Saturday, October 3
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BELOW AND WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, AT 4 PM.
From Trail to Table: A Stroll at Great Meadow Farm
Location: Great Meadow Farm, Redding
Parking/Gathering Location: To be provided with registration
Start Time: Hike will begin promptly at 11 a.m. — arrive at least 10 minutes early
Hike Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Guides: James Lipton, Great Meadow Farm owner and Marjorie Derven, Trustee, Redding Land Trust
Hiking group size: Limited to 25
Why should you go? Enjoy walking through this family-owned organic farm, on an estate dating back to 1768, offering produce and beautiful flower gardens, orchards and hayfields on twenty-four acres. We will walk at a leisurely pace, pausing to observe turkeys, swallows and other wildlife. Learn some tips about organic, sustainable farming and running a successful farm stand. After the hike, you are invited to enjoy iced tea and a bite of Margie Lipton’s delicious sweet and savory baked goods.
Things to Know Before You Go: Dress appropriately: long pants and sturdy shoes. Review these hiking tips.
ABOUT THE REDDING COMMUNITY HIKING CLUB
The Redding Community Hiking Club, a collaboration between Redding Land Trust and Mark Twain Library, offers family-friendly, guided hikes in our town’s gorgeous open space. Most hikes are led by trustees from the Redding Land Trust, Town Trail Tenders, (volunteers who maintain both the Town of Redding and Redding Land Trust preserved properties), along with other community members. Typical hikes focus simply on getting outside to enjoy the benefits of nature, outdoor fitness and opportunities to connect with others in our community, and other hikes have a specific educational component, such as plant identification, geology, history, birding, etc.
Note: Space is limited due to parking restrictions and for group safety. Hikes fill up quickly, so register early to attend.
By registering for this event, you permit the Mark Twain Library to share your contact information with our community partner, the Redding Land Trust.
Upcoming Hikes:
Saturday, October 21 – Highstead
Friday, November 27 – Annual post-Thanksgiving hike with Gordon Loery, Redding Land Trust co-president. Time and location to be announced.
Friday, January 1 – Annual New Year’s Day hike with Gordon Loery, Redding Land Trust co-president. Time and location to be announced.