Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy, which includes property in Bloomfield, East Granby, West Hartford, and Windsor, will be holding several hikes in April.

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The following are spring hikes that are being organized on property owned by the Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy in the month of April.

Earth Day Hike

• Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 10 a.m.
• Auerfarm, 35 Auer Farm Road, Bloomfield

Join us on a guided hike at the Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve (Bloomfield) and MDC Reservoir 6 (West Hartford). Simsbury Land Trust land steward David Kozak will explore a recently created trail connecting these properties through the 4-H Center at Auerfarm. We’ll spend 2 hours walking 2.5 miles along mostly level terrain discussing the history of the protection of these properties and area geology. Meet at the parking area adjacent to the Auerfarm Scenic Reserve sign. This hike is co-sponsored by Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy and Simsbury Land Trust. https://www.trlandconservancy.org/event/earth-day-weekday-hike/

Auerfarm. Courtesy photo

Mill Brook Park Hike

• Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 a.m.
• Mill Brook Park, Windsor

This guided hike on winding trails through Millbrook Open Space (formerly Traditions Golf Course), led by naturalist Brad Robinson, will provide stunning views and the opportunity to spot wildlife in the heart of Windsor. Park at 147 Pigeon Hill Road. Co-sponsored by Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy and the Windsor Conservation Committee. https://www.trlandconservancy.org/event/mill-brook-park-hike/

Mill Brook Park. Courtesy photo

Grand Opening of Hawk Hill Farm Tree Trail

• Sunday, April 27, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Hawk Hill Farm, 20 Duncaster Road, Bloomfield

Join Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy (TRLC), The 4Five Farm, the Town of Bloomfield, the Connecticut Land Conservation Council and special guests for a conversation about the outstanding resources conserved at Hawk Hill Farm. There will be a short Arbor Day ceremony featuring several speakers and concluding with the ribbon cutting of an exciting new tree trail open to the public. The trail features 9 trees; 5 are “notable” trees, meaning they are among the largest of their species in CT. Light refreshments will be served and guided walks of the tree trail will be available. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend or help with our planning. https://www.trlandconservancy.org/event/grand-opening-of-tree-trail-at-hawk-hill-farm/

Springtime view of the Mighty Oak, one of the notable trees that can be seen on the Hawk Hill Farm Tree Trail. Courtesy photo

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