History of the Kelemen Nature Trail

The land was first used in the mid 1980's as the first CT Public School Cross Country Ski Program.

The land was first used in the mid 1980's as the first CT Public School Cross Country Ski Program.

The land was first used in the mid 1980's as the first CT Public School Cross Country Ski Program.

In 1992, Dr. Jensen donated/sold the land to the town as a playground extension for the school.

The land was first used in the mid 1980's as the first CT Public School Cross Country Ski Program.

The land was first used in the mid 1980's as the first CT Public School Cross Country Ski Program.

Mr. Kelemen, a town resident who was very active in the Sharon Center School, enlisted the help of 133 students, faculty and local businesses, and over 3 years created the Nature Trail. It was an outlet for students, faculty and local residents to learn from and enjoy the great outdoors.

"The teachers who helped...hoped the project would integrate science, computer, woodworking, math and English"

"It is meant to last for years , so that future generations of students can enjoy it"

It was dedicated in Spring of 1997 in memory of Ann Douglas Kelemen.