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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: Benton Hill Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join our Stewardship Director\, Tim Hunter\, and Land Steward\, Sophie Lake-Ginouves\, on our beautiful Benton Hill Preserve for a fun morning of trail maintenance. Our main focus will be improving trail drainage\, some light brush clean up\, clearing downed trees (only if you are comfortable and experienced with chainsaws). This hike is considered easy. Volunteer days are a great way to meet cool people\, get some exercise\, and do some good for our trails–no previous experience required! \n\nFriday\, May 1\n10:00am to 12:00pm\n40 Benton Hill Rd\n\nEmail timhunter@sharonlandtrust.org if you are interested in joining us or if you have any questions. Not yet registered as a volunteer? Use this link to register. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://sharonlandtrust.org/event/volunteer-work-day-benton-hill-preserve/
LOCATION:Benton Hill Preserve\, 40 Benton Hill Road\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trail Work
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: Mary Moore Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join our Stewardship Director\, Tim Hunter\, and Land Steward\, Sophie Lake-Ginouves\, on our beautiful Mary Moore Preserve for a fun morning of trail maintenance. Our main focus will be improving trail drainage and clearing downed trees (only if you are comfortable and experienced with chainsaws). This hike is considered easy. Volunteer days are a great way to meet cool people\, get some exercise\, and do some good for our trails–no previous experience required! \n\nThursday\, May 7\n10:00am to 12:00pm\n24 Williams Rd\n\nEmail timhunter@sharonlandtrust.org if you are interested in joining us or if you have any questions. Not yet registered as a volunteer? Use this link to register. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://sharonlandtrust.org/event/volunteer-work-day-mary-moore-preserve/
LOCATION:Mary Moore Preserve\, 24 Williams Rd\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trail Work
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SUMMARY:Guided Spring Hike
DESCRIPTION:***Postponed from Saturday\, May 9th*** Join our very own Land Steward\, Sophie Lake-Ginouves\, and Executive Director\, Carolyn Klocker\, on a gentle hike through our beautiful and secluded D’Alton Preserve. As the woods begin to wake up\, we’ll keep an eye out for ephemeral wildflowers as well as other signs of the season. The D’Alton trail system winds through lush forest\, up to a stunning summit view\, and past a bog teeming with wetland wildlife. This will be an unhurried hike with plenty of time to pause\, look closely\, and enjoy the landscape. Drawing on their experience caring for and exploring these lands\, our two leaders will share insights along the way as we see what’s emerging along the trail. This hike is considered easy and suitable for people of all experience levels. \n\nSunday\, May 17\, 2026\n10:00am to 12:00pm\nD’Alton Preserve\, 101 West Woods Rd #2\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\n\nFor more information or to register: https://forms.gle/Ga6EHeP2tBLTtGPS6 or contact us at (860) 364-5137 or info@sharonlandtrust.org
URL:https://sharonlandtrust.org/event/guided-spring-hike/
LOCATION:D’Alton Preserve\, 101 Westwoods 2 Rd\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Public Hikes
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: Sharon Mountain Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join our stewardship team of staff and volunteers on a short\, fun outing to our secluded Sharon Mountain Preserve. The work will mainly focus on cutting back trail overgrowth\, checking stream crossings\, and clearing downed trees (only if you are comfortable and experienced with chainsaws). This hike is considered easy. Volunteer days are a great way to meet cool people\, get some exercise\, and do some good for our trails–no previous experience required! \nWe often have a picnic lunch after we finish\, feel free to bring some food! \n\nThursday\, May 28\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n189 East St\n\nEmail timhunter@sharonlandtrust.org if you are interested in joining us or if you have any questions. Not yet registered as a volunteer? Use this link to register. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://sharonlandtrust.org/event/volunteer-work-day-sharon-mountain-preserve/
LOCATION:Sharon Mountain Preserve\, 189 East Street\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trail Work
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: Hamlin Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of trail maintenance on our Hamlin Preserve! The focus of the day’s work will be on cutting back overgrowth and general trail tread maintenance on the Bear Trail and around Ledge Loop Trail. This trail is considered moderately difficult. Volunteer days are a great way to meet cool people\, get some exercise\, and do some good for our trails–no previous experience required! \nWe often have a picnic lunch after we finish\, feel free to bring food/snacks. \n\nThursday\, June 4\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n19 Stone House Rd\n\nEmail timhunter@sharonlandtrust.org if you are interested in joining us or if you have any questions. Not yet registered as a volunteer? Use this link to register. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://sharonlandtrust.org/event/volunteer-work-day-hamlin-preserve/
LOCATION:Hamlin Preserve\, 19 Stone House Road\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trail Work
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our 2026 Community Day! From guided hikes to scavenger hunts to workshops\, this will be a fun day of activities for children and adults alike. Here is the list of the events we’ll be offering. Most have limited space and require registration\, so be sure to sign up quickly! Register using this link: https://forms.gle/yPKwYyFdMyikbiaD7 \n\nWhere: Hamlin Preserve\, 19 Stone House Rd\nWhen: June 6th\, 2026\n\nBIRD WALK WITH SHARON AUDUBON: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Space is limited. Registration required.  \nJoin Bethany Sheffer of the Sharon Audubon Center for a guided bird walk. We’ll explore a variety of habitats—including open fields\, forest edges\, and wetlands—using the newly created Hamlin field loop\, while listening for and spotting the birds that rely on them. This walk is ideal for older children and adults. Bring binoculars if you have them\, and be prepared for a slow\, attentive stroll over uneven terrain. \nSTORIES\, SONGS & SCAVENGER HUNTS: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration encouraged. \nBring the kids and enjoy a morning of music\, stories\, crafts\, and outdoor exploration designed for families with children 12 and under. The morning includes story time with Ms. Renee from the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon\, live music from singer-songwriter Danny Tieger\, and a group-led nature scavenger hunt. Families can also enjoy crafts and open-ended play throughout the morning. All are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy some time in the fresh air.  \nHAMLIN LEDGE LOOP—CT TRAILS DAY HIKE: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Space is limited. Registration required.  \nJoin us for a moderate hike at Hamlin Preserve as part of our Community Day celebrations. This year\, we’re also marking CT Trails Day along the way! Explore 400 acres of protected land on Red Mountain\, including its hardwood forests\, glacial ledges\, and seasonal wetlands. Hikers will wander through peaceful woodlands\, cross streams\, and discover the upper slopes where rock outcrops\, vernal pools\, and occasional wildlife sightings await. \nBIRD BOX BUILDING WORKSHOP ($25 FEE): 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Space is limited. Registration required. \nCo-led by the Sharon Audubon Center\, this hands-on workshop invites you to build your own bluebird box! Using lumber milled from fallen cedar logs on this very preserve\, you’ll be guided through the construction of the box\, learn about bluebird ecology\, and appreciate the troublesome challenges that may impact nesting.  \nWALKING TOUR OF HAMLIN’S NOTABLE TREES SAVED FROM INVASIVE IMPACT: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Space is limited. Registration required. \nJoin local conservationist and tree preservationist Tom Zetterstrom for a tour of the notable trees at Hamlin Preserve and a look at the Land Trust’s ongoing invasive plant management work. Participants will visit several remarkable specimens—including a towering American elm\, multi-stem paper birches\, and the Connecticut Champion wild apple tree—while learning about the techniques used to control bittersweet and porcelainberry vines\, buckthorn\, and privet. Along the way\, Tom will share how these efforts are helping restore and protect this unique ecosystem. Please come prepared for light hiking\, time outdoors\, and uneven terrain. 
URL:https://sharonlandtrust.org/event/community-day/
LOCATION:Hamlin Preserve\, 19 Stone House Road\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: Invasive Plant Mangement
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us for a morning of invasive plant management on our beautiful Sharon Mountain Preserve! This will be a short outing that focuses on removing barberry\, bittersweet\, burning bush (try saying that three times fast)\, and other prevelant invasive plants. The work is incredibly rewarding and can be a great opportunity for you to learn how to manage invasive species on your own property. Volunteer days are also a great way to meet cool people\, get some exercise\, and do some good for our preserves–no previous experience required! \nWe often have a picnic lunch after we finish\, feel free to bring food/snacks. \n\nTuesday\, June 9\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n189 East St\n\nEmail timhunter@sharonlandtrust.org if you are interested in joining us or if you have any questions. Not yet registered as a volunteer? Use this link to register. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://sharonlandtrust.org/event/volunteer-work-day-invasive-plant-mangement/
LOCATION:Sharon Mountain Preserve\, 189 East Street\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: Von Ahn Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of trail maintenance on our stunning Von Ahn Preserve! This trail is considered moderately difficult. The focus of the day’s work will be on cutting back overgrowth and general trail tread maintenance. If you are experienced and comfortable with a chainsaw\, you may bring your own to help clear fallen trees. Volunteer days are a great way to meet cool people\, get some exercise\, and do some good for our trails–no previous experience required! \nWe often have a picnic lunch after we finish\, feel free to bring food/snacks. \n\nThursday\, June 11\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n276 Millerton Rd\n\nEmail timhunter@sharonlandtrust.org if you are interested in joining us or if you have any questions. Not yet registered as a volunteer? Use this link to register. \nWe hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://sharonlandtrust.org/event/volunteer-work-day-von-ahn-preserve/
LOCATION:Von Ahn Preserve\, 276 Millerton Road\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trail Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T120000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: Goodbody Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join our stewardship team of staff and volunteers on a short\, fun outing to our stunning Goodbody Preserve. The work will mainly focus on cutting back trail overgrowth and clearing downed trees (only if you are comfortable and experienced with chainsaws). This hike is considered moderately difficult. Volunteer days are a great way to meet cool people\, get some exercise\, and do some good for our trails–no previous experience required! \nWe often have a picnic lunch after we finish\, feel free to bring some food! \n\nThursday\, June 18\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n140 Millerton Rd\n\nEmail timhunter@sharonlandtrust.org if you are interested in joining us or if you have any questions. Not yet registered as a volunteer? Use this link to register. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://sharonlandtrust.org/event/volunteer-work-day-goodbody-preserve/
LOCATION:Goodbody Preserve\, 140 Millerton Rd\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trail Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T100000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: Invasive Plant Management
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us for a morning of invasive plant management on our beautiful Sharon Mountain Preserve! This will be a short outing that focuses on removing barberry\, bittersweet\, burning bush (try saying that three times fast)\, and other prevelant invasive plants. The work is incredibly rewarding and can be a great opportunity for you to learn how to manage invasive species on your own property. Volunteer days are also a great way to meet cool people\, get some exercise\, and do some good for our preserves–no previous experience required! \nWe often have a picnic lunch after we finish\, feel free to bring food/snacks. \n\nTuesday\, June 23\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n189 East St\n\nEmail timhunter@sharonlandtrust.org if you are interested in joining us or if you have any questions. Not yet registered as a volunteer? Use this link to register. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://sharonlandtrust.org/event/volunteer-work-day-invasive-plant-management/
LOCATION:Sharon Mountain Preserve\, 189 East Street\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T100000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: Benton Hill Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short\, fun outing to our Benton Hill Preserve. The work will mainly focus on cutting back trail overgrowth and clearing downed trees (only if you are comfortable and experienced with chainsaws). This hike is considered easy. Volunteer days are a great way to meet cool people\, get some exercise\, and do some good for our trails–no previous experience required! \nWe often have a picnic lunch after we finish\, feel free to bring some food! Benton Hill’s trailhead has a particularly stunning view–perfect for a picnic. \n\nThursday\, June 25\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n40 Benton Hill Rd\n\nEmail timhunter@sharonlandtrust.org if you are interested in joining us or if you have any questions. Not yet registered as a volunteer? Use this link to register. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://sharonlandtrust.org/event/volunteer-work-day-benton-hill-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Benton Hill Preserve\, 40 Benton Hill Road\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trail Work
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