Saturday, August 8
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BELOW AND WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, AT 4 PM.
Local Ecology, History Highlights and Butterflies
Location: Norwalk River Trail
Parking/Gathering Location: To be provided with registration
Start Time: Hike will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. — arrive at least 10 minutes early
Hike Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Guide: Victor DeMasi
Hiking group size: Limited to 25
Why should you go? Join local lepidopterist Victor DeMasi, research associate at Peabody Museum of Natural History, on this walk to observe butterflies and learn about their ecology and conservation. He will share and discuss his collection of butterflies from around the world, and specimens from the museum will be on display. He will point out the local flora and fauna as he leads a field walk along the Norwalk River Trail. The walk will continue on to the beautiful Randall’s Farm meadow to observe butterflies up close. Interested children are welcome! DeMasi has studied butterflies for the last 40 years in Connecticut and faraway places such as the Amazon basin and Ethiopia.
Things to Know Before You Go: Dress appropriately; long pants and sturdy shoes are mandatory. 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.
More Upcoming Hikes:
September 19 -Photo Walk with Tony Gale- Check back to register
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.