Stonington

Sat. Jun 6

10:00 am

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11:30 am

1 mile

The Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Knox Preserve, which sits along the Stonington coast, is a four-season treasure trove of natural wonders, and it’s especially beautiful in June. As spring transitions to summer, noisy birds pause their northbound migrations to rest and feed for a while. We’ll see an abundance of wildflowers in bloom, and a plethora of pollinating insects, from bees to butterflies that take advantage of the floral riches. We’ll hike Knox’s gentle trails—and even a historic graveyard—at a slow pace designed to enable everyone to use all of their senses on a journey of environmental discovery, co-sponsored with the South East Connecticut Community Center of the Blind, to experience, as fully as possible, the delights of nature. The walk will be amplified. Leader Bruce Fellman is a veteran naturalist, teacher, and photojournalist with half a century of innovative and engaging experience that has enabled people of all ages, inclinations, and abilities to connect to the natural world.

Meeting Location Details

Knox Preserve 84 Wilcox Rd, Stonington, CT 06378 Lat.: 41°20’26.6″N Long.: 71°56’23.3″W

Parking: We’ll meet at the preserve gate, which is across the street from the on-street parking on Wilcox Road.

Trail: The Knox Preserve trail we’ll be walking is about three feet wide, with a dirt center and grassy sides. While the pathway does not meet formal accessibility standards, most of it is very level, but there are some tripping hazards, notably roots, and some sections will require scrambling over rocks. Participants may do the whole hike, which is about a mile long, or an abridged version tailored to individual preferences and abilities. In all cases, our pace will be leisurely and provide plenty of opportunity for multi-sensory experiences and questions.

Communication: The walk will be amplified and will include live sonograms that provide pictorial representation of bird calls. To request sign language interpretation or for more accessibility information, go to avalonia.org or contact us at avalonialc@yahoo.com or 860-884-3500.

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