The Miniature Plants of Eastern CT with Bernard Goffinet

The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History (CSMNH) presents "The Miniature Plants of Eastern CT with Dr. Bernard Goffinet." Join moss expert Dr. Goffinet, from the University of Connecticut's Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, on a guided "moss walk" at UConn Storrs.

On this short hike through a portion of the 165-acre parcel known as the HEEP (Hillside Environmental Education Park), you will get acquainted with the miniature forest of mosses that can be found right below your feet. Participants will explore, discover, and hear stories about native Connecticut mosses in these amazing miniature ecosystems. Hike will include some forays off trail to hunt for mosses, so sturdy footwear and long pants are recommended.

When: Saturday October 7, 2023 from 10am-12pm

Where: The HEEP, Hillside Environmental Education Park, 159 Discovery Drive, Storrs, CT

Parking information: There is limited parking available at the trailhead, with additional parking at the Innovative Partnership Building and across the street in Lot K. Visit csmnh.uconn.edu/parking for additional parking information and maps.

*** This event is FREE and open to the public ~ space is limited and registration is REQUIRED! ***

Rain Date: Sunday October 8, 2023

Participants aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a chaperone

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the CSMNH at 860-486-4460 or CSMNHinfo@uconn.edu by Monday October 2, 2023.