Location: Kezar River Forest, Grovers Bridge parking lot.
Directions: From the GLLT office in Lovell Village: Head north on Route 5 for approximately 1 mile, then turn right onto Old Waterford Road. Soon, you will arrive at a 4-way intersection. Eastman Hill Road will be on your left, and a dirt road (Grovers Bridge Road) will be on your right. Turn right onto Grovers Bridge Road. Follow Grovers Bridge Road until you arrive at a “T” intersection. Turn right to stay on Grovers Bridge Road (turning left puts you on Shoestring Road, and takes you back to Old Waterford Road). Follow Grovers Bridge Road for approximately 1/3 of a mile to an intersection with an ATV trail, which will be on your right. Stay straight on Grovers Bridge Road, the GLLT parking area is on your right shortly after the intersection with the ATV trail.
I am determined to get out of the office more this summer and invite anyone who'd like to join to come along. It's been a few years since I've been to several of the land trust trails, while I've been standing at my desk focused on the never-ending to-dos. I am rearranging my priorities, as it's equally important that I regularly get out to remind myself of the value of conservation.
Whether you want to pick my brain about the latest project, our new strategic plan, and the next big idea or prefer to talk about your latest outdoor adventure, (grand)kids, and exchange recipes, we can go where the trail and conversation lead us. And, if no one shows up, it's all good. Walking through the woods is where I do my best thinking.
I'll be flip-flopping between mornings (10 am) and late afternoons (4 pm) throughout much of the summer. Keep an eye on the enews or check our calendar at https://www.gllt.org/calendar to see where and when I will be in any given week. No need to sign up, just show up before 5 minutes past the hour. I look forward to having some company and meeting new people as the months unfold.
~ Erika Rowland, Executive Director