Join us for this exciting walk with Larry Fischer! Learn about the changes he has seen recording local hawk migration patterns. He almost always catches a hawk or two for these walks, and you can see him band the birds. He will share with you the data he records each year during this fantastic time of hawk migration and how vital Trout Brook Valley's open areas are. 

This is a fun learning experience for the distance learners in your family. We have limited the group to 15. Masks are required by all present. This will be in an open field with plenty of space for all present. A short hike (.5 miles) to the orchard will be required. Click here to RSVP!

Note: Parking will be on Freeborn Road, please allow time to walk into the Orchard. We are prohibited by the state from allowing drive-in access at this time.

Terrain: Easy - Moderate. Only the .5 mile walk into the Orchard is moderate, once there the terrain is easy.

Time: 11 AM - 1 PM Note: the event is scheduled to start at 11 AM. Please arrive by 10:30 AM in order to allow time to walk in.

Don’t forget to bring your binoculars, camera, and a mask!

Dress: A mask, sturdy shoes, protection from deer ticks which are present at this time of year, sunscreen as necessary, and insect repellent are recommended. 

Directions:
From the intersection of the Merritt Parkway and Rte 58 (Hi Ho Motor Inn), go north on Rte 58. Pass thru light at Rte 136, continuing on Rte 58. Pass Bluebird Gas Station and Restaurant on left. After the Bluebird take third left (Redding Rd and Norton Rd are 1st two) onto Freeborn Road (sign at end of road) which is a couple of miles from Bluebird. Go left onto Freeborn. There will be woods on the left and right. When the woods stop on left (first house lot) look to right, there will be a dirt road thru the woods. This is the access road to the Orchard. Please park on Freeborn Road and walk up the dirt road, pass thru an 8 ft farm gate into the orchard field. Follow the pathway about 300 yards, you will see a second farm gate on left. Go through this gate and you will be at the blueberry bushes where the group will meet. 

Parking Note:

A short hike (.5 miles) to the blueberry patch will be required from Freeborn Road, and the hike up to the orchard will be about a 1-mile round trip. Bring your sturdy hiking shoes, binoculars, and a camera. Police are aware of this activity and ask that you ignore the "No Parking" signs during this event.

Additional information about Trout Brook Valley Preserve can be found HERE.