Friday, Jun. 21, 2013, 6:00 pm

Summer Solstice Cruise on RiverQuest

Nature/Outdoors
Eagle Landing State Park, Route 82, Haddam, CT , 06438

Join us aboard RiverQuest and take a relaxing evening cruise as we celebrate the Summer Solstice. Everyone loves summer and this is the start! This is the longest day of the year. What better place to be then on RiverQuest cruising on the beautiful lower Connecticut River. Bring your picnic basket and favorite beverage. There will be complimentary dessert on board including Captain Mark’s famous Key Lime Pie! Visit our website: ctriverquest.com to learn more about this cruise and to reserve your spots. Cruise departs on Wednesday, June 21th at 6:00pm to 8:30pm-ish. Cost is $35 per person. RiverQuest phone: 860-662-0577. Gift Certificates Available. Available for Private Charters. Book online at http://www.ctriverquest.com

Saturday, Jun. 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

Nature Explorer Program: Treasure Hunt

Nature/Outdoors
Branford Town Green, Main Street, Branford, CT , 06405

Join the Nature Explorer Program for a treasure hunt on the Branford Town Green, Saturday, June 22, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Larry Wheeler and Bob Weltzien have created a fun activity where you and your family explore the town green to discover what is not hidden, but has been there all along! Walk around the Branford Green hunting to find & identify specific trees and historical objects. (Rain date Sunday, June 23.) Free and open to the public. For further information call Meg Kilgore at 203-415-1571 or visit branfordlandtrust.org.

Saturday, Jun. 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

Nature Explorer: Treasure Hunt

Nature/Outdoors
Branford Green, , Branford, CT

Saturday, Jun. 22, 2013, 9:30 am

Osprey Cruise on RiverQuest

Nature/Outdoors
Eagle Landing State Park, Route 82, Haddam, CT , 06438

Cruise quietly from RiverQuest's home berth at Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam and observe young ospreys on the edge of the nests ready for flight. Nests are located in various areas along the edge of the lower Connecticut River, on daymarkers, manmade platforms and trees. We will educate all on the osprey and any other birds/wildlife, including Bald Eagles, we may see on our journey. There will be complimentary coffee and tea. Bring your own breakfast onboard if you’d like. Cruise is 3 hours long. Visit our website: ctriverquest.com more information and to reserve your spots. Cost is $35 per person. RiverQuest phone: 860-662-0577. No children under 10 please. Book online at http://www.ctriverquest.com

Saturday, Jun. 22, 2013, 11:00 am

Walk the Kaczynski Property

Nature/Outdoors
Kaczynski Property, Jefferson Road and Burban Drive, Branford, CT , 06405

Join the Branford Land Trust and Friends of the Farm River for a guided walk on the Kaczynski Property. You are welcome to bring a picnic basket and bask in the view. Park at Branford Hills School parking lot on Burban Drive. Cross Burban to the driveway of the Monastery of the Glorious Cross (the old Hospice building). Follow the driveway to the back of the Monastery where you will meet your guide. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit branfordlandtrust.org or call (203) 483-5263

Sunday, Jun. 23, 2013, 12:00 pm

DENISON FARM MARKET

Nature/Outdoors
Denison Homestead, 120 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT , 06355

On the grounds of the Denison Homestead, the Denison Farm Market meets 12 to 3 every Sunday, June thru October. It offers the finest locally-grown produce, eggs, meats, cheese, honey and maple syrup from areas farms, as well as regular and gluten-free baked goods. There is music weekly, guest vendors and demonstrations. Ample parking and on site hiking trails make this a perfect family-friendly destination for an afternoon in the Mystic area.

Sunday, Jun. 23, 2013, 12:00 pm

DENISON FARM MARKET

Nature/Outdoors
Denison Homestead, 120 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT , 06355

Visit the Denison Farm Market where vendors offer seasonal farm produce, plants and other local products including honey, syrup, corn meal, jams and jellies. Onsite hamburgers, hotdogs and homemade relishes are available at the Market from the Stonyledge Farm grill. Picnic tables under shaded tents allow Market patrons to enjoy lunch or a snack. Live fiddling and banjo music by Craig Edwards and his American Roots Music adds to the festive atmosphere.

Sunday, Jun. 23, 2013, 9:00 am

Lighthouse Cruise on RiverQuest

Nature/Outdoors
Eagle Landing State Park, Route 82, Haddam, CT , 06438

Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam for a relaxing cruise south down the Connecticut River to view the Inner (Lynde Point) and Outer (Saybrook Breakwater) Lighthouses by water. Observe the beautiful, pristine river “One of the Last Great Places”, as we cruise by the towns of Haddam, East Haddam, Hadlyme, Lyme, Chester and Deep River, ultimately reaching Old Saybrook and Old Lyme at the mouth of the river on Long Island Sound. We will tell you about the history, ecology of the river and point out areas of interest. Bring your picnic basket if you’d like. There will be complimentary coffee and tea on board. Cost is $40 per person. No children under 8. RiverQuest phone: 860-662-0577. Gift Certificates Available. Available for Private Charters.