More Nature Conservation Listings
C. Vaughan Ferguson Jr. Conservancy
In the CountryRte. 169
Brooklyn, CT 06234
Red-blazed trails through the 78-acre preserve. Maintained by Wolf Den Land Trust.Brooklyn, CT 06234
Connecticut Audubon Center
In the Country189 Pomfret Street
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
860 928 4948
Five-plus miles of designated trails, on over 700-acres of property managed to provide habitat for hard-to-find grassland birds. Guided bird walks and weekend workshops on natural history & gardening.Connecticut College Arboretum
On the Coast270 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
New London, CT 06320
860 439 5060
The Arboretum Native Plant Collection consists of 20 acres of woody plants and wildflowers indigenous to eastern North America; a pond; and wildflower azalea, conifer, laurel, legume and other collections. Well-marked easy trails throughout.James L. Goodwin Forest & Conservation Center
In the Country23 Potter Road
Hampton, CT 06247
Hampton, CT 06247
860 455 9534
2000-acre forest with 14 miles of multi-use trails, self-guided educational trails, 3 large ponds, forest history center and nature museum. Regular interpretive hikes and workshops in season.Joshuas Tract Conservation & Historic Trust
In the CountryP.O. Box 4
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
860 429 9023
Over 1500 acres of Forests and Meadows with walking trails in the Windham Region. The Trust is named for Joshua, son of Uncas Mohegan Sachem, who in 1676 bequeathed his hunting grounds in the heart of eastern Connecticut to 16 men of Norwich.Milo Appley Showcase Nature Trail
In the CountryWolf Den Rd
Brooklyn, CT 06234
Easy 1.5 miles of trails through the conservation showcase. Maintained by Windham County Soil & Water Conservation District. Located on Wolf Den Rd off of Route 6.Brooklyn, CT 06234
Palmer Arboretum
In the CountryRoute 169
Woodstock, CT 06281
Located behind historical society building. The Arboretum includes cypresses, flowering azaleas, an Arnold Palmer Witch Hazel, a Paper Bark Maple, a Royal Star Magnolia and other rare species.Woodstock, CT 06281
Rock Spring Wildlife Refuge
In the CountryRte. 97
Scotland, CT 06264
Walk, hike, or ski-tour through 3 miles of forest fields and along the Littel River. Maintained by Nature Conservancy.Scotland, CT 06264
Trail Wood: The Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary
In the Country93 Kenyon Road
Hampton, CT 06247
Hampton, CT 06247
860 928 4948
Three miles of walking trails through the 168-acre property of former naturalist/author Edwin Way Teale. Guided walks and nature programs. Maintained by CT Audubon Society.
