On Saturday, November 2 at 10am, there will be an introductory hike of the Day Preserve. This is an easy field and forest walk along an old farm road, with open fields and picturesque woodland. Park at the Gold’s Pine parking lot which is just south of the West Cornwall Fire Department on Sharon Goshen [Read More...]
On Sunday, November 10 at 10am there will be an introductory hike of moderate difficulty at the Matland Preserve. This preserve is 72 forested acres on the south slope of the iconic Tarradiddle Mountain and features varied terrain, views, and interesting geological features, part of an extensive network of over 730 acres of conserved land. [Read More...]
Saturday, November 16 at 4pm, via Zoom. Following a short business meeting, the Cornwall Conservation Trust is pleased to present: Promoting Cornwall's Birds and their Habitat with guest speaker Larry Master. See and learn more about the birds that can be seen in Cornwall during this virtual event. Registration required at CornwallConservationTrust.org. Larry Master is [Read More...]
On Saturday, December 7 at 10am will be a Dog Run and XC Ski Preview of the Foote Pope Preserve and Furnace Brook Trail with Barton Jones, Terry Burke, and Katherine Freygang. These are two open fields with mowed trails that lend themselves to dog play and when the snow falls, XC skiing. Other local [Read More...]
On Saturday, January 25 at 11 am there will be a tour of the Rattlesnake Preserve, led by Terry Burke and Deb Bennett, starting at the new observation platform at the south entrance. Come see what the season offers as we sleuth flora and fauna for winter activity. Please check our website for updates as [Read More...]
On Saturday, February 8 at 1pm at the Trinity Preserve, Mare Rubin will lead a guided walk to the Beaver Pond for a guided meditation, resting into Winter’s silence upon return. Park at the Dibble Hill Entrance. Please check our website for updates due to weather or needed gear, www.cornwallconservationtrust.org.
Hike the Hart Preserve on Sunday, February 16 at 11am with Terry Burke and Richie Dolan. This hike is perfectly protected from the weather on the coldest month and will offer a stunning view. Bring snacks for the top. Dogs very welcome! Park in the marked field near the end of Cherry Hill Road. Please [Read More...]
On Sunday, March 16 at 1pm, Terry Burke, Will Berry, and Katherine Freygang will lead a hike to the Cornwall Valley overlook from the top of the Welles Preserve. Meet at the entrance at 43 Town Street. Please check the website CornwallConservationTrust.org for weather and equipment updates.
On Friday April 11 at 7pm at Welles Preserve we are pleased to offer this unique presentation: The Songs and Stories of Frogs and Salamanders in our wetlands and vernal pools led by Joe Markow, Zoologist, Ecologist and CCS Science Teacher who has studied amphibians throughout his career. Please dress warmly, wear old shoes or [Read More...]
RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, APRIL 27 AT 10AM On Sunday, April 27 at 10am Terry Burke and Deb Bennett will be taking people around the Rattlesnake Preserve for a seasonal survey of flora and fauna. No dogs during hike and please check CCT website for updates.
