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E-Nature Newsletter from Winding Trails - December 2017 e-Nature Newsletter from Winding Trails - December 2017 PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER Hi Everyone, All of us have been busy preparing for the arrival of winter on Thursday, December 21st at 11:28 a.m. EST. Many have been raking leaves from the lawn into mulch piles… reserving some to cover flower beds as added insulation for those spring bulbs. If only the oaks were more cooperative, this process would have been done weeks ago. Water hoses are drained and coiled up. These tasks along with putting the lawnmower and all the summer furniture away into storage signals the close of warm weather fun. Taking out the snow blower and placing snow reflectors along the road and driveway marks the anticipation of that winter blanket of snow. Here at the Trails, we have done similar transition tasks as you. Our huge leaf vacuum was attached to the dump truck and put to work collecting our bountiful supply of leaves, needles, and cones. With the water systems drained, the water fountains have been removed and the bathhouses are closed for the season. The snow plows were inspected, put out, and are ready to be attached to the trucks in anticipation of that first snow fall. In addition to these tasks, we have some other things on our list that you probably don’t have on yours. We’ve completed our final water tests at Dunning Lake and pulled the pontoon boat to place it into winter storage. The turtle platforms have been taken from Dunning Lake and Walton Pond, cleaned, and put away. Don’t expect much use of them since the turtles have settled into the mud bottoms of each waterbody to begin their winter hibernation. The set of bluebird nesting boxes are all cleaned out from this past breeding season and wait in anticipation of next spring’s migrations. The North Meadow has been mowed after the fall flowers and grasses released their seasonal seeds. Our Children’s Garden boxes at the Porch have been cleared of their plants which lasted well into the fall this year. The now empty tomato cages and bean trellis were washed, folded up, and placed in storage. The soaker hoses and water barrels are drained in anticipation of freezing temperatures. And, finally the worm box, that feeds our summer Viewing Shed animals, has been insulated with a layer of fallen leaves. Now, we can all look forward to relaxing in a chair with a warming beverage, some good reading material, and hopefully a fire. Look forward to seeing you out and about! Miss Judy Page 1 of 12 e-Nature Newsletter from Winding Trails - December 2017 SCROLL DOWN THROUGH THE NEWSLETTER TO FIND THESE SECTIONS: • WINDING TRAILS NATURE EVENTS • HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH • COMING NEXT MONTH • 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, December 9th Saturday Morning Family w/ Young Children Nature Walk Stashing Food Away for Winter 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fee-based program for Public / Free program for Members Open to the Public and Winding Trails’ Members Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=737 • Saturday, December 9th Saturday Afternoon Family Nature Walk Stashing Food Away for Winter 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee-based program for Public / Free program for Members Open to the Public and Winding Trails’ Members Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=738 • Saturday, December 9th Explore the Night Walks – Stashing Food Away for Winter 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fee-based Program Open to the Public and Winding Trails’ Members Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=739 HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH • ALL OF DECEMBER HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SCAVENGER HUNT At Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton Hike the trails of Roaring Brook Nature Center in December and learn which animals have chosen to spend the upcoming holidays in Werner’s Woods. Free with admission to the Nature Center. Visit their website to check out their calendar at this link for more information! http://www.roaringbrook.org/events/events.html • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th SATURDAY MORNING FAMILY WALK W/ YOUNG CHILDREN Month’s Theme: Stashing Food Away for Winter At Nature’s Porch, 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. Discover what animals are stashing to eat this winter, where they are hiding it, and how to tell which animals they are. Come dressed for all kinds of weather with play clothes and outdoor shoes or boots. Open to the public and Winding Trails members. Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=737 Page 2 of 12 e-Nature Newsletter from Winding Trails - December 2017 • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th SATURDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY WALK Month’s Theme: Stashing Food Away for Winter At Nature’s Porch, 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. Discover what animals are stashing to eat this winter, where they are hiding it, and how to tell which animals they are. Be prepared for all kinds of weather with play clothes and outdoor shoes or boots. Open to the public and Winding Trails members. Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=738 • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th EXPLORE THE NIGHT WALK Month’s Theme: Stashing Food Away for Winter At Nature’s Porch, Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Join Miss Judy on this Saturday evening to explore on an early pre-winter night. Discover what animals are stashing to eat this winter, where they are hiding it, and how to tell which animals they are. A dessert will be baked in the fireplace as we tell some stories. Bring a flashlight to explore the night, dress for the weather with play clothes, and wear comfortable shoes for walking. Open to the public and Winding Trails members. Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=739 COMING NEXT MONTH • SATURDAY, JANUARY 20th C.A.R.E. ICE FISHING CLASS & PRACTICE At Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) Program offers a free in-depth ice fishing class that introduces you to the wonders of water, fish and fishing during the winter. Miss Judy and other state certified volunteer instructors will pass along the knowledge they have learned through years of angling. The morning class includes a video, hands-on demonstrations, and activities that will teach and entertain youths and adults alike. If ice conditions are safe, outside ice fishing practice will be offered and all equipment is provided for your use. It is very important to dress in layers for the weather conditions and to wear boots for the afternoon practice – no sneakers are allowed. FREE PROGRAM that is open to the public and Winding Trails members. 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Indoor class – attendance is required 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Bring your own lunch 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Outdoor practice – runs only if the ice is safe Please register by Monday, January 15th. Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=773 • SATURDAY, JANUARY 27th NATURE’S SECRETS – WINTER DISCOVERY At Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Join Miss Judy on this Saturday afternoon to explore the outdoors based on the weather and what nature is doing. As always, the program starts indoors with an introduction about what we’ll be doing during our outside discovery. Dress in layers so you are comfortable inside for the introduction and be warm enough for the outdoor activity. Remember your hat, gloves/mittens, and boots for the outside hike. Open to the public and Winding Trails members. Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=771 • SATURDAY, JANUARY 27th EXPLORE THE NIGHT WALK – WINTER EXPLORATIONS I At Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Join Miss Judy on this Saturday evening to explore a January winter night. Not knowing what weather will bring us, we’ll be exploring based on the winter conditions. If enough snow and/or ice, we’ll explore with snowshoes and/or ice skates. If not, we’ll do a hike around the property. Time inside will be spent cooking a dessert in the fireplace and telling winter stories. Dress in layers so you are comfortable inside for the introduction and will be warm enough for the outdoor activity. Remember your hat, gloves/mittens, and boots for the outside hike. Open to the public and Winding Trails members. Click on this link to register: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=772 Page 3 of 12 e-Nature Newsletter from Winding Trails - December 2017 • SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th NATURE’S SECRETS – WINTER DISCOVERY At Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington Join Miss Judy on this Sunday afternoon to learn about explore the outdoors based on the weather and what nature is doing. As always, the program starts indoors with an introduction about what we’ll be doing during our outside discovery. Dress in layers so you are comfortable inside for the introduction and be warm enough for the outdoor activity.
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