Celebrate the beginning of 2026 by joining the First Day Hike along the trails in Veterans Memorial Park and in the Town’s newly acquired Simpson Preserve. This hike, co-sponsored with Bethany Conservation Commission, will take hikers through rerouted trails in the Simpson Preserve that lead to the uplands near the Woodward Nature Preserve. From there, the hike will proceed to trails in Veterans Memorial Park, climbing up to near the Bethany Bog in the woods above the lake. Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes for this hike of about 3 miles.
To register: contact Bob Harrison by Tuesday December 30th via cell at 203-506-5888 or bjh51box@gmail.com
Parking: Veterans Memorial Park, 265 Beacon Rd (Route 42), Bethany; look for the green Land Trust banner.
Rain date: Sunday January 4th, 1-4 PM