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SUMMARY:Shade Swamp Sanctuary Hike with CT DEEP Habitat Biologist Peter Picone and Gerri Griswold
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 \nJoin Peter Picone and Gerri Griswold for an unusual hike around one of the most intriguing gifts of land once owned by Alain and May White.  Shade Swamp was gifted to the State of Connecticut in 1934. This 500-acre parcel was dedicated to the protection and propagation of a variety of birds and mammals including foxes\, porcupines\, owls\, hawks\, skunks\, opossums and more. Locals often referred to it as the “Farmington Zoo.” The parcel is also known for its wide variety of habitats. The Sanctuary was one of the major means by which the public could be acquainted with the work done by the State Board of Fisheries and Game (now the CT DEEP.) \n\nThere are two trail systems on this hike (total about 3.5 miles)\nThe Blue Trail (The Abandoned Zoo)\n\n\n\n\nDistance: 1.1 to 1.5-mile loop\nHighlights: This trail features the eerie remains of the zoo. Dozens of intact rusted iron cages\, concrete animal pens\, and stone dens line the path.\nLocation: Located on the east side of New Britain Avenue.\n\n\nThe White Trail\n\nDistance: 1.8 to 2.5-mile loop\nHighlights: A quieter\, highly level walk through a mature Connecticut forest. It passes the decommissioned DEEP headquarters.\nLocation: Located on the west side of New Britain Avenue.\n\n\n\nWear sturdy weatherproof shoes and clothing\, and bring a hiking stick.  10:00 a.m.\, Meet at the parking area at Shade Swamp Preserve: 175 Scott Swamp Road\, Farmington\, CT. We’ll tackle the Blue Trail first. Please pre-register: Shade Swamp Registration \nFree…Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses. \n 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/shade-swamp-sanctuary-hike-with-ct-deep-habitat-biologist-peter-picone-and-gerri-griswold/
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