Join Ridgefield Conservation Commission representatives Matt Sharp and Jim Liptack at the Ridgefield Library on Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00 PM for a discussion on the over 55 miles of hikes available on Town open space. They will discuss how to best prepare, what to bring for a day hike, and key safety tips. In addition, they will point out top hikes and sights for both experienced and beginning walkers. Please register.
An updated Ridgefield walk book should be available coincident with the lecture as well as online.
Jim has been actively working with the Appalachian Mountain Club as trail crew since 1978 and as trail section manager since 1984. He has been a Connecticut Forest and Parks Association trail maintainer since 1984. For the last ten years, he has also been the overseer of trails for the Connecticut Appalachian Mountain Club, scheduling and overseeing all maintenance and construction on the trails.