Trail Wood Programs
93 Kenyon Road, Hampton, CT 06247
The Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary: open to the public from dawn to dusk seven days. Teale’s writing cabin and study are open by appointment. Call (860)928-4948
After School Nature Club
April Session: Weds., April 3, 10, 24, 5/1
May Session: Weds., May 8, 15, 22, 29
Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to Trail Wood. Their afternoon will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Wildlife lessons will be quietly inserted along the way. Cost $40 members; $50 non-members. Registration | Permission Form
Full Moon Walks
Sun. March 24, 7:30 p.m.
Sun. April 26, 7:00 p.m.
Sat. May 25, 7:00 p.m.
Caretaker Vern Pursley will lead walks under a full moon. We meet at the information shed. Cost: CAS Memberss free; Non-members $3.
Second Sunday Walks
April 14, 7:00 p.m.
May 12, 2:00 p.m.
Trail Wood is beautiful by sunlight or by moonlight. Come for a walk. Cost: members free/ $3 nonmembers.
Blue-winged Warbler
Trail Wood Bird Walks
Thursday, April 25, 8 a.m.
Thursday, May 9, 8 a.m.
Thursday, May 23, 8 a.m.
Join Join Sanctuary Manager, Andy Rzeznikiewicz, as he points out various bird species. Bring your binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. We may visit a new nearby preserve owned by the Wolf Den Land Trust. Meet in the visitor parking lot. Cost: $5 members; $10 non-members.
Directions and Information
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Private Guided Bird or Nature Walks
Hampton Brook. Photo by Peter Vertefuille.
This service is offered year-round. Each walk can be geared toward your expectations and locations. Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz can take you to your next “life bird,” to local hot spots, or just use his knowledge to find birds and wildlife for you. Owl walks and private Woodcock watches are very successful in small groups. This is an excellent gift for that outdoor enthusiast who has everything. Call 860-4948.
Bird Surveys on Private or Public Property
Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz is available to conduct bird population surveys on your property and can provide advise on how to best manage the property for optimum bird habitat. Private property owners, Land Trusts, municipalities or other groups interested in inventoring breeding or migratory bird populations on their properties might consider this service. Conservation groups that are evaluating potential land purchases for conservation might find this service helpful as well. The best time of year to conduct nesting bird surveys is May and June. Call early to schedule as the calendar fills up fast this time of year: 860-928-4948.
Programs Offered to Groups and Libraries
We can bring our wildlife video and bird slide show programs right to you. Call 860-928-4948 for more information on each program.