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 south eastern CT.
Check out the Ledyards Farmers Market website every week through September to find the vendors and events. We’ll be there once a month! Be sure to stop by our table for a special gift for you and a treat for your pup!
January
January 18th - Hewitt Farm, North Stonington.
February
February 15 - Bluff Point State Park
March
March 15 - Upper Three Mile River Preserve
(East Lyme/Old Lyme Border)
4 Mile River Rd, Old Lyme
just across from Old Lyme Transfer Station.
April
April 19 - Hoffman Evergreen Preserve
578 N Stonington Rd, Stonington
May
May 17 - Candlewood Ridge
278-284 Lambtown Rd Exd,
Ledyard (need to come in from Groton though)
June
June 21 - Sheep Farm North & South
July
July 19 - Tri Town Trail
August
August 16 - Spots for safe swimming in Summer - John Lohmann CT River Preserve,
September
September 20 - Copps Brook Preserve - Stonington
October
October 18 - Cedar Woods - Norwich
November
November 15 - Community Pick
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!