Housatonic Valley Heritage Walk – American Chestnuts: lost & found

Join Ellery Sinclair and friends for a walk in a 300-planting American chestnut orchard at Great Mountain Forest. Learn of the dramatic, sudden loss of this major tree and the ecological impact. Hear of the American Chestnut Foundation’s efforts to restore this iconic tree to our landscape.  1 hour–0.25 mile

To register– 860-824-7454 or WML61@comcast.net.

GPS 41.943218, -73.283060

From Falls Village, drive north on Route 7. At intersection of Rts 7 and 63, take Barnes Road to its end. Turn right on Under Mountain Road. The orchard is approximately 3 miles on the left.   GOOGLE MAP