Join us for a weekday hike with Zoe Duesing. Zoe is a graduate student at CCSU in wildlife and conservation biology. She also has an intimate knowledge of Hawk Hill Farm since her family has farmed the property for the last 5 years.
We will start our hike at Hawk Hill Farm where Zoe will give us a brief introduction on the farm’s plans for the upcoming year. We will then head southeast to the 1834 Filley House at LaSalette Park, taking in the view of Hartford if it is a clear day. Next we will head northeast to complete the loop trail past the pond toward Anthony’s Way before heading back. This trail is approximately 3.5 miles with one short hill and some minor inclines and declines. 
Zoe will help point out wildlife habitat and tracks from local animals and talk about what you can see in other seasons on the property. Bring water and dress properly for the weather – hiking boots and a wind layer are suggested because we will walk through portions of open farmland.
This hike, and future weekday hikes, are co-sponsored by Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy and Simsbury Land Trust.
Bloomfield’s Golf Course as a Public Asset
By Bradley Klein & Dennis Petruzzelli, CGCS
This PowerPoint presentation shows how the 200 acres of the town’s golf course are an ecologically sustainable natural asset in terms of open space, habitat and plant diversity. Widespread benefits accrue to all town residents, regardless of whether they play golf.
Bradley S. Klein is a longtime town resident and nationally recognized golf course journalist and consultant who has written a dozen books on golf design. He is also chair of the town’s Golf Committee.
Dennis Petruzzelli is a veteran golf superintendent and director of maintenance for Wintonbury Hills GC.
Co-sponsored by: Bloomfield Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services
Light Pollution and Its Effects on Birds, Wildlife, and Human Health
By Margery Winters, Assistant Director at Roaring Brook Nature Center
A growing body of research suggests that the glow of uncontrolled outdoor lighting is having profound ecological impacts on migrating birds and other nocturnal wildlife. It is also affecting our own health. Learn how you can reduce light pollution around your home and help provide migrating birds safe passage between their spring nesting and wintering grounds.
Margery is a long-time nature instructor at Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton where she is delighted to share her passion for earth sciences and nature with students of all ages. Margery currently serves as chair of the Simsbury Conservation Commission, is a member of the Simsbury Open Space Committee, and is president of the Simsbury Land Trust.
Co-sponsored by: Bloomfield Conservation Energy & Environmental Committee and Bloomfield Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services