· 11:00am, Middlefield

· Join our 8th Annual Wadsworth Falls State Park Hike and Mansion Tour.
· Meet at the entrance of the park, Rt. 157, Middlefield for a 3-mile hike, followed by a possible guided tour of the Wadsworth mansion with hot chocolate, cookies and entertainment.

Sunday 01/15/2012

Charles Island Walk

· 9:00am, Milford

· Meet at 9am at the parking lot closest to the boardwalk at the Silver Sands Park for Mark and Linda’s 10th annual Charles Island walk.

· Silver Sands Park is exit 35 (Bic Drive) off
Rte. 95; follow signs to the park. We will meet at the rotary at the end of the road, past the Milford Kennel, near the boardwalk. · Wear sturdy boots, as the walk is rocky and can be slippery. Join us for lunch afterwards featuring Linda’s chili. In the event of rain/ice/snow, hike is cancelled, but still come for chili at 11:30-ish.

Sunday 01/22/2012

Walk in South Glastonbury

· 9:45am, South Glastonbury

· Enjoy a brisk winter walk exploring the back roads of beautiful South Glastonbury. This walk will go through South Glastonbury, down to the ferry landing and parallel to the Connecticut River. Most of the walk will be on back roads.
· Area restaurants are available for those who want coffee or lunch after the walk.
· Meet at the Olympic Pizza/US Post Office shopping center (please park away from the restaurants and stores) located on Main Street (Route 17) in South Glastonbury. at 9:45. The walk
will begin at 10:00AM Please note, it is unlikely that there will be rest-room facilities available at the starting time.
· Forecasted rain/snow or unsafe walking conditions cancels this event.

Sunday 02/05/2012

Soup Hike at Osborndale State Park

· 11:00am, Derby
· Join us for a 5 mile hike. Soup and warm fire afterwards at the Pavilion.
· From Route 8 south: Take Exit 17. Take a left at the end of the exit ramp. Take another left at the lighted intersection (Division Street). Drive approximately ¾ miles. Osbornedale
State Park will be on the right across from Derby High School.
· From Route 8 north: Take Exit 18. Take a left at the end of the exit ramp. Drive approximately ½ mile. Osbornedale State Park will be on the right across from the Derby High School.
· Rain cancels. Rain date 19 February.