Bethany History Hike – Sunday, August 11, 9 – 11 AM
The next in our series of monthly, guided hikes through some of our properties will be the Bethany History Hike in collaboration with the Bethany Historical Society. With Will Brinton, Town Historian, as our guide, we will be walking through the Land Trust’s Three Sisters Preserve starting at 9AM on Sunday August 11. Note, the date and time are different than previously posted.
The land of the Three Sisters Preserve and surrounding area has some pretty remarkable historical significance for both indigenous people and those who followed. Will plans to spend time exploring the mill foundations along Beacon Hill Brook and talking about the nearby village of Straitsville, which was once part of Bethany. He will also discuss the colorful history of the Three Sisters area, which is the common boundary of Bethany, Naugatuck and Prospect.
After crossing the newly rebuilt bridge across Beacon Hill Brook, the hike will follow a relatively flat 0.5 mile loop trail through the lower portion of the Preserve. As part of hike, there will be an opportunity to hike the trail to the top of the steep Three Sisters ravine, with an elevation gain of almost 300 feet, to the historical marker at the Bethany-Naugatuck-Prospect border. For those who choose not to climb up the ravine, a Land Trust volunteer will bring you via the loop trail back to the parking area.
To register: contact Bob Harrison by August 9th via cell at 203-506-5888 or email at bjh51box@gmail.com
September 1 – Early Morning Birding Adventure – Mendell’s Folly – Guide: Christin Arnini (time will be 8 – 10 AM)
October 6 – Bethany Airport Trails Hikes at the Bethany Harvest Festival – Guides: Bethany Land Trust Board Members
November 3 – Beaver Habitat Hike – Mendell’s Folly – Guide: Ali-Beres Nork
All are welcome but space for each hike will be limited to 25 registered participants. No dogs will be allowed and inclement weather will cancel. Details about each preserve, theme and guide will be given at the beginning of each month here in the Bethany Bulletin, our Facebook page and website. Details for registration, directions and parking will also be provided on our website, https://bethanylandtrust.org/. .