Sunday, November 8th Nature Hike

On Sunday, November 8th, from 10 to 11:30am, I will be offering a hike at the Spiderweed Preserve through Middletown's Recreation Division.

We will be implementing a few changes related to maintaining everyone’s safety. We are asking that all participants wear masks at all times. We are also asking you to sign up ahead of time with me by responding to this email. The size of the group will be limited; by Friday, I will send an email confirming your status.

In the last two weeks if you have done any of the following, please do not join us:

• Been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID
• Had any of the known symptoms of COVID or felt unwell
• Been in any of these states that are on the self-quarantine list

We welcome those who are willing to meet these guidelines.

The details of the hike are as follows:

We will investigate a little known 150 acre Middlesex Land Trust preserve that was the former summer retreat of a New York actress. Come on a moderate walk along the loop trail, with a few side spurs and a few steep areas. We will explore pegmatite outcrops with long-range views and follow colonial stone walls that demark old fields and roadways. Wear hiking shoes (some wet areas), bring a snack and water, camera, binoculars if desired.

Directions: take Saybrook Road south from Randolph Road to Dripps Road on the left (just before the auto body shop--the street sign was missing the last time I looked). The trail head starts in 500 feet on the left at the bend in Dripps Road (GPS address: 60 Dripps Rd)

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

Hope to see you Sunday, November 8!

Beth