When: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10 am – 1pm
Where: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn
Check in: Must arrive between 10 am – 11:30 am
Check out: Anytime between 11:30 am – 1 pm. Gates close shortly thereafter.
Join us in celebrating the change of the seasons with a Fall Free For All Open Preserve Day! We will have yard games and a couple of fun activities for you to take part in, or you can enjoy the trails on your own! It’s the perfect low-key way to spend a day with the kiddos or friends, or a great chance for a lovely solo stroll on trails with no crowds. And don’t forget your picnic to enjoy down by the creek, under the sprawling oaks, or up at a viewpoint!
Our equestrian docents will also be on site! Meet horses up close, learn about their behavior, bring your horse-related questions, and learn how to safely share trails with horses.
Some of the activities you might choose include:
- Enjoy a leisurely nature walk or a trail run- there are 6.5 miles of trails for you to enjoy!
- Have a cornhole tournament!
- Photograph nature!
- Have a picnic!
- Do yoga or meditate!
- Get creative!
Please thoroughly read the PLT Safety Guidelines. If you are not comfortable or able to comply with the safety guidelines, we respectfully ask that you don’t sign up. Our goal is to offer these open preserve day events quarterly.
This is a free event; however, donations help make these activities possible! We suggest a donation of $10 per person or $25 for a family. You can donate during registration, and we’re happy to accept cash or a check at the event in an envelope with your name written on it.
Registration:
- You may only register yourself and members of your household. People outside of your household must register themselves.
- The deadline to sign up is 5 pm on Thursday before the event unless the event fills first.
- Space is limited! Please only register if you will be attending so that you don’t take a spot away from someone else.
- If you signed up and can no longer attend, please contact Elia by email.
Participants must sign a release of liability available here.
Please complete the online waiver before the event. One form per adult. Parent signature is required for children under 18.
Important Information and Directions will be emailed after registration. Check your spam folder if you do not receive the email within 15 minutes of registering. This is a rain or shine event so come prepared for the weather.
What is not allowed at this event:
- Mountain bikes or other bikes
- Motorized vehicles
- Horses
- Dogs (unless leashed service animals)
- No smoking, vaping, open flame or ignition source, or firearms
Important Note: Our Big Hill and Harvego Preserves, including the roads surrounding them, are not open to the public. Please help us respect the neighborhoods around these preserves by only visiting during scheduled guided activities for which you are registered. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
