Auerfarm Scenic Reserve features views of Talcott Mountain and the Metacomet ridge. Minutes from Hartford, it protects woods and grasslands that provide valuable feeding, resting, and breeding sites for wildlife. For visiting info, go to https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Auerfarm-State-Park. The Friends of Auerfarm Scenic Reserve work with volunteers like you, donors, and community groups to help the reserve be a regional asset. We support the State's efforts to implement effective conservation practices, create accessible trails, and promote public visits. For info on donating, events, and volunteer opportunities, contact us. Auerfarm was managed by Beatrice Fox Auerbach, also known for her leadership at G. It showcased a cutting-edge poultry farm, prize-winning orchard, and successful Guernsey dairy herd. A large portion became today’s 4-H Education Center. In 2014 one of her descendants gifted the remaining 40 acres to become Connecticut’s 110th State Park, preserved in perpetuity by a conservation easement donated to the Connecticut Forest & Park Association.
