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Nature Walk: Stone Walls & Lichens

With its three miles of stone walls, Hill-Stead is an ideal place to look at lichen, the colorful but often overlooked miraculous combination of fungus and algae. Learn about lichen and the history of Hill-Stead's stone walls on this easy walk with estate naturalist Diane Tucker. All ages welcome. $5 members, $8 members-to-be. Preregistration required: 860.677.4787 ext 142.

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