Wetland boardwalks give one a feel of walking in a museum, past real-life diorama. Peoples State Forest has tow boardwalks, a short wide one, and nearby a long winding one passing by sedges, alders, poison sumac, buttonbush, etc. Bring lunch and the group will find a spot with tables. Directions and Parking: From Route 318 […]
To join this mushroom foray and get the exact location you will need to become a member of the CVMS. [email protected] $20 annual dues Foray attendees need to wear their CVMS nametags. These requirements are in place because of concerns with people coming to collect edible mushrooms. Mycologists are well aware that there are deadly mushroom […]
Thursday, June 19 (rain date June 26), 9 am to noon Brockway Hawthorne Preserve, Lyme Join us for an exploratory walk with Lyme Land Conservation Trust at their Brockway Hawthorne Preserve. This 82-acre preserve helps protect the Whalebone Cove watershed, with wetlands, vernal pools, mature forest and a healthy hemlock stand. The trail passes former […]
Saturday, June 21, 9:00 am (Rain Date July 12) Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, Old Lyme The RTPEC, a Connecticut Audubon Center, moved into its permanent location in 2020. This 5.25-acre property, located along the Lieutenant River, is the site of the former Bee & Thistle Inn. The land includes tidal riparian wetlands, an upland […]
To join this mushroom foray and get the exact location you will need to become a member of the CVMS. [email protected] $20 annual dues Foray attendees need to wear their CVMS nametags. These requirements are in place because of concerns with people coming to collect edible mushrooms. Mycologists are well aware that there are deadly mushroom […]
Saturday, June 28th at 10 am, Farm River State Park, East Haven The park supports variable habitat and many species can be found throughout the seasons. Possible species to be seen: Bristly and Wild sarasparilla, Tall hairy agrimony, Maryland sanicle, Partridgeberry, Heath speedwell, tree species as Gray dogwood, and ferns. There could also be remnants of […]
Saturday June 28 or 29 (to be confirmed), 10 AM – Noonish Bent-of -the-River, Southbury Leader: John Himmelman – [email protected] The variety of habitats always produces an amazing assortment of species! BOTR is included in the CT Butterfly Atlas as one of the best butterflying spots in the State. Not to be missed. Directions: Take I-84 […]
Sunday, June 29, 10 am to noon, Cockaponset State Forest, Higganum We will walk along the power lines. The wood lilies should be numerous and in flower. Directions: Travel to Route 81 either from Route 154, or Route 9. From the north, travel south on Route 81 to Morris Hubbard Rd. Take a left onto […]
To join this mushroom foray and get the exact location you will need to become a member of the CVMS. [email protected] $20 annual dues Foray attendees need to wear their CVMS nametags. These requirements are in place because of concerns with people coming to collect edible mushrooms. Mycologists are well aware that there are deadly mushroom […]
Saturday, July 5, 8 am to 11 am, Pine Hill Recreation Area, Regional Water Authority, Seymour Join members of the Connecticut Botanical Society as they search for plants in the woods off of Summer Hill Rd. in Seymour and Woodbridge. The hike will go through a deciduous forest with some wetlands. There are some decent […]
Saturday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. (Rain date: July 13), Penwood State Park, Bloomfield Description: The flat, paved park road flanking the ridge makes for an easy walk while offering a good view of the varied vegetation brought up to eye level on the steep uphill side of the road. Tick-trefoils are blooming and fruiting, […]
To join this mushroom foray and get the exact location you will need to become a member of the CVMS. [email protected] $20 annual dues Foray attendees need to wear their CVMS nametags. These requirements are in place because of concerns with people coming to collect edible mushrooms. Mycologists are well aware that there are deadly mushroom […]