An American Hiking Society National Trails Day Event
10:00am-11:00am
On Saturday, June 2, 2012, Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield will host a nature walk in celebration of American Hiking Society’s 19th annual National Trails Day.® This leisurely guided 1.5 mile hike through the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Larsen Sanctuary will pass through the sanctuary’s temperate deciduous forest as well as ponds, a garden marsh, meadow and swamp. There will be time to explore an old foundation and visit Deer Meadow Hawk Observation Platform. The varied terrain is of easy-to-moderate difficulty. Meet in the Nature Store and end with a complementary cup of Birds & Beans Shade Grown Organic Certified coffee. Roasted inNew England, it is USDA-approved, 100 percent organic, and certified Bird Friendly by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (SMBC). In addition, walking sticks, binoculars and field guides will be available at 15% discount in the Nature Store. Store hours are 10:00am-3:00pm.
Pre-registration is recommended. 203-259-6305 ext.109. Rain or shine but heavy rain cancels. Sturdy footwear required for variable terrain.
Since 1993, National Trails Day has inspired thousands of people to enjoy trails on the same day nationwide, taking part in hikes, bike and horse rides, trail maintenance, paddle trips and other activities.
