flanders nature center

There are several areas for Flanders the main area is on 5 Churchhill Road. The others are land trusts for hiking. Van Vleck Farm and Nature Sanctuary Trail, Whittemore Sanctuary Trail, Hetzel Refuge Trail, Map, Fleming Preserve Trail, Marzahl Property Trail, Plumb Brook Property Trail and the Botany Trail.For more information regarding these trails go to http://www.flandersnaturecenter.org/flanders_places/hiking_trail_maps.html

Kids of all ages will enjoy the trails and information about the flora & fauna seen here. The naturalists are interesting and appear to enjoy educating visitors in the various programs offered.

Peaceful, rolling terrain, swamp and bog, view of lake Quassapaug.

The staff and the scenery are so inviting . It is like you are welcome in a little secret getaway .So easy and so calm ..perfect for a short but restorative respite from the business of life.

The staff does try to make this interesting but not very much to do after a short period of time.

Planned activities for kids (check their website). Nice nature walks. Quiet and peaceful.

The paths take you into the marsh. Lot's of great programs. Hair gets sticky but shouldn't miss the maple sugar demos in March.