Community
Community & Events
The hub for the happenings!
We host a monthly community hike, free and open to anyone that loves dogs and being outside! We are in a new spot the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am, keep an eye on our social’s for location details or join the Barks Community facebook forum to stay up to date on all things pet related in southeastern CT.
January
January 17th - Barn Island.
February
February 21 - X town Trail Groton
March
March 21 - McCullough Family Open Space Old Lyme
Trailhead at end of Flat Rock Road, Old Lyme
April
April 18- Westerly Land Trust, Dr John Champion Glacier Park.
Trailhead Trailhead 5 Kettle Cl, Westerly
May
May 16 - Pine Swamp Wildlife Corridor Ledyard
Trailhead at 14 Merry Lane Ledyard, park along cul-de-sac
June
June 20 - Oswegatchie Hills
July
July 18 - Mamacoke Island
August
August 15- Sheets Family Forest, North Stonington
September
September 19- Walden Preserve Salem
Trailhead 191 Hagan Rd Salem
October
October 17- Lantern Hill North Stonington (the view with foliage should be spectacular!)
railhead 215 Wintechog Hill Rd, North Stonington.
November
November 21 - Nehantic Forest Blue Blazed Trail
Join the Barks Community Page!
This is the place for all animal lovers of Southeastern CT to connect & find resources!
Whether you’re seeking pet-friendly hangouts, hiking hot(and cool)spots, tips on food or behavior, or just a supportive community to share all the cute things your pet does, Barks Community is the right place!
As the sponsor of the page, Barks & Recreation will share pet related educational material, local dog friendly events, places to go with your pets, the best hiking spots, and connections to all the best local pet related folks; from pet supply stores, to trainers, daycares, groomers, and more.
We encourage you to post lots of pictures of your fur family, this is the place to brag with the utmost support from your fellow pet parents!