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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Weantinoge’s board and staff for an annual meeting and celebration. It is an opportunity to come together to celebrate the good work accomplished in 2019 and the partnerships that make land conservation possible. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Continental breakfast\, festive music\, and exciting updates will be shared.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/annual-meeting-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Kent Community House\, 93 North Main Street\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190803T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190803T113000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk at Cobble Brook
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSummer is here and the meadows are filled with interesting plants and flowers. Join Weantinoge and Karen Cowperthwaite\, local landscape architect and horticulturist\, for an easy walk at our Cobble Brook Vista Preserve to enjoy some of late summer’s wildflowers. This stroll through the meadows will cover identification\, culinary uses\, herbal properties\, lore\, and relationships with pollinators and birds. Late summer and fall wildflowers are important to many animals providing food and shelter as the growing season winds down. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but please register by emailing info@weantinoge.org so we know how many people to expect. We recommend wearing long pants\, a hat\, bug spray\, and bringing water. Light refreshments will be available after the walk. \nBrought to you with the generous support of our members and Ellen Knowles Harcourt Foundation.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/wildflower-walk-at-cobble-brook/
LOCATION:Cobble Brook Vista\, 26 Studio Hill Circle\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190622T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190622T120000
DTSTAMP:20190523T151304Z
CREATED:20190523T145428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T151304Z
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SUMMARY:Multiple Plate Collisions\, Six Ice Ages\, Climate Change\, and New England’s Earthquake Problem
DESCRIPTION:A lot has happened to the land we now know as Northwest Connecticut! From mountain ranges to climate change\, geology helps us understand the world around us. On June 22\, Weantinoge presents Dr. James Lawford Anderson\, professor and Director of Undergraduate Students for the Department of Earth and Environment at Boston University\, for a fascinating talk about our region’s past\, present\, and future. Dr. Anderson is an igneous petrologist and much of his work has been devoted to an understanding of crust formation and plate tectonics. Join us as we learn how the Appalachian Mountains formed\, what evidence the six ice ages left behind\, and what New England’s earthquakes mean for coastal dwellers. \nThe process of continental collisions has rearranged the continents over Earth’s history. In the past 3 billion years\, continental collisions have created four supercontinents. The last two\, Rodinia (one billion years ago) and the better-known Pangea (400 million years ago) formed the rocks of what is now New England. The formation of Pangea created the Appalachian Mountains\, now mostly eroded\, which once stretched from present-day northern Europe to Mexico. \nThe Earth has also had six ice ages in the past billion years. Our most recent ice age was during the Pleistocene which began 2.5 million years ago and involved over 20 glacial events\, each lasting 40\,000 to 100\,000 years. The last glacial epoch ended 10\,000 years ago and left glacial outwash plains\, kettles\, and drumlins throughout New England.  There was a Medieval warm period around 1000 AD which allowed human settlements to occur in Greenland\, Iceland\, and perhaps Newfoundland.  These disappeared when a small ice age occurred from 1600 to 1850. \nEven though the Earth has gone through cycles of cooling and warming\, today the Earth is warming at a rate it has never experienced in human or geologic time. The warming is all tied to the Industrial Revolution and our use of fossil fuels\, mostly coal but also petroleum\, because they are very carbon rich. Due to current global warming\, sea level rise is happening and is well measured everywhere.  Future New England must address this. \nAnd there is one more issue. New England does have an earthquake problem. We are not near a continental plate boundary so the occasional earthquakes travel far. Many of our cities are near sea level and in liquefaction zones\, where earthquakes encounter subsurface groundwater and amplify. Intraplate earthquakes\, as they are called\, do not happen often\, but they do at on average every 300 years. The last one was near Cape Ann in 1755 and was a 6.3 on the Richter scale.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/multiple-plate-collisions-six-ice-ages-climate-change-and-new-englands-earthquake-problem/
LOCATION:Gunn Memorial Library\, 5 Wykeham Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06793
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190614T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190614T120000
DTSTAMP:20190523T180749Z
CREATED:20190523T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T180749Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Interested in spending time outside and meeting other hiking enthusiasts? Weantinoge has organized a series of Trail Work Days for volunteers. Volunteers help ensure our trails are in great condition and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for hikers. \nParticipants join Weantinoge staff and meet at the chosen preserve and work for about 3 hours with hand tools to trim back vegetation\, clearing branches off the trail\, and improving directional blazes with paint. All materials and hand tools will be provided. We strongly recommend wearing long sleeves\, long pants tucked into your socks\, and bug spray to discourage ticks and other bugs. \nOn June 14 we’ll be working at the Cobble Brook Vista Preserve in Kent\, a beautiful walk that offers a panoramic view of the valley.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/trail-work-day-5/
LOCATION:Cobble Brook Vista\, 26 Studio Hill Circle\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190608T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190608T103000
DTSTAMP:20190529T162219Z
CREATED:20190508T160908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T162219Z
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SUMMARY:June Bird Walk at Smyrski Farm
DESCRIPTION:Bobolinks\, hawks\, wood ducks\, and cliff swallows\, oh my! Join Weantinoge\, and noted local Audubon birder Angela Dimmitt\, for an early morning bird walk through Weantinoge’s 220-acre Smyrski Farm\, home to 65 species of birds (and counting). At this time of day the birds will be active with resident birds and migratory songbirds returning to their breeding grounds. The farm will be especially beautiful as the dew burns off in the morning sun. Bring binoculars and wear long pants and boots\, as the grass may be high. Weantinoge will provide coffee and muffins\, so don’t worry about breakfast. \nThis event is so popular that we’ve added a second date! The bird walk is free and open to the public but is limited to 15 participants\, and filled up last year\, so please reserve your spot soon! To register and for directions\, please email elizabeth@weantinoge.org  or call (860) 927-1927 by June 6. \nBrought to you with the generous support of our members and Ellen Knowles Harcourt Foundation.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/june-bird-walk-at-smyrski-farm/
LOCATION:Smyrski Farm\, 237 Merryall Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190601T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190601T120000
DTSTAMP:20190529T162248Z
CREATED:20190411T210446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T162248Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Trails Day: Hike to Bear Hill's Summit
DESCRIPTION:The first weekend in June is Connecticut Trails Day\, part of a nationally coordinated day celebrating all muscle-powered trail activities! Connecticut\, though small in size\, has the most National Trail Day events in the United States. \nJoin Weantinoge on a hike to the highest point in New Milford\, Bear Hill. At the end of 2018\, New Milford resident Jack Garraty donated a 50-acre conservation easement to Weantinoge\, completing the protection of the entire north and east sides of Bear Hill\, the highest and most prominent landmark in New Milford. This incredible donation\, in addition to protecting natural habitat\, will also permit a hiking trail to ensure public access to Bear Hill’s 1\,270 foot summit. Jack’s generous donation safeguards a New Milford landmark for future generations to enjoy. Join us on this hike to the summit that celebrates this legacy of conservation! \nBrought to you with the generous support of our members and Ellen Knowles Harcourt Foundation.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/connecticut-trails-day-hike-to-bear-hills-summit/
LOCATION:Kahn-Nostrand\, 56 Squire Hill Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190518T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190518T120000
DTSTAMP:20190411T194728Z
CREATED:20190411T194728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T194728Z
UID:3793-1558170000-1558180800@ctland.org
SUMMARY:Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Interested in spending time outside and meeting other hiking enthusiasts? Weantinoge has organized a series of Trail Work Days for volunteers. Volunteers help ensure our trails are in great condition and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for hikers. \nParticipants join Weantinoge staff and meet at the chosen preserve and work for about 3 hours with hand tools to trim back vegetation\, clearing branches off the trail\, and improving directional blazes with paint. All materials and hand tools will be provided. We strongly recommend wearing long sleeves\, long pants tucked into your socks\, and bug spray to discourage ticks and other bugs. \nThe Alice McAllister Memorial Sanctuary is part of over 400 acres that Weantinoge protects around Mud Pond. The 1-mile long trail offers wonderful opportunities for bird watching. Join us as we improve this trail so more people can enjoy this hidden treasure.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/trail-work-day-4/
LOCATION:Alice McAllister Memorial Sanctuary\, 74 Camps Flat Road\, South Kent\, CT\, 06785
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190514T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190514T193000
DTSTAMP:20190411T183709Z
CREATED:20190314T150724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T183709Z
UID:3760-1557858600-1557862200@ctland.org
SUMMARY:Climate Impact on the Eastern Hemlock
DESCRIPTION:Global climate change is changing the abundances\, range\, and interactions of native as well as invasive species. Dr. Carole Cheah\, an entomologist with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, will share her extensive body of research on different stressors and their impacts on eastern hemlock health in the context of a rapidly changing climate. \nThe eastern hemlock is an important tree species in New England forests. Hemlocks\, while not a highly sought-after timber product\, are an important part of a healthy forest. Eastern hemlocks have dense evergreen foliage and grow along streams and play an important role in the water cycle by regulating stream flow year-round. Their shade also helps control stream temperatures and helps aquatic animals\, like brook trout\, that require cold water for survival. These trees play an important role in the animal and plant communities of our forests. \nThe hemlock woolly adelgid\, an invasive insect introduced to eastern North America from Japan\, has caused serious damage to eastern hemlocks here in New England and beyond.  But it’s spread has been slowed by its vulnerability to extreme cold winter temperatures. Traditional predictions are that rising winter temperatures in the future due to climate change are likely to remove the conditions currently limiting the adelgid.  Dr. Cheah will share evidence from her long-term studies of 25 years with the eastern hemlock ecosystem that have surprisingly different conclusions for hemlock woolly adelgid range expansion that offer hope for the perpetuation of eastern hemlocks in the Northeast.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/climate-impact-on-hemlocks-hemlock-woolly-adelgid/
LOCATION:Gunn Memorial Library\, 5 Wykeham Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06793
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cheahc.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190504T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190504T103000
DTSTAMP:20190411T184032Z
CREATED:20190411T184032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T184032Z
UID:3783-1556951400-1556965800@ctland.org
SUMMARY:Smyrski Farm Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bobolinks\, hawks\, wood ducks\, and cliff swallows\, oh my! Join Weantinoge\, and noted local Audubon birder Angela Dimmitt\, for an early morning bird walk through Weantinoge’s 220-acre Smyrski Farm\, home to 65 species of birds (and counting). At this time of day the birds will be active with resident birds and migratory songbirds returning to their breeding grounds. The farm will be especially beautiful as the dew burns off in the morning sun. Bring binoculars and wear long pants and boots\, as the grass may be high. Weantinoge will provide coffee and muffins\, so don’t worry about breakfast. \nThis event is so popular that we’ve added a second date! The bird walk is free and open to the public but is limited to 15 participants\, and filled up last year\, so please reserve your spot soon! To register and for directions\, please email elizabeth@weantinoge.org  or call (860) 927-1927 by May 2.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/smyrski-farm-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Smyrski Farm\, 237 Merryall Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/kingfisher_FV.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190503T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190503T120000
DTSTAMP:20190411T193045Z
CREATED:20190411T190035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T193045Z
UID:3786-1556874000-1556884800@ctland.org
SUMMARY:Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Interested in spending time outside and meeting other hiking enthusiasts? Weantinoge has organized a series of Trail Work Days for volunteers. Volunteers help ensure our trails are in great condition and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for hikers. \nParticipants join Weantinoge staff and meet at the chosen preserve and work for about 3 hours with hand tools to trim back vegetation\, clearing branches off the trail\, and improving directional blazes with paint. All materials and hand tools will be provided. We strongly recommend wearing long sleeves\, long pants tucked into your socks\, and bug spray to discourage ticks and other bugs. \nOn May 3rd we’ll be working at the Kahn-Nostrand Preserve which provides access to the highest point in New Milford\, Bear Hill. If you’ve ever driven north on Route 202 through New Milford\, you’ve seen Bear Hill! Join us for a chance to get to know this New Milford landmark.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/trail-work-day-3/
LOCATION:Kahn-Nostrand\, 56 Squire Hill Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190330T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190330T120000
DTSTAMP:20190314T154542Z
CREATED:20190220T185609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T154542Z
UID:3739-1553943600-1553947200@ctland.org
SUMMARY:Live Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:Weantinoge protects more 10\,000 acres across Northwest Connecticut for people and wildlife. Of all the unique species that depend on our lands and waters for survival\, birds of prey are some of the most captivating. Join us in learning how conservation supports birds of prey in this presentation by our partners at Sharon Audubon.\n\nThis a terrific family event and opportunity to see native birds of prey in person. The presentation will explore the special adaptations of these beautiful birds\, how they hunt\, and what they need for their continued survival.\n\n\nCost: $5 per person (children under 2 are free)\nRegister: info@weantinoge.org\nClick here to buy your tickets in advance!
URL:https://ctland.org/event/3739/
LOCATION:Washington Montessori School\, 240 Litchfield Turnpike\, New Preston\, CT\, 06777
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Schrang":MAILTO:info@weantinoge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190329T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190329T120000
DTSTAMP:20190220T193427Z
CREATED:20190220T184644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T193427Z
UID:3731-1553850000-1553860800@ctland.org
SUMMARY:Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nJoin Weantinoge and Brookfield Open Space Legacy at our Pratt Glen and Birch Rocks Preserves for the first volunteer Trail Work Day of 2019! These preserves were devastated by last May’s macroburst and have been closed to the public since. Volunteers will help re-route the trails and clear debris. All materials and hand tools will be provided. We strongly recommend wearing long sleeves\, long pants tucked into your socks\, and bug spray to discourage ticks and other bugs. \nContact Carrie Davis at carrie@weantinoge.org with any questions\, or to register.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/trail-work-day-2/
LOCATION:Pratt Glen Preserve\, 40A Obtuse Road North\, Brookfield\, CT\, 06804
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carrie Davis":MAILTO:carrie@weantinoge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190321T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190321T190000
DTSTAMP:20190220T193259Z
CREATED:20190220T185301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T193259Z
UID:3735-1553187600-1553194800@ctland.org
SUMMARY:March Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Weantinoge’s Green Drinks is Litchfield County’s monthly happy-hour for environmentalists\, providing opportunities to make connections and exchange news about conservation initiatives\, local farming\, land use\, and more. All are welcome\, no reservations or RSVP necessary.\n\nThis month we are excited to be co-hosting with Great Hollow Nature Preserve and Ecological Research Center\, Naromi Land Trust\, Pratt Nature Center\, and Sunny Valley Preserve. Please take a moment to check-out the impactful and impressive work of these organizations. We hope to see you for another terrific evening of food\, friendship\, and warm conversation.\n\n\nDetails: Beer will be available for purchase and light food and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/march-green-drinks/
LOCATION:Housatonic River Brewing\, 30 Kent Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190222T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190222T210000
DTSTAMP:20190123T161333Z
CREATED:20190123T161333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T161333Z
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SUMMARY:Mountain Lion Returns to the East
DESCRIPTION:A magnificently illustrated presentation by wildlife researcher and photographer Sue Morse\, founder of Keeping Track.\n\nMountain Lions are not only being seen in eastern North America\, some are attempting to recolonize their former habitats. Scientists have now documented Mountain Lions in a growing list of eastern states and provinces.\n\nJoin us for an engaging introduction to the biology and ecology of mountain lions. Sue will also share the latest confirmations of mountain lions in the east\, including the recently documented suitability of a substantial amount of wild habitats from Manitoba to Louisiana and Maine to Georgia.\n\nThis event is brought to you in partnership with Berkshire-Taconic Regional Conservation Partnership\, Dutchess County Land Trust\, Goshen Land Trust\, Housatonic Valley Association\, Litchfield Hills Greenprint Collaborative\, Norfolk Land Trust\, Sharon Audubon\, Sharon Land Trust\, and Salisbury Association.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/mountain-lion-returns-to-the-east/
LOCATION:Housatonic Valley Regional High School\, 246 Warren Tpke\, Falls Village\, CT\, 06031
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181220T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181220T190000
DTSTAMP:20181213T205713Z
CREATED:20181213T205713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T205713Z
UID:3699-1545325200-1545332400@ctland.org
SUMMARY:December Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Weantinoge’s Green Drinks is Litchfield County’s monthly happy hour\, providing opportunities to make connections and exchange news about conservation initiatives\, local farming\, land use\, and more. This special holiday Green Drinks is always our best attended and especially fun. We hope to see you there! All are welcome\, no reservations or RSVP necessary.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/december-green-drinks/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181208T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181208T180000
DTSTAMP:20181127T212214Z
CREATED:20180913T212840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T212214Z
UID:3535-1544281200-1544292000@ctland.org
SUMMARY:Weantinoge Annual Meeting and Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual member meeting and holiday party. We will share updates on Weantinoge’s work over the past year. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/weantinoge-annual-meeting-and-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Kent Community House\, 93 North Main Street\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctland.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Holiday-PArty.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181107
DTSTAMP:20181011T163214Z
CREATED:20181011T161155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T163214Z
UID:3631-1541462400-1541548799@ctland.org
SUMMARY:Vote YES on Question 2
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the Connecticut State Legislature can sell\, swap\, or give away your public lands without a hearing? \nVoting YES on ballot question 2 this November will require a public hearing and a 2/3 majority vote by the General Assembly before it can give away the most important public lands\, including state parks\, farmland\, and wildlife management areas. \nPublic lands belong to all of us. This is your chance to make sure there is always an opportunity for the public’s voice to be heard. If you are interested in learning more about this important issue\, you can read more at Protect CT Public Lands.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/vote-yes-on-question-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181027T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181027T153000
DTSTAMP:20181008T144606Z
CREATED:20181008T141137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181008T144606Z
UID:3607-1540648800-1540654200@ctland.org
SUMMARY:Written on the Land: Connecticut's Changing Forests
DESCRIPTION:Calling all lovers of history\, animals\, and Connecticut! Nora Hulton\, a Connecticut Certified Master Wildlife Conservationist and teacher at Washington Montessori School\, will deliver a visual presentation about Connecticut’s rich natural history at the New Milford Public Library on Saturday\, October 27. \nNora’s amazing presentation will include a brief natural history of the state that describes how Connecticut’s land and wildlife have changed in response to historic events. Connecticut’s landscape has changed through the centuries\, from almost all forest in the 1600s\, to cleared land by the mid-1800s. From European settlement to the Revolutionary War to the Industrial Revolution to the fate of the Passenger Pigeon\, history has shaped the landscape we see today. Nora will also cover the current state of our wildlife including a discussion of major species and their habitat needs\, so bring your questions about your favorite Connecticut animals! \nQuestions and comments are welcome after the presentation. This event is great for kids\, pelts and skulls will be on display and light refreshments will be served! Email info@weantinoge.org to register for this terrific event.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/connecticuts-changing-forests/
LOCATION:New Milford Public Library\, 24 Main Street\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctland.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Monkman_CTLHS_D31149.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Schrang":MAILTO:info@weantinoge.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181011
DTSTAMP:20181010T185655Z
CREATED:20181010T172609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T185655Z
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SUMMARY:Hilltop Forest Protected: Hallock Hills Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:In September\, two generous landowners donated 128 acres of hilltop forestland in northern New Milford. The property\, known as Hallock Hills\, is part of the town of New Milford’s early history.  The “Ten Rod Road” which traverses northern New Milford from Browns Forge Road to near Lake Waramaug\, runs through the property which was part of the original “North Purchase” tract.  The North Purchase included over 7\,500 acres the colonists purchased from the Potatuck tribe in the early 1700s\, around the time that New Milford gained township status.  The North Purchase included an area of land between the Housatonic River and Lake Waramaug\, a swath about 1.6 miles x 6.5 miles.  And a significant portion of the North Purchase was claimed by both Kent and New Milford\, with New Milford eventually prevailing. \nThis newly created nature preserve adds to over 350 contiguous acres protected by Weantinoge\, which run from the western shore of Mud Pond to near the top of Rock Cobble Hill\, a landmark visible from as far south as Weantinoge’s Smyrski Farm Preserve in Merryall. \nHallock Hills Preserve and other large blocks of forest\, unbroken by roads\, are important for public recreation\, clean water\, and wildlife. Familiar animals like bobcats\, coyotes\, and owls thrive in these large forested areas\, as well as lesser known birds like wood thrush\, cerulean warbler\, and red-shouldered hawks; and plants such as rattlesnake plantain\, pink ladyslippers\, and Indian pipe. In the property’s vernal pools\, we hope to find Jefferson salamanders\, which are on the endangered species list\, and other amphibians. Protecting these large forests is vital to safeguarding Northwest Connecticut’s land\, air\, and water for people and wildlife. \nIn the remaining months of 2018\, Weantinoge is working with another eight landowners to conserve an additional 200 acres of forest and farmland in Litchfield County. Much of this land is adjacent to already protected forests and will expand the natural lands permanently conserved. Stay tuned for more conservation success stories to come!
URL:https://ctland.org/event/hilltop-forest-protected-hallock-hills-nature-preserve/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181005
DTSTAMP:20181011T160637Z
CREATED:20181008T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T160637Z
UID:3615-1538611200-1538697599@ctland.org
SUMMARY:New Farm Conserved: A Farmland Protection Success Story
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, with Weantinoge’s help\, Bud Wright permanently protected Comanche Hill Farm\, 34 acres of prime farmland on Stuart Road East in his town of Bridgewater. The land was protected with a conservation easement with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s State Farmland Protection Program (FPP)\, which pays farmers for the development rights on their farms. \nWeantinoge assisted Bud in the conservation process every step of the way\, including preparing the application and maps\, assisting him with the easement’s configuration on the property\, and monitoring the project with the Department of Agriculture until the acquisition was complete. \nSince 1965 Weantinoge has permanently protected 29 farms and 3\,000 acres of farmland soil in Northwest Connecticut. Through its investment of resources and partnership with the Department of Agriculture\, Weantinoge has accelerated farmland protection in Litchfield County by enrolling eight farms\, including Bud’s\, in the State protection program over the past two years alone. \nComanche Hill Farm is part of a swath of farmland that stretches from Northrup Street to Town Line Road. This farmland is key to Bridgewater’s rural and agricultural character and heritage. \nInterested in enrolling your farm property in the FPP program? Contact Paul Elconin\, Director of Land Conservation\, at paul@weantinoge.org.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/working-farmland-protected-comanche-hill-farm-bridgewater/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180929T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180929T113000
DTSTAMP:20180921T171028Z
CREATED:20180921T161059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180921T171028Z
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SUMMARY:Housatonic Heritage Hike
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 29 please join Weantinoge\, Kent Land Trust (KLT)\, and guest naturalist and educator Nora Hulton for a guided hike through Weantinoge’s Cobble Brook Vista and KLT’s Kent Mountain Preserve. The trail will bring you through different habitats including meadows\, streams\, upland forest\, and ridge line. Along the hike you’ll discover charcoal mounds from the iron industry and scenic views of the Housatonic River Valley. Nora will help us identify wildflowers\, wildlife\, and discuss the natural history of the area. The trail that connects these two properties is about 2.5 miles long and passes over steep and rocky terrain that would be considered challenging to the experienced hiker. \nThis hike is presented as part of the Housatonic Heritage walk series\, now in its 17th year. This series includes dozens of events that focus on the rich natural and cultural history of Berkshire County\, MA and Litchfield County\, CT. Click here for a full listing of all 63 hikes. \nTo register\, please email: carrie@weantinoge.org. \nBrought to you with the generous support of Weantinoge’s members and Ellen Knowles Harcourt Foundation.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/housatonic-heritage-hike/
LOCATION:CT\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carrie Davis":MAILTO:carrie@weantinoge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180927T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180927T190000
DTSTAMP:20180921T162033Z
CREATED:20180921T161837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180921T162033Z
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SUMMARY:September Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks will be back Thursday\, September 27 at Infinity Music Hall & Bistro in Norfolk. This month we are excited to be co-hosting with Norfolk Land Trust\, Winchester Land Trust\,and the Litchfield Hills Greenprint Collaborative. Please take a moment to check-out the impactful and impressive work of these organizations. We hope to see you for another terrific evening of food\, friendship\, and warm conversation! \nLocation: Infinity Music Hall & Bistro\, 20 Greenwoods Rd W\, Norfolk\, CT \nFood: Light refreshments will be served \nDrinks: Attendees buy their own drinks \nWeantinoge’s Green Drinks is Litchfield County’s monthly happy-hour for environmentalists\, providing opportunities to make connections and exchange news about\, conservation initiatives\, local farming\, land use\, and more. All are welcome\, no reservations or RSVP necessary.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/september-green-drinks/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180921T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180921T120000
DTSTAMP:20180913T214535Z
CREATED:20180913T212525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T214535Z
UID:3534-1537520400-1537531200@ctland.org
SUMMARY:Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Interested in spending time in nature and meeting other outdoor enthusiasts? Join Weantinoge’s volunteer trail crew! \nAs a trail volunteer\, you will help create a safe and enjoyable experience for our many visitors. Volunteers meet at the designated preserve and work for three hours cutting vegetation away from the trail\, removing downed logs\, and cleaning up parking areas and viewpoints.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/trail-work-day/
LOCATION:McAllister Sanctuary\, 74 Camps Flat Road\, South Kent\, CT\, 06785\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180915T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180915T140000
DTSTAMP:20180913T214718Z
CREATED:20180913T212451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T214718Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Weantinoge’s Fall Celebration. This free\, family-friendly event is a great way to celebrate the changing seasons and will include: \n\nFree food all day\nHot air baloon rides\nHayrides and petting zoo\nFacepainting and games\nBirds of prey show presented by Sharon Audubon\nLive music\n\n  \nWe hope you can join us for a fun-filled day. Bring a friend!
URL:https://ctland.org/event/fall-celebration/
LOCATION:Smyrski Farm\, 237 Merryall Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180823T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180823T190000
DTSTAMP:20180913T214533Z
CREATED:20180913T212416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T214533Z
UID:3536-1535043600-1535050800@ctland.org
SUMMARY:August Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks is Litchfield County’s monthly happy-hour\, providing opportunities to make connections and exchange news about environmental issues\, conservation initiatives\, local farming\, land use\, and more. All are welcome\, no reservations or RSVP necessary. \nWe are excited to be co-hosting this month with Kent Land Trust and Warren Land Trust. Please take a moment to check-out the amazing work these organizations do for Northwest CT. We hope to see you for another terrific evening of food\, friendship\, and warm conversation!
URL:https://ctland.org/event/august-green-drinks/
LOCATION:Kent Falls Brewing\, 33 Camps Road\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180818T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180818T113000
DTSTAMP:20180913T214721Z
CREATED:20180913T212311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T214721Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Not all wildflowers bloom in spring. As summer stretches toward autumn\, beautiful late summer wildflowers begin to bloom. On Saturday\, August 18 join Karen Cowperthwaite\, local landscape architect and horticulturist\, for an easy walk at our Cobble Brook Vista Preserve to enjoy some of late summer’s wildflowers. This stroll through the meadows will cover identification\, culinary uses\, herbal properties\, and lore\, and relationships with pollinators and birds. Late summer and fall wildflowers are beautiful and important to many pollinators\, birds\, and animals\, providing nectar\, pollen\, and shelter as the growing season winds down. \nWeantinoge protects over 300 acres in the Cobble Brook Valley. The soils here are almost pure sand and the vegetation is like a Vermont hill pasture\, with junipers\, British soldier\, lichen\, and poverty grass. The brook attracts wildlife and the meadow area has many native plants\, making it an ideal habitat for birds like the prairie warbler. \nThis event is free and open to all\, but please RSVP to info@weantinoge.org so we know who to expect. We recommend wearing long pants\, a hat\, bug spray and bringing water. Light refreshments will be available after the walk.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/guided-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Cobble Brook Vista\, 26 Studio Hill Circle\, Kent\, CT\, 06757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180814T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180814T170000
DTSTAMP:20181211T154715Z
CREATED:20181211T154715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T154715Z
UID:3673-1534233600-1534266000@ctland.org
SUMMARY:Bobcats of New Milford
DESCRIPTION:In 2017\, Connecticut’s Department of Environment and Energy (DEEP) began a study to determine how the state’s bobcats meet their needs in both rural and suburban environments\, and understand the overall health of the population.\n\nFrom the fall of 2017 to early winter 2018\, the Wildlife Division of DEEP live-trapped bobcats across the state. These bobcats were marked with yellow ear tags and 50 were fitted with GPS (global positioning system) collars. Biologists also collected important data from each bobcat\, including weight\, age\, and sex.\n\nOf the 50 bobcats fitted with collars\, three were found in New Milford; two females and one male. Over the past few months\, the collars have transmitted GPS locations to biologists\, creating a map of the home ranges of these bobcats. All three New Milford bobcats were tracked on Weantinoge land.One female’s home range encompasses Bear Hill\, the highest point in New Milford and an area protected by Weantinoge and the Town. These home range maps highlight how bobcats are using wildlife corridors and in turn illustrate the importance of conserving land.\n\nAll of the collars were programmed to automatically detach on August 1\, 2018\, and DEEP’s Wildlife Division staff will be working to recover the collars (which will still be transmitting signals). If you happen to find a collar during a walk in the woods\, please contact the Wildlife Division at 860-424-3045 or deep.ctwildlife@ct.gov.
URL:https://ctland.org/event/bobcats-of-new-milford/
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