The Newtown Forest Association, will be sponsoring monthly guided nature walks on some of its properties.  All residents are welcome and membership is not required. Each of these walks will be lead by one or more NFA Board Members who will explain the history of the property and the NFA, discuss some of the plant and wildlife found on the property and communicate other land preservation activities going on in and around Newtown.    These hikes will take between 1-2 hours and will be for people at all levels.  Family participation is encouraged as these trails are family friendly.  My first grade son has made his way for all these trails. As the sun and ticks are always a risk, we warn all hikers to dress properly and wear adequate sun and tick protection.   Upon the conclusion of each hike all should thoroughly inspect themselves for ticks.   All hikers will be responsible for any food and drink (water).  Hikes at the Holcombe Hill Preserve, where our offices are located, will conclude at the vista plateau that will provide the best view that Newtown has to offer and a place to picnic at the conclusion of the Hike. Date *                Time                                Location                                          Difficulty June 3             10 AM                         Holcombe Preserve                                Moderate + July 15             10 AM                         Straus Preserve - Hattertown Pond        Moderate   Directions August 19        10 AM                          Nettleton Preserve                                  Easy September 16  10 AM                    Holcombe Memorial Trail                             Easy + October 14       10AM                                Bruno Preserve                               Moderate October 21        10AM                        Holcombe Preserve                                Moderate * Rain date will be Sunday at same time                         Back to New Index