Historic Wethersfield
Wethersfield, CT
Fall Foliage Tour
October 11th, 10:00am. Fall Foliage Tour
Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
More than 2,000 trees representing 100 species and varieties grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery. John Kehoe leads this autumn walk highlighting a colorful sampling of the remarkable collection including maples, cherries, beeches, pines, cedars and more.
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins near the greenhouse along the entrance drive. Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
Source to Sea Cleanup
September 27th, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Annual Source to Sea Cleanup
Join Great Meadows Conservation Trust and the community for the 29th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup at the Wethersfield Cove. Gathering for instructions then break into smaller groups and fan out in all directions of the Cove Park. Wear appropriate footwear for possible muddy conditions. Bring your own gloves or gloves will be provided. Bring a water reusable water bottle for hydration.
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Broad Street Green Walking Tour
September 21st, 1:30pm. WHS Walking Tour: The Broad Street Green
Join Wethersfield Historical Society board members and long-time Wethersfield residents Dorene Ciarcia and Betty Standish for a 90-minute walking tour of the southern end of the bucolic Broad Street Green. This tour dovetails nicely with last year’s trek through the northern end. Also on board is Wethersfield Tree Warden Brian Kenny, to provide information and insight into the stately trees that occupy the green space.
The tour departs from the kiosk on Constitution Way at 1:30pm. A $10 per family suggested donation will be collected that afternoon. Due to the location of this event, only cash will be accepted.