NFA To Offer Guided Nature Walks

Newtown Forest Association (NFA) has planned two nature walks to the highest elevation in Newtown.

One or more NFA board members will lead walks on Saturdays, September 25 and October 16, each beginning at 10 am. The walks will be at Holcombe Hill Preserve, where NFA’s offices are located and which includes a vista plateau that provides one of the best views Newtown has to offer, as well as a place to picnic at the conclusion of the hike. All are welcome.

The walk leaders will explain the history of the property and the NFA, discuss some of the plant and wildlife found on the property, and communicate other land preservation activities going on in and around Newtown. 

The hikes will take between one to two hours and will be for people at all levels. Family participation is encouraged as the trails are family friendly.

As the sun and ticks are always a risk, hikers are urged to dress properly and wear adequate sun and tick protection. Upon the conclusion of each hike all should thoroughly inspect themselves for ticks.

All hikers will be responsible for any food and water they will want or need during the hikes.

Those planning to participate should meet at 55 Great Hill Road (not the red barn; for GPS use 65 Great Hill Road). For additional information send an email to admin@NewtownForestAssociation.org. Groups planning to participate are asked to send in a reservation.