Explore the open fields and eastern woodlands with a small group of physically-distanced hikers. Binoculars are recommended as we will spread out in search of early summer blooms and butterflies.

Participants will be loaned a personal headset to better hear the tour leader. (The headsets are sanitized before and after use. Sanitizing wipes will be available for personal use upon request.)

Due to the limited number of headsets, preregistration is required for this event and limited to 15 participants. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that we may contact the next person on the waitlist.

Suggested for ages 11+. Steady rain cancels. This event is not recommended for dogs.

Meet at the Old Field Preserve parking lot (on Mead St., Waccabuc, at the intersection of Schoolhouse Rd. 

All participants will be asked to adhere to CDC and AMC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19: 

• Wear a cloth mask or face covering: Please wear it when you are close to others. Keep it at the ready while hiking so you can quickly pull it up over your nose and mouth before you come within six feet of others. (And of course, "leave no trace." Take your mask and gloves home with you.)

• Let people know when you’re approaching: Everyone should yield to others.

• Step off the trail if the trail isn’t wide enough to allow for six feet in passing.

• Keep your group single file: do not spread out all over the trail.

• Don’t stand across the trail to chat: Stopping on either side of the trail to chat creates a “gauntlet” that others must either pass through or go off-trail to avoid.

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