Country Roads, Communications, Trails And Building A Network

Connecticut Trails Day is stepping off Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, as part of National Trails Day. More than 160 events are scheduled across Connecticut.

This year marks the 18th time that members of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association have served as the American Hiking Society's state coordinator for Trails Day.

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), local and regional land trusts, town agencies, outdoors-oriented businesses, numerous volunteers, and business sponsors contribute to the success of this statewide event. Walks range from mild to strenuous and include history, wildflowers, geology, walks with dogs and more.

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Flatwater Paddle Combines With Trails Day

A special paddle event combines The Last Green Valley's Source to Sea & Connecticut Forest & Park Association annual Trails Day on Sunday, June 7.

Paddle approximately 6 miles from Howard Brown Park in Norwich to Erickson Park in Ledyard along the eastern shore of the Thames River. Participants must have their own boat and equipment, including life jacket worn at all times on the water. Call Jean Trapani, (860) 221-7439 or e-mail flatwater@ct-amc.org; Barry Gorfain, (860) 739-6622. Registration is required for this trip, group size is limited.

For a complete list of CFPA trail events for the June 7, see www.ctwoodlands.org.

Another CT AMC Flatwater coastal paddling event is set for Monday, June 8. Paddle along the western shore of the Thames River from Montville to New London. Group size is limited. Paddlers less than 18 years old must be with parent or legal guardian. Participants must have own boat and equipment including life jacket. Registration required, paddle event contact information listed above.