Latest Past Events
Spring Story Walks with the Sherman Library
From Saturday, April 10 to Sunday, April 18, the Sherman Library invites families to enjoy two stories while exploring the outdoors: one in conjunction with Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy and the other with the Sherman School. When registered, participants will receive a map for both locations. Those who complete the walks and email a picture […]
Frog Frolic at Towner Hill Preserve
Join Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy and Great Hollow for a guided hike to witness the spring migration and breeding of wood frogs. Every spring, wood frogs emerge from hibernation underground and migrate as far as a half mile to their unique and ephemeral breeding habitats known as vernal pools. We'll hike up to the vernal […]
Trees of Connecticut: Identification for Beginners
Connecticut has a wide variety of coniferous and deciduous trees, many of which can be found right in your backyard! NCLC presents Connecticut Audubon Society’s Conservation Biologist Jim Arrigoni as he reviews the different characteristics that are useful for identifying trees and applies them to common Connecticut species. Join us online on Wednesday, March 24 […]