National Trails Day is June 3, Connecticut Trails Days are June 3 and 4, and The Last Green Valley’s (TLGV) Spring Outdoors leaders have trail adventures galore for you in the 35-town National Heritage Corridor!  More info at  www.thelastgreenvalley.org or TLGV’s Facebook page.

Put your pedals and piggy-toes to the trails during these events June 3:

“Enjoy the Trails of Sturbridge” with lots of activity choices from 8 am – 3 pm on the Leadmine Mountain Trails. A trail run, mountain bike rides for advanced riders and for kids, geocaching, environmental awareness hike, and even trail building 101 are a few choices. Some of these activities need preregistration, and for more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

“New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) Goodwin Fun Ride” offers a choice of 7, 15 or 25 mile loops in Goodwin Forest in Hampton starting at 8 am. Fees apply. For more information check out facebook.com/quietcornerNEMBA. 

“Holland & Brimfield Trail Bike Ride” rolls off at 10 am for an easy flat trail ride; meet at 20 Pond Bridge Road in Holland. Brought to you by the Holland Trails Committee.

“Air Line Lore along the Lebanon & Columbia Line” is a family-friendly walk at 11 am with the CT Eastern Railroad Museum’s historian Ray. Learn about the Ghost Train and the line construction of 1912-1913. 

Enjoy the “Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening” on the newly-installed bridge on the Air Line Trail in Thompson at noon. Bike, walk, jog, ride your horse! Best parking is at the Route 12 parking lot (Mechanicsville Section.) Find out about this event and all things Thompson Trails on facebook.com/Thompson-Trails-Committee.

“Hale Homestead Trails Day Walk” starts at 2 pm in Coventry. A slow 2 mile walk down the 18th century road that the Hales used to bring their livestock to market takes you back in time. Registration recommended: 860-742-6917. Heavy rain cancels. 

Connect to more land and water trails June 4: 

Goodwin Forest is ready for runners at the “10k & 30k Trail Run” starting at 9 am. Expect a challenging but fun course, peaceful scenery and other activities throughout the day, but pre-registration is required at friendsofgoodwinforest.org. 

Wyndham Land Trust showcases their “Rapoport/Spalding Preserve Walk” at 10 am in Woodstock, with scenic fields, woods, and wetlands. Your leashed dog is welcome, too. 

“Back Roads Undiscovered Killingly Bus Tour” is back by popular demand. Killingly’s Conservation Commission connects you to historic sites and open spaces that you can return to explore on your own. Unpaved roads, Revolutionary War graves, highest point in town, 500 acres of water are a few of things you’ll tour. Limited seats, so register by May 31st to 860-779-5311 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information on where to meet at 1 pm. 

“Paddle the Shetucket with TLGV Ranger Bill” along the National Recreation Water Trail. Pre-registration is required and to get all the details, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

The weekend also offers tours, events, programs, croquet and farmers’ markets!

“Trees on Woodstock Hill” at 10 a.m. June 3, a tour of 100-year-old Palmer Arboretum. 

“Scouts/Kids! Plant for Pollinators” is a great excuse to visit Hodges Village Dam in Oxford. A family-friendly location with events all the time, this one offers you a chance to plant your own plot of wildflowers at 10 a.m. June 3. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so a sign can be made in your name. Bring your own soil amendments, gloves and drinks. USACE will provide the seeds and tools. 

“Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House” invites you to meet their director and staff, take a tour and learn about the benefits of this great camp on both Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Pomfret. 

Willimantic knows how to put on whimsically fun events and “Alice in Wonderland Croquet” is no exception. Come to Jillson Square on Sunday at 11:30 am for croquet with Alice, the Queen of Hearts and other Wonderland characters. Costumes are welcome but not required. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. $4 to play croquet. 

 “Full Moon Hike” at the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Trail Wood in Hampton slows down the daily hustle and bustle so you can enjoy the magical sights and sounds of the evening. Free for CAS members, $5 for non-members.

The “Thames River Basin Partnership Floating Workshop” lands in Roseland Park at noon June 9. $25 fee includes light lunch, demonstrations, information sessions, paddling and a walking tour for the land lubbers. To register call 860-928-4948 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. “Rose Full Moon Paddle” at Roseland Park, Friday, June 9th at 7 pm. This is a perfect location for new paddlers, and we’ll enjoy the splendor of the rising full Rose Moon. Limited space, pre-register to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

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