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NEWSLETTERCONNECTICUT OF THE FOREST PARKFOREST ASSOCIATION PARK ASSOCIATION CFPA News Notes Conserving the land, and natural resources of Connecticut since 1895

Spring 2009 Volume 2 Issue 1

Trails Day Events Conservation Corps Family Rambles Announced Comes Full Circle Well loved program gets Find us on National Trails Day Governor Rell an- new name and invites will be held Saturday nouncement of a families to hit the trails. and Sunday, June 6th new CCC has CFPA facebook Page 6 and 7th this year, with recalling our own rich (Just look for this link on events throughout history. Connecticut. www.ctwoodlands.org and be Page 5 sure to become a fan!) Page 3

within ten miles of the MMM Trail, and designation, you may wonder what is MMM Goes National certain sections such as Talcott Moun- going to change. One change is that On March 30th, CFPA was joined by Con- tain, Ragged Mountain, , the is now autho- gressman Chris Murphy, Senator Christo- , and the rized to provide funding and technical pher Dodd, and Mike Gildesgame of the are well known region- assistance to help CFPA and others to Appalachian Mountain Club at a press ally for providing amazing views of the maintain and protect the Trail. Another conference at the Hill-Stead Museum to valley. The MMM Trail is that a “Trail Stewardship Council” celebrate the national designation of the which town, landowner, trail user, and MMM Trail. Then at 3 p.m., President many other representatives will over- Obama made the designation official by see maintenance and protection of the signing into law H.R. 146, the “Omnibus Trail’s national scenic values. Finally, a Public Land Management Act of 2009.” “Trail Management Blueprint” is for- In addition to the MMM Trail designa- mally established as the framework for tion, this legislation also designated the managing the Trail. This Blueprint was Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary designed during a Trail Feasibility Study Route National Historic Trail and autho- and extensive public input sessions over rized funding for the Quinebaug-Shet- the past several years which determined ucket National Heritage Corridor. the MMM Trail was eligible to become a National Scenic Trail and enjoys signifi- With the designation, the MMM (Meta- cant community support. comet Monadnock Mattabesett) Trail officially becomes the “New At the same time, many things will National Scenic Trail.” The New Eng- not change one bit. CFPA volunteers land National Scenic Trail winds over 200 CFPA Executive Director Eric Hammerling speaks will continue to maintain the Trail in miles along traprock ridges, through for- at the MMM press conference in Farmington. Connecticut. Land/Trail protection will ests, and across a patchwork of state, mu- continue to be accomplished through travels through several “classic New nicipal, and private lands in 39 commu- existing state and local entities on a will- England landscapes” and harbors diverse nities spanning central Connecticut and ing seller basis only, and the National natural resources fostered by the special western . Since 1931, the Park Service would not own or manage soils and micro-climates associated with and Mattabesett Trails have any lands. Because of the wide variety of traprock ridges. Just one walk along one been maintained as Blue-Blazed landowners along the Trail, landowners section of the National Trails by volunteers of the Connecticut are featured in the Blueprint which calls Scenic Trail will make you a believer . . Forest & Park Association (CFPA). for the following: This is a special place indeed. Approximately two million people live (Continued on page 3) Under this new National Scenic Trail

CFPACFPA News News Notes Notes 1 1 CONNECTICUT FOREST PARK ASSOCIATION Board Of Directors President: From the Executive Director’s Desk David Platt, Higganum York, and Rhode Island would all be less Vice-Presidents: Legislative Update than ours). We would support a mod- Jean Crum Jones, Shelton Every February since our inception, est increase in fees, but otherwise we are Eric Lukingbeal, Granby CFPA has been actively engaged with the concerned that this increase would not David Sullivan, Higganum state legislature to ensure Connecticut only increase costs, but also would likely Treasurer: has the best laws and funding available reduce revenues. to support sustainable forestry, well- Gordon Anderson, Glastonbury Sustainable Forestry: last year CFPA managed state parks and forests, natural Secretary: successfully worked on new legisla- resource/open space protection, and Eric Hammerling, West Hartford tion ensuring that more revenues from outdoor recreation/trail use. This year, At Large: sustainable timber harvests on state the combination of a sagging economy, Mark Ashton, New Haven lands would come back to support the large federal and state budget deficits, Richard Bauerfeld, Branford CT DEP’s forestry program through the political concerns with raising taxes, William D. Breck, Killingworth Conservation Fund. This year, the Gov- and large fiscal stimulus initiatives has Russell Brenneman, Westport ernor’s budget has proposed folding the presented unique challenges. Because George M. Camp, Middletown Conservation Fund into the state’s Gen- of these challenges, the pace of activity Starling W. Childs, Norfolk eral Fund. Although this move would has been notably brisk at the Legislature, Ruth Cutler, Ashford result in personnel savings for the DEP and CFPA has been working hard on the James Dombrauskas, New Hartford overall, it may become more difficult to following issues: Laurence Diamond, Coventry target funding to support the Forestry Recreation/Trail Use: of course, we Caroline Driscoll, New London division. are thrilled about the action in Congress Astrid T. Hanzalek, Suffield Natural Resource /Open Space to designate the MMM Trail as the New David Leff, Collinsville Protection: the Governor’s Budget has England National Scenic Trail and thank Scott Livingston, Bolton proposed “raiding” $12 million from the Congressmen Murphy (CT) and Olver Geoffrey Meissner, Southington Community Investment Act Fund. This (MA) as well as Senators Dodd (CT), Fairfield important fund over the past 3 years has Karen Mignone, Kerry (MA), and all their colleagues utilized a $30 fee for the recording of Bob Morrison, Manchester for their support (see cover story). At land records in municipalities to sup- James Ritchie, Sandy Hook the same time, a bill was introduced port over $35 million in grants and $75 Starr Sayres, East Haddam in the state Legislature, Proposed Bill million in matching funds to 130 towns Donald L. Snook, Westport 5108, An Act Preserving Certain Horse in support of farmland protection, open Deborah Spalding, Madison Trails, which proposed that the MMM space conservation, low income hous- Colin Tait, Norfolk Trail (yes, the same one just designated ing assistance, and historic preservation. Richard Whitehouse, Glastonbury as a National Scenic Trail) and another We have testified on numerous occa- Staff Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail become “horse sions and are talking with Legislators to Jennifer Benner, WalkCT trails.” CFPA opposed this bill, and we encourage that this fund remain intact, Communications Coordinator thank the AMC and Housatonic Valley especially as other open space and agri- Lori Paradis Brant, Education Association for signing-on to our testi- cultural land protection funds are being Director mony against it. After working with the cut elsewhere in the budget. Steve Broderick, Forest & Program bill’s sponsor to remove the Blue-Blazed Director, Goodwin Forest Center Hiking Trails and make other changes, Other Budget Issues: As a way to slim Ann T. Colson, Trail Conservation we are now able to support a revised bill. government, the Governor’s budget pro- Director & GIS Specialist posal has suggested cuts and consolida- State Parks and Forests: in the Gov- Linda Cunningham, Financial tions of over 50 Boards & Commissions. ernor’s Budget, attendance fees would Management Assistant This list originally included some Boards double for state parks, forests, beaches, Eric Hammerling, Executive Director that both are important to some of our campgrounds, and fishing Damon Hearne, Land Conservation state’s most important natural resource licenses, and all licenses/permits cur- Director issues and, in our opinion, would result rently under $150. We are concerned James W. Little, Director of in no real budget savings. Fortunately, that this will reduce the ability for the Development a few of these Boards such as the Forest public to enjoy our state facilities and Leslie Lewis, WalkCT Director Practices Advisory Board and State Tree encourage tourists to visit neighboring Teresa Peters, Office Manager Protection Examining Board have re- states rather than Connecticut (the park Dan Donahue, Volunteer Forester cently been removed from the “cut list.” and user fees in Massachusetts, New

2 CFPA News Notes CONNECTICUT FOREST PARK ASSOCIATION Join us for Connecticut Photo by Janet Ainsworth Trails Day 2009 and Take In the Outdoors! National Trails Day will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 6th and 7th this year, with events taking place throughout Connecticut! The Trails Day theme for 2009 is “Take in the Outdoors”, an invita- tion to get outside and experience every- thing Connecticut’s great outdoors has to offer. Events range from hiking and biking to paddling, horseback-riding, trail maintenance, orienteering, letterbox- ing - a great variety of fun activities for everyone to enjoy! Connecticut has consistently held the Day events. All members will receive highest number of events of any state in a brochure, but if you want to suggest Connecticut Forest & Park Association the nation! someone to add to our list, send an e- has served as American Hiking Soci- mail to [email protected] with “TD ety’s state coordinator for Trails Day Want to get outdoors and join one of brochure” in the subject line, or call Terri since 1993. We’re proud to say that, with the many Trails Day activities? Check our Peters at 860-346-2372. enthusiastic participation by more than website (www.ctwoodlands.org) in mid- a hundred groups and organizations, April, when we will post all the Trails

(MMM Trail - Continued from Page 1) Trails Day Field Meeting at Goodwin • Establish a system for ongoing com- Forest Conservation Education Center munication with landowners; Remembering the past, learning for the future • All existing landowner uses and rights will continue to be at the dis- Sunday, June 7, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. cretion of the landowners; On June 4, 1949, CFPA held its spring field meeting at Pine Acres Farm, James L. • Trail protection will occur with Goodwin’s 1,700-acre managed forest in Hampton, CT. Today, that property is the landowners on a voluntary basis Goodwin State Forest and Conservation Center, owned by the CT Department of only; and Environmental Protection and operated cooperatively by DEP and CFPA. • No federal eminent domain would On Sunday, June 7, Trails Day visitors will enjoy a guided hike over the very be possible with designation. same ground our predecessors walked almost exactly 60 years ago. We will visit some of the same forest stands, including a 75-year old “Blue Ribbon” research For more information about the New plot, as well as more recent forest and wildlife management areas in the same England National Scenic Trail, please vicinity. Goodwin Center Forester and Program Director Steve Broderick will join check the Trail section of CFPA’s website DEP Foresters, Experiment Station researchers and CFPA trails experts to lead (www.ctwoodlands.org/MMM), or visit guided walks throughout the afternoon. Hope to see you there! the new website that will soon be set-up to inform the public about the Trail at www.newenglandnst.org. JOIN US: Spring Trail Workshop Sat., May 2 - Jackson Cove, Oxford. This workshop will cover basic hiking trail design and mainte- nance. Projects include bridge build- ing, bar and kiosk construction, trail relocation, brushing, blazing, and safe tool usage. Visit www.ctwoodlands. Environmental educator Judy Rondeau teaches fern & wildflower ID in the Haley Wildlife Gardens. org/events for more details.

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TRAIL PATCH RECIPIENTS “We saw two hawks, a pileated Trail Mix THROUGH 2008 woodpecker, a black racer snake, Got Trail Patches? and assorted other wildlife. The Bob Hardy, Meriden trout lilies were blooming profusely, Congratulations to Mike Cunningham, Danbury and we saw bloodroot and trillium Bob Hardy of Meri- in abundance. It was cloudy but Russ Charest, Meriden den, 2009’s first bright and the temperature was just hiker to receive a Steve Wood, West Hartford about right. We also saw several oth- CFPA trail patch. Bobby Rooney, Hartford er hikers and two rock climbers. One He earned it by Joe Medeiros, Middletown of the rock climbers was setting up a hiking the entire Eric Sodergren, Killingworth, and rope to hang over the cliff on Ragged length of the 63.8- Cub/Webelo Scouts: Mountain.” --Mike Cunningham’s mile Blue-Blazed journal from his April 2007 hike on Jack Hines and Dad Scott, Tyler Mattabesett Trail. Saun, Owen Serbent and Dad John, the with his friend His trek took just under a year, hiking the Ben Sodergren, Cade Webster, Gar- Russ Charest. Mattabesett Trail in 19 manageable sections rett Murphy and Dad Gordon, beginning in February 2008 and finishing Gavin Manzi, Noah Freeman January 24, 2009 on the Bear Hill section in Guy Glaude, East Hampton Michael Hobocan, Shelton Middletown. Bill Shaffer, Groton Sox Hobocan (hiker dog) Bob’s in good company. In the past two Mike Schumann, East Granby Jeff Glans, Southport years, more than 40 people have earned David Shoup, Colchester patches for hiking the Mattabesett Trail, the James Schreiber, Durham Metacomet Trail (69.7 miles), and/or the Bill Breck, Killingworth Tuckerman Shoup, Colchester Paul Rabenold, Avon Quinnipiac Trail (24.6 miles). Some hiked Metacomet Trail on their own, others were joined by family Dave Lavoie, Mansfield Mark Boudreau, Marlborough and friends. Scout Master Eric Sodergren Maurice Donini, Shelton Mike Cunningham, Danbury reports that his Cub Scout/Webelos took Mike Schumann, East Granby Russ Charest, Meriden up the challenge, too. Bill Shaffer, Groton Bill Shaffer, Groton When applying for their trail patch, Nancy Scott, Simsbury Bill Breck, Killingworth many of these hikers also made a donation Dennis Lockwood to the Hibbard Trust for Land and Trails, Steve Bartholomew Scott Lockwood a CFPA fund dedicated to protecting the Amy Demelia Mary Lou White Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails and the lands Cathy Black they cross. Some of our unique 825-mile Peggy Hayward hiking trail system is on state or quasi- public lands, but approximately half of the trails are located on private property with- out benefit of a conservation easement. Wear it with Pride Contributions to the Hibbard Trust provide dollars to purchase land and help pay for Hiking enthusiasts who have completed the Quinnipiac legal fees associated with trail protection. Trail, the Metacomet Trail, or the Mattabesett Trail from If you wish to contribute to this important start to finish can apply to the Connecticut Forest & effort, please be sure to write “Hibbard Park Association for a commemorative patch to sew Trust” on your check. on their vest, jacket, backpack, or hat. To be eligible, simply Bob Hardy, our newest Mattabesett provide the name of the trail Trail patch recipient, kept a log to record and the dates you hiked it, the dates and trail sections he had hiked. giving separate dates for each His last entry was, “It has been a great section finished, as listed in theConnecticut Walk adventure filled with wonderful memo- Book, 19th edition. It is not necessary to complete the ries. Thank you.” If you haven’t tried one trail on consecutive hikes; the journey can span a time of these three historic Blue-Blazed Hiking period of several days, months, or years. Visit CFPA’s Trails, spring’s the perfect time to head website for more information at www.ctwoodlands.org outdoors and sample them. We hope you’ll or call CFPA at 860-346-2372. tell us about your great adventure!

4 CFPA News Notes CONNECTICUT FOREST PARK ASSOCIATION CT Conservation Corps Comes Full Circle The test of our progress During the current economic crisis grip- According to the memoirs of A.H. is not whether we add ping the country, or at least the media, Hawes, one of the first Connecticut many comparisons have been made to State Foresters, Robert Ross, Secretary of more to the abundance the Great Depression of the 1930s. Com- CFPA, “had raised a fund sufficient to of those who have much mon elements include rapid and sudden employ sixteen young men for the sum- it is whether we provide job losses, unusually high unemploy- mer.” The object was to employ young ment, a sharp drop in consumer confi- men and improve the forest, the work to enough for those who dence, and the potential of a downward be directed by the District Forester. Later have little. -Franklin D. spiral as consumers stop spending and in 1930, the Experiment Station, Exten- businesses contract. The question then, as sion Forester and CFPA held a Forest Roosevelt it is now, is how to employ workers in a Planting Conference and issued resolu- productive manner, keeping them busy, tions to plant 100,000 acres with forest The program did more than provide learning new skills, and spending money trees during the winter, to reduce the risk employment and an income. Hawes to boost the economy. of fire, and asked for $100,000 to run the made note that the “benefits which these men received could not be measured One solution suggested by Governor program. With the support of Governor in money. Of more importance was the Rell in the 2009 budget is to create a new Cross, the General Assembly appropri- encouragement that the work gave them Connecticut Conservation Corps. The ated $100,000 in 1931 and expanded the at a time when everything looked black idea is to hire people who need work, program later in the year. The policy was for them. The physical benefit from the pay them a decent wage, and put them to “employ heads of families and pay healthy outdoor exercises was especially to work in state parks and forests. It is them enough to cover the necessities of valuable to men who had been long em- an old idea from the 1930s, and one from life for themselves and families.” Work ployed in indoor work.” Over the two which the Governor’s father benefitted. was done in all the state forests and a winters of this state program, 1,323,563 What many don’t recall is that the Con- total of 640 men were employed at differ- trees were planted and the record shows necticut Forest & Park Association was a ent times over the first two winters. It is Connecticut, along with California, was a leader in developing an early prototype interesting to note that private contribu- leader in the use of unemployed men in of this program, the Civilian Conserva- tions were also made to the program. forestry work. tion Corps. Memorial Honors Love of Outdoors and the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails There is nothing more difficult for us to understand than the sudden death of a vibrant, young person. The search for answers often leads to the simple comfort of those whose lives were touched and made brighter by the individual. So it is with the death of Douglas Frazer from an aneurysm at age 33 on January 13, 2009. Douglas and his fiancée Kellie were to be married in in October. They had selected the park because it was a place in which they loved to hike and relax. Douglas, an Army veteran and personal trainer, lived to hike, back- pack, and camp. He took pride in the fact that he had visited, camped, walked or hiked in 48 states, only missing Hawaii Kellie asked that memorial contributions be made to CFPA and . He was originally from Pennsylvania, where he to honor Douglas’ memory. She did this because of the great met Kellie while she was working as a nurse. His goal was to joy given to them both by the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails and build a unique personal training program in which he would the Connecticut landscape. We thank Kellie and Douglas for take people out on the trails and take advantage of working honoring CFPA and its work with their generosity. We also within a spiritually uplifting environment. Douglas wanted to wanted members to be aware that we are still accepting dona- use his skills to not only make others healthier, but also con- tions in Douglas’ memory. Our sympathies and thoughts are nect them to the land and trails that inspired him. with Kellie and family during this time of loss.

CFPA News Notes 5 CONNECTICUT FOREST PARK ASSOCIATION Are You Down With a Good Ramble? As expectant parents know, choosing a name is not easy. There is a lot of pres- sure deciding what moniker a person will be tied to for the rest of their life. Choosing a program name can be just as difficult. One wants it to be widely appealing and catchy, while conveying what the program is about. With that said, we are changing the name of our WalkCT Family Hikes to WalkCT Family Rambles. While Hikes are great, we feel that Rambles better describes what these events are—“leisurely excursions for pleasure” (Merriam-Webster). Ralph began volunteering for CFPA Nearly 400 participants explored Con- When trying to figure out our new in 2006 when he loaded up his car with necticut’s trails in 2008 with WalkCT name, we thought who would be better boxes and boxes of CT Walk Books and Family Guides. We hope to see you on to ask for suggestions than the WalkCT delivered them to the post office for the path to health and happiness in 2009. Family Hike Leaders (now affectionately mailing. He enjoys hiking the Quinnipiac Our goal is to host a WalkCT Family known as WalkCT Family Guides). After Trail and exploring Hubbard Park in Ramble in every county the last Saturday all, they are the heart and soul of these Meriden with his family and dog, Boo. of every month. Interested in becom- adventures, enthusiastically introduc- As a teacher and hiker extraordinaire, ing a WalkCT Family Guide or know ing families to Connecticut’s rich natural Ralph easily reveals his fun nature when someone who might be interested? Then heritage and teaching them basic outdoor connecting families to Connecticut’s RSVP at [email protected] for the skills. In the end, the staff at CFPA loved great outdoors. Join Ralph or our other WalkCT Family Guide Leadership Train- the name WalkCT Family Rambles, sug- Family Guides on a trail or path near ing on July 18 from 9a.m. – Noon. gested by Ralph Riello. you.

Five Ways to Support CFPA Enclosed are dues of $______1) Join the Connecticut Forest & Park Association and/or an Annual Fund contribution of $______at the highest level comfortable for you This is a gift membership. From:______2) Give the gift of CFPA membership to a colleague, friend, or family member Member Name: ______3) Share your copy of Connecticut Woodlands with someone Address______City______State__ who is not a member and encourage them to join 4) Support CFPA every year by giving generously Zip______Phone______to the Annual Fund Special Interest______5) Hike the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails or attend a CFPA event Charge Card: Master Card: Visa: and enjoy the benefits you support as a member Dues are deductible from your federal income tax to the extent allowed Card Number ______by law. Bequests are deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes. Exp. Date ______Membership Categories Individual….....$35 Signature ______Family/Club...... $50 Save Time - Join On-Line! If paying by check please make payable to CFPA. You can Non-Profit...... $75 www.ctwoodlands.org/join-us also join & give securely at www.ctwoodlands.org/join-us. Supporting...... $100 Benefactor...... $250 Mail Payment to: CFPA, 16 Meriden Rd, Rockfall, CT 06481

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The timeless wisdom of the Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu still e who obtains has little. He rings true today. CFPA appreciates your generosity and hopes who scatters has much. that you will consider additional support during these excep- H - Lao Tzu tional times. In Appreciation (November 1, 2008 – SUPPORTING Mr. and Mrs. David G. Shelton Conservation MEMORIAL February 28, 2009) Ms. Judith Applebaum Roger Commission DONATIONS Thomas and Susan Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Town of Orange Tree NEW MEMBERS In Memory of Douglas Armstrong* Roosevelt Committee Ms. Genevieve Alvis Anthony Frazer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steve Arnold SUSTAINING Gary and Michelle Bryant Ms. Jean S. Bamforth L. Stanley Douglas H. Atwell Hartford Public Library Ms. Angeline Fleig Stephen D. Bates Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jay Avitable Tarrywile Park Friends at ING Ms. Eleanor J. Bielak Stearns, Jr. Edward J. Barry Service Press Connecticut* Evelyn Gryk Frolich Ms. Dora S. Blinn Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ms. Ellen Bender Southern Connecticut State Hebron Lions Charities, Inc. John and Michele Boccalatte A. Steitz Gene and Andrew Brown U. Library Elizabeth and William Ms. Chatham Bordner Emery Stephens and Ryan and Dominique Clancy L. Suzio York Hill Messenger Donald B. Brant, Jr. Anne Zopfi Jeffrey Clark Companies In Memory of John Mislick Hugh P. Broughel Gordon C. Streeter, II John Cusick, Jr. Young’s Printing* Paul Angersola Robert Butterworth and Arthur W. Sweeton, III Steven Danzer Mr. and Mrs. Ted Arotsky Laurie Giannotti Sterling C. Tooker LANDMARK Mark Desrosiers Ms. Kimberly R. Cook Mr. and Mrs. Belton A. Copp Philip and Marilyn Wilsey CT Valley Mycological Ms. Leeann G. Dion Frank P. Dimartino Mr. and Mrs. B. John Carlton and Katherine Society James N. Donaldson Ms. Ida J. Etherington Cox, Jr. Winslow J.C. Larkin Company, LLC Robert B. Donaldson Norman B. Mears Ms. Marybeth Dean Mark and Kathleen Winter William R. Fairbairn Ms. Carolynn Pianta Ms. Susan P. Dean* Edmond S. Zaglio *Indicates new member Robert J. Geoffroy In Memory of the Rev. Ms. Renee DeSalvatore Mr. and Mrs. Elie BENEFACTOR OTHER DONATIONS George M. Milne Jake DeSantis Hammerling Robert and Susan Beach Aetna Giving Campaign/ Ms. Barbara J. Simpson Thomas and Ms. Mary Hawvermale Ms. Anne W. Bell Payroll Deductions Deborah Downie IN HONOR OF FRED & John A. Herrmann, Jr. William R. Bentley and American Forest Glenn D. Dreyer LISA’S MARRIAGE Ms. Charlotte Hitchcock Ann Wilhelm Foundation Grant Diane and Paul Duva Juan P. Osuna John S. Jacobi Ms. Barbara David Steven T. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Edmonds Susan and Jeff Sherman David Jess Peter G. Dorpalen John A Berman Mr. and Mrs. Anthony T. Robert Lang Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ms. Jessica Brochu MATCHING GIFTS Enders Robert Lessard C. Hardy Robert J. Cabelus Aetna Foundation, Inc. Carol and Jackson F. Eno Timothy M. Linehan Mr. and Mrs. Michael John J. Conklin Bristol-Myers Squibb Richard S. Field* Ms. Andrea Mandelbaum D. Johnson CT, State of, Dept. of Company Ronald and Bonnie Jeffrey C. Moores Ms. Marta Jo Lawrence Health Grant The CHUBB Corporation Gingerich Mary Morgan and Paul Grifo William C. Loughlin Linda and John Cunningham The GE Foundation David Hardy and Ed and Elizabeth O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Robert Earth Share of New England General Reinsurance Carol Gregory Kevin Pimpinelli E. Moore Ms. Shirley Galka Corporation Arthur L. Hollings, Jr. Joseph C. Prignano Andrew J. Palladino Ms. Kathleen Gentile Global Impact/Pitney Bowes Scott G. Holmes John Quist Mr. and Mrs. Raymond p. Philip F. Hartman Pfizer Foundation Robert and Joan Johnson* Bart Rasmussen and Family Radikas Ms. Susan Kaehrle Survey Sampling Mr. and Mrs. Terry H. Jones James and Ann Ray Ms. Diane W. Whitney Ms. Shonna Kalos UBS Foundation USA David and Carol Jordan Kevin Reardon Vance Kent Unilever U.S. Robert L. Kleinberg LIFE Ronnie Ringel David K. Leff Foundation, Inc. William D. LePage, Jr Daniel F. Donahue, Jr. Leroy Roberts Eric Lukingbeal and United Technologies Eric Lukingbeal and Sally Jonathan Rubin CLUB Sally King King HIBBARD TRUST Jeffrey Russek Branford Garden Club Mr. and Mrs. James D. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Little William R. Bentley and Ann Chuck Schall Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc. Miller Ms. Lorri Marquez* Wilhelm Richard A. Shaffer Garden Club of New Milford Ms. Elise Plocharczyk Ms. Linda J. McDowell Russ Charest James S. Smart Middletown Garden Club Lee Schacter Thomas McGee Jon and Ann Colson Ms. Rhonda Twiss Wallingford Garden Club Ms. Agnes M. Schaschl David L. Cullen Ms. Sherri McKelvey* Ms. Kathleen M. Schomaker John Venezia NON-PROFIT Daniel N. Michael Ms. Leslie Starr VOLUNTEERS Robert Watjen AMC – Connecticut Chapter Scott and Carol Mitchell Frank R. Tomlinson Kristina Alvarez David Weber Connecticut Tree Mr. and Mrs. C. Eugene United Way of Central & Nicole Burgess Alan L. Weiner Protective Association Mosher Northeastern CT Kathryn Hurlburt Ms. Pamela B. Wright Connecticut Woodcarvers Dr. and Mrs. John C. Nulsen Ms. Kelly Walsh and Larissa Paskiewicz Steve Wright Association Joseph Pignatello and Rich Harris Kyle Sandor Ms. Olive R.D. Wysocki Garden Club of Madison Elizabeth Stewart Richard A. Whitehouse Nick Woods Girl Scouts of America Thomas M. Rathier John E. Wraight, Jr. Ms. Barbara Paul Robinson Highstead Arboretum

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CONNECTICUT FOREST PARK ASSOCIATION Find event times, details, registration CFPA News Notes information, and the latest events at: VOLUME 2 ISSUE 1 www.ctwoodlands.org/events

Sat, May 9 • Introduction to Letterboxing, Upcoming Events Family Fun Event, Middlefield Sat, April 18 • Work Party at Wildwood Trail, Thu, May 14 • Work Party at Miller Trail, Southbury Haddam Sat, May 16 • Work Party at North Pattaconk Trail, • Work party on , Somers Chester Sat, April 25 • Outdoor Party Family Fun Event, Sat, May 30 • Hike the Ridge, WalkCT Family Middlefield Ramble, West Suffield • WalkCT Family Ramble, Laurel Marsh, Sun, May 31 • Seniors to Strollers, WalkCT Family Manchester Ramble, Quinnipiac Gorge Trail, Lions Sun, April 26 • Seniors to Strollers - WalkCT Family Park, South Meriden Ramble, Quinnipiac Gorge Trail, Lions Sat, June 6 • TRAILS DAY, Throughout Connecticut Park, South Meriden • Work Party at Mohawk Trail, Cornwall Tue, April 28 • Cub scout workshop, CFPA HQ, Sun, June 7 • TRAILS DAY, Throughout Connecticut Middlefield Sat, June 27 • Work Party at South Pattaconk Trail, Fri, May 1 • Every Student Learns Outside Chester teacher workshop - CT’s , • Intro to Bird Watching , WalkCT Bridgeport Family Ramble, Airline Trail, Hebron Sat, May 2 • Spring Trail Workshop, Jackson Cove, Oxford

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