Join us for some St. Patty’s Day fun with a self-guided family hike where you’ll follow the Leprechaun Trail to find the Pot of Gold. Families may arrive any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM and follow the trail at their own pace. Information and directions will be provided at Check In. There’ll be […]
Julie Shaw of the DEEP Master Wildlife Conservation group will present: “Connecticut's Changing Landscape. How is Connecticut's landscape changing? Where? How fast? Join us for an overview of the transitions in the landscape over the last few hundred years and how it has affected the wildlife that is present in Connecticut.
Bob Russo, ecologist and Ivoryton resident, will lead a hike in the Preserve to help you search for salamanders, frogs and plants emerging from the long winter. He will describe the biological and geological features that make the vernal pool areas unique and bountiful. Meet at the first/East Preserve parking lot. Approximately 1½ hours duration […]
Join us for a Thursday morning guided hike at the Canfield Woods Preserve. We expect to see the signs of spring as we loop through the woodlands past vernal pools and rock outcroppings. Hike will be 90- 120 minutes over moderate terrain and may pass through some soggy areas. Bring a friend or make a […]
Break up your morning routine and enjoy a nature hike with your friends at the Land Trust. Naturalist Phil Miller will lead the hike featuring the natural history of the Great Meadow Preserve as well as its flora, fauna, and geological features. Bring along your bird-watching gear as this area is particularly great for sightings. […]
In honor of National Scavenger Hunt Day, have some Springtime fun with a self-guided family hike where you’ll search for flowers to add to your bouquet bookmark! Families may arrive any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM and follow the trail at their own pace. Information and directions will be provided at Check In. When […]
This walk invites hikers of all ages, those who are looking for a short hike, and those who may be new to hiking. Join us on a 1.9 mile loop trail, co-led by the Essex Land Trust's steward for the Bushy Hill Preserve property. This trail features gentle ups and downs, but no challenging rock […]
Felicia Millet, a plant diagnostician with the Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, will be onsite at Essex Library to present “Growing Mountain Laurels in Connecticut.” Mountain Laurel was named the state flower of Connecticut in 1907 and has continued to captivate residents ever since. The presentation will include […]
A great weekend each year in CT to explore some of the best hiking around. Tom Soboleski, one of our Canfield Woods Stewards, will lead this fun, moderate, hike over mostly gently sloping terrain. We'll start at the Book Hill Trailhead and meet there following the hike for refreshments. This hike is weather dependent. Please […]
Join us and be one of the first viewers of “The Flower Meditation”, the first iteration of a Four Season Meditation art and nature journey at Windswept Ridge. Created by artist Jennifer Longworth, in collaboration with the Essex Land Trust, it combines plant materials found around the site. (No living plants were used). Following the […]
Enjoy a fun filled evening at the Essex Main Street Park with Friends, Live Music, and views of Middle Cove. The Essex Land Trust is hosting the event featuring Malaena. Melaena is a 6-piece cover band whose sole mission is to perform music that "makes you want to dance." We’ll be grooving to songs from […]
Program open to families with children ages 5+. Did you know there’s games you can play outdoors while hiking? Join Essex Library, Ivoryton Library, and Essex Land Trust to explore some fun family games to LEVEL UP your trailblazing! As we explore some beautiful ELT properties, we’ll introduce exciting outdoor games that turn every walk […]