Meet us at the cul-de-sac at the end of Merry Lane, Ledyard. PSWC protects one of southeastern Connecticut’s major aquifers, and features ponds, extensive swamps and upland woods. Its habitats support many types of plants, flowers are abundant and birdwatching is excellent. Gravel roads and a low shrub habitat are excellent for rabbits.

Approximately 0.8 miles of trails connect Moore Woodlands to Beebe Pond Park trails. The preserve contains wetlands draining into the Mystic River. Great beginner hiking! To read more about the preserve, and for a map and directions click here. To RSVP (optional, but preferred) email

Looking for a good hiking trail this summer? Join the Avalonia Conservancy as we embark on guided hiking trails on our beautiful preserves! See an array of wildlife, get a good workout and spend some time learning about nature with family or friends! July 9 th : Hoffman Evergreen Preserve, Stonington CT Trail Details: About…

Looking for a good hiking trail this summer? Join the Avalonia Conservancy as we embark on guided hiking trails on our beautiful preserves! See an array of wildlife, get a good workout and spend some time learning about nature with family or friends! July 23 rd : D.R. Henne Memorial Brook Preserve, North Stonington CT…

Looking for a good hiking trail this summer? Join the Avalonia Conservancy as we embark on guided hiking trails on our beautiful preserves! See an array of wildlife, get a good workout and spend some time learning about nature with family or friends! August 6 th : Avery Preserve, Ledyard CT Trail Details: Approximately 1…

Looking for a good hiking trail this summer? Join the Avalonia Conservancy as we embark on guided hiking trails on our beautiful preserves! See an array of wildlife, get a good workout and spend some time learning about nature with family or friends! August 20 th : Preston Nature Preserve, Preston CT Trail Details: Well-established…

*Please note this hike was edited on 8/25 - change of location - the hike will be at Knox Preserve (previously listed as Knox Family Farm) Looking for a good hiking trail this summer? Join the Avalonia Conservancy as we embark on guided hiking trails on our beautiful preserves! See an array of wildlife, get…

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will lead a hike at Tefftweld at Birchenturn. This is a free hike. more about Tefftweld at Birchenturn

Avalonia naturalist and photojournalist Bruce Fellman will lead a family-friendly trek along the Preserve’s half-mile of gentle trails that starts with a search for migrating birds and butterflies, including Monarchs, and a scan of plants for caterpillars, galls, and all the preparations for winter that the natural world undergoes in October. Then, as the darkness…