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    Come out this summer and take a hike with your colleagues! Meet other walkers/hikers.  They will take place in the woods around UConn Storrs campus from noon-1pm.  You might even see some wildlife. Please dress appropriately, and bring a water bottle with you.  Register at prodev.uconn.edu (NetID required) for any and all of the hikes. 

    May 30, The old UConn Ski Slope, about a 2 mile loop up and down some steep hills. Pace will be 1.5-2 mph. Meet at the Horsebarn Hill Arena paved lot.

    June 19, Grand Canyon of UConn, about a 3-4 mile loop and your feet may get wet.  Meet at the Horsebarn Hill Arena paved lot.

    July 22, See the Fenton River, about a 3-4 mile loop with some rocks and hills. Meet at the Dairy Bar Barn parking lot.

    August 21, the Monster Rock, about a 2 mile loop, meet at the corner picnic area on Horsebarn Hill Rd near the heifer barn.

    Thank you to Dr Jenifer Nadeau, Associate Professor, Equine Extension, Department of Animal Science for leading our hikes.

    Sponsored by Just Move, Human Resources.  

    If the sessions are full, please email pamela.heath-johnston@uconn.edu to be added to a waitlist.

     

    For more information, contact: Pam Heath-Johnston at pamela.heath-johnston@uconn.edu or 486-1167