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 […]
Saturday July 19, 10 AM John Flaherty Field Trial Area, East Windsor Leader: Lenny Brown, 203-949-9024 An overlooked hotspot for butterflies! Over 25 species are possible including the rare Horace’s Duskywing. An excellent trip! Wear sturdy walking shoes, bring water and sunscreen. Directions: From I-91 take exit 44, go south on Rte 5 for 1.1 miles, […]
Saturday, July 19, 10AM Lake Gaillard, North Branford Leader: Tom Kelly, 203-430-3180 This is a walk at the main reservoir for the Regional Water Authority. It is our sixth trip to a site not normally open to the public! This very scenic property includes fields and Christmas tree plantations. Last year turned up 22 species, […]
Saturday, July 19, 2025 10 AM, Beaverdam Marsh, Natchaug State Forest, Eastford Spectacular large marsh covered with floating aquatics, with emergent, shrub and wooded wetland areas as well. Explore adjacent upland woods along blue-blazed Natchaug Trail. Directions and Parking: Beaverdam Marsh parking lot, located c. 3/4 mi. south of Nathaniel Lyon Memorial Park off Kingsbury Rd. […]