e-Nature Newsletter from Winding Trails - October 2019
FALL RAPTOR MIGRATION WATCHING Hi Everyone, Have you ever witnessed a “kettle”? The term “kettle” is used by birders to describe a group of birds wheeling and circling in the air. It is most commonly used for hawks and falcons, yet some uses it for any birds of prey group. It is believed to have originated from descriptions of flocks looking like liquid or soup boiling in a cauldron, pot, or kettle due to the bowl-like shape of thermal currents that the birds use for soaring. The birds' pattern of flight is also like the steam rising from a teakettle.
During September and October, you could witness an awe-inspiring “kettle” in the sky made up of dozens to thousands of broad- winged hawks and other birds of prey using thermals to migrate south. Thermals are created when the sun heats the Earth's surface. The warm air rises carrying the raptors with it. Hawks can ascend quickly to thousands of feet within the thermals, and then glide in the direction of their destination. Radar studies suggest that many raptors migrate at altitudes of 700 to 3,000 feet while soaring in thermals.
During fall migration, volunteer hawk watchers count and observe thousands of raptors as they head south for the winter. The data is compiled and recorded to help advance scientific study and research. The Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) houses all the information which is grouped by state, province, or country. The locations within Connecticut can be found at this link: https://www.hmana.org/hawk-watch-sites/. Go through the list to click on our state or any other location in North America. The information is listed by date and type of raptor. The variety of birds seen include vultures, eagles, kestrels, osprey, falcons, and hawks. I checked some of the popular Connecticut locations for their counts and found these 2019 fall counts as of September 26th: Lighthouse Point in New Haven had 1,596 birds of prey; Quaker Ridge in Greenwich had 6,233 birds of prey, and Chestnut Hill in Litchfield had 1,872 birds of prey. Some days are better than others for observing. A few of the best days included 3,270 broad- winged hawks seen at Quaker Ridge on September 17th and 935 broad-winged hawks seen at Chestnut Hill on September 16th.
The season is only half completed so there is still time for you to get out and observe. Lighthouse Point Park on the New Haven Harbor is one of the premier locations in southern New England for observing migrating raptors as well as a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m. and continues each day as long as the hawks keep flying. Stop by anytime. Meet at the Hawk Watch parking lot, Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven. For more info, contact Steve Mayo, 203-393-0694 or [email protected].
Also, you can check out the HMANA website link https://www.hmana.org/new-to-hawkwatching/ to learn more about how to identify the birds you are watching.
Look forward to seeing you out and about! Miss Judy
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SCROLL DOWN THROUGH THE NEWSLETTER TO FIND THESE SECTIONS: • WINDING TRAILS NATURE EVENTS • HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH • COMING NEXT MONTH • NATURE’S PORCH OPEN HOURS & EVENTS • FISHING IN CONNECTICUT • NIGHT SKY WATCHING • OTHER NATURE EVENTS IN CONNECTICUT
WINDING TRAILS NATURE EVENTS Registration is required 3 days prior to the event. If not enough people signup, the program is canceled.
DATE/TIME EVENT • Saturday & Sunday, October 5th & 6th NATURE’S OPEN HOUSE 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fee-based Program for Public & Winding Trails Members Open to the Public & Winding Trails’ Members Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=947
• Saturday, October 12th NATURE FAMILY W/ YOUNG CHILDREN WALK – WILD TURKEYS 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fee-based Program for Public / Free Program for Members Open to the Public & Winding Trails’ Members Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=978
• Saturday, October 12th NATURE AFTERNOON FAMILY WALK – WHERE IS THAT TURKEY? 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee-based Program for Public / Free Program for Members Open to the Public & Winding Trails’ Members Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=979
• Saturday, October 12th EXPLORE THE NIGHT – WILD TURKEYS IN CT 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fee-based Program Open to the Public & Winding Trails’ Members Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=980
• Thursdays, October 17th, 24th, 31st & November 7th WALK, TALK, & GAWK ADULT WALKS 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fee-based Program for Public / Free Program for Members Open to the Public & Winding Trails’ Members Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=989
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HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH
• SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5th & 6th NATURE’S OPEN HOUSE Nature’s Porch at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Sponsored by the Alexander P. Franklin Foundation Nature's Open House is a walking tour of 80+ fairy and gnome dwellings set along a three-quarter-mile stroll through our wooded trails. After being inspired by the tour, you are ready to build your own fairy house in the permanent Winding Trails Fairy House Village. Using only natural material, you are free to create a place that is interesting, fun, cozy, inviting, and uniquely yours. Tickets are $5.00 per person. Please note: Tickets purchased the day of the event will cost $8. Register at this link: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=947
• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th NATURE FAMILY W/ YOUNG CHILDREN WALK – WILD TURKEYS Nature’s Porch at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Join Miss Judy, Winding Trails' naturalist, for a morning family nature walk. This walk is geared toward families with young children six years and younger. In October, we will learn about the wild turkey that we see in our yards and local fields. So, we can explore rain or shine, wear good walking shoes and outdoor clothes that are appropriate for the weather and can get wet or dirty. Register at this link: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=978
• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th NATURE AFTERNOON FAMILY WALK – WHERE IS THAT TURKEY? Nature’s Porch at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Join Miss Judy, Winding Trails' naturalist, for an afternoon family nature walk. This walk is geared toward families with children that enjoy exploring all around the property. This month, we’ll be exploring the property to discover more about the wild turkey and the places they live. So, we can explore rain or shine, wear good walking shoes and outdoor clothes that are appropriate for the weather and can get dirty or wet. Register at this link: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=979
• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th EXPLORE THE NIGHT – WILD TURKEYS IN CT Nature’s Porch at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Get outside on Saturday nights with Miss Judy for an educational walk and hands-on activities with your family and friends. Based on this month’s theme, we’ll be learning about how the wild turkeys of Connecticut recovered from being extirpated and live among us. After the walk, return to make a fire, roast a few marshmallows or cook over the fire and enjoy some lively conversation. Come prepared for the weather and walking through the forest with clothes that can get a bit dirty. Register at this link: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=980
• THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17th, 24th, & 31st, & NOVEMBER 7th WALK, TALK, & GAWK ADULT WALKS Nature’s Porch at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Come join Miss Judy, Winding Trails’ naturalist, for a casual exploration as we walk along some of our many trails. We’ll talk about what we see or some nature topics in the news. Sometimes we’ll stop to gawk at an interesting find alongside the trail. A different route and topic is planned for each day. Always dress for the weather and wear a good pair of walking shoes. Register at this link: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=989
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COMING NEXT MONTH
• THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7th WALK, TALK, & GAWK ADULT WALKS Nature’s Porch at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Come join Miss Judy, Winding Trails’ naturalist, for a casual exploration as we walk along some of our many trails. We’ll talk about what we see or some nature topics in the news. Sometimes we’ll stop to gawk at an interesting find alongside the trail. A different route and topic is planned for each day. Always dress for the weather and wear a good pair of walking shoes. Register at this link: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=989
• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9th NATURE FAMILY W/ YOUNG CHILDREN WALK – WINTER PLANS Nature’s Porch at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Join Miss Judy, Winding Trails' naturalist, for a morning family nature walk. This walk is geared toward families with young children six years and younger. In November, find out what plans animals and plants are making to make it through the winter. So, we can explore rain or shine, wear good walking shoes and outdoor clothes that are appropriate for the weather and can get wet or dirty. Register at this link: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=978
• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9th NATURE AFTERNOON FAMILY WALK – GETTING READY FOR WINTER Nature’s Porch at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Join Miss Judy, Winding Trails' naturalist, for an afternoon family nature walk. This walk is geared toward families with children that enjoy exploring all around the property. This month, we’ll be exploring the property to look for ways that animals and plants are getting ready to survive winter. So, we can explore rain or shine, wear good walking shoes and outdoor clothes that are appropriate for the weather and can get dirty or wet. Register at this link: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=979
• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9th EXPLORE THE NIGHT – SURVIVING WINTER Nature’s Porch at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Get outside on Saturday nights with Miss Judy for an educational walk and hands-on activities with your family and friends. Based on this month’s theme, we’ll be learning about the plans that animals and plants take to survive a long winter. After the walk, return to make a fire, roast a few marshmallows or cook over the fire and enjoy some lively conversation. Come prepared for the weather and walking through the forest with clothes that can get a bit dirty. Register at this link: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=980
• FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th BUGS ALIVE – A TRAILS FUND PROGRAM Garmany Hall at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington We are pleased to have Harris in Wonderland return this fall to present a fascinating program about bugs! Get ready to meet some truly unique creatures from the animal world. So many insects are hard at work every day dutifully performing every job imaginable. It's about time we recognize their efforts and meet some of these interesting spiders, centipedes, millipedes, scorpions, cockroaches, giant stick insects, and other bugs face to face to find out exactly what it is that they are doing out there! This program is provided free of charge thanks to proceeds donated to the Trails Fund. Registration is required by 3 days prior to the event. Register at this link: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=974
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NATURE’S PORCH OPEN HOURS & THEMED WEEKEND TOPICS The Porch is located on the east shore of Walton Pond and offers “drop-in” activities during open hours. The large front porch and its inviting chairs are available anytime during park hours. The Viewing Shed, next to the Porch, offers an opportunity to see some of the native animals found on the property. Come visit us, attend a nature program, and explore this portion of the property!
Saturdays & Sundays April 27th to October 13th 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
OCTOBER THEMED WEEKEND TOPICS October 5th & 6th Nature’s Open House Nature’s Porch at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Sponsored by the Alexander P. Franklin Foundation Nature's Open House is a walking tour of 80+ fairy and gnome dwellings set along a three-quarter-mile stroll through our wooded trails. After being inspired by the tour, you are ready to build your own fairy house in the permanent Winding Trails Fairy House Village. Using only natural material, you are free to create a place that is interesting, fun, cozy, inviting, and uniquely yours. Tickets are $5.00 per person. Please note: Tickets purchased the day of the event will cost $8. Register at this link: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=947
October 12th & 13th Wild Turkeys Visit Nature’s Porch to learn about the wild turkey living within Connecticut. The Porch is set up with information and hands-on materials to enjoy the full experience.
Join us for some fun informative walks on Saturday, October 12th Look above at WINDING TRAILS NATURE EVENTS for information on how to register.
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FISHING IN CONNECTICUT Fishing is a great activity that gets one outdoors and provides a way to see the many diverse areas of the state of Connecticut. In addition, it provides a way to enjoy and develop a life skill as one socializes with family and friends.
To help the public have greater access to enjoy the fishing experience, the State of Connecticut has developed a variety of ways to keep the public up-to-date on what is happening within the state. Here is how to access many of them:
• New Mobile app “Connecticut is Fishy!”
• Those that use social media will find these links helpful: Facebook Connecticut Fish and Wildlife Facebook Twitter CT DEEP Fisheries Twitter FishBrain Social Fishing App to Track Your Catches, Socialize with Other Anglers, and Get Fishing Intel
• Youth Fishing Passport The Youth Fishing Passport Program is a free product available to youth who are age 15 or younger. The program has sponsors who offer free or discounted fishing items and has two activities; Geo-Catching and the Fishing Challenge, which encourage families to spend quality time fishing together. • Angler’s Guide Electronic Angler's Guide
• Current Regulations Inland fisheries current regulations Marine fisheries current regulations Multi-lingual marine fisheries regulations as a poster
• Educational brochures: Freshwater Fish in English or Spanish Saltwater Fish in English or Spanish
• Subscribe to E-Newsletters CT Fishin' Tips (monthly) Fishing Report (weekly)
Introductory Level Family Fishing Courses Pre-registration is required Ages 8 and up - No experience needed Class Dates Town Location/Details Status Class Times Call to Register Oct 15, 19, 2019 Monroe Senior Center Open 6:30pm to (203) 452-2806 Classroom 10/15; Fishing Trip 10/19 8:30pm
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Join DEEP for all things Trout and Salmon
DEEP Wants Your Opinions on Trout and Salmon Fishing in Connecticut.
Public Discussions Scheduled Statewide in October Sat, Oct 5, 2019 3:00 PM EST
The Connecticut Department of Energy and CT DEEP Fisheries Division Trout and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) Fisheries Salmon Forum Oct. 5 @ Quinebaug Division is pleased to invite all interested people to Hatch. attend one of the public discussions focused on Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery, Plainfield the State’s recreational trout and salmon fisheries. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain ideas and
Tickets concerns specific to recreational fishing for trout and salmon via face-to-face conversation.
“Informed conversations between our passionate and loyal anglers and the Fisheries Division are essential to ensuring we are managing these fisheries in the most relevant and meaningful manner, consistent with the preferences and desires of the people we serve,” said Peter Aarrestad, Director of DEEP’s Fisheries Division.
Each meeting will begin with a brief presentation Mon, Oct 7, 2019 7:00 PM EST about the Fisheries Division’s management of CT DEEP Fisheries Division Trout and trout and salmon to date and then expand to Salmon Forum Oct. 7 @ Sessions discussion on four key focal points related to trout Woods and salmon fishing: Sessions Woods Wildlife Management, Burlington
• What makes a good fishing trip?
• What is the Fisheries Division doing well? Tickets
• Where can the Fisheries Division improve?
• What actions could be taken to increase the
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All people are encouraged to provide their perspectives. At the conclusion of all of the meetings, comments will be compiled and considered to help inform the Fisheries Division’s
development of a statewide trout and salmon action plan. Thu, Oct 10, 2019 7:00 PM EST CT DEEP Fisheries Division Trout and To help determine the level of attendance and ensure sufficient accommodations for all, we are Salmon Forum Oct. 10 @ CFPA Connecticut Forest & Park Association, Middlefield
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RSVP can also be made by calling the Fisheries Division at 860-424-3474 or by email to [email protected]
Doors will open 30 minute prior to the start of each meeting.
Fri, Oct 18, 2019 7:00 PM EST CT DEEP Fisheries Division Trout and Salmon Forum Oct. 18 @ Quinebaug Hatch Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery, Plainfield
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with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us at 860-418-5910 or Mon, Oct 21, 2019 7:00 PM EST [email protected] if you: have a disability and need a communication aid or service; CT DEEP Fisheries Division Trout and have limited proficiency in English and may need Salmon Forum Oct. 21 @ Kellogg information in another language; or if you wish to file Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby an ADA or Title VI discrimination complaint.
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Tue, Oct 22, 2019 7:00 PM EST CT DEEP Fisheries Division Trout and Salmon Forum Oct. 22@ Franklin Swamp Franklin Swamp Wildlife Management Area, Franklin
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NIGHT SKY WATCHING
FULL MOON INFORMATION
The Full Hunter Moon will occur on October 13th at 5:08 p.m. EDT. People’s belief is that this full Moon was called the Full Hunter’s Moon because it signaled the time to go hunting in preparation for winter. Since the harvesters had recently reaped the fields under the Harvest Moon, hunters could easily see the fattened deer and other animals that had come out to glean the harvest remains. The earliest use of the term “Hunter’s Moon” cited in the Oxford English Dictionary is from 1710. OTHER OBSERVATIONS THIS MONTH INCLUDES:
PLANETS • Mercury is too close to the Sun for observation this month. • Venus shines very, very low in the west in evening twilight. • Mars will be appearing in the morning twilight after October 14th. As the month progresses, it will climb higher and appear 4 minutes earlier each day. • Jupiter appears in the evening dusk toward the southwest. • Saturn is above the southern horizon at sunset.
CELESTIAL EVENTS • October 2nd Moon phase – waxing crescent • October 3rd Waxing crescent moon will be upper left of Jupiter • October 5th Moon phase – first quarter • October 7th Moon phase – waxing gibbous • October 13th Moon phase – Full Moon 5:08 p.m. EDT • October 19th Moon phase – waning gibbous • October 21st Moon phase – last quarter • October • October 23rd Moon phase – waning crescent • October 27th Moon phase – new moon
Sources: Old Farmer’s Almanac – Astronomy http://www.almanac.com/astronomy Sky Watch 2019 Sky & Telescope Publishing A Year of the Night Sky Calendar 2019 Ziga Media
Visit this website to obtain The Evening Sky Map (PDF); a 2-page monthly guide to the current month’s night sky. http://skymaps.com/downloads.html
AT WINDING TRAILS Join Miss Judy on the evening of Saturday, October 12th at Winding Trails for the Explore the Night Walk. The sun will be setting at 6:15 p.m. EDT and civil twilight will last till 6:43 p.m. EDT. The night sky will provide a look at the near full moon and a peak at early winter constellations.
AT WHITE MEMORIAL IN LITCHFIELD On Friday, October 25th at -8:00 p.m. in the A.B. Ceder Room, the members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society will be doing an indoor program. Weather permitting that night, there will be stargazing after the program. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. Details about the indoor program can be found at http://lhastro.org/event/star-party-10-25-19/
Full details can be found on their website at http://www.whitememorialcc.org/whats-happening/calendar/ to check out their calendar for more information or call The Conservation Center for more details at 860-567-0857.
AT THE COPERNICAN OBSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM IN NEW BRITAIN The Copernican Observatory and Planetarium at the Central CT State University in New Britain has regularly scheduled programs
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Planetarium Shows and Events: On Saturday, October 5th at 8 p.m. and Friday, October 18th at 7 p.m., they will have their regularly scheduled free show in their planetarium. Doors open at 7:30 and 6:30 p.m. respectively for a variety of hands-on science demos.
For planetarium shows, seating is first-come, first-served. The planetarium is in Copernicus Hall. Convenient parking is in the Copernicus (South) garage (An interactive map is located at this link: http://www2.ccsu.edu/campusMap/).
Observatory Events: Join them for a free observing session directly after the planetarium show (observing is weather permitting: they need a clear sky). The observatory is located on the roof of Copernicus Hall. Take the elevators to the 5th or 6th floor and follow the signs.
For additional information, visit this link: http://web.ccsu.edu/astronomy/
AT THE WESLEYAN VAN VLECK OBSERVATORY IN MIDDLETOWN The Wesleyan Van Vleck Observatory in Middletown offers Saturday night public observations and family programming.
Monthly Saturday Night Observing (runs all year long) at 8:00 p.m. th (October 5 ) Organized and hosted by the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford (ASGH), this is a great opportunity to view the sky through our beautiful 20" refractor. Re-furbished in recent years in honor of Walter Scott "Scotty" Houston who used this instrument many nights, we can now share this telescope with the public on regular occasions. For parking, please note that we are NOT permitted to park at the observatory building on observatory hill. Please use Lot V on Vine Street and walk up the hill to the observatory. Link for additional information: http://asgh.org/october-5-2019/
The session will be canceled should the weather not permit observings, such as cloud cover, high wind, or threat of precipitation. Cancellation notices will be posted on their website by 6:00 p.m. the day of the observing event. For up-to-date details, please visit the http://asgh.org/public-observing/.
For parking, use Lot V on Vine Street and walk up the hill to the observatory. The campus map is available at this link: http://www.wesleyan.edu/about/images/CamMap_0824_WEB.pdf.
Kids’ Nights for Observing Aimed at Elementary School Ages, Yet Open to Anyone 1st & 3rd Friday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. (October 4th & 18th) Kid-friendly space-related activities, led by our graduate and undergraduate students, which include observing with our telescopes when it’s clear.
For parking, use Lot V on Vine Street and walk up the hill to the observatory. The campus map is available at this link: http://www.wesleyan.edu/about/images/CamMap_0824_WEB.pdf.
Space Night Aimed at Adults & High School Students, Yet Open to Anyone Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. (October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th) Each program begins with a half-hour interactive presentation by one of our astronomy majors or masters’ students, on some topic of space news or recent discoveries in astronomy, followed by observing through the telescopes if the sky is clear. The program occurs at the Van Vleck Observatory at 96 Foss Hill in Middletown, CT.
For parking, use Lot V on Vine Street and walk up the hill to the observatory. The campus map is available at this link: http://www.wesleyan.edu/about/images/CamMap_0824_WEB.pdf.
Wesleyan Astronomy Night Mailing List To get on their mailing list for a once a week email to find out what events are happening, scroll to the bottom of the page at this link, http://www.wesleyan.edu/astro/events/index.html, and enter your email address.
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SPACE STATION OBSERVING NASA’s Spot the Station service gives you a list of upcoming sighting opportunities based on your zip code through an interactive map for thousands of locations worldwide and will let you sign up to receive notices of opportunities in your email inbox or on your cell phone. The space station looks like a fast-moving plane in the sky and is bright enough that it can even be seen from the middle of a city! It can traverse the entire sky in 3 to 7 minutes. The notice gives the date, time, duration of visibility, and direction of travel. Enter in the town closest to your viewing location. Do note that there can be a series of dates during the year that it is not visible over Connecticut. The link for further information is http://spotthestation.nasa.gov.
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OTHER NATURE EVENTS IN CONNECTICUT
ANSONIA NATURE & RECREATION CENTER – Upcoming Events – Preregistration is Required! • Wednesdays, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Fall Term Junior Rangers • Saturdays, October 5th, 12th, 19st, 26th Creature Feature • Sundays, October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Guided Hike • October 9th FANCI Monthly Meeting
Visit their website for more details and additional events at this link during the month of October! http://ansonianaturecenter.org/programs-events/calendar-of-events/
CT DEEP Events in CT – Upcoming Events – Preregistration is Required! TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION, HOVER OVER PROGRAM TITLE AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS: Event Date Time Location
Educator Workshop - Aquatic WILD 10/2/2019 9am to 2pm Kellogg Environmental Center Derby
Relaxed Ramble 10/2/2019 11:00am-1:00pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton Chainsaw Training for Novice & Amateur: Safe & 10/5/2019 8:00am - 3:30pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Productive Chainsaw Use Through the Game of Hampton
Logging
Nature Music Performance 10/6/2019 2:00pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Walking Meditation 10/6/2019 12:30 – 1:30 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Goodwin Arts and Nature Day! 10/6/2019 12:00pm-4:00pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Trail Running Club 10/9/2019 5:30-6:30 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Educator Workshop - Weather, Outdoors, and NGSS 10/10/2019 9am to 3pm Kellogg Environmental Center Derby Mushroom ID for Beginners: Autumn Fungi Lecture 10/12/2019 10 am to 12pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center
and Walk Hampton
Full Moon Night Hike and Campfire 10/12/2019 7:00 - 9:00pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Relaxed Ramble 10/17/2019 1:00-3:00pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Goodwin Scout Day 10/19/2019 10:00 am – 2:30 James L. Goodwin Conservation Center pm Hampton
100th Wedding Anniversary Celebration 10/20/2019 2:00 to 3:30 pm Kellogg Environmental Center Derby
Trail Running Club 10/23/2019 5:30-6:30 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Educator Workshop - On the Move with Water 10/25/2019 9 am to 3 pm Kellogg Environmental Center Derby Become a FeederWatcher at the Kellogg 10/26/2019 9:00 to 10:30am Kellogg Environmental Center
Environmental Center Derby
Family Woods Walk 10/26/2019 11:00 am – 12:30 James L. Goodwin Conservation Center pm Hampton
Long Distance Hike 10/30/2019 10:00am to James L. Goodwin Conservation Center 2:00pm Hampton Page 12 of 15
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CT Forest & Park Association – Upcoming Events TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION, HOVER OVER PROGRAM TITLE AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS:
Date Event Town Audience
October 3, 2019 Narragansett Trail Work Party - Day 1 North Stonington Adults, CFPA Volunteers CFPA Ramble: An Introduction to Shinrin-Yoku October 5, 2019 Middlefield All are welcome, Adults
(Forest Bathing)
October 5, 2019 BBHT Fall Hike Series- Lillinonah Trail Newtown All are welcome
October 6, 2019 BBHT Fall Hike Series- Quinnipiac Trail Hamden All are welcome All are welcome, Adults, Children,
October 6, 2019 Art and Nature Day Hampton Families, Seniors, Special Needs, Teenagers
October 8, 2019 October Morning Relaxed Ramble at CFPA Middlefield Adults, Seniors
October 10, 2019 Narragansett Trail Work Party - Day 2 North Stonington Adults, CFPA Volunteers
October 11, 2019 Trail Blazing Work Party - Woodstock Trail Woodstock Adults, CFPA Volunteers
October 12, 2019 CFPA Ramble: Rocky Top Ramble Hamden All are welcome BBHT Fall Hike Series- Nehantic & Pachaug October 19, 2019 Voluntown All are welcome
Trails BBHT Fall Hike Series- Nipmuck & Bigelow October 26, 2019 Union All are welcome
Hollow Trails
October 28, 2019 October Afternoon Relaxed Ramble at CFPA Middlefield Adults, Seniors
Visit their website for more details and additional events at this link! http://www.ctwoodlands.org/CFPA-events
CT River Watershed Council – Upcoming Events No Events Posted at Time of Publication
Visit their website to check out their calendar at this link https://www.ctriver.org/news-events/.
CT State Museum of Natural History & Archaeology Center at UConn – Upcoming Events No Events Posted at Time of Publication
Visit their website to check out for calendar updates at this link: http://www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhcurrentcalendar.html If you would like to be added to their mailing list to receive a printed copy of their programs, call 860-486-4460.
Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut – Upcoming Events • October 5th Fall Family Festival http://elcct.org/event/fall-family-festival/ • October 26th Annual Colonial Dinner Program http://elcct.org/event/annual-colonial-dinner-program-2/
Visit their website to check out their calendar at this link http://elcct.org/calendar/.
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https://frwa.org/newsroom-blog/frwa-flatbread-fundraiser-tuesday-october-1-2019-from-5pm-9pm/ • October 5th Best Management Practices Tour of Pequabuck River Watershed https://frwa.org/newsroom-blog/best-management-practices-tour-pequabuck-river-watershed-october-5-2019-10-am- 1230-pm/
Visit their website to check out their calendar at this link http://frwa.org/programs-and-events/.
Friends of American Legion & Peoples State Forests (FALPS) – Upcoming Events Use this link for a map of the Forest Trails - http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/stateparks/maps/peoples.pdf Visit their website at https://falps.org/ for more information about upcoming events and how to volunteer. Watch their Facebook page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/ctfalps/events?ref=page_internal
(RSVP not required, but appreciated at [email protected] or call/text 860-882-9632)
• October 11th to 13th FALPS Booth at Riverton Fair Location: Riverton Fairgrounds, Riverton
• October 20th FALPS Group Hike Location: Big Springs Youth Group Camping Area, Greenwoods Road (north end), Barkhamsted 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• October 26th “Things That Go Bump in the Night” Location: Matthies Grove Picnic Area Pavilion, 105 East River Road, Barkhamsted 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Roaring Brook Nature Center – Upcoming Events • October 6th Mushroom Walk w/ Mushroom Marlene • October 11th Fall Family Night • October 13th Under the ‘Hunters’ Moon Night Hike • October 14th Awesome Autumn & Tree Leaf Scavenger Hunt • October 17th North American Bears – Black, Brown, & Polar • October 26th Hobgoblin Fair
Visit their website to check out their calendar at this link for more information! http://www.roaringbrook.org/events/events.html
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area in Burlington, CT – Upcoming Events No Events Posted at Time of Publication
For additional information about a program, click on the link or call their office at 860-424-3011. Visit their website to obtain their trail map: https://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/wildlife/pdf_files/maps/maps_other/swtrail.pdf
Sharon Audubon Center in Sharon, CT – Upcoming Events No Events Posted at Time of Publication
Visit their website for other events at this link: http://sharon.audubon.org/events. Or call the Audubon Center for information at (860) 364-0520 For a copy of their trail maps, visit: http://sharon.audubon.org/trail-maps
White Memorial Conservation Center – Upcoming Events • September 28th to October 4th Museum Children Free Week https://whitememorialcc.org/event/museum-children-free-week-12/?instance_id=260 • Tuesdays, October 1st to 22nd Afterschool Adventures for Grades 1 to 3
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https://whitememorialcc.org/event/after-school-adventures-grades-1-3-2/?instance_id=326 • Wednesdays, October 2nd to 23rd Afterschool Adventures for Grades 4 to 6 https://whitememorialcc.org/event/after-school-adventures-grades-4-6-2/?instance_id=339 • October 14th Columbus Day – Museum Closed https://whitememorialcc.org/event/4485/?instance_id=276 • October 3rd Nature’s Nursery for Ages 3 to 6 https://whitememorialcc.org/event/natures-nursery-3/?instance_id=319 • October 5th Fall Mushroom Foray w/ Mushroom Marlene https://whitememorialcc.org/event/fall-mushroom-foray-with-mushroom-marlene/?instance_id=269 • October 5th Llama Walk w/ Debbie Labbe from Country Quilt Llama Farm https://whitememorialcc.org/event/llama-walk-with-debbie-labbe-from-country-quilt-llama-farm-2/?instance_id=270 • October 5th Art 2 Nurture Your Nature: Jan Lyon Art Opening and Reception https://whitememorialcc.org/event/art-2-nurture/?instance_id=271 • October 8th Monthly Bird Walk Series w/ Kristi Dranginis https://whitememorialcc.org/event/monthly-bird-walk-series-october/?instance_id=273 • October 12th Autumn Meditation and Restorative Forest Wandering w/ Marlow Shami https://whitememorialcc.org/event/autumn-meditation-and-restorative-forest-wandering-with-marlow- shami/?instance_id=275 • October 12th to 18th Museum Children Free Week https://whitememorialcc.org/event/museum-children-free-week-9-2/?instance_id=274 • October 19th Group Reading of the Bat Poet by Randal Jarrell w/ Gerri Griswold • https://whitememorialcc.org/event/group-reading-of-the-bat-poet-by-randall-jarrell-with-gerri-griswold/?instance_id=277 • October 20th Llama Walk w/ Debbie Labbe from Country Quilt Llama Farm https://whitememorialcc.org/event/llama-walk20/?instance_id=278 • October 25th STAR PARTY! https://whitememorialcc.org/event/star-party-9/?instance_id=279 • October 26th Spooky Halloween Dog Walk https://whitememorialcc.org/event/spooky-halloween-dog-walk/?instance_id=281 • October 26th to November 1st Museum Children Free Week https://whitememorialcc.org/event/museum-children-free-week-13/?instance_id=280
Visit their website to check out their calendar and register at this link for more information! https://whitememorialcc.org/calendar/
Or call The Conservation Center for more details at 860-567-0857. For a copy of their trail maps, visit: https://whitememorialcc.org/trail-maps/
Look forward to seeing you out and about! Miss Judy Judy Witzke, Park Naturalist Winding Trails, Inc. 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 Office: (860) 677-8458 ext. 33 Fax: (860) 676-9407 E-mail: [email protected]
Fostering a Love for the Outdoors/Creating a Sense of Community/Developing Leadership and Life Skills
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