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

Trailhead at the Y intersection of RT 215 and Brook Street, 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

railhead at Veterans Memorial Park – end of Memorial Park Drive, Niantic

July

July 18 - Mamacoke Island

Meet up near 29-49 Benham Ave Quaker Hill

August

August 15- Sheets Family Forest, North Stonington

Trailhead at 94 Puttker Rd

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

Trailhead is off Keeny Road (which runs thru the forest). Search “Nayantawuit Trail parking” in your gps 
There are no upcoming events.

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!