Join Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy, 4Five Farm, the Town of Bloomfield, the Connecticut Land Conservation Council and special guests for festivities and conversations about the remarkable trees the outstanding resources conserved at Hawk Hill Farm.
There will be a short Arbor Day ceremony, including a reading by poet Tom Nicotera. The ceremony will conclude with the ribbon cutting of Hawk Hill’s exciting new tree trail open to the public. The trail features nine trees; five are “Notable” trees, meaning they are among the largest of their species in CT.
Light refreshments will be served and guided walks of the tree trail will be available. Please RSVP if you plan to attend to help us with our planning.
TRLC’s purchase of the 45-acre farm in 2015 was partially funded using CT Open Space and Watershed Acquisition grant funding.
Being in nature is good for us! Based on Japanese Forest Bathing, forest therapy has holistic health benefits: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. A walk in the woods in a group with a guide offers inspiration, energy, and a sense of well-being.
The walk will be led by the Rev. Dr. Nancy Wright, a certified Forest Therapy guide, trained in the Forest Therapy School, and assisted by Dr. Lawrence Zemel.
This program begins with an orientation to the area and a brief meditation followed by three short exercises based on suggestions that involve the senses. Such as “walk as far as the bend in the trail ahead, make yourself comfortable, and sense where the wind touches your body.” After each exercise we will have time for conversation and at the end we will share tea. You will feel lighter and more relaxed after our time together.
Please RSVP – Limit is 15 adult participants
Bring: water, a foldable chair or cushion, and a snack as needed; pets cannot be accommodated
Park at the end of Stone Hill Road in Bloomfield. We will walk about ½ mile to a picnic and wooded area. Participants can stay there and wander into the wooded area close by or walk further afield.
Rain date: May 24
Please join us for a weekday hike with TRLC member, Dave Mogul, at the Tarrifville Gorge in East Granby. We’ll be hiking on the Metacomet trail, starting alongside the Farmington River, and then ascending to scenic views of the river and the surrounding areas. This moderate out-and-back hike with a number of inclines and some rocky stretches, is about 3 miles, taking 2 -3 hours.
Check the website for postings or cancellation. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring water. Hiking poles and hiking boots are encouraged for the uneven terrain.
Park on Route 189 at the intersection with Old Hartford Road just north of Tarrifville. There is ample parking on the northbound shoulder past the Metacomet trail marker.
This hike is co-sponsored by Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy and Simsbury Land Trust.
This program, presented by Dr. Lawrence Zemel at the Noah Webster Library in West Hartford, will cover the ecology of deer ticks, symptoms and signs of Lyme disease, diagnosis, and treatment, and the latest on a new Lyme vaccine.Members and guests are invited to Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy’s Annual Meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the work of protecting the environment, preserving local farms and connecting people with nature. The board of directors will report on activities and finances and answer your questions. Current Land Trust members will also elect directors to the board.
The Town of Bloomfield, Bloomfield Beautification Committee, and Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy invite you to participate in Bloomfield Community Cleanup Day honoring Earth Day. Teams of volunteers will pick up debris on specific streets with guided assistance.
Come by yourself or bring a group of neighbors or friends! FREE LUNCH! FREE T-SHIRT! Gloves, pickers, bags, buckets and safety vests will be provided.
Your help is needed to prove Bloomfield is the “CLEANEST” town in Connecticut!
Click here to register. Or, if you prefer to be part of a “Traprock” team, send an email to Paula Jones at vicepresident@trlandconservancy.org and she will register the group. (Please include your name, home address, preferred email address, phone number, and date of birth – for the town’s registration database.)
Schedule:
- 9:00am – 10am • Sign in. Pick up materials. Group picture.
10am – Noon • Clean up at designated sites.- 12:30pm – 1:30pm • Lunch at 330 Park Ave.
10am – Noon • Clean up at designated sites.Questions? – Contact Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services at (860) 243-2923
*If you have a separate group (different than a “Traprock” group) that would like to participate please email recreation@bloomfieldct.