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
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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
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• 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
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• 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. 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
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) • Learn the basics of Fishing for FREE! The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education Program (CARE) offers FREE beginner level fishing classes year-round along with some specialized fishing classes that include ice fishing in the winter, trout fishing and bass fishing in warmer weather, and public fishing events at locations across the State. Their schedule is constantly changing, but if you do not see a class in your area, give them a call at 860-663-1656 and they will put you on their class wish list.
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• Ice Fishing Classes and Special Events
Ice Fishing Classes and Special Events Pre-registration is required Class Dates Town Location/Details Status Class Times Call to Register Jan 7, 2018 Trumbull Long Hill Methodist Church Class 7pm to 8:30pm Boy Scout Troop Full Jan 11, 2018 Glastonbury Gideon Welles School Cafeteria Open 6:30pm to 8:30pm (860) 652-7697 Snow Date 1/18 Jan 11, 2018 Killingworth Care Center Open 6:30pm to 8:30pm (860) 663-1656 Jan 20, 2018 Farmington Winding Trails Open 9:30am to 3:00pm https://www.windingtrails.org Classroom 9:30-11:30 am; /register/?id=773 On-ice Fishing 12-3pm (If Ice Conditions Permit) Jan 24, 2018 West Westmoor Park Office Open 6:30pm to 8:30pm (860) 561-8260 Hartford Jan 27, 2018 Coventry Patriots Park Senior Center Open 9:30am to 3:00pm www.coventryrec.com Classroom 9:30am To 11:30am; Ice Fishing Trip 12pm-3pm On Coventry Lake (If Ice Conditions Permit) Jan 27, 2018 Litchfield White Memorial Open 10am to 3pm (860) 567-0857 Classroom 10am To 12pm; On-ice Fishing 12-3pm (if Ice Conditions Permit) Feb 3, 2018 Torrington Burr Pond State Park Open 10 am to 3 pm register at event Ice Fishing is Part Of "No Child Left Inside" Winter Festival
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NIGHT SKY WATCHING
FULL MOON INFORMATION
DECEMBER FULL MOON The full moon for December is known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the day with the least amount of daylight. This month’s full moon will occur on Sunday, December 3rd at 10:47 a.m. EST in the Hartford area.
OTHER OBSERVATIONS THIS MONTH INCLUDES:
METEOR SHOWERS Gemini Meteor Shower . Visible December 10th to 16th emanating from the constellation Gemini, the Twins. Look toward the northeastern sky . Peaks on morning of December 14th
Ursid Meteor Shower . Visible December 17th to 25th emanating from the constellation The Little Dipper or Ursa Minor. Look toward the northern sky. . Peaks on night of December 23rd & morning of 24th PLANETS • Mercury Sinks out of view in the sunset during the first days of December. Seen just above the southwest horizon. • Venus Disappearing in the glow of sunrise during the first days of December. Seen just above the southeastern horizon. • Mars Still on the far part of its orbit so a telescope is needed to view it near the star Spica. • Jupiter The bright point shining in the southeast before and during dawn. • Saturn Sinks out of view in the sunset during the first days of December. Seen just above the southwest horizon.
CELESTIAL EVENTS • December 3rd Moon phase – full moon at 10:47 a.m. EST • December 6th Moon phase – waning gibbous • December 10th Moon phase – last quarter • December 10th to 16th Geminids Meteor Shower seen in the northeastern sky from the constellation – Gemini, the Twins • December 13th to 14th Geminids Meteor Shower Peak seen from dusk till dawn high in the northeastern sky from the constellation – Gemini, the Twins; shower peaks at 2 a.m. till dawn. Up to 120 meteors per minute are expected to be seen due to waning crescent moon. • December 14th Moon phase – waning crescent • December 18th Moon phase – new moon • December 17th to 25th Ursid Meteor Shower seen in the northern sky from the constellation – Ursa Minor, the Little Dipper • December 21st First Day of Winter • December 22nd Moon phase – waxing crescent • December 23rd to 24th Ursid Meteor Shower seen from dusk till dawn high in the northern sky from the constellation – Ursa Minor, the Little Dipper; shower peaks at 2 a.m. till dawn. Up to 10 meteors per minute expected to be seen due to the waxing crescent moon. • December 26th Moon phase – first quarter • December 29th Moon phase – waxing gibbous
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Sources: Old Farmer’s Almanac – Astronomy http://www.almanac.com/astronomy Sky Watch 2017 Sky & Telescope Publishing Lunar Calendar 2017 Universe Publishing A Year of the Night Sky Calendar 2017 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, December 9th at Winding Trails for the Explore the Night Walk. The sun will be setting at 4:20 p.m. EST and civil twilight will last till 4:51 p.m. EST. The moon will rise at 10:12 p.m. so there will be no light from the moon for the walk so remember your flashlight. If the sky conditions are clear, we will look for the early winter constellations.
AT WHITE MEMORIAL IN LITCHFIELD · No Events Scheduled at Time of Publication
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 listed in their calendar that are posted on their website. The planetarium and observatory offer free monthly programs that are open to the public.
Planetarium Shows and Events: On Saturdays, December 2nd & 16th at 8 p.m., they will have their regularly scheduled free show in their planetarium.
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: On Saturdays, December 2nd & 16th, 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) December 9th 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
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.
The session will be canceled should the weather not permit observing, 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.
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Kids’ Nights for Observing Aimed at Elementary School Ages, Yet Open to Anyone 1st & 3rd Friday of the Month at 8:00 p.m. (December 1st; no programs rest of month)
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 Every Wednesday of the Month at 8:00 p.m. (December 6th; no programs rest of month)
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.
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.
To learn more about the space station, its international crew, how they live and work in space, and some great views of Earth, please visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html.
OTHER NATURE EVENTS IN CONNECTICUT
ANSONIA NATURE & RECREATION CENTER – Upcoming Events – Preregistration is Required! • December 2nd Winter Wreath Workshop • December 9th Principles of Firecraft • December 10th Crochet 101 • December 16th 118th Annual Christmas Bird Count
Visit their website for more details and additional events at this link during the month of December! 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:
Holiday Market at the 12/1/2017Kellogg - 12/2/2017 9 am to 12 noon Kellogg Environmental Center
Environmental Center Derby
Cold Moon Night Hike 12/2/2017 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
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Cold Moon Campfire 12/2/2017 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
In the matter of Strand/BRC Group, 12/5/2017 1:00 PM DEEP Headquarters
LLC - STATUS CONFERENCE Hartford
Educator Workshop: Project WET- 12/5/2017 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. James L. Goodwin Conservation Center
Land to Sea Hampton
Project Learning Tree: Energy in 12/7/2017 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM CFPA Headquarters Ecosystems Workshop for Middlefield
Teachers: Grades 3-5
Holiday Open House and Bonfire at 12/9/2017 11 AM - 2:30 PM Fort Griswold Battlefield
Fort Griswold Battlefield Groton
Webelos Boy Scout Program - Into 12/9/2017 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Kellogg Environmental Center
the Woods Badge Day Derby
A Season at the Grand Canyon 12/9/2017 1:00 pm-2:00 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Long Distance Guided Hike 12/10/2017 12:00 pm-3:00 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Senior Walk 12/12/2017 10:00 am -12:30 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Senior Walk 12/13/2017 12:00 pm-2:30 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
SIPRAC 12/14/2017 9:00am DEEP Headquarters Hartford
Building a Survival Camp 12/16/2017 10:00 am -12:00 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
The Reindeer Are Hungry: An 12/17/2017 1:00 pm-2:30 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Exploratory Walk & Talk on Hampton
Reindeer Moss
Animal Tracking with Mike Grady 12/20/2017 12:00 pm-2:00 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Gardener’s Roundtable 12/23/2017 10:00 am -11:30 am James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Nature Crafts: Birdseed Ornaments 12/26/2017 1:00 pm-2:00 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Boy Scout Program - Soil and Water 12/28/2017 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kellogg Environmental Center
Conservation Derby
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The Art of the Sit Spot 12/28/2017 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
Long Distance Guided Hike 12/31/2017 12:00 pm-3:00 pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton
CT Forest & Park Association – Upcoming Events
Date Event Town Event Type Audience
December 2, 2017 Autumn Walk for Conservation Action Madison Outdoor Recreation All are welcome
December 5, 2017 CFPA Ramble: Women of the Woods Hike Guilford Outdoor Recreation Adults Project Learning Tree: Energy in Ecosystems December 7, 2017 Middlefield Workshop/Training Adults, Educators
Workshop for Teachers: grades 3-5
December 9, 2017 CFPA Ramble: Stickney Hill Hike Vernon Outdoor Recreation All are welcome
December 12, 2017 December Senior Walk at CFPA Middlefield Outdoor Recreation Adults, Seniors
December 13, 2017 Quarterly CFPA Trails Committee Meeting Middlefield Meeting Adults, CFPA Volunteers
December 16, 2017 CFPA Ramble: Highland Park History Hike Manchester Outdoor Recreation All are welcome Winter Backpacking Fundamentals with December 17, 2017 Middlefield Presentation All are welcome, Adults
Reach Your Summit
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 Scheduled 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 • December 2nd Black Bears In Connecticut: When, Where, And How Many? • December 9th Recent Discoveries from the Office of State Archaeology
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, please email [email protected] or call 860-486-4460.
Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut – Upcoming Events • December 2nd Monthly Lecture Series: Bobcats • December 2nd Fledglings & Family Walk & Gather • December 3rd Artist Reception: ELCCT Staff and Volunteers • December 9th & 10th 2017 Annual Santa’s Farm • December 16th Avid Adventures: Tree Id for Older Teens and Adults
Visit their website to check out their calendar at this link http://elcct.org/.
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Farmington River Watershed Association – Upcoming Events · No Events Scheduled at Time of Publication
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 Facebook page to check out their calendar 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)
• December 9th FALPS 9th Day of Christmas Loop Hike Location: Matthies Grove Pavilion, Peoples State Forest, East River Road, Barkhamsted 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Roaring Brook Nature Center – Upcoming Events • All of December Home for the Holidays Scavenger Hunt • December 3rd Under the “Cold Moon” – Family Night Walk • December 10th My, What Big Antlers You Have! • December 25th Museum Closed – Merry Christmas • December 26th to 30th Frozen Fun Family Fun • December 27th to 29th Explorations… In Winter for Grades 5 to 9 • December 30th Saturday Tea Party with “Anna & Elsa”
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 Scheduled at Time of Publication
For additional information about a program, click on the description or call their office at 860-424-3011. Visit their website to obtain their trail map: http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/wildlife/pdf_files/maps/maps_other/swtrail.pdf
Sharon Audubon Center in Sharon, CT – Upcoming Events • December 2nd Morning Bird Walk • December 2nd Introduction to the Christmas Bird Count Workshop • December 9th Morning Bird Walk • December 9th Bird Feeding Workshop • December 9th Audubon Sharon in Winter • December 16th Morning Bird Walk • December 17th Christmas Bird Count
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 • December 2nd A Walk Through the Cathedrals with Gerri Griswold • December 7th Nature’s Nursery for 3- to 6-year-olds • December 8th Museum Open House • December 9th Meet the North American Porcupine • December 13th to 14th ‘Tis the Season for Crafts! • December 16th Circumnavigating Five Ponds with Gerri Griswold • December 17th Litchfield Hills Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count
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• December 21st to 27th Museum Children Free Week • December 25th Museum Closed – Merry Christmas • December 28th One-Day Fun Day for Grades 1 to 3 • December 29th One-Day Fun Day for Grades 4 to 6 • December 30th 5th Annual Winter Walk Along the Lake and Butternut Brook Trails with Marlow Shami
Visit their website to check out their calendar and register at this link for more information! http://www.whitememorialcc.org/whats-happening/calendar/ Or call The Conservation Center for more details at 860-567-0857. For a copy of their trail maps, visit: http://www.whitememorialcc.org/plan-visit/trail-maps-2/
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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