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Spring Walks 2004 April 22 ~ Southport ~ See a well-preserved harbor neighborhood on foot, enjoying its well-cultivated gardens and historic buildings. We will have an architectural commentator with us on theApril 29 ~ Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford ~ This walk takes us to an arboretum with its gardens and specimen plantings. We can walk the woods and march through the swamp on a boardwalk. Hear the frogs!May 6 ~ Dolce Conference Center (formerly Prudential ~ This charming place was originally a farm, then a monastery – now it’s a corporate training facility. Area residents have long enjoyed its fields, ponds, and wooded walks.May 13 ~ Calf Pasture ~ New May 20 ~ Pepsico Gardens ~ Enjoy over 160 acres of landscaped grounds and spring flowers that surround the Pepsico headquarters in Rye, NY. The sculpture gardens display statues by world-famous 20th century artists.We meet in the Atrium of the East Campus building, arrange for transportation from there and depart at 9:30. Walks are on pavement or on nature paths. Wear comfortable shoes. The walk schedule is subject to change due to weather and other circumstances beyond our control. Rain at 9:00 AM automatically cancels the scheduled walk. In case of doubt, call the Facilitator, Julius Gluck, at 847-8217. |
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