Winter Hike / Upcoming Events

Due to weather /road conditions the scheduled  Winter Hike planned for Sunday Feb. 10th at 2:00 p.m. has been canceled.

Please see below for a list of our upcoming events. 
We look forward to seeing you.
 

Up Coming Events:

PLT Celebrates 19 yrs…The Emerald Ash Borer

Guest Speaker Dr. Claire Rutledge who is a research scientist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Dr. Rutledge holds a PhD in entomology from the University of Illinois. She has presented and published widely on current insect threats. Her specialty is wood-boring insects. 

The Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic wood-boring beetle that kills ash trees. On July 16, a CAES survey team headed by Dr. Rutledge recovered the first insect specimens in Prospect from a ground-nesting, native wasp, which hunts beetles including the emerald ash borer. Learn about the history and biology of the beetle, the threat it poses to our forests and landscapes, how we track its spread, and what you can do to help minimize its impact on our ashes.

Mark your calendars and join us on Wednesday, April 24th to learn more about Dr. Rutledge’s work and what is being done in Prospect as well as surrounding communities relating to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. Meeting to be held at the Prospect Town Library’s Community Room. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. for a meet and greet and light refreshments. Program to commence at 7:30 p.m.

CBS (Conn. Botanical Society) Walk, cosponsor - PLT

Saturday, May 11, 10:00 a.m. Kathan Woods, Prospect

This tract was recently donated to the Prospect Land Trust. It is a mixed hardwood forest with little wetlands. There are some steep slopes, so be prepared with the right footwear. Meet at Boardman Drive cul-de-sac, off Plank Road Leader: John Triana, Prospect Land Trust, 203 758-7203

Trails Day…Nature Walk

Sunday, June 2,  2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kathan Woods, Prospect

This leisurely nature walk will explore 2-to-3 miles of blue and yellow trails located within 82.1 acres of second growth forest. Leaders Boardman Kathan will share his knowledge of the rich history of the land and surrounding area & Naturalist/Educator Dr. Joel Meisel will lead the group in identifying the flora & fauna as well as answer any questions concerning our field observations. Meet leaders at Boardman Drive cul-de-sac, off Plank Road, heavy rain cancels. Pre-registration is NOT NECESSARY. Question: contact Boardman Kathan, (203) 758-0658, barneykath@earthlink.net