CT Trails Day June 1, 2019 North Stonington CT
< EXPLORE FOWLER-GRINDSTONE PRESERVE, A DEEP GREEN BEAUTY There will be an early Summer hike within the woods of Fowler-Grindstone Preserve. The date is June 1, 2019, Saturday morning, at 10:00 am. Explore this 75-acre forest with its rows of ancient stone walls, 2 enormous glacial erratics (one of them has a stairway to the top), the confluence of Pendleton Hill and Hetchel Swamp Brooks, both of which are now part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Amendment, narrow foot paths winding through deep forests, rocky outcroppings, and an old logging road. Tim Crandall and Bill Hixson will be the leaders for the approximate 2 mile walk. Meet at Grindstone Hill Road, look for the “Upper Trail” sign on right side of road, park either within that drive or along the roadside. Dogs with leashes are welcome. Rain cancels. Pre-registration is not necessary. Call: 860-245-4340 or 860-599-5731 with questions. All are welcome! >
Watershed Watch URI
Opportunities to get outside and HIKE or do hands-on RESEARCH. We’ll show you how!
WET: Become a citizen scientist, get out there and learn to take water quality samples from NS lakes, ponds, or brooks for URI’S WATERSHED WATCH program in which we have taken part for over 20 years. After a 3-hour initial training at the Kingston, RI lab the tri-season water testing dates are in May-JulyOctober. We pay, it does not cost you any money, all equipment and testing supplies are supplied. It can be a great NS experience and special as part of your college or business references. Let us hear from you.
Shunock River, North Stonington, CT
Shunock River, North Stonington, CT
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Stone walls of North Stonington
Clouds and Walls