The celebration is at 9 am and the hikes start at 10 am.

The Library is partnering with the Friends of the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve to hit the trails! Come experience our 457-acre nature preserve. Guided tours led by Friends of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve (FOHNP) stewards start at 10 a.m. There will be an information fair organized by Save Oswegatchie Hills Coalition, FOHNP, Save the River-Save the Hills and Connecticut Fund for the Environment. Hikes start at OHNP main entrance kiosk, ample parking at Veterans Memorial Park, East Lyme.  See directions, trail map and guided hikes schedule at www.oswhills.org and updates on FOHNP Facebook. Wear sturdy shoes!

Heavy rain cancels, rain date is Sunday, October 15.