Sign Up for a Fun Spring Hiking Workshop and Hike at Sunrise Park

Register today for our new Hiking Workshop and Hike at Sunrise Park with the Suffield Park and Recreation Department

Hiking Workshop and Hike at Sunrise Park

Join the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department and Reach Your Summit for a one of a kind fun, interactive workshop going over all you need to know about day hiking basics in the Nutmeg state. This workshop will go over important trip planning information, Leave No Trace Principles and concepts of hiking for improved fitness and well-being. Each participant will also receive and updated map of Sunrise Park. Hear stories, learn tips and enjoy a show-n-tell of gear that can help make your day hiking experiences better with, Reach Your Summit guide and owner, Mat Jobin's first-hand experience from guiding groups for over 13 years and tackling solo pursuits and thru hikes. Following the workshop, there will be a short guided hike in beautiful Sunrise Park for all levels and abilities. Please be sure to bring a water, wear proper hiking footwear, bring a face mask for when social distancing is not possible and dress in layers. This is the perfect program to learn more about hiking and gear and to enjoy our beautiful Sunrise Parks.

Instructors: Mat Jobin- owner of Reach Your Summit-www.reachyoursummit.net and Donna Carney-Bastrzycki-Suffield Parks and Recreation and volunteer Stephan Bastrzycki

Dates: March 27

Day: Sunday

Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Location: Sunrise Park Upper Pavilion

Ages: The workshop is for all ages. The hike is recommended for adults and families with children in Grades 3 and above.

Fee: $5.00

Registration closes on Monday, March 21 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited

Register at suffieldrec.com

Written by: Donna Carney-Bastzycki-Director of Special Programs