7:30 am to approximately 10 am

253 Loomis St, Granby (approx)

From East St drive 2.5 miles north

on Loomis St to parking lot on left.

Offering woodlands, two extensive marshes, a weedy field and a pond with active beavers, Dismal Brook attracts a spectacular variety of birds (the site’s checklist numbers 144 species).  The preserve boasts wide, well-maintained trails, two observation decks for viewing the marshes and comfortable benches at strategic points.  The walk will cover about two miles, most of it on even ground, except for the quarter-mile, gentle climb up to the cabin overlooking the pond.   Limited to 15 participants; contact the leader after April 1st to register.  Rain cancels the walk.

John Weeks             aerie.john@cox.net              959-222-9978 T