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Saturday October 3, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Hiking Series - Fall - Group Hiking - October 3, 2026
Hiking Series! Upcoming Hike Dates:September 5, 2026Simsbury Town Forest Trail to Ethel Walker with parking at park (Tie in with SLT)October 3, 2026People's Forest - Jesse Giraud Trail and loop - start at parking lot at trail head on East River Road (9 am start)October 17, 2026 (rain date Oct 18)Tower Toot - Heublein Tower from Nod Way (11am start)November 7, 2026West Hartford Reservoir with side trip to Kilkenny Rock with parking in Reservoir lotDecember 5, 2026Canton Sun, Wind, and Woodland Preserves - parking in main parking area Fee: Free, but registration is required  Discover Avon's and adjacent towns' hiking trails by joining hike leaders Tom, Norm, and Jeff for a stress-free group hike every month! This hiking group is the perfect opportunity to explore/learn about Avon's parks & hiking trails, advance your hiking skills, and hike with great company.  All levels are welcome.  Ages 10+ allowed but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Hikes will be led at a social pace, 2-3 hours, and participants should be comfortable hiking about 3-4 miles, on moderate trails. Hikes start at 10am unless otherwise stated. Co-sponsored by the Avon Land Trust. *Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. The hike will begin promptly on the hour.  Participants should wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles and water.Reminder to check for ticks at the end of your hike. Wear light colored clothing, tuck pants into socks, and pass a lint roller around at the end of your hike. Click HERE for more information on how to protect against ticks.
 
Saturday October 17, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Hiking Series - Fall - Group Hiking - October 17, 2026 (rain date 10/18)
Hiking Series! Upcoming Hike Dates:September 5, 2026Simsbury Town Forest Trail to Ethel Walker with parking at park (Tie in with SLT)October 3, 2026People's Forest - Jesse Giraud Trail and loop - start at parking lot at trail head on East River Road (9 am start)October 17, 2026 (rain date Oct 18)Tower Toot - Heublein Tower from Nod Way (11am start)November 7, 2026West Hartford Reservoir with side trip to Kilkenny Rock with parking in Reservoir lotDecember 5, 2026Canton Sun, Wind, and Woodland Preserves - parking in main parking area Fee: Free, but registration is required  Discover Avon's and adjacent towns' hiking trails by joining hike leaders Tom, Norm, and Jeff for a stress-free group hike every month! This hiking group is the perfect opportunity to explore/learn about Avon's parks & hiking trails, advance your hiking skills, and hike with great company.  All levels are welcome.  Ages 10+ allowed but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Hikes will be led at a social pace, 2-3 hours, and participants should be comfortable hiking about 3-4 miles, on moderate trails. Hikes start at 10am unless otherwise stated. Co-sponsored by the Avon Land Trust. *Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. The hike will begin promptly on the hour.  Participants should wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles and water.Reminder to check for ticks at the end of your hike. Wear light colored clothing, tuck pants into socks, and pass a lint roller around at the end of your hike. Click HERE for more information on how to protect against ticks.
 
Saturday October 24, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Dahlia Fall & Winter Care Workshop - Dahlia Fall & Winter Care Workshop
Dahlia Fall & Winter Care WorkshopOctober 24, 202610:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Location provided upon registration This workshop welcomes the dahlia curious, as well as experienced gardeners to the dahlia beds themselves! Learn to care for, dig, divide and store dahlias. Hands-on demonstrations, instruction and practice will provide all the tips you'll ever need to confidently grow these highly impressive and rewarding beauties. Each participant will receive 5 tubers from the garden, winter-prepped and ready to plant next year! This workshop is held outdoors in the garden. Participants should wear yard work clothes and bring garden gloves.Fees:Resident: $100.00Senior: $90.00Non-Resident: $110.00