Get out and walk - Easy and suitable for children
October 4th 2009 05:05
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Spirits and the Smuggler’s Tree - children
Westford Hill Distillers, 196 Chatey Road. From Rte. 44, go north on Rte. 89 for 2 miles. Turn left onto Westford Hill Road. and follow 2 miles to Congregational Church. Bear left onto Chatey Rd., 1 mile to 1st house on right; park at field entrance.
Strollers, children.
Cushman Farms, 393 Rte. 87 (Lebanon Road.). 3 miles, north from junction of Rte. 32 and 3 miles south of junction Rte. 207.
Visit the cows at milking time and tour barns, equipment and fields. Take an optional add-on hike through fields and woods to visit baby calves (extra 1.5 hours.). 0.5 mile, 1 hour.
The Stillness of the Still River. Children, dogs.
Nature Trail behind school. At Rte. 198 stop sign in Eastford Center, turn west (opposite Bowen's Ford) and follow 200 feet into school parking lot.
Walk along the Still River and tour the former mill location closed in 1838. View the large earthen dam, mature forest, rock remains of the former saw mill, two wooden bridges, witch hazel, pine sap and an abundance of invasive plants. 1.5 mile, 1 hour.
Chase Kimball Forest and Airline Trail - Children, dogs.
70 Brooklyn Road. From jct. of Rtes. 97 and 44 (at Rucki's General Store) 2 miles south on Rte.97. Turn left onto Brooklyn Rd. 0.5 mile to the Airline Trail.
Explore the Airline Trail, past and present. Discover a stone culvert from the inside. Walk through the Chase Kimball Forest and discuss sustainable forestry all while learning local history from life-long residents. 2 - 3 mi., 2 - 3 hrs. New England Forest Foundation.
“Hands, Eyes, Ears and Nose” - children.
Preston Sanctuary, Rte. 97. Located on the west side of Rte. 97 approx. 4 miles north of Rte. 6 in Hampton and approx. 3 miles north of Hampton Center. Kimball Hill Road is on the east side of Rte. 97, across from the sanctuary. Park along the road shoulder.
Using their own senses, children will discover the joys of nature as they learn to be good observers. The walk is through a field and woods to the Little River exploring through the use of hands, eyes, nose and ears. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Just some examples for you from Norwich Bulletin .com
Why don't you do some walks for yourself or for and with your dogs and children. Remember to encourage your senses - all 5 of them, the dog will lead you when it comes to your sense of smell
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