On Saturday, May 4. 2019 at 10AM, I will offer a hike at Guida Farms Conservation Area in the southern part of Middletown, CT, in association with Middletown's Recreation Division. We will explore this 100-acre area protected by the city and Middlesex Land Trust. The Preserve offers wooded areas, open fields, and small ponds. The trip should last until approximately 11:30AM.
Wear hiking shoes, bring a snack and water, camera, binoculars if desired. Children under age 16 must attend with an adult 18+. Leashed dogs allowed.
Directions: from Route 17 south (towards Durham), take the first left after Dooley Pond onto Round Hill Road. After 0.5 mi, at stop sign at intersection with Coleman and Round Hill, turn right into parking lot. GPS: 300 Round Hill Rd.
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Please email (Beth@HealingNatureCT.com) if you are planning to join. Questions that morning: 860 262 2788. This trip will be cancelled if inclement weather.
Sunday, May 5th Is Middletown's Walk-in-the-Park for a Healthy Community!
12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM At Veteran's Memorial Park (Parking at Palmer Field off Washington St.)
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- 11:30 AM Free Parking on either side of Palmer Field
- Follow signs - Walk over the Coginchaug River Bridge for access to Veteran's Memorial Park
- Registration Opens! If you registered on-line, pick up your bracelet (for access to food and events) Pick up your first playing cards (Raffle Entries)!
- Meet up with your friends.
- Visit sponsor and agency booths!
- 12:30 PM 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Begins in Groups!
- You'll be called to the Starting Line!
- Collect more playing cards!
- Stop for brain challenges!
- Stop for obstacle course challenge or climbing wall challenge
- Concert Begins with lead-off band, Plywood Cowboy
- 1:00 PM
- Walk groups continue starting!
- Food Court Opens! Enjoy Free healthy foods and drinks!
- 1:30 PM
- Concert by Middletown H.S. Jazz Ensemble
- 2:45 PM
- Concert by "Plywood Cowboy"
- 3:30 PM
- Raffle Winning Tickets drawn
- 5:00 PM
- Event Closes
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- Event Closes

