September Open Trails + Music
September 12 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
I‑Park invites visitors of all ages to reconnect with nature and explore its expansive grounds at our last summer Open Trails Day event of the season. Taking place on September 12 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, the event will feature a range of activities including live music by The Local Honey Project, crafting and a garden educational session.
Wander at your own pace through over 40 environmental artworks nestled in I-Park’s meadows, woodlands, and waterways. Most trails are gentle and well‑marked, offering an easygoing experience for both casual walkers and day‑long explorers. Explore at your will or participate in a variety of planned activities.
• From 10:00am-12:30pm: A guided hiking party will depart at 10am. This ~2-hour excursion will lead visitors to view artworks along some of I-Park’s lesser-ventured paths- a special opportunity to learn about the artists and their sculptures from a knowledgeable I-Park guide. Please register in advance for this activity.
• From 11:00am-2:30pm: Join in a crafting activity nestled in a shady grove of trees by the Outdoor Performance Area and an educational session in the pollinator garden. The craft is inspired by I‑Park Fellow Alice Momm’s project, The Flock. During the pandemic, Momm began collecting coffee cup sleeves – unable to use her own mug at her local café – and transformed the growing pile into a flock of whimsical birds. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own bird forms while reflecting on resourcefulness, beauty, and the natural world. A learning session in the pollinator garden, paired with a scavenger hunt for children, will add an engaging, educational layer to the day’s adventures.
• From 12:30pm-2:30pm: The landscape comes alive with music as Local Honey Project brings their signature rhythm section, standout instrumentalists and the soulful vocals of Erin Smith. Pack a picnic, unplug and enjoy an afternoon performance surrounded by nature.
This is a free, family‑friendly event, open to all who wish to explore, create, and be inspired by the land. Advance reservations are recommended for a quick easy check-in, though walk‑ins may register at the welcome table upon arrival. A suggested donation of $10 per adult supports the ongoing maintenance of I‑Park’s trails and gardens.
Open Trails + Music is being funded in part through grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation and Community Foundation of Middlesex County.
Please note that no pets are allowed.
