshellinPutnam’sRotaryParkforabriefprogram-thenfollow“Scratch”theScarecrowand“Patch”thePumpkinastheyleadusdowntothePutnamFarmer’sMarketandback!Nddh.org.1hour,15minutes,2miles.Sponsoredby:NortheastDistrictDept.ofHealth,HealthQuestNortheastConnecticut.

13510a.m.Walk l R

discover the Churches of greeneville

JoinusforawalkingtourinhistoricGreenevilletoexperiencethearchitecture,historyandcurrentstatusofsomeof the many churches. Church and congregational leaders will describe the history, architecture and current stateofthecommunitiestheylead.EnjoyalightlunchofPortugueseChouriçoandKaleSoupinSt.Mary’sdownstairsrecreationroom.Tourcontinuesthroughthevillageat1:00asPeteProcko,PresidentoftheGreenevilleNeighborhoodRevitalizationZone,guidesthegroup,focusingontheindustrialandcommercialhistoryofthevillage.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.2hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

7010a.m.Walk l R

13610a.m-4p.m.event R

The great Pumpkin festival

DowntownPutnam,MainSt.,Putnam,CT.860-928-1350.

Don’tmissthisfunfallPutnamBusinessAssociationEvent.Vendors,greatfood,liveentertainment,crafts,BlackstoneValleytrainrideandmore,includingsomegreatBIGpumpkins,andWalktoberofferingsintown,too!Discoverputnam.com.Open6hours.Sponsoredby:PutnamBusinessAssociation.

13710a.m.Walk n R age 12+ onlySOct. 31 10 a.m.

maple leaf farm Tour

Takealeisurely2milehikethrough80+acresofbeautifulwoodlandsandhills.Observepropertimberconservationpractices and farmland stewardship. Tour an operating sawmill and the most modern maple syrup processing plantinConnecticut!Thefarmstorewillbeopen.Canterburyct.org.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:CanterburyAgricultureCommission.

13010a.m.Walk n C SOct. 25 10 a.m.

13810a.m.Walk n C

Over the Bridge and Through the Woods

PomfretLibrary,449PomfretSt.,Pomfret,CT.860-377-5652.

This2mileloopwillbeginintheAicherGardenatthePomfretPubliclibrary.PomfretSchoolstudentsandstaffwillthentakeparticipantsoverastudent-builtbridgealongthepaththeyalsobuilttoconnecttothelibraryproperty.Snacksandanoptionalstorytimeavailableinthelibraryafterthewalk.Pomfretlibrary.organdPomfretschool.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:FriendsofPomfretPublicLibrary&PomfretSchool.

13910a.m.Walk n

rapoport/spalding Preserve

DeadendofCalkinsRd.(129CalkinsRd.),Woodstock,CT.860-928-4715.

HikeandexplorethemixedhabitatoftheWyndhamLandTrust’s155acreRapoport/SpaldingPreserveinthecenterofWoodstock.Wyndhamlandtrust.org.1hour,+/-2miles.Sponsoredby:WyndhamLandTrust.

14010a.m.Walk n ( R SOct. 25 11 a.m.

Walking the fields of the Old Burnham Tavern

223NorthBurnhamHwy.(Rte.169),Lisbon,CT.860-376-2015.

Walkerswillparkandgatherintheyardofthecirca1760building.Learnaboutthisbuildingalongwiththepresentandformeroutbuildingshere.We’llthenproceedtothefieldsofthe120acretown-ownedproperty.Thechallengesandopportunitiesoffarmingandmaintainingasmallfarmwillbediscussed.Pre-registrationrequired,860-376-2015andleaveamessageforKen.Lisbonct.com.2.5hours,2.5miles.Sponsoredby:LisbonHistoricalSociety.

14112p.m.Walk l C

Walk in gertrude Chandler Warner’s footsteps

SouthMainSt.,Putnam,CT.Directions/Parking:Someon-streetparkingavailable,plusKennedyDr.lotsandintheRiverfrontCommonslot.860-963-6826.

MeetattheBoxcarChildrenMuseum,anauthentic1920srailroadboxcarcelebratinglocalauthorGertrudeChandler Warner’s life and works. Walk in her footsteps as we pass her childhood home, then a home she enjoyed laterinlife,andfinallytotheGroveStreetCemeterywheresherestsinpeace.Weencourageyoutovisitthefreemuseum after the walk, and enjoy the town’s annual Great Pumpkin Fest, too! Call Putnam Public Library for more information860-963-6826.Putnamlibrary.org.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:PutnamPublicLibrary.

14212:30p.m.Walk l R NO DOGS *Repeats Sat. Oct. 24 2 p.m.

did you Know??? MeetatPutnamPublicLibrary, 225KennedyDr.,Putnam,CT. 860-928-1350.

DidyouknowthatAuntJemimaoncevisitedPutnamandthere’saghostattheBradleyPlayhouse?Learnand“experience”afewFUNFACTSabouttheTownofPutnamaswerecreatesomeofourmorecolorful,humorousanduniquehistory.Putnambusiness.organdDiscoverPutnam.com.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:PutnamBusinessAssociation.

1431p.m.Walk l R

Putnam river Trail’s mill & rail History

RotaryParkBandstand,196KennedyDr.,Putnam,CT.860-928-5947.

AWalktoberclassic,ledbyPutnamhistorianBillPearsall,you’lltakeanhistoricallookatthedevelopmentofmilllifealongtheQuinebaugRiver.Learnthehistoryofthetownincludingmills,railroads,andhowthe1955floodchangedthecommunity.Aspinockhs-putnam.weebly.com.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:AspinockHistoricalSociety,TownofPutnam.

1441p.m.Walk n

We are greeneville!

Greeneville,originallysettledbyIrishimmigrants,washometotheNorwichWaterPowerCompany,whichbeganconstructionofadamin1829.By1833,thedamandcanalswerefinishedandcapableofprovidingwaterpower.MillswerebuiltalongtheShetucketRiverduringthemid-19thcenturytotakeadvantageofthiswaterpower.JoinPeteProckoforastepintothepastashediscussesGreeneville’sheydayandfutureasGreeneville’sNeighborhoodRevitalizationZonecommitteeisactiveinkeepingtheGreenevillesectionfriendlyforfamiliesandsmallbusinesses.BONUS:beginyourdayinGreenevillebyattendingthechurchtourat10:00a.m.andenjoyalightlunchofPortugueseChouriçoandKaleSoupinSt.Mary’sdownstairsrecreationroomatnoonjustpriortoWeAreGreeneville!1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:GreenevilleNeighborhoodRevitalizationCommittee.

111:30p.m.Walk l

Turntheclockbacktothetimeofthe“WarofTheRebellion”andspeakwithCommodoreJosephLanman,anativeofNorwich,andhiswifeAnnCornelia.ThiswalkingtourwillcoverNorwich’smaritimehistory,fromthefirstEnglishsettlersandMohicans,throughtheRevolutionaryWar,andonintothebeginningoftheIndustrialRevolution.Learnhowawomancoped in a male-dominated society while her husband was on faraway stations and some little known historical oddities aboutNorwichandthesea.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

Personal Injury Workers’ CompensationCivil Litigation Wills & Probate

1453 p.m.Walk n

little Plain green 130UnionStreet,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

We will take a look at the area around the Little Plain Green, a local historic district containing Federal style houses fromtheendofthe1700sandbeginningofthe1800s.HuntingtonPlace,offthegreen,isanintactVictorianhousingdevelopment.PleasejoinCityHistorianDalePlummerforaone-hourtourofoneofNorwich’sfascinatingneighborhoods.LearnaboutStephenDouglas’1860visittoNorwichandotherdetailsoflifeintheearlyyearsoftheRoseCity.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichCityHistorian.

1469:30a.m.Walk n SOct. 27 9:30 a.m.

Palazzi Orchard Walk & Talk

PalazziOrchard,1393NorthRd.,Killingly(Dayville),CT.860-774-4363.

Learn about growing local fruits such as apples, peaches and more, plus enjoy the Charter Oak Tree. See Revolutionarycemeterystonesdatedasearlyas1753.ViewsfromthehighesthillinnortheastCTtoCT,RI,MA&NH!Bringyourcamera!Sorry,NODOGSallowed.2hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:PalazziOrchard.

9110a.m.Walk l C

meet the friesians!

13710a.m.Walk n R age 12+ onlySOct. 31 10 a.m.

maple leaf farm Tour

Takealeisurely2milehikethrough80+acresofbeautifulwoodlandsandhills.Observepropertimberconservationpractices and farmland stewardship. Tour an operating sawmill and the most modern maple syrup processing plantinConnecticut!Thefarmstorewillbeopen.Canterburyct.org.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:CanterburyAgricultureCommission.

13010a.m.Walk n C SOct. 25 10 a.m.

13810a.m.Walk n C

Over the Bridge and Through the Woods

PomfretLibrary,449PomfretSt.,Pomfret,CT.860-377-5652.

This2mileloopwillbeginintheAicherGardenatthePomfretPubliclibrary.PomfretSchoolstudentsandstaffwillthentakeparticipantsoverastudent-builtbridgealongthepaththeyalsobuilttoconnecttothelibraryproperty.Snacksandanoptionalstorytimeavailableinthelibraryafterthewalk.Pomfretlibrary.organdPomfretschool.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:FriendsofPomfretPublicLibrary&PomfretSchool.

13910a.m.Walk n

rapoport/spalding Preserve

DeadendofCalkinsRd.(129CalkinsRd.),Woodstock,CT.860-928-4715.

HikeandexplorethemixedhabitatoftheWyndhamLandTrust’s155acreRapoport/SpaldingPreserveinthecenterofWoodstock.Wyndhamlandtrust.org.1hour,+/-2miles.Sponsoredby:WyndhamLandTrust.

14010a.m.Walk n ( R SOct. 25 11 a.m.

Walking the fields of the Old Burnham Tavern

223NorthBurnhamHwy.(Rte.169),Lisbon,CT.860-376-2015.

Walkerswillparkandgatherintheyardofthecirca1760building.Learnaboutthisbuildingalongwiththepresentandformeroutbuildingshere.We’llthenproceedtothefieldsofthe120acretown-ownedproperty.Thechallengesandopportunitiesoffarmingandmaintainingasmallfarmwillbediscussed.Pre-registrationrequired,860-376-2015andleaveamessageforKen.Lisbonct.com.2.5hours,2.5miles.Sponsoredby:LisbonHistoricalSociety.

14112p.m.Walk l C

Walk in gertrude Chandler Warner’s footsteps

SouthMainSt.,Putnam,CT.Directions/Parking:Someon-streetparkingavailable,plusKennedyDr.lotsandintheRiverfrontCommonslot.860-963-6826.

MeetattheBoxcarChildrenMuseum,anauthentic1920srailroadboxcarcelebratinglocalauthorGertrudeChandler Warner’s life and works. Walk in her footsteps as we pass her childhood home, then a home she enjoyed laterinlife,andfinallytotheGroveStreetCemeterywheresherestsinpeace.Weencourageyoutovisitthefreemuseum after the walk, and enjoy the town’s annual Great Pumpkin Fest, too! Call Putnam Public Library for more information860-963-6826.Putnamlibrary.org.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:PutnamPublicLibrary.

14212:30p.m.Walk l R NO DOGS *Repeats Sat. Oct. 24 2 p.m.

1431p.m.Walk l R

Putnam river Trail’s mill & rail History

RotaryParkBandstand,196KennedyDr.,Putnam,CT.860-928-5947.

AWalktoberclassic,ledbyPutnamhistorianBillPearsall,you’lltakeanhistoricallookatthedevelopmentofmilllifealongtheQuinebaugRiver.Learnthehistoryofthetownincludingmills,railroads,andhowthe1955floodchangedthecommunity.Aspinockhs-putnam.weebly.com.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:AspinockHistoricalSociety,TownofPutnam.

1441p.m.Walk n

We are greeneville!

Greeneville,originallysettledbyIrishimmigrants,washometotheNorwichWaterPowerCompany,whichbeganconstructionofadamin1829.By1833,thedamandcanalswerefinishedandcapableofprovidingwaterpower.MillswerebuiltalongtheShetucketRiverduringthemid-19thcenturytotakeadvantageofthiswaterpower.JoinPeteProckoforastepintothepastashediscussesGreeneville’sheydayandfutureasGreeneville’sNeighborhoodRevitalizationZonecommitteeisactiveinkeepingtheGreenevillesectionfriendlyforfamiliesandsmallbusinesses.BONUS:beginyourdayinGreenevillebyattendingthechurchtourat10:00a.m.andenjoyalightlunchofPortugueseChouriçoandKaleSoupinSt.Mary’sdownstairsrecreationroomatnoonjustpriortoWeAreGreeneville!1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:GreenevilleNeighborhoodRevitalizationCommittee.

111:30p.m.Walk l

Turntheclockbacktothetimeofthe“WarofTheRebellion”andspeakwithCommodoreJosephLanman,anativeofNorwich,andhiswifeAnnCornelia.ThiswalkingtourwillcoverNorwich’smaritimehistory,fromthefirstEnglishsettlersandMohicans,throughtheRevolutionaryWar,andonintothebeginningoftheIndustrialRevolution.Learnhowawomancoped in a male-dominated society while her husband was on faraway stations and some little known historical oddities aboutNorwichandthesea.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1hour,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

Personal Injury Workers’ CompensationCivil Litigation Wills & Probate

1453 p.m.Walk n

little Plain green 130UnionStreet,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

We will take a look at the area around the Little Plain Green, a local historic district containing Federal style houses fromtheendofthe1700sandbeginningofthe1800s.HuntingtonPlace,offthegreen,isanintactVictorianhousingdevelopment.PleasejoinCityHistorianDalePlummerforaone-hourtourofoneofNorwich’sfascinatingneighborhoods.LearnaboutStephenDouglas’1860visittoNorwichandotherdetailsoflifeintheearlyyearsoftheRoseCity.1hour,<1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichCityHistorian.

1469:30a.m.Walk n SOct. 27 9:30 a.m.

Palazzi Orchard Walk & Talk

PalazziOrchard,1393NorthRd.,Killingly(Dayville),CT.860-774-4363.

Learn about growing local fruits such as apples, peaches and more, plus enjoy the Charter Oak Tree. See Revolutionarycemeterystonesdatedasearlyas1753.ViewsfromthehighesthillinnortheastCTtoCT,RI,MA&NH!Bringyourcamera!Sorry,NODOGSallowed.2hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:PalazziOrchard.

9110a.m.Walk l C

meet the friesians!

14710a.m.Walk n

The legend of uncas leap

210YanticSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

VisittheYanticRivergorge,awonderfulnaturalresourcethatishometothelegendofUncasLeap.ThistourwillbeledbyaMoheganTribalElder,andwilltravelfromtheplannedUncasLeapHeritageAreatotheRoyalMoheganBurialGround.ExplorethedeepsignificanceoftheMoheganTribe’sheritageanditsconnectionwithNorwich.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety&TheMoheganTribe.

1481p.m.Walk ♦

Battle of great Plains

StantonSchool,386NewLondonTurnpike,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

Joinusforabrisk,multi-milewalkalongoneoftheoldestroadsintheNorwichareawhichwaslikelyarouteoftentraveledbytheMohegans.Askncdc.com.2.5hours,5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichCommunityDevelopmentCorporation.

1491p.m.Walk l

exploring schoolhouse Brook Park

CloverMillRd.Mansfield,CT.Directions/Parking:FromUConn,Rte.195South,rightonCloverMillRd.Parkinlot0.7milesonright.860-429-6257.

JoinustoexploreoneofMansfield’sbeautifulparks.ThiswasMansfield’sfirsttownparkandwasoneoftheoriginalwalks from Walktober’s beginning days! Enjoy the forest, stone walls, pond and stream as we stroll through the vibrantfoliagewithknowledgeablenaturalistsasyourwalkleaders.Mansfieldct.gov.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:MansfieldParksAdvisoryCommittee.

1221p.m.Walk l R

1501p.m.Walk l

Visit a Working livestock and Turf farm

Pakulis Farm, 63 Creamery Brook Rd., Brooklyn,CT.860-450-6566.

Wehavecows,chickensandducks!Allofourfarmequipmentwillbedisplayedsoyoucanseehowthingsget doneonaworkingfarm.Seeaturfcuttingdemonstration,visitthe2hightunnelswherevegetablesaregrown, thepumpkinpatchandoutsidegardens,too!2hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:BrooklynAgricultureCommission.

1511p.m.Walk l R

Vistas and Vegetables

483BrownsRd.,Mansfield,CT. 860-429-3015ext.6204.

Enjoythefoliageandpanoramicviewsacrosshundredsofacresofworkingland.TwinPondsFarmandCloverleighFarmhaveauniquepartnershipinwhichTwinPondsFarmleaseslandtoanewfarmbusiness,therebysupportingayoungfarmerandputtingmorelandintofoodproduction.Comehearabouthay,firewood,andvegetableproductionandthepreservationandrestorationofTwinPondsFarm.Lightrainwon’tstopthiswalk!Mansfieldct.gov.2hours, 1mile.Sponsoredby:MansfieldAgricultureCommittee.

1521:30p.m.Walk n R C

Nature - framed! WindhamTolland4-HCamp,367TaftPondRd.,Pomfret,CT.860-974-3379.

Thischildren-friendlynaturescavengerhuntwilltakeyouonsomeofthetrailsandaroundthepondattheWindhamCounty4-HOutdoorCenter.Childrenwillbeencouragedtogathermaterialontheirwalktomakeaframedcollageatthelodgeattheendofthewalktotakehomewiththem.4hcampct.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:WindhamCounty4-HFoundation.

15310a.m.Walk n

spaulding Pond dam flood

258BroadSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

March6,1963markedamajoreventinNorwichwhentheSpauldingPondDamatMoheganParkbreached.Freezingwaterandblocksoficerushedformilesonacoursethroughneighborhoods,endingatNorwichHarbor.JoinRobertaVincentassherelivestheeventwhichtooksixlives.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

1547p.m.event R

Connecticut’s Witch Hunt

FewpeopleknowthatintheyearsbeforetheSalemWitchTrials,ConnecticutwasNewEngland’sfiercestwitchprosecutor.ThefirstpersonhangedforwitchcraftinNewEnglandcamefromWindsor,CT,andmanymoreweresubsequently hanged as witches. Walt Woodward’s talk brings this extraordinary, but nearly forgotten story to life. Hamptonct.org.2hours.Sponsoredby:HamptonAntiquarianandHistoricalSociety.

1555-7p.m.event l C

downtown Putnam Trick or Treat Night

UnionSquare,MainSt.toJadeGarden, Kennedy Dr., Putnam, CT. 860-928-1350.

Business employees from Union Square to Jade Garden dress up and will be passing out candy at this family-friendlyevent.Enjoycostumesgaloreinthisparade-likeatmosphereoffamilyfun!Winyradio.com.Runsfor2hours.Sponsoredby:TownofPutnam.

1566 p. m.Walk n R

Benedict arnold’s ghost

ElmAve.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964. Asduskapproaches,strollthroughoneofNorwich’soldestgraveyardswhereBenedictArnold’smotherrests.HearlocalghostlylegendsincludingonewhereBenedicthimselfvisitshismotheronhorsebackatmidnightonAllHallowsEve.Suggesteddonation$5.00.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

15710a.m.Walk n

Two Bells Beckon WoquonnecSchool,155ProvidenceSt.,Norwich(Taftville),CT. 860-887-6964.

TaftvilleisanimportantNewEnglandmillvillage,establishedduringtheIndustrialRevolutionandhometoPonemahMills-onceoneofthelargestcottonmillsintheworld.Visitthevillageandmillproperty,learnaboutplansforitspreservationandreuse,andlearnaboutthelaborstrugglesthattransformedthisvillageintoaFrenchCanadianenclave.Note:entryintothePonemahMillsbuildingsmaynotbepossibleduetointeriordevelopmentprogress.2.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:TaftvilleFireCompany#2.

15810a.m.Walk l ( age 12+ only Rain or Shine

Vampire folk Belief in Historic New england

TBA,Griswold(JewettCity),CT.Directions/Parking:Mapwillbemailedtoparticipants.860-486-4460.

Inthe1990’s,twoskullswerefoundinaneasternCTgravelquarry.StateArchaeologist,NickBellantoni,wascalledtoinvestigatewhatturnedouttobeaforgottencolonialfamilycemetery.Onegraveinparticularcaughttheireye,connectingtheburialtoVampirefolkloreandaveryrealpublichealthissue.Call860-486-4460forrequiredpre-registration!1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:GriswoldBicentennialCommittee,theCTStateMuseumofNaturalHistory&CTArchaeologyCenter.

15911:30a.m.Walk l

revolutionary: Chelsea Parade and slater memorial museum

TheChelseaParadeHistoricDistrictstorystartswiththeRoyalMoheganBuryinggrounds,continuesthroughthecity’sgildedageandtotheSlaterbuilding’srecentexteriorrestoration.Slatermuseum.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy&SlaterMemorialMuseum.

1601:30p.m.event C

scarecrow Kingdom and Trick or Treat on main street

DavisPark,MainSt.,Killingly(Danielson),CT.860-779-5390.

BuildscarecrowsinDavisParkstartingat1:30,thendosomeTrickorTreatingasyouvisittheMainStreetmerchantsafteryou’vescaredallthosecrowsintheparkaway!Killingly.org.2hours,<1mile.SponsoredbyTownofKillingly.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 FREE WALKTOBERS

16110a.m.event

Tour the Black Tavern

BlackTavern,138CenterRd.,Dudley,MA.508-943-9611.

LocatedonthecornerofCenter&TanyardRoadsinDudley,MA,the1804BlackTavernwasnearthehalf-waypointofthestagecoachtripfromBostontoHartford.TheBlackTavernHistoricalSocietywillbringyoubackintimeona2hourguidedtourofthetavern,averyimportantstopfortravelersofdaysofold.Note:Closedshoesorsneakersrecommended(nosandalsoropen-toedshoesplease).Blacktavern.com.2hours.Sponsoredby:TheBlackTavernHistoricalSociety.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 FREE WALKTOBERS

1624p.m.event C

santa Claus Comes to Putnam

RiverfrontCommons,KennedyDr.,Putnam,CT.860-928-1350.

LineupunderthecanopytoseeSanta’sexcitingarrivalonafiretruckandseethetreesinRotaryParklightup,too.Free candy canes, Christmas cookies, and hot cocoa as you wait your turn to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Wehopeyouweregood!Winyradio.com.2hours.Sponsoredby:TownofPutnam.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 FREE WALKTOBERS

1635p.m.event C

Holiday dazzle light Parade

GroveSt.(Rte.12)toKennedyDr.toProvidenceSt.,Putnam,CT. 860-928-1350.

The14thAnnualHolidayDazzleLightParadeisreadytodazzleyouagainasagreatwaytokickofftheholidayseasonwithtonsoflights,floats,music,fun,andmaybeevenacow!Winyradio.com.2hours.Sponsoredby: WINYRadio.

We hope you are enjoying your Walktober experience –

Please Join us and Make a difference!TheLastGreenValley,Inc.isamember-supported,nonprofitcharitableorganizationestablishedin1995.Wearestewardsworkingtocelebrateourheritage,conserveournatural

resources,andrespectourworkinglands.Ourregionconsistsof35townsand1,100squaremilesofwhich77%areforestsandfarms,thethirdlargestwatershedflowingintoLongIslandSound,andthelaststretchofdarknightskyinthecoastalsprawlbetweenBostonandWashington,DC.WeneedyourhelptokeepTheLastGreenValleygreen.

Pleasebecomeamembertodaybycompletingtheformontheinsidebackcoverofthispublicationorvisitourwebsite,www.thelastgreenvalley.organdclickontheShopmenu.

14710a.m.Walk n

The legend of uncas leap

210YanticSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

VisittheYanticRivergorge,awonderfulnaturalresourcethatishometothelegendofUncasLeap.ThistourwillbeledbyaMoheganTribalElder,andwilltravelfromtheplannedUncasLeapHeritageAreatotheRoyalMoheganBurialGround.ExplorethedeepsignificanceoftheMoheganTribe’sheritageanditsconnectionwithNorwich.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1.5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety&TheMoheganTribe.

1481p.m.Walk ♦

Battle of great Plains

StantonSchool,386NewLondonTurnpike,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964.

Joinusforabrisk,multi-milewalkalongoneoftheoldestroadsintheNorwichareawhichwaslikelyarouteoftentraveledbytheMohegans.Askncdc.com.2.5hours,5miles.Sponsoredby:NorwichCommunityDevelopmentCorporation.

1491p.m.Walk l

exploring schoolhouse Brook Park

CloverMillRd.Mansfield,CT.Directions/Parking:FromUConn,Rte.195South,rightonCloverMillRd.Parkinlot0.7milesonright.860-429-6257.

JoinustoexploreoneofMansfield’sbeautifulparks.ThiswasMansfield’sfirsttownparkandwasoneoftheoriginalwalks from Walktober’s beginning days! Enjoy the forest, stone walls, pond and stream as we stroll through the vibrantfoliagewithknowledgeablenaturalistsasyourwalkleaders.Mansfieldct.gov.2hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:MansfieldParksAdvisoryCommittee.

1221p.m.Walk l R

1501p.m.Walk l

Visit a Working livestock and Turf farm

Pakulis Farm, 63 Creamery Brook Rd., Brooklyn,CT.860-450-6566.

Wehavecows,chickensandducks!Allofourfarmequipmentwillbedisplayedsoyoucanseehowthingsget doneonaworkingfarm.Seeaturfcuttingdemonstration,visitthe2hightunnelswherevegetablesaregrown, thepumpkinpatchandoutsidegardens,too!2hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:BrooklynAgricultureCommission.

1511p.m.Walk l R

Vistas and Vegetables

483BrownsRd.,Mansfield,CT. 860-429-3015ext.6204.

Enjoythefoliageandpanoramicviewsacrosshundredsofacresofworkingland.TwinPondsFarmandCloverleighFarmhaveauniquepartnershipinwhichTwinPondsFarmleaseslandtoanewfarmbusiness,therebysupportingayoungfarmerandputtingmorelandintofoodproduction.Comehearabouthay,firewood,andvegetableproductionandthepreservationandrestorationofTwinPondsFarm.Lightrainwon’tstopthiswalk!Mansfieldct.gov.2hours, 1mile.Sponsoredby:MansfieldAgricultureCommittee.

1521:30p.m.Walk n R C

Nature - framed! WindhamTolland4-HCamp,367TaftPondRd.,Pomfret,CT.860-974-3379.

Thischildren-friendlynaturescavengerhuntwilltakeyouonsomeofthetrailsandaroundthepondattheWindhamCounty4-HOutdoorCenter.Childrenwillbeencouragedtogathermaterialontheirwalktomakeaframedcollageatthelodgeattheendofthewalktotakehomewiththem.4hcampct.org.1.5hours,2miles.Sponsoredby:WindhamCounty4-HFoundation.

15310a.m.Walk n

spaulding Pond dam flood

258BroadSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-887-6964.

March6,1963markedamajoreventinNorwichwhentheSpauldingPondDamatMoheganParkbreached.Freezingwaterandblocksoficerushedformilesonacoursethroughneighborhoods,endingatNorwichHarbor.JoinRobertaVincentassherelivestheeventwhichtooksixlives.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

1547p.m.event R

Connecticut’s Witch Hunt

FewpeopleknowthatintheyearsbeforetheSalemWitchTrials,ConnecticutwasNewEngland’sfiercestwitchprosecutor.ThefirstpersonhangedforwitchcraftinNewEnglandcamefromWindsor,CT,andmanymoreweresubsequently hanged as witches. Walt Woodward’s talk brings this extraordinary, but nearly forgotten story to life. Hamptonct.org.2hours.Sponsoredby:HamptonAntiquarianandHistoricalSociety.

1555-7p.m.event l C

downtown Putnam Trick or Treat Night

UnionSquare,MainSt.toJadeGarden, Kennedy Dr., Putnam, CT. 860-928-1350.

Business employees from Union Square to Jade Garden dress up and will be passing out candy at this family-friendlyevent.Enjoycostumesgaloreinthisparade-likeatmosphereoffamilyfun!Winyradio.com.Runsfor2hours.Sponsoredby:TownofPutnam.

1566 p. m.Walk n R

Benedict arnold’s ghost

ElmAve.,Norwich,CT.860-887-6964. Asduskapproaches,strollthroughoneofNorwich’soldestgraveyardswhereBenedictArnold’smotherrests.HearlocalghostlylegendsincludingonewhereBenedicthimselfvisitshismotheronhorsebackatmidnightonAllHallowsEve.Suggesteddonation$5.00.Norwichhistoricalsociety.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichHistoricalSociety.

15710a.m.Walk n

Two Bells Beckon WoquonnecSchool,155ProvidenceSt.,Norwich(Taftville),CT. 860-887-6964.

TaftvilleisanimportantNewEnglandmillvillage,establishedduringtheIndustrialRevolutionandhometoPonemahMills-onceoneofthelargestcottonmillsintheworld.Visitthevillageandmillproperty,learnaboutplansforitspreservationandreuse,andlearnaboutthelaborstrugglesthattransformedthisvillageintoaFrenchCanadianenclave.Note:entryintothePonemahMillsbuildingsmaynotbepossibleduetointeriordevelopmentprogress.2.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:TaftvilleFireCompany#2.

15810a.m.Walk l ( age 12+ only Rain or Shine

Vampire folk Belief in Historic New england

TBA,Griswold(JewettCity),CT.Directions/Parking:Mapwillbemailedtoparticipants.860-486-4460.

Inthe1990’s,twoskullswerefoundinaneasternCTgravelquarry.StateArchaeologist,NickBellantoni,wascalledtoinvestigatewhatturnedouttobeaforgottencolonialfamilycemetery.Onegraveinparticularcaughttheireye,connectingtheburialtoVampirefolkloreandaveryrealpublichealthissue.Call860-486-4460forrequiredpre-registration!1.5hours,<1mile.Sponsoredby:GriswoldBicentennialCommittee,theCTStateMuseumofNaturalHistory&CTArchaeologyCenter.

15911:30a.m.Walk l

revolutionary: Chelsea Parade and slater memorial museum

TheChelseaParadeHistoricDistrictstorystartswiththeRoyalMoheganBuryinggrounds,continuesthroughthecity’sgildedageandtotheSlaterbuilding’srecentexteriorrestoration.Slatermuseum.org.1.5hours,1mile.Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy&SlaterMemorialMuseum.

1601:30p.m.event C

scarecrow Kingdom and Trick or Treat on main street

DavisPark,MainSt.,Killingly(Danielson),CT.860-779-5390.

BuildscarecrowsinDavisParkstartingat1:30,thendosomeTrickorTreatingasyouvisittheMainStreetmerchantsafteryou’vescaredallthosecrowsintheparkaway!Killingly.org.2hours,<1mile.SponsoredbyTownofKillingly.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 FREE WALKTOBERS

16110a.m.event

Tour the Black Tavern

BlackTavern,138CenterRd.,Dudley,MA.508-943-9611.

LocatedonthecornerofCenter&TanyardRoadsinDudley,MA,the1804BlackTavernwasnearthehalf-waypointofthestagecoachtripfromBostontoHartford.TheBlackTavernHistoricalSocietywillbringyoubackintimeona2hourguidedtourofthetavern,averyimportantstopfortravelersofdaysofold.Note:Closedshoesorsneakersrecommended(nosandalsoropen-toedshoesplease).Blacktavern.com.2hours.Sponsoredby:TheBlackTavernHistoricalSociety.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 FREE WALKTOBERS

1624p.m.event C

santa Claus Comes to Putnam

RiverfrontCommons,KennedyDr.,Putnam,CT.860-928-1350.

LineupunderthecanopytoseeSanta’sexcitingarrivalonafiretruckandseethetreesinRotaryParklightup,too.Free candy canes, Christmas cookies, and hot cocoa as you wait your turn to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Wehopeyouweregood!Winyradio.com.2hours.Sponsoredby:TownofPutnam.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 FREE WALKTOBERS

1635p.m.event C

Holiday dazzle light Parade

GroveSt.(Rte.12)toKennedyDr.toProvidenceSt.,Putnam,CT. 860-928-1350.

The14thAnnualHolidayDazzleLightParadeisreadytodazzleyouagainasagreatwaytokickofftheholidayseasonwithtonsoflights,floats,music,fun,andmaybeevenacow!Winyradio.com.2hours.Sponsoredby: WINYRadio.

We hope you are enjoying your Walktober experience –

Please Join us and Make a difference!TheLastGreenValley,Inc.isamember-supported,nonprofitcharitableorganizationestablishedin1995.Wearestewardsworkingtocelebrateourheritage,conserveournatural

resources,andrespectourworkinglands.Ourregionconsistsof35townsand1,100squaremilesofwhich77%areforestsandfarms,thethirdlargestwatershedflowingintoLongIslandSound,andthelaststretchofdarknightskyinthecoastalsprawlbetweenBostonandWashington,DC.WeneedyourhelptokeepTheLastGreenValleygreen.

Pleasebecomeamembertodaybycompletingtheformontheinsidebackcoverofthispublicationorvisitourwebsite,www.thelastgreenvalley.organdclickontheShopmenu.

FREE MULTI-DAY EVENTSEVERY DAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 31, 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. FREE MULTI-DAY EVENT

164event l RC

letterbox scavenger Hunt indoors at logee’s greenhouses

Logee’sGreenhouses,141NorthSt.,Killingly(Danielson),CT. 860-774-8038.

Thisisaself-guidedscavengerhunt.Bringfriendssoyoucanhelpeachothersearchasyouwalkthroughthe6tropical greenhouses. Seek out the plant clues that lead you to the letterboxing stamps needed to complete your treasurehunt.Findtheletterboxpdfonlineatatlasquest.org.You’llreceivea$5couponuponcompletion.Nofeeforthisfunmission!Logees.com.Sponsoredby:Logee’sGreenhouses.

SATURDAY - MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 - 12, 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. FREE MULTI-DAY EVENT

165event R C lapsley Orchard

fall Harvest festival

LapsleyOrchard,403OrchardHillRd.,Pomfret(PomfretCenter),CT.860-928-9186.

WelcomethefallonthisColumbusWeekendfamily-friendlyevent.Enjoyfreehayridesfrom12noon-4p.m.eachday,alongwithlivemusic.Entryisfree,buttherearetonsofapples,cider,pumpkinsandmoreforpickingandpurchase!Lapsleyorchard.com.Sponsoredby:LapsleyOrchard

SATURDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 – 18 FREE MULTI-DAY EVENT

166event R C 26th annual

sturbridge Harvest festival

TownCommon&PublickHouse,Rte.131,Sturbridge,MA.508-347-2761.

Anongoinglivelyeventeachfallfeaturesfamilyfun,crafts,livemusic&entertainment,foods,farmfreshharvests,andthepopularPublickHouseScarecrowContest.Don’tmissoutonthechancetovisit!AlldetailsonSturbridgetownships.comandPublickhouse.com.Sponsoredby:TownofSturbridge.

167event R C Publick House’s

26th annual scarecrow decorating Contest

TownCommon&PublickHouse,277MainSt.(Rte.131),Sturbridge,MA.508-347-3313.

HeldinconjunctionwiththeAnnualHarvestFestival,enjoy-orstart-afamilytradition.Enteryourscarecrowfor a chance to win cash prizes. Visit Publickhouse.com for more details and complete contest rules, including registrationandsetup/takedowntimes.Publickhouse.com.Sponsoredby:PublickHouseHistoricInn.

FRIDAY - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 – 21 FREE MULTI-DAY EVENT

168event R C Holiday fair 1171MainSt.(Rte.31),Coventry,CT.

860-742-8487.This2dayHolidayFairrunsfrom6-8p.m.onFridayevening(11/20),andfrom9a.m.-2p.m.onSaturday(11/21),featuringcrafts,bakedgoods,attictreasures,antiques,giftbaskets,vendors,raffle,lunch/dinner,andmore! FREEadmission,butitsoundslikeshoppingmoneyshouldbeinyourpocket!Directanyquestionsto: [email protected]:FirstCongregationalChurchofCoventry.

FEE EVENTSAUGUST - NOVEMBER FEE EVENT

169event C fort Hill farms

Corn maze adventures

260QuaddickRd.,Thompson,CT.Directions/Parking:I-395toexit 99. Go east to Rte. 200 to ThompsonCommon(0.5miles).Atstopsign,proceedstraightontoQuaddickRd.FortHillFarmswillbeabout1mileontheleft.860-923-3439.

GetlosttryingtofindyourwayinandoutofSouthernNewEngland’spremiercornmaze.Collectthecluesandseeifyoucansolvethemazemystery.FlashlightnightsFri.-Sun.Pickpumpkins,meetourfarmanimalsandtryyourhandat gem mining. Visit our Creamery. See pricing and more details on our website. Forthillfarms.com. Sponsored by Fort HillFarms.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 - OCTOBER 31 FEE EVENT

170event C ekonk Hill Turkey

farm Corn maze227EkonkHillRd.,Moosup,CT. 860-564-0248.

OpenFriday,SaturdayandSundayfromSeptember5th-October31st.Explore3milesofpathsinour8acrecornmaze.Hayride&barnyardareincludedinadmission.SolvethemazepuzzleandwinFREEicecream!NightmazeeverySaturdaynight.TheHarvestFestivalColumbusDayweekendfeaturesmoonbounce&freekidactivities.Fees:10yearsandolder$10,underage10for$6.Questions?Contactinfo@ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com.Getlostinthemaze.com.Sponsoredby:EkonkHillTurkeyFarm.

SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 31 FEE EVENT

171event C R

fall family fun at Cedar ledge Tree farm

Cedar Ledge Tree Farm, 260 CoventryRd.,Mansfield,CT. 860-423-5690.

OpenfromthelastweekendinSeptemberthroughOctober,weofferfallfarmfamilyfun!Pickapumpkin,takeatractorride,enjoymulchmountainsliding&pedalcarts!YoumightevenglimpsetheperfectChristmastreetocomebackfor!Seewebsiteforhours,feesandmore!Cedarledgetreefarm.com.Sponsoredby:CedarLedgeTreeFarm.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 4 - 6 P.M. FEE EVENT

172event C Hot air Balloon

Views above the Hill

FortHillFarms,260QuaddickRd.,Thompson,CT.Directions/Parking:I-395toexit99.GoeasttoRte.200toThompsonCommon(0.5mile).Atstopsign,proceedstraightontoQuaddickRd.FortHillFarmswillbeabout1mi.ontheleft.860-923-3439.

Harvesttheviewsofthetri-stateautumnfoliagewhilefloatinginatetheredhotairballoon.GetthemagnificentaerialviewoftheCornMazeAdventure.ProceedsoftheballoonridebenefitTheLastGreenValley.HotairballooncourtesyofReMaxandthesettingprovidedbyFortHillFarms.Costis$10perpersonandtherearealimitednumberofascensionsthatarewindandweatherdependent.Comeearly.DetailsofothergreatactivitiesonForthillfarms.com.SponsoredbyFortHillFarms,ReMaxandTheLastGreenValley.

SATURDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 - 4, 10 A.M. FEE EVENT

173event C farming Thru the

ages at Blue slope138BlueHillRd.,Franklin,CT. 860-642-6413.

Bringthefamily,friends,neighbors!Afterofferingsquaredancingandcampfiresallsummerlong,BlueSlopeextendsthefamilyfunintofall.Farmer’sMarket,animals,pieeatingcontest,demonstrations,antiquevehicles,horse-drawncarriageridesandmuchmore!Adults$9,Childrenages4-14just$4.Call860-642-6413withquestions.Blueslope.com.Sponsoredby:BlueSlopeCountryMuseum.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 9 A.M. FEE EVENT

174event ( C aBC 5K PomfretRecreationPark,576

HamptonRd.(Rte.97),Pomfret,CT.860-974-1202.

Allwalkers,joggersandrunnersarewelcometoparticipateinthischip-timed5kwithallproceedsgoingtobreastcancerresearchattheDana-FarberCancerInstitute.YoucanhelpmakeadifferenceintheefforttoAbolishBreastCancer, and stretch your legs with old and new friends while doing it. See website for registration and fee details. Abc5kct.com.Sponsoredby:TheChampanyFamilyfortheDana-FarberCancerInstitute.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. FEE EVENT

175event SOct. 4, 10 or 11 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

7th annual Brimfield antique auto show

Heart-O-The-MartAntiqueShowGrounds,37PalmerRd.(Rte.20),Brimfield,MA.413-245-9977

Antiquecars,musclecars,classictrucks,streetrods,customcruisers,classicimports,andutilityvehiclesareallwelcome!Over81trophiestobeawarded.Threebest-in-showawards.Vehicleregistration:$10,GeneralAdmission:$7,freeforseniorsover65,childrenunder13,militaryandveterans.Hitchcockacademy.org..Sponsoredby:HitchcockFreeAcademy.

176event C leffingwell

founders dayLeffingwellHouseMuseum,348WashingtonSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-889-9440.

CelebratetheFoundingofNorwichin1659bytakingatourofthehomeofoneofthe35originalfoundingfamilies.Learnwhatitwasliketoliveintheearlydaysofthecolonies.Doan“ISpy”huntforartifactsbelongingtosomeofthefoundingfamilies.Fee:$5.Questions?Email:info@leffingwellhousemuseum.org.Leffingwellhousemuseum.org.Sponsoredby:LeffingwellHouseMuseum/SocietyoftheFoundersofNorwich.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 4 - 6 P.M. FEE EVENT

177event (age 12+ only SOct. 4 4 - 6 p.m.

scenic Photo safari with Photographic artist Charleen larkin

CatHollowPark,DogHillRd.,Killingly(Danielson),CT.Directions/Parking:Parkingavailableateitherendofpark,onDogHillRd.orValleyRd.MeetattheDogHillparkingareaforevent.860-774-8585.

JoinartistCharleenasshegoesoverhowtocreateandframebeautifulfalllandscapeimagesinthisvisuallyrichpark.Participantsshouldbringa35mmcamerawithcapabilityofputtingiton“manual.”Atripodisnotnecessarybutcanbeveryhelpfulinlowlightsituationsandwithcapturingthewaterfall.Pre-registrationrequired:[email protected]:$20each.Charleens.com.Sponsoredby:KillinglyBusinessAssociation.

FREE MULTI-DAY EVENTSEVERY DAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 31, 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. FREE MULTI-DAY EVENT

164event l RC

letterbox scavenger Hunt indoors at logee’s greenhouses

Logee’sGreenhouses,141NorthSt.,Killingly(Danielson),CT. 860-774-8038.

Thisisaself-guidedscavengerhunt.Bringfriendssoyoucanhelpeachothersearchasyouwalkthroughthe6tropical greenhouses. Seek out the plant clues that lead you to the letterboxing stamps needed to complete your treasurehunt.Findtheletterboxpdfonlineatatlasquest.org.You’llreceivea$5couponuponcompletion.Nofeeforthisfunmission!Logees.com.Sponsoredby:Logee’sGreenhouses.

SATURDAY - MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 - 12, 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. FREE MULTI-DAY EVENT

165event R C lapsley Orchard

fall Harvest festival

LapsleyOrchard,403OrchardHillRd.,Pomfret(PomfretCenter),CT.860-928-9186.

WelcomethefallonthisColumbusWeekendfamily-friendlyevent.Enjoyfreehayridesfrom12noon-4p.m.eachday,alongwithlivemusic.Entryisfree,buttherearetonsofapples,cider,pumpkinsandmoreforpickingandpurchase!Lapsleyorchard.com.Sponsoredby:LapsleyOrchard

166event R C 26th annual

sturbridge Harvest festival

TownCommon&PublickHouse,Rte.131,Sturbridge,MA.508-347-2761.

Anongoinglivelyeventeachfallfeaturesfamilyfun,crafts,livemusic&entertainment,foods,farmfreshharvests,andthepopularPublickHouseScarecrowContest.Don’tmissoutonthechancetovisit!AlldetailsonSturbridgetownships.comandPublickhouse.com.Sponsoredby:TownofSturbridge.

167event R C Publick House’s

26th annual scarecrow decorating Contest

TownCommon&PublickHouse,277MainSt.(Rte.131),Sturbridge,MA.508-347-3313.

HeldinconjunctionwiththeAnnualHarvestFestival,enjoy-orstart-afamilytradition.Enteryourscarecrowfor a chance to win cash prizes. Visit Publickhouse.com for more details and complete contest rules, including registrationandsetup/takedowntimes.Publickhouse.com.Sponsoredby:PublickHouseHistoricInn.

FRIDAY - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 – 21 FREE MULTI-DAY EVENT

168event R C Holiday fair 1171MainSt.(Rte.31),Coventry,CT.

860-742-8487.This2dayHolidayFairrunsfrom6-8p.m.onFridayevening(11/20),andfrom9a.m.-2p.m.onSaturday(11/21),featuringcrafts,bakedgoods,attictreasures,antiques,giftbaskets,vendors,raffle,lunch/dinner,andmore! FREEadmission,butitsoundslikeshoppingmoneyshouldbeinyourpocket!Directanyquestionsto: [email protected]:FirstCongregationalChurchofCoventry.

FEE EVENTSAUGUST - NOVEMBER FEE EVENT

169event C fort Hill farms

Corn maze adventures

260QuaddickRd.,Thompson,CT.Directions/Parking:I-395toexit 99. Go east to Rte. 200 to ThompsonCommon(0.5miles).Atstopsign,proceedstraightontoQuaddickRd.FortHillFarmswillbeabout1mileontheleft.860-923-3439.

GetlosttryingtofindyourwayinandoutofSouthernNewEngland’spremiercornmaze.Collectthecluesandseeifyoucansolvethemazemystery.FlashlightnightsFri.-Sun.Pickpumpkins,meetourfarmanimalsandtryyourhandat gem mining. Visit our Creamery. See pricing and more details on our website. Forthillfarms.com. Sponsored by Fort HillFarms.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 - OCTOBER 31 FEE EVENT

170event C ekonk Hill Turkey

farm Corn maze227EkonkHillRd.,Moosup,CT. 860-564-0248.

OpenFriday,SaturdayandSundayfromSeptember5th-October31st.Explore3milesofpathsinour8acrecornmaze.Hayride&barnyardareincludedinadmission.SolvethemazepuzzleandwinFREEicecream!NightmazeeverySaturdaynight.TheHarvestFestivalColumbusDayweekendfeaturesmoonbounce&freekidactivities.Fees:10yearsandolder$10,underage10for$6.Questions?Contactinfo@ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com.Getlostinthemaze.com.Sponsoredby:EkonkHillTurkeyFarm.

SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 31 FEE EVENT

171event C R

fall family fun at Cedar ledge Tree farm

Cedar Ledge Tree Farm, 260 CoventryRd.,Mansfield,CT. 860-423-5690.

OpenfromthelastweekendinSeptemberthroughOctober,weofferfallfarmfamilyfun!Pickapumpkin,takeatractorride,enjoymulchmountainsliding&pedalcarts!YoumightevenglimpsetheperfectChristmastreetocomebackfor!Seewebsiteforhours,feesandmore!Cedarledgetreefarm.com.Sponsoredby:CedarLedgeTreeFarm.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 4 - 6 P.M. FEE EVENT

172event C Hot air Balloon

Views above the Hill

FortHillFarms,260QuaddickRd.,Thompson,CT.Directions/Parking:I-395toexit99.GoeasttoRte.200toThompsonCommon(0.5mile).Atstopsign,proceedstraightontoQuaddickRd.FortHillFarmswillbeabout1mi.ontheleft.860-923-3439.

Harvesttheviewsofthetri-stateautumnfoliagewhilefloatinginatetheredhotairballoon.GetthemagnificentaerialviewoftheCornMazeAdventure.ProceedsoftheballoonridebenefitTheLastGreenValley.HotairballooncourtesyofReMaxandthesettingprovidedbyFortHillFarms.Costis$10perpersonandtherearealimitednumberofascensionsthatarewindandweatherdependent.Comeearly.DetailsofothergreatactivitiesonForthillfarms.com.SponsoredbyFortHillFarms,ReMaxandTheLastGreenValley.

SATURDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 - 4, 10 A.M. FEE EVENT

173event C farming Thru the

ages at Blue slope138BlueHillRd.,Franklin,CT. 860-642-6413.

Bringthefamily,friends,neighbors!Afterofferingsquaredancingandcampfiresallsummerlong,BlueSlopeextendsthefamilyfunintofall.Farmer’sMarket,animals,pieeatingcontest,demonstrations,antiquevehicles,horse-drawncarriageridesandmuchmore!Adults$9,Childrenages4-14just$4.Call860-642-6413withquestions.Blueslope.com.Sponsoredby:BlueSlopeCountryMuseum.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 9 A.M. FEE EVENT

174event ( C aBC 5K PomfretRecreationPark,576

HamptonRd.(Rte.97),Pomfret,CT.860-974-1202.

Allwalkers,joggersandrunnersarewelcometoparticipateinthischip-timed5kwithallproceedsgoingtobreastcancerresearchattheDana-FarberCancerInstitute.YoucanhelpmakeadifferenceintheefforttoAbolishBreastCancer, and stretch your legs with old and new friends while doing it. See website for registration and fee details. Abc5kct.com.Sponsoredby:TheChampanyFamilyfortheDana-FarberCancerInstitute.

175event SOct. 4, 10 or 11 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

7th annual Brimfield antique auto show

Heart-O-The-MartAntiqueShowGrounds,37PalmerRd.(Rte.20),Brimfield,MA.413-245-9977

Antiquecars,musclecars,classictrucks,streetrods,customcruisers,classicimports,andutilityvehiclesareallwelcome!Over81trophiestobeawarded.Threebest-in-showawards.Vehicleregistration:$10,GeneralAdmission:$7,freeforseniorsover65,childrenunder13,militaryandveterans.Hitchcockacademy.org..Sponsoredby:HitchcockFreeAcademy.

176event C leffingwell

founders dayLeffingwellHouseMuseum,348WashingtonSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-889-9440.

CelebratetheFoundingofNorwichin1659bytakingatourofthehomeofoneofthe35originalfoundingfamilies.Learnwhatitwasliketoliveintheearlydaysofthecolonies.Doan“ISpy”huntforartifactsbelongingtosomeofthefoundingfamilies.Fee:$5.Questions?Email:info@leffingwellhousemuseum.org.Leffingwellhousemuseum.org.Sponsoredby:LeffingwellHouseMuseum/SocietyoftheFoundersofNorwich.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 4 - 6 P.M. FEE EVENT

177event (age 12+ only SOct. 4 4 - 6 p.m.

scenic Photo safari with Photographic artist Charleen larkin

CatHollowPark,DogHillRd.,Killingly(Danielson),CT.Directions/Parking:Parkingavailableateitherendofpark,onDogHillRd.orValleyRd.MeetattheDogHillparkingareaforevent.860-774-8585.

JoinartistCharleenasshegoesoverhowtocreateandframebeautifulfalllandscapeimagesinthisvisuallyrichpark.Participantsshouldbringa35mmcamerawithcapabilityofputtingiton“manual.”Atripodisnotnecessarybutcanbeveryhelpfulinlowlightsituationsandwithcapturingthewaterfall.Pre-registrationrequired:[email protected]:$20each.Charleens.com.Sponsoredby:KillinglyBusinessAssociation.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 7:30 P.M. FEE EVENT

178event R sharp’s

appalachian Harvest - a Pictorial Concert

218DayRd.,Pomfret(PomfretCenter),CT.860-928-4948.

Woodstock’sJeffDavisandEngland’sBrianPeterswillpresentapictorialandmusicalprogramontraditionalsongsandmusicfromthecollectionmadebyCecilSharpintheAppalachianMountainsbetween1916and1918.Cost:$15inadvance;$20atthedoor.CTaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret.Sponsoredby:CTAudubon.

SATURDAY - MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 - 12, 11 A.M. - DUSK FEE EVENT

179event C ekonk Hill Harvest

festival Weekend227EkonkHillRd.,Moosup,CT. 860-564-0248.

ComeenjoyfamilyfunonColumbusDayweekendattheEkonkHillHarvestFestival.Kids’gamesrunonthehourfromnoonto5p.m.,hopintotheMoonBounce,andtakeintheviewsonahayride.Theseactivitiesareincludedinadmissionfee.Forfeesandquestions,[email protected],too,openeachFriday,SaturdayandSundayfromSeptember5ththruOctober31st.Ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com.Sponsoredby:EkonkHillTurkeyFarm.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. FEE EVENT

180event C Community

supper1171MainSt.(Rte.31),Coventry,CT.860-742-8487.

Thisdeliciouscommunitysupperincludesmeat,potatoes,vegetables,rolls,dessertanddrinks.Friendlysmilesarecomplimentary.Fees:Adults&takeoutfor$12,Seniors$10,Childrenages6-12for$6.Firstchurchcoventry.org.Sponsoredby:FirstCongregationalChurchofCoventry.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. FEE EVENT

181event R return of the

Three appraisersHamptonCommunityCenter,178MainSt.,Hampton,CT. 860-933-6346.

Noadmissioncharge,butbringyourtreasuredantiqueorthatinterestingobjectfromGrandma’sattictobeappraisedbythreeexperts:ErnieEldredge,MayorofWillimanticandantiquesauctioneer;HarryEck,antiquesappraiserfromLebanon;andBrianBartizek,retiredVice-PresidentoftheLebanonHistoricalSocietyandantiquesdealer.$5forfirstitem,$2eachadditionalitem.ProceedsbenefittheHamptonAntiquarianandHistoricalSociety.Hamptonct.org.Sponsoredby:HamptonAntiquarianandHistoricalSociety.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 12 NOON FEE EVENT

182event C scottish Highland

festivalWaldoHouse,96WaldoRd.,Scotland,CT.860-423-9634.

Bagpiping,drumming,dancingandathleticcompetitions,massedbands,clanvillageandvendorswithScottishfood/wares! Sheep herding and animals of Scottish heritage. Special entertainment is folk music, harp circle, celtic bands, storytellersandmore!Remembertowearyourkilt!Admission:$15adults,$10seniorsandstudents,and$5childrenages6-12;underage5free.Scotlandgames.org.SponsoredbyHighlandFestivalofScotland.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 9 A.M. RAIN OR SHINE FEE EVENT

183event ( Tackle the Trail AirLineTrail,Pomfret,CT.

860-932-4174.Individualrunnersorupto5personrelayteamscanTackletheTrail.The19milecoursebeginsinPomfretandendsinWillimantic.Participantsenjoyawell-organizedfallraceonthefamousAirLineTrailaswellasapost-racepartyattheWillimanticElks!Runnersmustpre-registeratThelastmileracing.comtoparticipate.Fees:Individualrunner$100,Relayteam(upto5runners)$150.Formoredetails,visitQvcc.edu/tacklethetrail.Sponsoredby:QVCCFoundation.

184event C scarecrows and

CocoaLeffingwellHouseMuseum,348WashingtonSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-889-9440.

Enjoyascavengerhuntamongthescarecrowsinthe1700DooryardGarden,takeatouroftheHistoricHouseMuseum,seetheexhibits,haveagingercookieandparticipateinacocoatastingintheColonialKitchentoselecttheLeffingwellCocoaRecipeoftheyear!Fee:$5perperson.Leffingwellhousemuseum.org.Sponsoredby:LeffingwellHouseMuseum/SocietyoftheFoundersofNorwich.

SATURDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 - 18, 10 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. RAIN OR SHINE FEE EVENT

185event R roseland Cottage

fine arts and Crafts festival

RoselandCottageFineArtsandCraftsFestivalisoneoftheleadingjuriedfineartsandcraftsshowsinNewEngland.Thistwo-dayeventfeatures175artisansandtheirwares:jewelry,woodworking,pottery,glass,toys,paintings,clothing,metalwork,andmuchmore.Visitors,manyofwhomreturnyearafteryear,enjoylivemusic,afoodcourt,andfirstfloortoursofRoselandCottage.Thefestivaliswell-knownasawonderfulwaytoshop,sight-see,andenjoyafallweekendinthebeautifulQuietCornerofNortheasternConnecticut.$5fornonmembers,FreeforHistoricNewEnglandmemberandchildrenunderage12.Historicnewengland.org/events-programs/.Open6.5hourseachday..Sponsoredby:HistoricNewEngland.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 - 25, 7-9:30 P.M. FEE EVENT

186event Nightmare on

mainWindhamTextile&HistoryMuseum,411MainSt.,Windham(Willimantic),CT.860-456-2178.

ThisnightattheMuseumwillbeamoderatelyscarywalkthroughwhatmayhaveoccurredinan18thcenturyfactoryduringthegraveyardshift!Notrecommendedforyoungchildren.Students12andunderMUSTbeaccompaniedbyanadult.Fees:$8perpersonor$25perfamily.Millmuseum.org.Sponsoredby:WindhamTextile&HistoryMuseum.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 7:30 P.M. FEE EVENT

178event R sharp’s

appalachian Harvest - a Pictorial Concert

218DayRd.,Pomfret(PomfretCenter),CT.860-928-4948.

Woodstock’sJeffDavisandEngland’sBrianPeterswillpresentapictorialandmusicalprogramontraditionalsongsandmusicfromthecollectionmadebyCecilSharpintheAppalachianMountainsbetween1916and1918.Cost:$15inadvance;$20atthedoor.CTaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret.Sponsoredby:CTAudubon.

SATURDAY - MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 - 12, 11 A.M. - DUSK FEE EVENT

179event C ekonk Hill Harvest

festival Weekend227EkonkHillRd.,Moosup,CT. 860-564-0248.

ComeenjoyfamilyfunonColumbusDayweekendattheEkonkHillHarvestFestival.Kids’gamesrunonthehourfromnoonto5p.m.,hopintotheMoonBounce,andtakeintheviewsonahayride.Theseactivitiesareincludedinadmissionfee.Forfeesandquestions,[email protected],too,openeachFriday,SaturdayandSundayfromSeptember5ththruOctober31st.Ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com.Sponsoredby:EkonkHillTurkeyFarm.

181event R return of the

Three appraisersHamptonCommunityCenter,178MainSt.,Hampton,CT. 860-933-6346.

Noadmissioncharge,butbringyourtreasuredantiqueorthatinterestingobjectfromGrandma’sattictobeappraisedbythreeexperts:ErnieEldredge,MayorofWillimanticandantiquesauctioneer;HarryEck,antiquesappraiserfromLebanon;andBrianBartizek,retiredVice-PresidentoftheLebanonHistoricalSocietyandantiquesdealer.$5forfirstitem,$2eachadditionalitem.ProceedsbenefittheHamptonAntiquarianandHistoricalSociety.Hamptonct.org.Sponsoredby:HamptonAntiquarianandHistoricalSociety.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 12 NOON FEE EVENT

182event C scottish Highland

festivalWaldoHouse,96WaldoRd.,Scotland,CT.860-423-9634.

Bagpiping,drumming,dancingandathleticcompetitions,massedbands,clanvillageandvendorswithScottishfood/wares! Sheep herding and animals of Scottish heritage. Special entertainment is folk music, harp circle, celtic bands, storytellersandmore!Remembertowearyourkilt!Admission:$15adults,$10seniorsandstudents,and$5childrenages6-12;underage5free.Scotlandgames.org.SponsoredbyHighlandFestivalofScotland.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 9 A.M. RAIN OR SHINE FEE EVENT

183event ( Tackle the Trail AirLineTrail,Pomfret,CT.

860-932-4174.Individualrunnersorupto5personrelayteamscanTackletheTrail.The19milecoursebeginsinPomfretandendsinWillimantic.Participantsenjoyawell-organizedfallraceonthefamousAirLineTrailaswellasapost-racepartyattheWillimanticElks!Runnersmustpre-registeratThelastmileracing.comtoparticipate.Fees:Individualrunner$100,Relayteam(upto5runners)$150.Formoredetails,visitQvcc.edu/tacklethetrail.Sponsoredby:QVCCFoundation.

184event C scarecrows and

CocoaLeffingwellHouseMuseum,348WashingtonSt.,Norwich,CT. 860-889-9440.

Enjoyascavengerhuntamongthescarecrowsinthe1700DooryardGarden,takeatouroftheHistoricHouseMuseum,seetheexhibits,haveagingercookieandparticipateinacocoatastingintheColonialKitchentoselecttheLeffingwellCocoaRecipeoftheyear!Fee:$5perperson.Leffingwellhousemuseum.org.Sponsoredby:LeffingwellHouseMuseum/SocietyoftheFoundersofNorwich.

SATURDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 - 18, 10 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. RAIN OR SHINE FEE EVENT

185event R roseland Cottage

fine arts and Crafts festival

RoselandCottageFineArtsandCraftsFestivalisoneoftheleadingjuriedfineartsandcraftsshowsinNewEngland.Thistwo-dayeventfeatures175artisansandtheirwares:jewelry,woodworking,pottery,glass,toys,paintings,clothing,metalwork,andmuchmore.Visitors,manyofwhomreturnyearafteryear,enjoylivemusic,afoodcourt,andfirstfloortoursofRoselandCottage.Thefestivaliswell-knownasawonderfulwaytoshop,sight-see,andenjoyafallweekendinthebeautifulQuietCornerofNortheasternConnecticut.$5fornonmembers,FreeforHistoricNewEnglandmemberandchildrenunderage12.Historicnewengland.org/events-programs/.Open6.5hourseachday..Sponsoredby:HistoricNewEngland.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 - 25, 7-9:30 P.M. FEE EVENT

186event Nightmare on

mainWindhamTextile&HistoryMuseum,411MainSt.,Windham(Willimantic),CT.860-456-2178.

ThisnightattheMuseumwillbeamoderatelyscarywalkthroughwhatmayhaveoccurredinan18thcenturyfactoryduringthegraveyardshift!Notrecommendedforyoungchildren.Students12andunderMUSTbeaccompaniedbyanadult.Fees:$8perpersonor$25perfamily.Millmuseum.org.Sponsoredby:WindhamTextile&HistoryMuseum.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 9:30 A.M. FEE EVENT

187event ( R C

Thames river estuary - Norwich Harbor study

TakeashortcruiseaboardProjectOceanology’sResearchVessel,Enviro-Lab,toexploreNorwichHarborandtheThamesRiverEstuarywithSethYarish,NorwichFreeAcademy’sMarineScienceTeacher,hisstudentsandProjectOceanology’smarine scientists. Participants will learn how they are connected to the watershed by conducting water quality tests, using scientificequipmentandexamininglivingspecimens.Learnfirst-handaboutsomeoftheissuesfacingtheharbor.Dressappropriately.Nochildrenunder6years.Youwillneedtoclimbashortseriesofstepstoboardtheboat.TheEnviro-LabisaCoastGuardcertifiedpassenger-carryingvessel.Limit25adultswithaccompanyingchildren.Registrationrequired.Admission$10perperson,$5childrenunder10yearsold,$25familyoffour.Onlycashorchecksaccepted.CallNCDCtoregister860-887-6964.1.5hours,<1mile..Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy.

187event ( R C

TakeashortcruiseaboardProjectOceanology’sResearchVessel,Enviro-Lab,toexploreNorwichHarborandtheThamesRiverEstuarywithSethYarish,NorwichFreeAcademy’sMarineScienceTeacher,hisstudentsandProjectOceanology’smarine scientists. Participants will learn how they are connected to the watershed by conducting water quality tests, using scientificequipmentandexamininglivingspecimens.Learnfirsthandaboutsomeoftheissuesfacingtheharbor.Dressappropriately.Nochildrenunder6years.Youwillneedtoclimbashortseriesofstepstoboardtheboat.TheEnviro-LabisaCoastGuardcertifiedpassenger-carryingvessel.Limit25adultswithaccompanyingchildren.Registrationrequired.Admission$10perperson,$5childrenunder10yearsold,$25familyoffour.Onlycashorchecksaccepted.CallNCDCtoregister860-887-6964.1.5hours,<1mile..Sponsoredby:NorwichFreeAcademy.

188event C Owl Prowl -

Whoooo is Coming?

9SandHillRd.,Ashford,CT.Directions/Parking:0.5milesnorthofAshfordSchooloffofRte.89.860-429-2181.

ParticipantsareGUARANTEEDtoseeliveowlsnativetoCT.Learnwhereandhowtheseowlsliveandwhattheysoundlike.Dissectanowlpellet!Kidscrafts,owl-relatedraffleitems,foodanddrink.Thiseventisoutdoors,sopleasedressaccordingly.NOPETSplease.Fees:Adults$5,Childrenunder12&SeniorCitizens$3.Horizonwings.org.Sponsoredby:HorizonWings.

189event C Climbtober TheAdventureParkatStorrs,

2007StorrsRd.,Mansfield(Storrs),CT.860-946-0606.

Enjoya10%discountatTheAdventureParkatStorrs,anaerialforestparkwithropeschallengecoursesandziplines.AgreatfamilyactivityinabeautifulNewEnglandforest.Storrsadventurepark.com.Sponsoredby:TheAdventureParkat Storrs.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 9 A.M. FEE EVENT

190event ( C The Citizens

National Bank 5K Turkey Trot/fun run/Walk

West Thompson Lake, West Thompson Rd., Thompson, CT. 860-923-9440.

Participateinthisannual5KCrossCountryTurkeyTrotorthe3KFunRun/WalkatthescenicWestThompsonLake.Turkeycostumesarewelcomed!3KFunRun/Walkstartsat9a.m.andthe5kTrotstartsat10:05a.m.Toregister,pleasecontactReneeWaldronat860-923-9440orrwaldron@thompsonct.org.Fee:$20.Thompsonct.org.Sponsoredby:ThompsonTrails&ThompsonRecreation.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. FEE EVENT

2007StorrsRd.,Mansfield(Storrs),CT. 860-946-0606.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. FEE EVENT

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