[Ctleps-l] Reminder - CBA field trip - Machimoodus State Park, East Haddam

[Peter DeGennaro]

Saturday August 4, 10 AM
Machimoodus State Park, East Haddam
Leaders: Diane Adams (860)508-8869, Maryann Nazarchyk 860-912-5663

Machimoodus is a 300 acre property overlooking the Salmon River and
Salmon River Cove. It contains ponds, woods, and fields mowed for the
benefit of summer wildflowers, including significant milkweed stands.
Paths are maintained through the fields for those who prefer not to
bushwhack. Old farm roads and trails make most of the property readily
accessible. Hiking boots are encouraged—there are also several picnic
tables placed around the park, in case you want to make a day of it,
and kayak rental next door at Sunrise Park. CBA has not had a field
trip to this site in recent memory, so this is an exploratory trip.
>From Diane: Last year at this time, the Ironweed was full of
butterflies—mostly Monarchs and skippers. Also saw an owl! On a past
summer visit, I found Common Ringlet, Black Swallowtail, Wood Nymph,
Pearl Crescent, skippers, duskywings, and browns.

Directions: From the intersection of Routes 82 and 149 in East Haddam
follow Route 149 north 3.8 miles to its intersection with Route 151.
Turn left (west) on Route 151 and follow for 1.2 miles to the park
entrance on the left. (If using GPS, enter 128 Leesville Rd., Moodus,
CT.) Meet in parking lot.


Peter DeGennaro