The Last Green Valley's Walktober 2013 Schedule

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Wl t T Lst G Vlly!Bienvenu a la Dernier Vallee Verte!Beinvenido a la Ultima Verde Valle!

F Y ist!The Last Green Valley has been called many things ancient authentic - unexpected. In the midst othe most densely populated area o the country it

remains a bastion o green ields and orests. It hasexceptional wildlie habitats, scenic vistas, smalltowns, historic landmarks, and miles and miles opaths less traveled. Yankee Magazine has calledit an unexpected oasis o peace and old-timenostalgiadeeply and prooundly green.

The Last Green Valley is a National Heritage Corridor.It is a place to unwind, to settle yoursel, to appreci-ate time away rom the usual. It is a place to indinspiration. It is a place that turns the page margindoodler into an enthusiastic artist, the out-o-the-box eater into a discerning gourmand, the lethargicdesk potato into a healthy, spirited adventurer.Whatever your interest, ind the inspiration to take itto another level here in The Last Green Valley.

remiNders

Dress sensibly in sturdy shoes and layered clothing.

Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, water, snacks.

Note age-appropriateness o walk.

Register in advance i required.

Bring riendly, vaccinated dogs ONLY on thosewalks marked . Keep them on leashes andplease clean up any mess.

Walks go on rain or shine, unless the walk lead-er determines that conditions are unsae or thatweather totally obscures the view.

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Farm Credit East

First Congregational Church of Woodstock

King Cadillac GMC

Webco Chemical Corporation

Cedar Ledge Tree Farm

Chase Graphics

Circle C Campground

Dexter Russell, Inc.

Elias Child House

Nutmeg Container Corporation

South Charlton Reservoir Association

Taylor Brooke Winery

And:

Town of Brooklyn

Town of Chaplin

Town of Hampton

Town of Killingly

Town of Pomfret

Town of Preston

Town of Putnam

Town of Sprague

Town of Sturbridge

Walktober is also generously supported bythe volunteer time of our members, walk

leaders, organizers and friends.

Thank You!

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Jason Vincent is a land use

planner who grew up and

continues to live in The

Last Green Valley. He cur-

rently works or Norwich

Community Development

Corporation, the City

o Norwichs economic

development agency, on

initiatives that improve

the communitys econom-

ic competitiveness and

business environment.

Walktober, one o his

avorite events, has been

a chance to share places

that are important to him and ideas about projects that

are being developed to enhance these places.

Jason is also Vice Chair o The Last Green Valleys Board

o Directors.

Vst t TLGV SThe Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is pleased to oer a selection o quality prod-

ucts at www.thelastgreenvalley.org (click TLGV Shop). Proceeds rom the shop

support the programs and projects o TLGV, and purchase o the products helps

to raise awareness o the organizations essential work to preserve the resources

o the region. Shoppers will ind a variety o clothing embroidered with the

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Walktober

Saturday, September 28

19 a.m.SOct. 5, 9 a.m.lparticipantsover age 12only

Running withShad Norwich, CT - 7 Eighth St. Located behindthe old Ortronics warehouse. From I-395,exit 81, ollow Rte. 2 east past NorwichHarbor to jct. o Rte. 12. Follow Rte. 12north to the next trac light, and turn rightonto 8th St. Go down the steep grade, crossthe railroad tracks and turn let into thedriveway at ar side o the brick building,beore the river bridge. Park and meet inthe parking area behind that building.860-823-4182.

Slow, level walk past a working hydroelectric station to the historic dam on the Shetucket River. Observe thesh lit and view a video o the shad run. 1-2 hours, 0.5 miles. Sponsored by: Norwich Public Utilities.

WedneSday, OctOber 22

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Hop RiverVillage

Columbia, CT - Rte. 6 west to Hop RiverRd., go over river bridge and park at RailTrail Parking. 860-617-3308.

Well learn about the railroad, see the two actory sites and the dam. Scenic walk on Hop River Rail Trail. 1.5 hour,1.7 miles. Sponsored by: Columbia Historical Society & C T Eastern Railroad Museum.

32 p.m.SOct. 12, 2:15 p.m.lC R

Three Bridgesand a City

Willimantic, CT - Main St. to Jillson lot,park by Baptist Church. 860-617-3308.

Walk on the ootbridge, Frog Bridge and Bridge o Flowers and learn the stories o the mills, the rails, the river, andthe rogs. Good anecdotes, great views. 1.25 miles, 1.5 hours. Sponsored by: Windham Rec. Department and LibertyBank Downtown.

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411 a.m.SOct. 16, 1 p.m.lC

The WhiteTrain Route Chaplin, CT - Rte. 6 to Chewink Rd., to thetrail head. 860-617-3308. The Air Line State Park Trail goes through Chaplin into Hampton. See the route o the Ghost Train and learn aboutthe New York and New England Railroad. 1.5 hours, 1.5 miles. Sponsored by: CT Eastern Railroad Museum.

51 p.m.SOct. 10, 1 p.m.l (

Yesterdayand Today atWestville

Sturbridge, MA - Rte. I-90 take exit to Rte.20 west, Rte. 20 to Rte. 131, take right ontoWallace Rd., to Westville Recreation Area, 125Wallace Rd. Park outside gate. 508-347-3705.

Park Ranger will lead participants on historical walking tour o ormer Westville Village and present-day ood con-trol acility located along the scenic Quinebaug River. The group will view sites o past mills, homes, businesses, andlearn how the U.S. Army Corps o Engineers came to manage the area. 1. 5 hours, 1 mile. Please call 508-347-3705to register.

61:30 p.m.l

The CuriousAlpacas

Sterling, CT - 148 Pine Hill Rd. Take Exit88 o I-395. Proceed east on Rte. 14A or5 miles. Turn right onto Pine Hill Rd. Thearm is 0.5 miles on let. Sign at end odriveway. 860-564-7204.

Enjoy meeting the Alpacas and learn about the history and care o these inquisitive animals and what can bedone with their eece. There will be a ber workshop available or children. The arm store will be open with yarn,roving and alpaca products or sale. Cameras are welcome so you can take pictures o your child with the alpacas.1.5 hours. Sponsored by: Pine Hill Alpaca Farm.

74 p.m.lR

The NewentWoods

Lisbon, CT - Meet at Lisbon MeadowsParks The Barn, South Burnham Highway(Rte. 169), across rom Newent Congrega-tional Church. 860-908-4659.

The walk will be on a marked trail through the woods o Newent. We will see rock walls and oliage.0.75 1.25 miles. Sponsored by: Lisbon Farmers Market.

l Easy n Moderate u Dicult

S Rain date

R Restrooms nearby(outhouses to ull bathrooms)

Wheelchair accessible

S Stroller accessC Especially or amilies

with children

Dogs welcome on these walks

Bring canoe or kayak and PFD

b Bring bike and helmet

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Friday, OctOber 4

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BigelowHollowPaddle

Union, CT - I-84 to Exit 73, then ollowRte. 190 north to Rte. 171 east to the parkentrance. 860-774-3300.

Participants will paddle Mashapaug Lake at Bigelow Hollow State Park. This is a beautiul lake and at waterpaddle. Contact Chie Ranger Bill Reid or more inormation. 2 hours. Please register by calling 860-774-3300 oremail [email protected]. Sponsored by: The Last Green Valley.

910 a.m. l participantsover age 12only,

NO Dogs

Eagleville:Past, Present,Future

Manseld, CT - From jct. o Rtes. 32 and275 in Manseld, go west on Rte. 275 or0.25 miles to Eagleville dam. Cross bridgeinto Coventry and park in lot on right by

dam. 860-429-7174.

Visit the historic Eagleville mill area on the Willimantic River, eaturing scenic views o Eagleville Pond, anecdoteso past natural and human events, and a prognosis or the uture. Then take an easy mile-long walk in ManseldsEagleville Preserve on a pleasant trail past old mill eatures and riverside natural areas. 2 hours, 1 mile. Sponsoredby: Willimantic River Alliance and Manseld Parks and Recreation.

1010:30 a.m.SOct. 11,10:30 a.m.uR

Tri-StateMarker

Thompson, CT - Parking at East ThompsonFire Department (530 East Thompson Rd.).Trail head 0.5 mile urther east at rail bedcrossing. Advise early arrival and park-ing at re hall as very limited number ocars t at trail head. Strongly advise goodshoes and persons be in t condition.401-996-6875.

This hike takes us to several sites o historic and environmental importance in the extreme northeast part o thestate. 1.5 hours, 2 miles. Sponsored by: Thompson Trails Committee.

51 p.m.SOct. 10, 1 p.m.l (

Yesterdayand Today atWestville

Sturbridge, MA - Rte. I-90 take exit to Rte.20 west, Rte. 20 to Rte. 131, take rightonto Wallace Rd., to Westville Recreation

Area, 125 Wallace Rd. Park outside gate.508-347-3705.

Park Ranger will lead participants on historical walking tour o ormer Westville Village and present day ood controlacility located along the scenic Quinebaug River. The group will view sites o past mills, homes, businesses, andlearn how the U.S. Army Corps o Engineers came to manage the area. 1. 5 hours, 1 mile. Please call 508-347-3705

to register.

114 & 6 p.m.lR(participantsover age 21only

Norwich FirstFriday ArtTour

Norwich, CT - 78 Franklin St. Nor wich, CT.860-887-6964.

Discover the local talent Norwich has to oer with the First Friday Art Tour. Participants will be led on a walkeaturing music in local pubs, visual art in at least 3 local galleries, and breathtaking historical architecture.Please join us or this extraordinary ar t experience. 4 hours, 1.5 miles. Please register by calling 860-887-6964.Sponsored by: First Friday Collaboration Committee.

126 p.m.l-nR

DowntownZombie Walk

Norwich, CT - The Gazebo at Howard T.Brown Park, Chelsea Harbor Dr.860-887-6964.

Walk the streets o Downtown Norwich with cast members rom the Zombie thriller Remains, which was lmedin the city. The tour will stop at several o the places where the movie was lmed. Walk guides will be in costumeand attendees are encouraged to dress up as well. Optional movie screening aterwards. More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 1.25 miles, 1.5 hours. Sponsored by: Norwich Bully Busters.

Saturday, OctOber 5

139 a.m.SOct. 6, 9 a.m.Bikenb

Bike the AirLine

Lebanon, CT - From the intersection oRtes. 207 & 87 in Lebanon, drive southweston Rte. 207 or 7.5 miles to the jct. withthe Air Line State Park Trail crossing.860-423-6623.

We will ride over the completed Lebanon section o the Air Line State Park Trail to the Willimantic River and back. Wewill stop to discuss the bridges and other eatures that went into the construction o this rail line in the late 1800s.There will also be a discussion o the process o reclaiming the rail bed to be used or recreation. 15 miles. Spon-sored by: Lebanon Rails to Trails Committee.

149 a.m.Bike nbparticipantsover age 12only

The FestivalsGreen ValleyRide

Southbridge, MA - Elm Street Church, 61Elm St. on let, 0.10 mile down Elm St.Rte 198 rom Main St. 0.10 Rte. 131.508-764-8058.

Take a 40-50 mile recreational bicycle ride on roads through the scenic Quinebaug River Valley. Start and nish atElm St. Churchs International Moments Festival, where all can enjoy oods rom local restaurants and amily un.3 hours, 40-50 miles. Sponsored by: Elm St. Congregational Church and Southbridge Bicycles.

159 a.m.SOct. 6, 9 a.m.nR

AlexandersLake: 160Years o Funand Sun

Killingly, CT - 1717 Upper Maple St., Day-ville, CT. Exit 93 rom I-395. Take Rte. 101west to 2nd stop light. Turn right onto Up-per Maple. Meet at parking lot next to LakeTavern Restaurant on let. 860-208-6253.

160 years o Alexanders Lake history brought to lie by a 3.1 mile tour o paths, beaches, a sculpture garden, sailinglore, Wildwood Park Peoples Tramway, trolleys, monkeys, vaudeville and dancing to Sammy Kaye 160 years o unand sun. 2.25 h ours, 3 miles. Sponsored by: Alexanders Lake Yacht Club.


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KEY lEasy nModerate uDifcult SRain date RRestrooms Wheelchair accessibleSSuitable or strollers CEspecially or amilies with children Dogs welcome Bring canoe/kayak/PFD bBring bike/helmet (Registration req.Cameras

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Bed & Breakfast Brooklyn, CT

Tasteully renovated barn. 3200 sq. t. o rural comort and privacyor your entire amily

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completefacilities conciergeservices

beautifulgardensandgrounds ingroundpool

convenient to private schools

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117 Poft ro (rout 169), Bookyn, CT 06234860-377-9824MaryBeth Leonard, Proprietress

Your home away from home in The Last Green Valley

The Gardens at

Bassetts Bridge Farm

A Unique Plant Nursery Stroll gardens lled with perennials,

annuals, herbs, shrubs and trees Home grown vegetables for sale

during the summer, pumpkins in the fall Hayrides through the 40-acre farm

during September and October

Hours: May-Oct., Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m- 6 p.m.552 Bassetts Bridge Road, Manseld, CTTheGardensAtBassettsBridgeFarm.com

Plan your

Weddingat the gardens

169 a.m.lRparticipantsover age 12only

Meanderthrough theHistoric YaleMyers Forest

Eastord, CT- 150 Centre Pike. Head weston Centre Pike rom the jct. o R te. 171and look or the orange gate 1 mile onyour right. Follow the arm road northuntil you see the signed parking area.203-432-5134.

The walk will ollow the Branch Brook Trail in the Yale-Myers Forest and include a talk abouth the legacy o humanimpacts on the land, the history o the orest as a renowned research site, and some o the current activities ostudents and aculty including Yales outreach program, the Quiet Corner Initiative. For more inormation, pleasevisit: http://www.environment.yale.edu/orests. 3 hours, less than 1 mile. Sponsored by: Yale School o Forestry.

179 a.m.

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HamantBrook Damsat CampRobinsonCrusoe

Sturbridge, MA - Exit 2 o I-84. Followsigns to Old Sturbridge Village. Just pastcut in rocks and big right turn, look let.There is a white gate with parking and akiosk. 508-347-0111.

Explore the dams on Hamant Brook prior to removal and stream restoration at Camp R obinson Crusoe. We willhave someone there to talk about the design or and the benets o stream restoration. Our goal would be toreturn again in uture years to see the eects o t he process. 1.5 - 2 hours, 0.5 - 1 mile. Sponsored by: Grand TrunkTrail Blazers.


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(participantsover age 12with adultonly

2013 FrenchRiver CanoeTrail Paddleand Walk

Oxord, MA - USACE Hodges Village FloodControl Facility, Greenbriar RecreationalArea, 400 o o Rte. 12 (Main St.), behind581 Main St. From Rte. I-395, take Exit 5,Depot Rd. Turn right onto Depot Rd, turnlet onto Stuart St., turn let onto OldWorcester Rd. At the ashing lights turnright onto Rte. 12 (Main St.) and take animmediate let into Greenbriar RecreationArea. The parking area is approx. 400 intothe park. The canoe launch sign can beseen on the let side o the access road.508-987-0979.

The oat starts at Greenbriar Recreation Area. It is a 2.6 mile, 12 canoe/kayak limit, paddle through a low gradientportion o the French River. Prior to the oat there will be a land walk o approx. 0.5 hour in the general vicinity othe parking area. On th e walk, the leader will discuss the impact o exotic invasive plant species on native ora. Theoat trek will highlight the natural eatures o the river, including its multitude o animal and plant lie in the waterand on the banks. At the end o the oat, participants will disembark at Hodges Village Dam and be transported totheir vehicles or them to drive back to their canoe/kayak. 3-4 hours, 6+ miles; water 2.6 miles, drive back 3.4 miles.Please call 508-769-3659 or email [email protected] to register. Sponsored by: U.S. Army Corps o Engineers& EBT Environmental Consultants, Inc.

1910 a.m.SOct. 25, 10 a.m.n

ChestnutsandOverlooks

Plaineld, CT - Exit 87 o I-395, go 1 milesouth on Lathrop Rd., take let at KateDowning Rd., ollow 1 mile to ColbridgeRd. on right, ollow signs to parking areaat end o Colbridge Rd. 860-230-3000.

Take a walk along the orange trail and view various identied species o trees, including American chestnutbackcross breed plantings, native American chestnut trees, the tabletop overlook, quarry remains, wetlands,ledges and old stone oundations, all in 97 acres o orestlands. 1 hour, 1 mile. Sponsored by: PlaineldConservation Commission.

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BylesSanctuary

Ashord, CT - On Rte. 44 just east o Rte. 89and across rom North Vet Clinic. Park atByles. 860-429-8762.

Hike 1.5 mile moderate loop with a guide. See biodiversity, invasive species o plants and evidence o pastglaciation. You will see climax orest, meadows, and beaver activity. 1.5 miles. Sponsored by: Joshuas Trust.

2110 a.m.SOct. 19, 10 a.m.Paddle l-n

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Paddling Outo the Past:The FrenchRiver

Webster, MA - We will meet at WebsterTown Hall, 350 Main St., and then drive tothe best viable access point. Paddlers maywant to bring snacks and drinks; dry bagsare recommended.508-949-3918.

Participants will have the opportunity to discover the French River which was a vital part o Websters mill industry.Come enjoy the wildlie, ora and peaceulness that contribute to the beauty o all in New England. 2 hours,2-4 miles by water. Please call 508-949-3918 or email [email protected] to register by October 1st.Sponsored by: Webster Recreation Committee.

2210 a.m.l

Overlookingthe EastwardVale

Woodstock, CT - 543 Route 169. Parkingonsite. 860-942-9825.

Local historian Cheryl Wakely and architect Lyn Smith will use early photographs and stories to illustrate the historyo lower Woodstock Hill. The tour will begin at the First Congregational Church o Woodstock (also the rst church innortheastern CT) and will include private gardens and scenic overlooks. Participants may choose to end the tour atthe Inn at Woodstock Hill and return or continue on to the Mansion at Bald Hill, once the home o Clarence Bowen,

where a shuttle service will be available to return to the parking lot. An optional history tour o the church will beoered at the end. Sponsored by The First Church o Woodstock. 1.5 hours, 1 mile.

2310 a.m.SOct. 12, 10 a.m.lR(

Where DoesIt Go When IFlush?

Coventry, CT - GPS 396 Main St. This willbring you to the intersection o MainSt. (Rte.31) and Memorial Dr. Turn ontoMemorial Drive, then bear let beore theCoventry Cemetery. Follow the drivewaythrough the gate and park in the lowerparking area. Meet near the loading dock.Email [email protected] or moredetailed directions. 860-742-4064.

Take a guided tour o the Coventry Wastewater Treatment Plant. Please wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Wewill start with a tour o the grounds and outdoor tanks and i interested, small groups o 4-5 at a time may take aguided tour o the inside o the acility. 1 hour, 0.25 miles. Please email [email protected] to register. Limited to20 participants. Sponsored by: Town o Coventry WPCA.

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I You Lived inHere in 1820

Chaplin, CT - Park at the Chaplin Library,130 Chaplin St. 860-213-1777.

Take a walk back in time as we see how this street looked and elt back in the 1820 s. This hour long walk willtake a look at the architecture o some o the many ne homes along Chaplin St. 1 hour, 1 mile.Sponsored by: Chaplin Museum.

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Sunday, OctOber 6

339:30 a.m.n

A Dawgs Dayin the City

Norwich, CT - Estelle Cohn Memorial DogPark, 261 Asylum Street. 860-887-6964.

Even dogs need a chance to walk their people once in a while. This walk will travel rom the Citys dog park, throughUpper Falls Park and historic Yantic to Uncas Leap and Yantic Falls. It is a avorite o many city dogs. Active dogsshould arrive early to release some energy. More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 1 hour, 1.5 miles. Sponsored by:Norwich Community Development Corporation.

210 a.m.SOct. 10, 2 p.m.lC

Hop RiverVillage

Columbia, CT - Rte. 6 west to Hop RiverRd., go over river bridge and park at RailTrail Parking. 860-617-3308.

Well learn about the railroad, see the two actory sites and the dam. Scenic walk on Hop River Rail Trail. 1.5 hours,1.7 miles. Sponsored by: Columbia Historical Society & C T Eastern Railroad Museum.

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PaddleManseldHollow Lake

Manseld, CT - Rte. 6 west to Old Wil-limantic Rd., right onto Bates Rd., let onBassett Bridge Rd. Launch is on the right.860-774-6010.

A relaxing paddle around Manseld Hollow Lake while enjoying nature. 2 hours. Please call 860-774-6010 toregister. Sponsored by: Blue Pine Outdoors.

3510 a.m.l

ThompsonVillageHistoricalWalk withDavid Babbitt

North Grosvenordale, CT - 15 Thatcher Rd.860-923-3458.

A 3.5 mile educational and intergenerational walk starting at TEEG and winding through the historic N. Grosvenor-dale village. This is a glimpse into Thompsons yesteryear and its contributions to the industrial revolution. Led bylocal historian David Babbitt. 2 hours, 3.5 miles. Sponsored by: TEEG.

3610 a.m.n

HistoricRamsdellFarm Jaunt

N. Grosvenordale, CT - 569 Ravenelle Rd.Take Exit 99 (Rte. 200) o o I-395. FollowRte. 200 east to West Thompson Rd., con-tinue over the West Thompson Dam, takeyour rst right onto Ravenelle Rd. Meet atthe parking lot on the right in ront o theyellow access gate. 860-923-2982.

Take a walk back in time while visiting an old historic armstead and learn about the people t hat lived there romthe early 1700s to the present. 1 hour, 1 mile. Sponsored by: US Army Corps o Engineers.

2812:30 p.m.SOct. 9, 12:30 p.m.lR

EveryonesHistoryMatters onthe Hill

Woodstock, CT - 556 Rte. 169. 860-928-4074. Examine the history o those who have called Woodstock Hill home: some were illustrious, some were not; somehad illustrious ancestors or descendants. All have contributed to the history o Woodstock. 1 hour, 1 mile.Sponsored by: Historic New England.

371 p.m.n

The Legendo Uncas Leap

Norwich, CT - Uncas Leap Heritage Area,196 Yantic St. 860-887-6964.

Visit the Yantic River gorge, a wonderul natural resource that is home to the legend o Uncas Leap. This tour willbe led by a Mohegan Tribal Elder, and will travel rom the planned Uncas Leap Heritage Area to the Royal MoheganBurial Ground. Explore the deep signicance o the Mohegan Tribes heritage and its connection with Norwich.More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 1.5 hours, 1.5 miles. Sponsored by: Norwich Historical Society.

381 p.m.

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Growing andGrowing atthe PakulisFarm

Brooklyn, CT - 63 Creamery Brook Rd. FromBrooklyn Town Hall, drive south 0.5 mileon Rte. 169, bear let on Rte. 205, take1st let on Gorman Rd., take 1st right onCreamery Brook Rd. Pakulis Farm on right.860-230-4395.

Walk one mile round trip through open arm elds. Lou and Sandy Brodeur will show hay equipment, hay barns,and new greenhouses or growing vegetables. Walk by Kingston Tur, hay, pumpkins, and squash elds as well ascattle pasture. Diversication at its best! 2 hours, 1 mile. Sponsored by: Brooklyn Agriculture Commission.

391 p.m.u(

On theNipmuck withRanger Bill

Ashord, CT - From Rte. 89 in Westord,go east on Boston Hollow Rd. (note thisbecomes a dirt road) or approx. 2 miles tojct. with Barlow Mill Rd. Take let on BarlowMill Rd. or approx. 0.5 miles to parkingarea on side o road. 860-774-3300.

Participants will hike a ve-mile loop on th e Nipmuck Trail, a blue blazed trail maintained by the CT Forest & ParkAssociation, with Chie Ranger Bill Reid. This is a remote section o the Nipmuck Trail and some sections are steep.Most o the trail is within the Yale-Myers Forest, a working orest managed by the Yale School o Forestry andEnvironmental Studies. Part o the trail also goes through a orest management area owned by Hull Forest Products.Along with enjoying a beautiul all hike, participants will learn about the orest management practices conductedby students rom Yale and oresters rom Hull Forest Products. 3 hours, 5 miles. Please call 860-774-3300 or email

[email protected] to register. Limited to 20 people. Sponsored by: The Last Green Valley.


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Living Ofthe Landin ColonialTimes

Coventry, CT - Rte. 6 to South St. 4 miles to2299 South St. on right. 860-742-6917.

A walk in the ootsteps o the Hales through elds and orest. 1 1.5 hours, 1.5 miles. Sponsored by: Nathan HaleHomestead.

411 p.m.n

50 Feet witha View

Manseld, CT - South on Rte. 195 about amile south o the UConn campus. Look orthe Manseld Historical Society building

on the let (across rom the AltnaveighInn). The parking lot or the trail is behindthe building. 860-429-6257.

What better place to go on a beautiul all day than a place with a great view. Led by naturalists that can answerquestions about what we see, we will take a casual walk through the orest, looking at whatever interests us alongthe way. We will be rewarded with an opening at the top o a cli where we can see most o southern Storrs and

beyond. Those who are adventurous can also walk down to the base o the cli to view some interesting plants thatlive on the rocks. 2 hours, 2 miles. Sponsored by: Manseld Parks Advisory Committee.

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Three Bridgesand a City

Willimantic, CT - Main St. to Jillson lot,park by Baptist Church. 860-617-3308.

Walk on the ootbridge, Frog Bridge and Bridge o Flowers and learn the stories o the mills, the rails, the river, andthe rogs. Good anecdotes, great views. 1.25 miles, 1.5 hours. Sponsored by: Windham Rec. Department andLiberty Bank Downtown.

424 p.m.nR

PresidentLincoln inNorwich

Norwich, CT - Norwich City Hall, 100Broadway. 860-949-5784.

President Lincoln made several trips to Norwich prior to the Civil War. Join City H istorian Dale Plummer as he bringsyou to many o the places that President Lincoln visited and locations where the battle or emancipation was oughtin the North. More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 1.5 hours, 1.25 miles. Sponsored by: Norwich City Historian.

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10 a.m.l

Mills oNorwich:Adaptingto the 21stCentury

Norwich, CT - Hale Mill, Yantic Rd. acrossrom the Yantic Fire Department.860-887-6964.

Join city leaders as they showcase some o the mill projects that are being worked on in the city. This walking tour willstart in Yantic at the Hale Mill. Attendees will hear about the history o the mill, past proposals to enable its reuse andthe challenges that lie ahead. Attendees will then have the option o continuing the tour by navigating to other millsites located in the city. More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 1 hour, 0.5 miles. Sponsored by: City o Norwich.

Friday, OctOber 11

4410:00 a.m.n

Hike theNehantic Trailwith RangerBill

Griswold, CT Rte. I-395, exit 86. Let onRte. 201 to park. 860-774-3300.

Hike the Nehantic Trail with Chie Ranger Bill Reid. Enjoy a beautiul all oliage hike in Hopeville State Park. Learnabout the history o the park, its unique sand barrens habitat, as well as a recent prescribed burn to help in theregeneration o pitch pine trees. Participants will hike a loop maintained by the CT Forest and Park Association.2 hours, 3 miles. Sponsored by: The Last Green Valley.

Saturday, OctOber 12

456:30 a.m.SOct. 13, 6:30 a.m.n

Dawn o theBeavers

Charlton, MA - 228 Old Charlton Rd. TakeI-395 to Exit 4B in Oxord, MA. Follow theexit direction to the center o town to a seto lights. Go straight or about 1.5 miles toa set o blinking lights. Go through. About0.25 miles on the let is the BuumvilleLake boat ramp. Turn in and park.508-248-5697.

Hike a distance o about 0.75 miles to a beaver hut on the shoreline where the beavers swim around in ront o you.Hikers will hear about the lives o beavers and both the good and troublesome things they do. Heron, muskrats,egrets and other lake townies may be seen. Bring a camera, kids about 7+, straw vote on how ar to hike beyondthe hut. An additional two miles is available in the beautiul October dawn. Wear sturdy shoes; eet may get wet.1 - 1.5 hours, 1 - 2.5 miles. Sponsored by: USACE.

469 a.m., 11 a.m.,1 p.m.l

From Forestto Flooring

Pomret, CT - 101 Hampton Rd. From theinterection o Rte. 97 and 44 in Abington,take Rte. 97 north 1.1 miles to Hull ForestProducts on the let. 860-377-0117.

Learn how locally grown trees are sustainably harvested and see the ascinating process o turning them into lum-ber or ooring, urniture, post & beam timbers, railroad ties, and pallets on this 1.5 hour tour o a modern sawmilland lumber manuacturing acility. 1.5 hours, 0.5 miles. Sponsored by: Hull Forest Products.

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Meanderthrough theHistoric YaleMyers Forest

Eastord, CT- 150 Centre Pike. Head weston Centre Pike rom the jct. o R te. 171and look or the orange gate 1 mile onyour right. Follow the arm road northuntil you see the signed parking area.203-432-5134.

The walk will ollow the Branch Brook Trail in the Yale-Myers Forest and include a talk abouth the legacy o humanimpacts on the land, the history o the orest as a renowned research site, and some o the current activities ostudents and aculty including Yales outreach program, the Quiet Corner Initiative. For more inormation, pleasevisit: http://www.environment.yale.edu/orests. 3 hours, less than 1 mile. Sponsored by: Yale School o Forestry.

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Trains, Millsand a River

Willimantic, CT - Rte. 32 (66) South BridgeSt. Ater railroad tracks turn right and ol-low dirt road. Park at blue gate 0.25 milesdown. 860-617-3308.

Join us on a walk by the Old New Haven Railroad yard and learn abouth the railroads, mills, and river. (OptionalRailroad Museum tour and ride available. Admission $3/Ride $3.) 1.25 hours, 1.5 miles. Sponsored by: C T EasternRailroad Museum.

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Ride theShetucket:Scotland toSprague, CT

Sprague, CT - Sprague River Park. Rte.I-395 to exit 83, Rtes. 12 & 97 west to Rte.207, let to park o Rte. 207. 860-822-6043.

The Town o Sprague in conjunction with First Light Power Resources will resume the wildly popular Ride theShetucket events or 2013. Meet at the River Park. The Town o Sprague will provide a ree shuttle between RiverPark and Scotland Dam. Water release is scheduled or 10 a.m. Participants can put in at any time between 10 a.m.and 12 p.m. Check the town website, www.ctsprague.org , on Thursday prior to the event or any cancellations.1 -2 hours, 4 miles. Please call 860-822-6043 to register.

4810 a.m.n

Finding theNorthwestCorner o the9-Mile Square

Franklin, CT - 931 R te. 32. From intersec-tion o Rtes. 32 & 207, travel 2 miles north.Driveway on right beore railroad bridge.South on Rte. 32 rom Willimantic just overrailroad bridge. 860-642-7036.

Walk down a scenic wooded path to Shetucket River to the stone monument on the cleared river edge. Seenumerous birds and evidence o beaver tree cuttings. 1 hour, 1 mile. Sponsored by: Franklin Historical Society.

4910 a.m.SOct. 13, 10 a.m.n participantsover age 12only

A Slice oTime

Sturbridge, MA - From Rte. 20, go past OSVentrance on Stallion Hill Rd. At top o hill,turn let onto Leadmine Rd. or 0.5 miles to#197 and parking lot. 508-347-1335.

A two-hour walk or adults and older children reveals a natural cascade o water once used to power two early mills.Your guide will explain how the massive stone structures o the Johnson sawmills ed the need or sawn timber inearly Sturbridge. 2 hours, 2 miles. Sponsored by: Friends o Sturbridge Trails.


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Calling Outthe Spirit inthe Woods

Preston, CT - Rte. 2 to Watson Rd., rightonto Lake o Isles Rd. Look or trailheadjust past 29 Lake o Isles Rd. on the let.Park on road or in parking area.860-887-5828.

Hike through the moderately rolling wooded terrain o the Green Wood Tract o the Mitchell Preserve, with stops orpoetry o the season and inormation about trees, terrain, and wildlie. 2 hours, 2-3 miles. Sponsored by: AvaloniaLand Conservancy and Preston Historical Society.

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Spirits oWoodstock

Woodstock, CT - Woodstock Hill BurialGround, Academy Rd. o Rte. 169.

Meet in the parking area beside theFirst Congregational Church o Woodstock.860-928-1035.

Explore the oldest burying ground in Windham County (1686) and learn about exceptional and interesting grave-stones. Costumed interpreters will speak about Woodstocks residents and the towns 327 year history o settlement.

1 hour, 0.25 miles. Sponsored by: Woodstock Historical Society.

52a10 a.m.SOct. 13, 10 a.m.lRC

RevolutionaryLebanon: ATrail o Talesand Tests

Lebanon, CT - Meet at the LebanonHistorical Society Museum, 856 TrumbullHwy., (Rte. 87). 860-642-6579.

Join the Lebanon Historical Society on this amily-oriented walk, guided by clues along the Lebanon Green. Stopsalong the walk include historical Revolutionary War sites, where you will hear stories o Lebanons soldiers and par-ticipate in challenges and activities. Wear good walking shoes and prepare yoursel or a un-lled tour. 1.5 hours,2 miles. Sponsored by: Lebanon Historical Society.

52b10 a.m.lC

PlayingGames in theWoods

Manseld, CT, Dunham Town Forest From jct. o Rtes. 195 & 32, travel southto Rte. 275, travel south an additional 0.8miles and turn let onto Manseld City Rd.At 1.2 miles turn let onto White Oak Rd.The parking lot will be 0.2 miles up on thelet. 860-429-6257.

Come out and have a little amily un while you enjoy one o Manelds town parks. We will start by playing acamouage game where objects will be hidden in plain sight along the trail. Ater playing or a while, well stopand see how we did. Then we will change to a dierent bingo game! It will be un or all and there will be prizes!1.5 hours, 1 mile. Sponsored by: Manseld Parks Advisory Committee.

5310 a.m.nparticipantsover age 12only

Walking ina TraitorsFootsteps

Norwich, CT - Lengwell House Museum,348 Washington St. 860- 887-6964.

Follow the path o young Benedict Arnold. Benedict, the United States most inamous traitor, was born and raisedin Norwich. Experience the walk with the cast, director and producer o Benedict Arnold, the Musical, the world-premier and a current perormance at the Theater (special screening optional). More ino: askncdc.com/walktober.2 hours, 1.6 miles. Sponsored by: Spirit o Broadway Theater.

2410:30 a.m.lR

I You Lived inHere in 1820

Chaplin, CT - Park at the Chaplin Library,130 Chaplin St. 860-213-1777.

Take a walk back in time as we see how this street looked and elt back in the 1820 s. This hour long walk will takea look at the architecture o some o the many ne homes along Chaplin St. 1 hour, 1 mile. Sponsored by:Chaplin Museum.

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Ross Hill ParkWalktober

River Ride

Canterbury, CT - Butts Bridge Rd.860-376-9606.

Most people bring their own canoe/kayak. We do rent them at the campground. Scenic ride rom Butts Bridge inCanterbury to boat launch at Ross Hill Park. When we arrive at campground we will serve lunch at no cost

and provide a ride back to Butts Bridge. 2 hours. Please call 860-376-9606 to register. Sponsored by: Ross HillPark Campground.

5511 a.m.lR

The Treasureso CoventryVillage

Coventry, CT - 50 Lake Street. From jct. oRte. 31 and 275, take Lake Street south or200 yards to large parking lot on the right.860-742-9401.

Explore an authentic 19th-century mill village and learn about the mills, land, and their owners. See variedarchitectural elements o the village homes and churches. Several surprises, too. Sponsored by: VillageImprovement Society.

5611 a.m.n

YanticCemeteryCivil War Tour

Norwich, CT - Yantic Cemetery, 68Laayette St. (behind Backus Hospital).860-887-0271.

One hundred ty years ago, about 1,300 Norwich men marched o to ght in the Civil War. Three hundred eighty-three o those men rest here. We dont know all o their stories, but come with us on this pleasant hour long walkand we will tell you some o their best ones. 1 hour, 1.5 miles. Sponsored by: Norwich Historical Society.

571 p.m.n

participantsover age 12only

Norwich

MillionairesMile

Norwich, CT - Lower parking lot, 500 t.

south o intersection o Broad andWashington Streets, across rom138 Washington St. 860-886-1776.

Meet the amilies who lived in the mansions along Washington St. and Broadway - Nor wichs Millionaires Mile - in

the last hal o the 19th century. Nor wich was a wealthy manuacturing center whose residents drew the attentiono people across the nation. Well talk about who they were and how they lived during the most opulent era o theCitys history. 1 hour, 1 mile. Sponsored by: Nor wich Historical Society.



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ExploreHiddenTreasureso WesteldChurch

Killingly, CT - 210 Main St. Danielson atthe corner o Reynolds St., the big whitechurch on the green. 860-774-8438.

Experience the hidden treasures o our beautiul 1855 historic building, including restoration eorts. Memberswill guide walkers through this landmark church and oer rereshments. 2 hours. Sponsored by: WesteldCongregational United Church o Christ.

587 p.m.uR

Night Hike Pomret, CT - CT Audubon Grassland BirdNature Center, 218 Day Rd. 860-928-4948.

Hike orests, meadows, elds, over wet areas at night. We try to use no lights i possible. Wear light coloredclothing. We have seen screech owls the last two years. Not sae or physically challenged. 2 hours, approx. 2 miles.Sponsored by: CT Audubon Society.

Sunday, OctOber 13

599:30 a.m.lR(participantsover age 12only,

HistoricLisbon Tour

Lisbon, CT Jct. o Rtes. 169 and 138;into Lisbon Senior Center parking lot.860-887-0776.

Board a bus to Anshei Israel Synagogue, the smallest remaining synagogue in Connecticut and on the NationalRegister o Historic Places as an extraordinary example o a small country place o worship. A short ride will takevisitors to a walk along a section o the old Worcester stagecoach line and then a visit to a historic i nn and tavern.Walkers will conclude their tour at the 1810 John Bishop House Museum, an example o an early gentlemans arm-house. 3 hours, 1 mile. Please call 860-887-0776 ater 6 p.m. to register. Sponsored by: Lisbon Historical Society.

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Paddle theQuinebaug:Brooklyn

Brooklyn, CT - Rte. 6 to Day St., rst righton to Greenway Dr. (just past JohnnysPizza), ollow down the hill to RiversidePark. 860-774-6010.

We will be out on the water, relaxing and taking in nature. Please call 860-774-6010 to register. Sponsored by:Blue Pine Outdoors.

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10 a.m.n

Two BellsBeckon

Norwich, CT - Tour will meet at PonemahMills, 555 Norwich Ave. 860-823-6539.

Tatville is a New England mill village, established during the Industrial Revolution and home to Ponemah Mills -once one o the largest cotton mills in t he world. Visit the mill building and property, see plans or its preservation

and reuse, and learn about the labor struggles that transormed this village into a French Canadian enclave. Moreino: askncdc.com/walktober. 2 hours, 2 miles. Sponsored by: Norwich Historical Society.

6110 a.m.nRC

Meet theBison

Brooklyn, CT - R te. 6 to Allen Hill Rd.2 miles to right on Creamery Brook Rd.,0.5 miles to let on Purvis Rd. 860-779-0837.

Walk to see the bison and their handling acilities. Warm up with a ree sample o Wild Rice and Barley Bison Soup.Stay awhile and let the children make a ree all crat. Wear sturdy shoes that can get dirty. A Walktober Classic!1.5 hours, 0.5 miles. Sponsored by: Creamery Brook Bison.

621 p.m.n

Exploringthe KentuckBorderlands

Killingly, CT - Route 101 to North Rd., 2.7miles to right on Tucker District Rd., con-tinuing to Kelly Rd. Please park along theroad. 860-779-5310.

Walk along a historic woodland cart path that connects states, communities and history. See stonewalls, old ounda-tions and wells, geologic eatures, plant communities and signs o wildlie on this moderate hilly walk. 3 hours, 3.25miles. Sponsored by: Killingly Conservation Commission.

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Cabot Cheese

Franklin, CT - 138 Blue Hill Rd.

860-642-6413.

Visit with the Cabot Cheese representative. See the cows. Look at historic cheese making and milki ng equipment.

Learn how cheese is made. 0.5 miles, 1 hour. Sponsored by: Blue Slope Country Museum.

641 p.m.lR

The LongSociety

Preston, CT - Long Society Rd. FromNorwich take Rte. 165 east and just pastthe Preston town line turn right onto LongSociety Rd. 860-887-5828.

Visit the Long Society Meetinghouse, the last example o a Colonial broadside meetinghouse in Connecticut.Learn about its history and architecture, then learn about death and burial traditions o the Puritans as we walkthrough the graveyard. 1.5 hours, 0.25 miles. Sponsored by: Preston Historical Society.

651 p.m.l

Stories inStone -Nathan HaleCemetery

Coventry, CT - Rte. 31 to Lake St. Coventry,park at adjacent Patriots Park.860-742-6917.

Ramble through the cemetery to discover the history o stone car vers and Coventry characters. 1 hour, 0.5 miles.Sponsored by: Nathan Hale Homestead.



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I Spy aLetterbox

Coventry, CT - Rte. 6 to South St., 4 miles to2299 South St. on right. 860-742-6917.

Follow clues; seek out history and letter boxes surrounding the homestead o our state hero, teacher, soldier, spyNathan Hale. 1 hour, 1 mile. Sponsored by: Nathan Hale Homestead.

673 p.m.nparticipantsover age 12only

A Jaunt Alongthe HeritageWalk


Heritage Trail is a riverront trail t hat runs along the Yantic River rom historic Chelsea Harbor to Uncas LeapHeritage Park. Visit a beautiul natural resource, learn about plans to expand the trail and to create additionalwalking opportunities in the city. More ino: www.askncdc.com/walktober. 2 hours, 3 miles. Sponsored by:Norwich Community Development Corporation.

mOnday, OctOber 14

6110 a.m.nRC

Meet theBison

Brooklyn, CT - Rte. 6 to Allen Hill Rd. 2miles to right on Creamery Brook Rd., 0.5miles to let on Purvis Rd. 860-779-0837.

Walk to see the bison and their handling acilities. Warm up with a ree sample o Wild Rice and Barley Bison Soup.Stay awhile and let the children make a ree all crat. Wear sturdy shoes that can get dirty. A Walktober Classic!1.5 hours, 0.5 miles. Sponsored by: Creamery Brook Bison.

681 p.m.n

Geocachingwith RangerRick

Coventry, CT - Patriots Park, 124 Lake St.,o Rte. 31, next to the Nathan HaleCemetery. 860-742-4068.

This un hike at Patriots Park will introduce amilies to geocaching. Kids and parents download Ranger Ricks pass-port and trail coordinates rom www.geocaching.com to a GPS unit or smartphone. When they nd a cache, theysign a logbook ound inside. Each geocache eatures a mystery that participants attempt to solve. www.coventryrec.com. Sponsored by: Coventry Parks & Recreation.

41 p.m.SOct. 16, 1 p.m.lC

The WhiteTrain Route

Chaplin, CT - Rte. 6 to Chewink Rd., to thetrail head. 860-617-3308.

The Air Line State Park Trail goes through Chaplin into Hampton. See the route o the Ghost Train and learn aboutthe New York and New England Railroad. 1.5 hours, 1.5 miles. Sponsored by: CT Eastern Railroad Museum.

421 p.m.nR

PresidentLincoln inNorwich

Norwich, CT - Norwich City Hall,100 Broadway. 860-949-5784.

President Lincoln made several trips to Norwich prior to the Civil War. Join City H istorian Dale Plummer as he bringsyou to many o the places that President Lincoln visited and locations where the battle or emancipation was oughtin the North. More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 1.5 hours, 1.25 miles. Sponsored by: Norwich City Historian.

691 p.m.nR

FirearmFactories oNorwich, CT

Norwich, CT - I-395 to Rte. 2 to Main St.,turn north on Franklin St., let onto Rail St.to the jct. o Union and Broadway. Meet inront o City Hall, parking lot on Broadway.860-213-0819.

Visit old Norwich sites and actual actories t hat produced rearms. Learn the history o those long gone industriesthat ourished rom 1850-1930. 2 hours, 3 miles. Sponsored by: Guns o Norwich Historical Society.

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TheGravestoneso Grant Hill

Coventry, CT - Rte. 44 to trac light at Wal-green Pharmacy, on the corner o Rte. 44and Grant Hill Rd. Turn onto Grant Hill Rd.Cemetery is approx. 1 mile up the road atthe top o the hill on the let. Park on grassalong the side o the road. 860-587-8487.

Gravestone epitaphs and images have changed rom century to century. Follow a path th rough the 1700sand 1800s to discover what those changes were and what they are tr ying to tell us. Sponsored by: Coventry Cem-etery Commission.

712 p.m.lRC

Cows andFields

Lebanon, CT - Graywall Farms, 49 ChappellRd. 860-642-4600.

Visit the cows that make the milk, take a walk t hrough the elds. 1 hour. Sponsored by: The Farmers Cow.



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HistoricalGurleyvilleGristmill Tour

Manseld, CT - 134 Stonemill Rd. From Rte.195 in Storrs, drive east on Gurleyville Rd. tojct. with Chaeeville Rd. Turn right and go0.2 miles to Stonemill Rd. on right. Or romRte. 44 take Codsh Falls Rd. south 2.2 milesto Stonemill Rd. on right. 860-429-1524.

Guided by Joshuas Trust docents, participants will tour the historic stone gristmill and have the chance to visit theassociated museum. The hours are set to let visitors take part beore or ater the nearby Historic Gurleyville VillageWalking Tour. 0.5 hours, 0.2 miles.

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HistoricalGurleyville

VillageWalking Tour

Manseld, CT - Meet at 287 Gurleyville Rd.by the Fenton River Gallery. From Rte. 195

in Storrs, the location is 1.25 miles east onGurleyville Rd. From Rte. 195 in ManseldCenter, drive 3.7 miles nort h on Chaee-ville Rd., then turn let onto GurleyvilleRd. From Rte. 44, drive 2 miles south onCodsh Falls Rd., then right ontoGurleyville Rd. 860-429-6027.

Led by local historian and author Rudy Favretti, the participants will tour the quaint village o Gurleyville andlearn o its 18th- century beginnings and its 19th-century owering that resulted rom many small industrial uses

powered by the Fenton River. The village is a National Historic District. 1 hour, 1 mile. Sponsored by: Joshuas Trust.

Friday, OctOber 18

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The View onAichers Hill

Pomret Center, CT - 697 Pomret St.(Rte. 169). 860-928-2341.

The trek on the Wyndham Land Trust and privately-owned property begins at the oce o Weiss and HaleFinancial. The terrain is rolling hills with abundant wildlie and many bird species. The midpoint o the walk is theFairy Pond, ollowed by beautiul vistas west rom atop a grassy eld. Most o t he walk is a well-kept grassy path,

though there are some hills, which may have wet and possibly muddy terrain in covered areas. There will be cider,donuts and apples oered in the hospitality tent courtesy o Weiss and Hale beore and ater the hike. 1 hour,2 miles. Please register by emailing [email protected] or calling 860-928-2341.

757 p.m.STo be deter-mined on Oct.18

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Full MoonPaddle on theShetucket

Sprague, CT - Meet at River Park, Rte. 97 inBaltic, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 860-822-9808.

As water level allows, the ride is 4-miles long and takes approximately 1-2 hours depending on water volume.Since Ride the Shetucket is a weather sensitive event, please call or cancellation ino. 1-2 hours, 4 miles. Pleasecall 860-822-9808 to register. Sponsored by: Sprague Conservation Commission.


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Farm,Forest, andAdventure

Storrs, CT 77 Forest Road. Rte. 44 to BaxterRd. North to let on Forest Rd. Park in ront obarn. 860-805-3276.

Three resh starts! See the early steps o reestablishing a small working arm. Enjoy the beauty o the Connecticutwoods and learn about the benets o a new orest management plan. Be amazed by a compatible and excitingrecreational use o orestland that educates and provides enjoyment while modeling orest stewardship. 1.5 hours,under 2 miles. Sponsored by: The Adventure Park at Storrs.

779:30 a.m.Bikelb

Holland toBrimeld TrailRide

Holland & Brimeld, MA - Meet at Lake SiogPass Trailhead parking lot, 20 Pond BridgeRd., a ew miles rom Rte. 20 in Brimeldand Rte. I-84 in Holland. 413-245-7745.

This is a guided ride on unused roads and abandoned rail beds with short stretches on little-traveled public roads. Itpasses by an historic Native American meeting site and has expansive views o open wetlands and the QuinebaugRiver. A bicycle mechanic will be available or adjustments and saety checks. 2 hours, 10 miles. Sponsored by: Hol-land & Brimeld Trails Committees, Brimeld Trail Association.

789:30 a.m.n

Forest toFaucet

Southbridge, MA - 511 Breakneck Rd.Rte. 131 south to South St., south onBreakneck to park at the ltration plant.860-377-0117.

Learn about the history o the Southbridge Water Supply, sustainable woodland management, and conservationeasements. View the beautiul reservoirs and Hull Forestlands Breakneck Brook Forest, which is protected rom de-velopment with a conservation easement held by MA Fish and Wildlie. 2.5 hours, 3 miles. Sponsored by: Hull ForestProducts and S outhbridge Water Supply.

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Town ForestDoes thePublic Good

Preston, CT - 21 Rte. 12. Approx. 0.25 milesnorth o the jct. o Rtes. 12 and 2A, on theright. Follow signs to parking area nearreservoir. 860-235-6550.

A scenic walk to view and discuss the recent orest management activities implemented by the Preston Redevelop-ment Agency and Hull Forest Products on a large woodlot which was part o the ormer Norwich State Hospital.This property boasts a large reservoir, panoramic views o the Thames River, historic plane crash artiacts and somebeautiul timber. www.hullorest.com. 2 hours, 2 miles. Sponsored by: Hull Forest Products, Inc.

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Rebirth o aNew EnglandFarm

Ashord, CT - From the jct. o Rte. 89 andBoston Hollow Rd. in Westord, take Nagy Rd.1 mile north to 158 Nagy Rd. 860-429-3923.

Visit a centuries-old armstead slowly being brought back to lie. Tour heirloom gardens, meet heritage breeds olivestock, drat horses, and oxen. This 30 arces o eld and orest is adjacent to Yale Myers Forest and includes acranberry bog, abundant wildlie and beautiul old New England scenery. No dogs please! 2 hours, 2 miles.Sponsored by: Cranberry Hill Farm, Yale Myers Forest, and Ashord Agriculture Commission.

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A PerennialWalk About

Canterbury, CT - 351 Brooklyn Rd., 3.5miles north rom Rte. 14, 2.5 miles southrom Rte. 6. 860-617-0751.

Participants will walk through a wholesale container nursery growing trees, shrubs, and perennials rom cuttingsand seedlings through large saleable plants. We will tour the growing operation including propagation, potti ng,growing, and shipping. 1.5 hours, 2 miles. Sponsored by: Canterbury Agriculture Commission.

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Joshuas TrustTwo SistersTract & AirLine State

Park Trail

Chaplin, CT - 0.8 miles north o trac lightat Rte. 6 jct. with Rte. 203 on east side. Parkalong road or in lot. 860-208-6870.

Explore a orested loop trail with a ledge and hear the stories o the Joshuas Tract git rom 2 ladies, maybe 3.Expand your hike i you wish wi th a trek along the Air Line State Park Trail (Two Sisters crosses the Air Line Trail) withnatural history along the way. The long walk is a total o 4 miles and 3 hours. The short Two Sisters Tract is 1.2 milesand 1.5 hours, mildly hilly. The Air Line State Park Trail is at and very easy walking. Choose the short walk or the

long walk. 1.5 - 3 hours, 1.2 - 4 miles. Sponsored by: Joshuas Tract and Conservation & Historic Trust.

5611 a.m.n

YanticCemeteryCivil War Tour

Norwich, CT - Yantic Cemetery, Rte. 68,Laayette St. (behind Backus Hospital).860-887-0271.

One hundred ty years ago, about 1,300 Norwich men marched o to ght in the Civil War. Three hundred eighty-three o those men rest here. We dont know all o their stories, but come with us on this pleasant hour long walkand we will tell you some o their best ones. 1 hour, 1.5 miles. Sponsored by: Norwich Historical Society.

7212 p.m.lR

HistoricalGurleyvilleGristmill Tour

Manseld, CT - 134 Stonemill Rd. From Rte.195 in Storrs, drive east on Gurleyville Rd. tointersection with Chaeeville Rd. Turn rightand go 0.2 miles to Stonemill Rd. on right.From Rte. 44 take Codsh Falls Rd. south 2.2miles to Stonemill Rd. on right. 860-429-1524.

Guided by Joshuas Trust docents, participants will tour the historic stone gristmill and have the chance to visit theassociated museum. The hours are set to let visitors take part beore or ater the nearby Historic Gurleyville VillageWalking Tour. 0.5 hours, 0.2 miles.

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Turkey Talk

at Ekonk HillTurkey Farm

Sterling, CT - 227 Ekonk Hill Rd. Take I-395

to exit 89, travel east on Rte. 14A. Follow3 miles and turn right onto Rte. 49. Follow1 mile to arm. 860-564-0248.

Visitors will be guided around the arm to see how turkeys are raised on pasture and how corn is grown or

grain and silage. Free rereshments will be s erved aterwards at the Brown Cow Ca. Cameras welcome.Less than 1 hour.

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From OurFamily Farmto Your Table

Canterbury, CT - 176 Depot Rd. From Rtes.169 & 14, Depot Rd. is 4.3 miles south onRte. 169, on the let. Park on Depot Rd. andwalk up arm lane. 401-419-1214.

Meet at the arm store and explore a small scale raw milk dairy, collect eggs at the chicken house, visit the babycalves and ollow the path the cows take to explore the picturesque pasture and rotational grazing system. Enjoywild ower gardens, orchards, vegetables, and the arms covered bridge. 1.5 hours, 2 miles. Sponsored by :Canterbury Agriculture Commission.

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HistoricHallowedHuntingGround Jaunt

Preston, CT - Northern end o Rte. 117 inLedyard, east onto Rose Hill R d., event0.33 miles up hill. Look or signage onroad. 860-464-9912.

Join us as we explore this vast 600+ acre state-owned wildlie management area that straddles both Preston andLedyard. Co-leaders Anne Roberts-Pierson o Avalonia Land Conservancy and Linda Christensen o the PrestonHistorical Society will ocus on one cultural/historical aspect o this protected landscape which is hidden in plain sight.Come discover clues to our local agrarian past and the Killam Cemetery. Tailgate rereshments ater hike courtesyo Friends o Ledyard Libraries. 2 hours, 1.3 miles. Please call 860-464-9912 to register. Sponsored by: Ledyard PublicLibraries.

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HiddenHamptonHistory

Hampton, CT - From the north andRte. 6, turn south onto Rte. 97. Take rstlet onto Cemetery Rd. At stop, turn rightonto South Bigelow Rd. Drive 1.2 milesand turn let onto Reilly Rd. At s top, turnright onto Windham Rd. Church is approx.100 yards on let. From south and Rte. 14in Scotland, take Rte. 97 north 2.3 milesand turn right onto Windham Rd. In 0.5miles, bear right at Y onto Windham Rd.Church is 0.3 miles on right. 860-774-3907.

Walk the historic Howard Valley section o Hampton, including the Howard Valley Christian Church, c. 1843.State Archaeologist Nick Bellantoni and Hampton Municipal Historian Bob Burgoyne will lead an exploration o theremains o vanished mills and an abandoned road. Panel discussion and Q & A to ollow at the church. 2 hours, 1.5miles. Sponsored by: Hampton Antiquarian & Historical Society and Cornerstone Baptist Church.


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2nd AnnualDowntownNorwich GrubCrawl

Norwich, CT - Howard T. Brown Park, 100Chelsea Harbor Dr. 860-887-6964.

Tour the diverse dining scene in historic Chelsea Harbor. Various ethnic oods will be sampled, beverages are onyour own. More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 2 hours, 1.5 miles. Please call 860-887-6964 to register.Sponsored by: Norwich Community Development Corporation.

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The Legacy oLandscape

Voluntown, CT - 539 Beach Pond Rd.(Rte. 165). I-395 to Rte. 138 exit. East to

center o Voluntown, continue east onRte. 165 to 3-story colonial arm house justbeore Forge Hill Rd. 860-376-9970.

Explore dierent land use practices: rom Native American Heritage and a 1700s historic arm, a t urn o the centuryFinnish Camp, and the more recent Community or Non-Violence. A walk through the arms 55 acres includes mead-

ows, pines stands, brook crossings and a lush moss-oored hemlock stand. [email protected]. 2 hours,1 mile. Sponsored by: Voluntown Peace Trust.

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HistoricalGurleyvilleVillageWalking Tour

Manseld, CT - Meet at 287 Gurleyville Rd.by the Fenton River Gallery. From Rte. 195in Storrs, the location is 1.25 miles easton Gurleyville Rd.; coming rom Rte. 195in Manseld Center, drive 3.7 miles northon Chaeeville Rd., then turn let ontoGurleyville Rd.; rom Rte. 44, drive 2 milessouth on Codsh Falls Rd.,and then rightonto Gurleyville Rd. 860-429-6027.

Led by local historian and author Rudy Favretti, participants will tour the quaint village o Gurleyville and learn oits 18th-century beginnings and its 19th- century owering that resulted rom many small industrial uses poweredby the Fenton River. The village is a National Historic District. 1 hour, 1 mile. Sponsored by: Joshuas Trust.

882 p.m.nC A Moo-lledMeander Thompson, CT - 9 Fabyan-Woodstock Rd.0.25 miles west o Fabyan Dam.

860-923-3319.

See pasture and hay elds along with the cattle grazing in the elds. Meet a young armer raising local pasture edbee. Enjoy scenic views o the Quinebaug River Valley. 1 hour, 1 mile. Sponsored by: New Boston Bee, LLC.

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DudleysSlater WoodsWalk

Dudley, MA - From north and east: I-395,exit 4 west, to Sutton Ave. Becomes Charl-ton Rd. in Oxord Center. Continue straightthrough the light. Turn let on to DudleyRd. (not Old Dudley Rd.). Dudley Rd. be-comes Dudley-Oxord Rd. in Dudley. Watchor Henry Marsh Rd. on the right and parkat the berm on the let. From south andwest: West Main St. in Dudley (Rte. 197 /Rte. 12.) turn onto Village St. across rom

Rite Aid. Village St. becomes Mill St. Turnlet at the stop sign onto Pine St. Pine St.ends at the stop sign and becomes Charl-ton Rd. Turn right onto Charlton Rd. Stayto the right when Charlton Rd. becomesDudley-Oxord Rd. Watch or Piasta Rd. onyour let, park on the berm on the right.Gather near the kiosk to begin the hike.508-943-3851.

Join the Dudley Conservation Land Trust or this guided hike through the 75-acre Slater Woods and view pristinewoodlands, high rock outcroppings and verdant wetlands. Dont orget to bring your camera to capture some othe DCLTs newest acquisitions scenic beauty! A moderate, enjoyable hike. 2 hours, 3 miles. Sponsored by: Town oDudley Planning Board.

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o the StillRiver

Eastord, CT - Trail starts/ends behind

school located on Westord Rd. beyondthe rehouse and 1000 west o jct. withRte. 198 (by Bowens Ford). Parking onschool grounds. 860-974-0407.

Walk along the Still River and note location o a mill. Enjoy benches built by members o the Eastord Conservation

and Historical Preservation Committee and unded by a TLGV grant. Observe a wol tree, sluiceway, dam and twowooden bridges. A Walktober Classic! 1 hour, 1 mile. Sponsored by: Eastord Conservation & Historical PreservationCommission.



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A Dawgs Dayin the City

Norwich, CT - Estelle Cohn Memorial DogPark, 261 Asylum Street. 860-887-6964.

Even dogs need a chance to walk their people once in a while. This walk will travel rom the Citys dog park, throughUpper Falls Park and historic Yantic to Uncas Leap and Yantic Falls. It is a avorite o many city dogs. Acti ve dogsshould arrive early to release some energy. More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 1 hour, 1.5 miles. Sponsored by :Norwich Community Development Corporation.

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Rebirth o aNew EnglandFarm

Ashord, CT - From the jct. o Rte. 89 andBoston Hollow Rd. in Westord, takeNagy Rd. 1 mile north to 158 Nagy Rd.860-429-3923.

Visit a centuries-old armstead slowly being brought back to lie. Tour heirloom gardens, meet heritage breeds olivestock, drat horses, and oxen. This 30 arces o eld and orest is adjacent to Yale Myers Forest and includes acranberry bog, abundant wildlie and beautiul old New England scenery. No dogs please! 2 hours, 2 miles.Sponsored by: Cranberry Hill Farm, Yale Myers Forest, and Ashord Agriculture Commission.

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PaddleThompsonDam

Thompson, CT - I-395, exit 99, take Rte. 200to Rte. 193 and ollow signs. 860-774-6010.

We will be out on the water, relaxing and taking in nature. The oliage should be amazing at this time o year.2 hours. Please call 860-774-6010 to register. Sponsored by: Blue Pine Outdoors.

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ABC NatureHike at WestThompsonDam

Thompson, CT - Meet at 162 West Thomp-son Rd. From I-395, take exit 99 towardThompson/N. Grosvenordale. Turn ontoRte. 200 E/Thompson Hill Rd. Turn rightat Rte. 193/Thompson Rd. Continue toollow Thompson Rd., which becomesWest Thompson Rd. Park at the parking loton top o the dam. Meet at the agpole.860-923-2982.

Join Park Ranger Cathy on a one-mile hike to explore dierent habitats around the West Thompson Dam whilesearching or items in nature that begin with every letter o the alphabet. Great un or kids! 1 mile. Sponsored by:US Army Corps o Engineers.

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A Twister andSome Tales

Southbridge, MA - From Main St. (Rte.131), travel west, at trac light turn southonto Pleasant St. Follow or 0.33 miles.Turn let onto Walcott St. ollowed by analmost immediate right onto PlimptonSt. Proceed down Plimpton St. to its veryend. Parking is available at the trailhead.508-765-0039.

As we walk through a damaged orest there will be a discussion about the devastation the June 1, 2011 tornadocaused here. Walk topics also include weather olklore, local history, and the telling o both actual and ctionaltales where participants will decide whats true and whats not. 2 hours, 1.5 miles with optional 1.25 mile roundtripadd-on. Sponsored by: Southbridge Trails Committee.

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Over the Hilland Throughthe Woods

Thompson, CT - Fort H ill Farms260 Quaddick Rd. 860-923-3439.

Stroll the arms extensive gardens and see the elds that grow the crops that eed the cows. Take a historic walkthrough the Maple Grove Lane Way and view the hills o the tri-state area rom the hilltop elds in the extremenortheast corner o Connecticut. Sponsored by Fort Hill Farms.

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OldConnecticutPath GuidedWalk

Ashord, CT - Fenton-Ruby Park and Wild-lie Preserve, at the jct. o Moose Meadowand Burma Rds. From Rte. 74 in Willington,drive north 1.8 miles on M oose Meadow

Rd., then turn right onto Burma Rd. at thepark entrance. Please park in designatedarea. 860-429-4241.

This guided walk will be the story o the Old Connecticut Path combined with natural history o the wonderullandscape it traversed near the Willington-Ashord border. During the enlightening mini-journey, leaders will an-swer queries about plants, land, and ways our present-day hike diers rom that o our early settlers in the1630s. Walking distance is approximately 2 miles one-way; shuttle provided back to the parking lot or those who

preer not to retrace their steps. Distance may not be suitable or some children under 10 years. 1.5 - 2 hours, 2 or 4miles. Sponsored by: Ashord Conservation Commission.

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The Legendo Uncas Leap

Norwich, CT - Uncas Leap Heritage Area,196 Yantic St. 860-887-6964.

Visit the Yantic River gorge, a wonderul natural resource that is home to the legend o Uncas Leap. This tour willbe led by a Mohegan Tribal Elder, and will travel rom the planned Uncas Leap Heritage Area to the Royal MoheganBurial Ground. Explore the deep signicance o the Mohegan Tribes heritage and its connection with Norwich.More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 1.5 hours, 1.5 miles. Sponsored by: Nor wich Historical Society.

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DiscoverSchoolhouseBrook Park

Manseld, CT - South rom UConn on Rte.195, turn right on Clover Mill Rd. at theoot o the long Spring H ill. Bear right atthe ork and park in the lot 0.7 miles up onthe right. 860-429-6257.

This was Manselds rst town park and the location o one o t he original Walking Weekend walks 23 years ago.We will enjoy the lush orest, stone walls, pond and stream as we stroll through the beautiul oliage. The walk willbe led by knowledgeable naturalists who will occasionally stop to talk about interesting areas. 2 hours, 2 miles.Sponsored by: Manseld Parks Advisory Committee.



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A Trace o the(Mill) Race atNo. 3 Mill

Windham, CT 411 Main St. (Rte. 66).2 blocks east o Frog Bridge on Main St.860-456-2178.

Discover the site and stories o Willimantic Thread Co. Mill No. 3 and a new view o the mighty Willimantic River.The Town o Windham has recently exposed the site. 1.5 hours, 1.5 miles. Sponsored by: Windham Textile &History Museum.

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The GoldenClock Tower

Norwich, CT - Norwich City Hall, 100Broadway. 860-823-3751.

Walktober is about the outdoors but Norwich City Hall is a true work o art that should be visited. Completed in1873 at a cost o $250,000, the building eatures dungeon-like cells in the basement, French Second Empirearchitecture, and many o the original urnishings. It is a true masterpiece o cratmanship punctuated with agold clock tower. Join city leaders in this engaging tour. More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 1 hour, 0.25 miles.Sponsored by: City o Norwich.

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DinosaurWoods

Brimeld, MA - 395 Sturbridge Rd. Brim-eld is Rte. 20. From Sturbridge, take Rte.20 west. Cross over reservoir at the townline and slow down. Take the rst rightater the water at the Welcome to the

Pioneer Valley sign. Follow to parkingarea. 413-245-1062.

A antasy walk through The Woods at Long Pond intended or children pre-school through 8 years o age on a huntor signs o woods dwellers rom the past and present and search or treasures in the woods. Children will thengather at the campsite or cider and a reading o the Dinosaur Woods story. 2 hours, less than 1 mile. Please call413-245-1062 to register. Sponsored by: Sullivan & Company Real Estate.

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The View onAichers Hill

Pomret Center, CT- 697 Pomret St. (Rte.169). 860-928-2341.

The trek on the Wyndham Land Trust and privately-owned property begins at the oce o Weiss and Hale Financial.The terrain is rolling hills with abundant wildlie and many bird species. The midpoint o the walk is the Fairy Pond,ollowed by beautiul vistas west rom atop a grassy eld. Most o the walk is a well-kept grassy path, though thereare some hills, which may have wet and possibly muddy terrain in covered areas. There will be cider, donuts andapples oered in the hospitality tent courtesy o Weiss and Hale beore and ater the hike. 1 hour, 2 miles. Pleaseregister by emailing [email protected] or calling 860-928-2341.


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YanticRiver SpiritScamper

Norwich, CT - Howard Brown Park,100 Chelsea Harbor Dr. 860-823-3792.

The Spirit Scamper is a 5K walk/jog along the Heritage Walk in downtown Norwich to the Uncas Leap Heritage Site.This is an enhanced sel-guided experience, where local guides will be at specic waypoints to tell stories, shouldparticipants desire to stop and hear them. Attendees are encouraged to wear a costume. Time-keeping will beavailable or those that chooose to run. More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 2 hours, 3.1 miles. Sponsored by:Norwich Recreation Department.

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Rail Trail Walkat LeonardsBridge

Lebanon, CT - Rte. 66 to let on Pine St.,down to right Leonards Bridge to RailTrail (about 2.5 miles rom Rte. 66).860-617-3308.

The Airline State Park Trail goes through the back country o Columbia and Lebanon. Learn about the Ghost Trainand see oliage and some interesting construction. Sponsored by: Lebanon Rail Trail Commission.

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Canterbury

Canterbury, CT - Meet at the Green

District Schoolhouse on Library Rd.(behind First Congregational Church -6 South Canterbury Rd.) on Rte. 169.Participants may park in the churchsparking lot. 860-546-9346.

Learn about the colorul history and architecture o a sampling o properties located within the Canterbury Center

Historic District on this walk. Canterbury Historical Society Corresponding Secretary Ellen Wilson provides historicalbackground, while paint color expert Sally Zimmerman o H istoric New England shares inormation on how to helpan historic home look its best with period color. See rsthand how color and architectural style come together tocreate character and curb appeal in Canterbury, named Connecticuts 2012 Best Old House Neighborhood byThis Old House Magazine. 2 hours, approx. 1 mile. Sponsored by: Canterbury Historical Society.


2 p m Mohegan Norwich CT 20 Park Center Rd Mohegan Park is set on 352 acres in the center o town and is named or the Mohegan Tribe rom whom land was pur


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MoheganPark Stroll

Norwich, CT - 20 Park Center Rd.860-823-3789.

Mohegan Park is set on 352 acres in the center o town and is named or the Mohegan Tribe rom whom land was pur-chased to create Norwich. Take a walk on a paved 0.25 mile path around Spaulding Pond which is stocked with troutannually. See the site o the 1963 dam break that ooded downtown Norwich, the ountain in the park center andstate o the art animal shelter. More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 1 hour, 0.25 miles. Sponsored by: City o Norwich.

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Paddle theQuinebaug:Putnam toPomret

Putnam, CT - From I-395 exit 95, takeKennedy Drive north to Simonzi Park.860-774-6010.

We will be out on the water, relaxing and taking in nature. The oliage should be amazing at this time o year.2 hours. Please call 860-774-6010 to register. Sponsored by: Blue Pine Outdoors.

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A Jaunt Alongthe HeritageWalk


Heritage Trail is a riverront trail that runs along the Yantic River rom historic Chelsea Harbor to Uncas LeapHeritage Park. Visit a beautiul natural resource, learn about plans to expand the trail and to create additionalwalking opportunities in the city. More ino: www.askncdc.com/walktober. 2 hours, 3 miles. Sponsored by:Norwich Community Development Corporation.

10510 a.m.nRparticipantsover age 12only

Walk AroundManseldHollow Lake

Manseld, CT- Meet at Manseld HollowState Park parking lot located on BassettBridge Rd. (0.9 miles east o R te. 195).860-373-8573.

This is a hike along hilly terrain that will take us around Manseld Hollow Lake. From the trail we will have numer-ous views o the lake and cross both the Fenton and Mount Hope Rivers. Participants should bring at least 1 liter owater and sturdy hiking shoes. Rain cancels. 3 hours, 4.5 miles. Sponsored by: Friends o Manseld Hollow.

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Rapoport/Spalding

Preserve Hike

Woodstock, CT - Rte. 169 north to Joy Rd.on let. Joy Rd. to Calkins Rd. on let. Park

at number 129 Calkins Rd. 860-963-2090.

Hike and explore the recently expanded Rapoport/Spalding Wyndham Land Trust Preserve in the center oWoodstock. 2 hours, 3 miles. Sponsored by: Wyndham Land Trust.

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A Twister andSome Tales

Southbridge, MA - From Main St. (Rte. 131),travel west, at trac light turn south ontoPleasant St. Follow or 0.33 miles. Turn letonto Walcott St. ollowed by an almostimmediate right onto Plimpton St. Proceeddown Plimpton St. to its very end. Parking isavailable at the trailhead. 508-765-0039.

As we walk through a damaged orest there will be a discussion about the devastation the June 1, 2011 tornadocaused here. Walk topics also include weather olklore, local history, and the telling o both actual and ctionaltales where participants will decide whats true and whats not. 2 hours, 1.5 miles with optional 1.25 mile roundtripadd-on. Sponsored by: Southbridge Trails Committee.

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Rail Trail Walkat LeonardsBridge

Lebanon, CT - Rte. 66 to let on Pine St.,down to right Leonards Bridge to RailTrail (about 2.5 miles rom Rte. 66).

860-617-3308.

The Airline State Park Trail goes through the back country o Columbia and Lebanon. Learn about the Ghost Trainand see oliage and some interesting construction. Sponsored by: Lebanon Rail Trail Commission.

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NorwichMillionairesMile

Norwich, CT - Lower parking lot, 500 t.south o intersection o Broad andWashington Streets, across rom138 Washington St. 860-886-1776.

Meet the amilies who lived in the mansions along Washington St. and Broadway - Norwichs Millionaires Mile - inthe last hal o the 19th century. Norwich was a wealthy manuacturing center whose residents drew theattention o people across the nation. Well talk about who they were and how they lived during the most opulentera o the Citys history. 1 hour, 1 mile. Sponsored by: Nor wich Historical Society.

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The GoldenClock Tower

Norwich, CT - Norwich City Hall,100 Broadway. 860-823-3751.

Walktober is about the outdoors but Norwich City Hall is a true work o art that should be visited. Completed in1873 at a cost o $250,000, the building eatures dungeon-like cells in the basement, French Second Empirearchitecture, and many o the original urnishings. It is a true masterpiece o cratmanship punctuated with agold clock tower. Join city leaders in this engaging tour. More ino: askncdc.com/walktober. 1 hour, 0.25 miles.Sponsored by: City o Norwich.


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WalktOber 2013 eventSFor more happenings in The Last Green Valley, please visit www.thelastgreenvalley.org and click on Calendar.

19/21 - 10/20,weekends &Columbus Day,10:30 a.m. - 6p.m.

Connecticut Renaissance Faire - Norwich, CT DoddStadium, 14 Stott Ave.

Attend the Faire at its new location th is year! Folks are invited to shop til they drop, be charmed by musical peror-mances, east on turkey legs and other delicacies, cheer or t he knights as they battle, and more at this amily-riendlyevent. Costumes are welcome but not required. $17 Adult/$10 children 7-15. Age 6 and under are ree.www.ctaire.com. 860-478-5954. Sponsored by Willimantic Brewing Company and Adventurers Guild.

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10/4-10/7,7 - 9 p.m.Raindate: 10/6

Haunted Corn Maze - Coventry, CT - Rte. 6 to South St. (4

miles); 2299 South St. on right.

A moderately scary walk through the corn maze brimming with spooks in th e dark. A dierent maze every year created

by Young Friends o Hale. Not or small children. $8 p.p. or $25 per amily. 860-742-6917. Sponsored by Nathan HaleHomestead.

29/2912 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Thompsons Hidden Treasures - Thompson, CT -Tourtellotte Memorial High School o Rte. 12,North Grosvenordale, CT.

View works by American artists, Italian sculptors, 19th-century souvenirs and other personal artiacts o theTourtellotte amily. 860-923-2819. Sponsored by TMHS Alumni Association.

3Aug. - earlyNov., weekdays12 - 8 p.m. andweekends10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Corn Maze Adventure at Fort Hill Farms - Thompson, CT- 260 Quaddick Rd. I-395 to exit 99. Go east to R te. 200to Thompson Common (0.5 mile). At stop sign, proceedstraight onto Quadick Rd. Fort Hill Farms will be about1 mile on the let.

Get lost trying to nd your way in and out o southern New Englands premier corn maze. Collect the clues and seei you can solve the maze mystery. Flashlight nights Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Pick pumpkins, meet our armanimals and try your hand at gem mining. Visit our Creamery. $12 Adult/$10 children. 860-923-3439.

4Sept. - Oct.,Fri.-Sun.11 a.m. - dusk

Ekonk Hill Corn Maze - Sterling, CT - 227 Ekonk Hill Rd.Take I-395 to exit 89, travel east on Rte. 14A. Follow 3miles and turn right onto Rte. 49. Follow 1 mile to arm.

Visitors may explore the 3+ miles o pathways through an 8-acre corn eld and complete a scavenger hunt.They can also visit the animals in the armyard and see the turkeys in the pasture. Meals and homemade ice creamavailable at the Brown Cow Ca. Night maze available Saturday and Sunday night until 11:00 p.m. $10 adults/$6 children. 860-564-0248.

5October Farmtober at Fort Hil l Farms - Thompson, CT - 260 Quad-

dick Rd. I-395 to exit 99. Go east to Rte. 200 to Thomp-son Common (0.5 mile). At stop sign, proceed straightonto Quadick Rd. Fort Hill Farms will be about 1 mile onthe let.

Special pumpkin and Halloween events will be scheduled. Details on www.orthillarms.com. Visit the arm animals,corn maze, pumpkin patch and gem mining. Visit the Fort Hill Farms creamery to try the Farmers Cow ice cream.The Lighted Pumpkin Show eatures over 1,000 hand carved and glowing pumpkins. You wont want to miss it!Cost varies. 860-923-3439. Sponsored by Fort Hill Farms.

6Saturdays inOct.

Sel-guided Stroll through the Streets o HistoricNorwich Town - Norwich, CT - Lengwell House Mu-seum, 348 Washington St. Take Exit 81E o Rte. I-395,

ollow Rte. 2 to the end; at light go let. The museum willbe on the immediate let. Parking available.

Sel-guided walk rom the Lengwell House Museum through the streets o old Norwich to t he Historic NorwichTown Green, Meeting House Rocks and the old Norwich Burying Ground. Pick up a map and inormation at theLengwell House Museum on any Saturday in October between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Commemorative patches are

available or sale. 860-889-9440. Sponsored by Society o the Founders o Norwich.

7October, week-days 12 - 5 p.m.,weekends 10a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fall Fun at Cedar Ledge Tree Farm - Manseld, CT - 260Coventry Rd. From Willimantic ollow Rte. 32 nor th; takethe 3rd right past Manseld Drive-in. From Rte. 44, takeRte. 32 south rom jct. o R te. 275. Take the 2nd let.

Take a 30-minute tractor ride through a terraced Christmas tree plantation and timber stand while searching or hid-den/disguised pumpkins; pedal karts available or k ids and adults, mulch mountain sliding. You can also walk throughthe property. Pumpkins or sale. Visit cedarledgetreearm.com or more ino. $6.50 p.p. 860-423-5690.

810/4 & 10/5,7 - 9 p.m.Raindate: 10/6

Haunted Corn Maze - Coventry, CT - Rte. 6 to South St. (4miles); 2299 South St. on right.

A moderately scary walk through the corn maze brimming with spooks in th e dark. A dierent maze every year createdby Young Friends o Hale. Not or small children. $8 p.p. or $25 per amily. 860-742-6917. Sponsored by Nathan HaleHomestead.

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10/4, 10:30 p.m. Special Zombie Thriller: Remains - Norwich, CT -

Norwich Arts Center, 60 Broadway, Norwich, CT.

View the Zombie Thriller and soon to be cult classic movie Remains, which was lmed in downtown Norwich. Join cast

and crew as they reect upon this movie and share some o their ondest memories o the lming. Come dressed as azombie or a chance to win a DVD o the movie. Limited seating, rst come, rst served. More ino: askncdc.com/walk-tober. 860-887-6964. Sponsored by: Norwich Community Cinema.

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House Talk: Restoration o Westeld CongregationalChurch - Killingly, CT - 210 Main St., Danielson, corner oReynolds St., the big white church on the green.

Lecture and walking tour. Participants will enjoy a general architectural history and slide show o Connecticut churchespresented by a distinguished architectural historian. Local historians, architects and/or contractors will discuss historicpreservation and steeple restoration eorts at Westeld Congregational Church. Opportunity to tour the historic 1855landmark church and see some o its wonderul hidden treasures. Coee and a continental breakast will be provided.$35 p.p. payable to CT Trust. 203-562-6312. www.cttrust.org. Sponsored by Connecticut Trust or Historic Preservationin association with Westeld Congregational Church.

1110/510 a.m. - 3 p.m.Raindate: 10/12

5th Annual Brimeld Antique Auto Show - Brimeld, MA- 37 Palmer Rd. (Rte. 20), west o the Brimeld Commonat the Heart-o-the-Mart Flea Market Field.

View hundreds o antique vehicles including antique cars, muscle cars, classic trucks, street rods, custom cruisers,classic imports and motorcycles. Meet Steve Magnante o Barrett-Jackson ame. Visit www.hitchockacademy.org ordetails. $5 p.p., ree or kids under 13, seniors 65+, active military and veterans. 413-245-9977. Sponsored by HitchcockFree Academy.

1210/510 a.m. - 4 p.m.and 10/610 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fall Festival Tyme at Blue Slope Country Museum -Franklin, CT - 138 Blue Hill R d. Bring the amily and enjoy a day on the arm. Horse-drawn wagon rides, childrens activities and more. $7 p.p.,kids 3 14, $4. 860-642-6413. Sponsored by Blue Slope Country Museum.


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CROP Hunger Walk (undraiser) - Killingly, CT - KillinglyLittle League eld, behind Delta Rubber Co. at39 Wauregan Rd., Danielson C T.

The Killingly-Brooklyn Interaith Council sponsors the CROP Walk to raise unds to combat hunger. Walkers aresponsored by donors. Twenty-ve percent o monies raised are or the Killingly-Brooklyn community; the rest goesto Church World Service or similar agen

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The Last Green Valley's Walktober 2013 Schedule