Trinity Cathedral Easton

Wandering & Wondering: Trinity Outdoors began in the winter of 2023 as a result of a line in a Sunday sermon. The Very Rev. Gregory L. Powell spoke of people seeking (or conversely, fearful of) a direct encounter with God. Those of us who spend time in nature experience that direct encounter in myriad ways. Scott Smith, who recently retired after 34 years as a wildlife ecologist with the MD Department of Natural Resources, started Trinity Outdoors with an invitation to parishioners and Cathedral friends to join him in seeking transformative experiences while hiking and examining nature at nearby mid-Shore natural areas. Hikes have included commentary on the plants, animals, soils, geology and history of the natural areas the group trekked through. 

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Our last hike of the 2026 spring season was held on May 27 at Seth Demonstration Forest, a state property on the outskirts of Easton. We had 9 participants: John Billmyer, Clyde Brady, Tony Breeze, Donna Hollingshead, Debbie McGuire, Darrell Parsons, Ann Rasmussen, Mark Turian, and Scott Smith. We hiked through mixed hardwood forest and pine plantation, and before rain ended our hike, we observed some interesting critters including two eastern wormsnakes (Carphophis amoensis) and a few singing worm-eating warblers (Helmitheros vermivorum).  We will be taking a summer hiatus to avoid the heat, humidity and bugs, but will resume hikes in the cooler fall weather.  Thanks to all who have participated in hikes thus far in 2026!