Summer Trekking Program

Get outside this summer and explore the many trails and open space in Ridgefield! Ridgefield is privileged to have a variety of beautiful open spaces just waiting to be explored. From easy flat walks to strenuous uphill climbs, there is something for every level of fitness and hiking ability.

Here's how it works:

Pick your trail from our interactive map.
Scan the QR code at the beginning of the trail. Log your trek when you are finished. Include photos and comments on what you see!
Each time a trail is completed it will be logged. There must be a form submitted for every trail completed in order for it to be counted.

Experience nature and work towards a goal that motivates you!

Please fill out this form to log each of your adventures.
Share a photo and observation.

Log my Trek

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Summer Reading Program Kickoff

Wednesday, June 18th at 6:00pm
Ridgefield Library

Families with children of all ages are invited to celebrate the start of Summer Reading! Come for Showtime Steve's juggling skills and world-record stunts, stay to register for the 2025 Summer Reading Program and begin your reading adventure. Registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome as space permits.

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Pollinator iNaturalist Training

Thursday, June 19 10:00-11:30 AM

Where: Lake Windwing (10 South Shore Drive Ridgefield, CT)

Are you curious about pollinators and want to contribute to real scientific research? Join us for a guided hike where you’ll learn how to use iNaturalist to document local pollinators and participate in the June Pollinator BioBlitz!

By snapping photos of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, you’ll help scientists track species and support conservation efforts. Plus, you’ll connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and discover the power of community science.

Bring: Your smartphone or camera, sunscreen, water, curiosity, and a love for nature!

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and be part of the Pollinator Pathway every observation counts!

Learn more & join the project: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/pollinator-pathway

Let’s explore, learn, and protect our pollinators together!

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Family Pollinator Quest

Thursday June 19th at 12:00pm
Lake Windwing

Bring: Your smartphone or camera, sunscreen, water, curiosity, and a love for nature!

Adventure awaits! Will your family answer the pollinator's call?

Turn your family into pollinators for a day and help real scientists! Join us for an exciting outdoor adventure where Lake Windwing transforms into a giant pollinator game board—and YOU become the playing pieces!

What You'll Do:

Embark on a Pollinator Quest: Flutter like a butterfly, buzz like a bee, and complete fun challenges that reveal how pollinators survive

Design Your Dream Pollinator: Unleash your creativity to invent the ultimate pollinator

Become a Community Scientist: Learn how to use iNaturalist to photograph real pollinators for the June BioBlitz—your observations will help researchers protect these crucial creatures.

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Trail Thursday with Nike

Thu Jun 26th 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mountain Lakes State Park

Special Edition Trail Thursday: Join CT Run Co. and Nike at Mountain Lakes State Park to experience the fun and fast Nike Zegama 2! You will run 3-4 miles through Mountain Lakes to test-drive the ultra-responsive ZoomX midsole paired with a rugged Vibram outsole to make your most technical runs feel fast and effortless.

We'll have another 'Chair and Chill' post-run. You bring your camp chair, we'll bring the refreshments and lawn games. Meet at Sturges Park in Ridgefield and come a few minutes early if you'd like to try a pair of shoes. Find the route here.

All levels are welcome; these are no-runner-left-behind runs. Please bring a cell phone and bug spray. Runs will be about 45-60 minutes. Dress for possible mud on the trails.

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Martin Park Storytime

Friday June 27th at 10:15am
Martin Park

Families with children of all ages are invited to join us at Martin Park to enjoy storytime outside! We'll read, move and sing together in this active, outdoor storytime. Please bring your own beach chairs or blankets. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the program. Preference may be given to Ridgefield residents as space is limited.

This activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2025 Summer Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library and is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and Ridgefield Parks and Recreation.

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