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Nature Hike: Sunday, April 3rd

10AM, Hubbard Brook Preserve, Maromas

On Sunday, April 3 at 10AM, I will be offering an Earth Day hike at Hubbard Brook Preserve in the Maromas part of town through Middletown's Recreation Division. We will explore this 75-acre park protected by an easement from CL+P to CT Forest and Park Association. The Preserve offers protected habitat for plants and wildlife, with scenic vistas of the Connecticut River. The trip should last until approximately 11:30AM.

Wear hiking shoes, bring a snack and water, camera, binoculars if desired. Children under age 16 must attend with an adult 18+.

Directions: Hubbard Brook Preserve, take Route 9 or Route 154 to Aircraft Road (exit 10 from Route 9). Follow Aircraft Rd about 2.5 miles, turn right onto River Rd, parking on left ~1 mile from River Rd/Aircraft Rd jctn.

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Please email (Beth@HealingNatureCT.com) if you are planning to join. Questions that morning: 860 262 2788. This trip will be cancelled if inclement weather.

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