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, 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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

Sunday, July 27, 9 am, GUILFORD LAND CONSERVATION TRUST WESTWOODS WEST PROPERTY, Guilford A power line right of way on this newly preserved property provides a variety of habitats in quick succession. Note: prepare for dense vegetation, occasional steep rocky terrain, and the possibility of ankle-deep wet spots. Directions and Parking: Park on Hoadley Creek […]

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 […]

Sunday, August 3, 9:30 am to 11:30 am (Rain date August 10) – Wequetequock Cove Preserve, Stonington WCP consists of two meadows and hedgerows between Palmer Neck Road and Wequetequock Cove.  There are two entrance points through the stone wall, one to each meadow with a connecting trail between them.  Mowed grass paths go around […]

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 […]