[Ctleps-l] Reminder - CBA field trips - Walden Preserve and Lake Gaillard

[Peter DeGennaro]

There are two CBA field trips this weekend: Walden Preserve in Salem
on Saturday and Lake Gaillard in North Branford on Saturday. Milkweed
should be in bloom at both places.

Saturday July 7, 10 AM
Walden Preserve, Salem
Leader. Rich Chyinski 860-859-1326

The milkweed and many other wildflowers will be in full bloom,
providing easy viewing of a wide variety of butterflies, including
many species of Hairstreaks, Swallowtails, including the Pipevine, and
many Skippers. Milbert’s Tortoiseshells, Harvesters and Northern
Pearly Eyes have been seen in the meadows and surrounding woodlands.
Walden provides easy walking on mowed trails through wild flower
meadows, which are in close proximity to the parking area.
Directions: Take I-395 to exit 77 (Rte 85) and go north or west toward
Salem. Follow Rt.85 to Salem 4 Corners (Rte 82 and Rte 85). Follow Rte
85 north 1/2 mile, turn left onto Hagen Rd. Parking area 200 ft on the
right.

Sunday July 8, 10 AM – noon
Lake Gaillard, North Branford
Leader: Tom Kelly, 203-430-3180

This is a walk at the main reservoir for the Regional Water Authority.
It is our second trip to a site not normally open to the public! This
very scenic property includes fields and Christmas tree plantations.
Expect to see lots of Great Spangled Fritillaries, as well as many
other species. Directions: Access is from North St. in North Branford,
which is 1/4 mile east of the Rt. 80 and 22 junction.

Peter DeGennaro