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A wooden foot bridge over a small creek leads to a trail through leafy green woods.
Devil's Den Preserve An oasis for wildlife. © Francine Monahan

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The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut offering free guided hikes at Devil’s Den preserve on July 22

July 12, 2023 | Weston, Connceticut

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Weston, Connecticut — The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut (TNC) announced that free guided hikes will be offered to the public on July 22 at its Devil’s Den/Lucius Pond Ordway Preserve in Weston.  Hikes will last approximately two hours (with breaks) and follow a moderately difficult five-mile loop.  Anyone interested in taking part can find details and register at forms.office.com/r/EBXEpjZ6MJ.

The guided hikes will be led by preserve staff member Ben Croll, who will be sharing his knowledge about Devil’s Den’s historic and ecological significance, and elements of TNC’s work in the region. Attendees will also learn how to safely navigate the trails of Devil’s Den, including how to use the new digital kiosk.

The route will follow alongside the West Branch of the Saugatuck River system and include the Spoonwood trail which is on the preserve’s newest acreage.  Said Croll, "I'm excited to show off some of the newest parts of Devil's Den. This is a very special place; I love being able to share that with people and exploring where we fit into nature."

The Devil’s Den preserve covers more than 1800 acres in Fairfield County’s Saugatuck Forest Lands and is an important part of southwest Connecticut’s largest remaining contiguous forest.  The diverse landscape of the preserve is home to numerous varieties of plants and animals and will provide important habitat for native species that have to move in response to the effects of climate change.

More information on the preserve and how to visit can be found in English and Spanish at nature.org/DevilsDen.

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The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. Working in 74 countries, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners.  

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The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. The Nature Conservancy is working to make a lasting difference around the world in 81 countries and territories (40 by direct conservation impact and 41 through partners) through a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit nature.org or follow @nature_press on X.