Yale Nature Preserve Hike
Schedule
Sun Mar 23 2025 at 01:30 pm to 04:00 pm
Location
Maltby Lake | West Haven, CT
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Explore One of New Haven's Least-Known Open Spaces While Visiting the Mysterious Ruins of an Experimental Inflatable Foam HouseSunday, March 23, 2025, 1:30 PM
Meet at Maltby Lakes RWA Property
Derby Turnpike, West Haven
When combined with Maltby Lakes and the undeveloped portion of the Yale Golf Course, the Yale Nature Preserve forms one of the largest open spaces in New Haven (and its immediately abutting inner suburbs), more than twice the size of East Rock Park. But it is also one of the least visited parks or open spaces in the New Haven area, and even longtime residents of nearby neighborhoods like Westville may never have visited this unique property.
Join the Bioregional Group to explore this fascinating and scenic open space where you can find spectacular geological formations, vernal wetlands, mature upland forest, and plentiful wildlife. On this hike we will also visit the fabulous and mysterious ruins of an experimental inflatable foam house built by Yale architect Felix Drury and his students in 1968.
Ecologists from the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority will join us to discuss watershed management issues and challenges.
This one-of-a-kind bioregional adventure is not to be missed!
We will be meeting in the parking lot of the Regional Water Authority property that is accessed from the westbound lanes of the Derby Turnpike in West Haven. You do not need to be a RWA recreational permit-holder to come on the hike but because of the access restrictions to this property, we do require registration for this event.
Please note this is a longer walk of approximately 4-5 miles, and there are some uneven surfaces. To get to the foam house requires some bushwhacking and crossing of streams and muddy areas, so please dress appropriately and bring appropriate footwear.
Contact Aaron with questions ([email protected] or 203-350-3795).
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Maltby Lake, West Haven, Connecticut, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: