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| Purchase Kayaking Norwalk
Books & Norwalk Region Trail Maps |
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| Visit
Norwalk and Westport for a sea-kayaking tour! |
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| NRWA has been chosen as a Kayak for a
Cause XII spotlight charity |
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| NRWA
Newsletter, click here. |
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| New Norwalk River
Valley Trail. |
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| NRWA Receives Federal Grant to Help Implement
Wilton's Allen's Meadow Master Plan |
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| CT DEP Proposes New
Regulations Critical to Stream Health There are two proposed
regulations/amendments, which 1) amend State Water Quality Standards
and 2) protect streamflow, that are currently proposed by CT
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that affect the Norwalk
River Watershed. Click
here for more details. |
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| NRWA awarded a
$5,000 grant for trail improvements from REI |
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| View Southwestern
Connecticut Hiking Trails...online!! |
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| Other Regional
and Worldwide News here |
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| NRWA receives The
Green Coast Award for 2010 recognizing "individuals, businesses,
services, and organizations throughout Fairfield County that are
socially and environmentally responsible, promote sustainability, have
high ethical standards and make conscious decisions every day to
improve our communities and the health of the planet." The award was
presented at the 3rd Annual Green Faire Expo of Fairfield County on
November 17, 2010. The Expo is sponsored by The Community Innovation
Grants Program of The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund & Sustainable
Stamford. For more information, click here. |
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| NRWA 2012 Events Listing |
May 11th and 12th,
Friday (12-7 PM) Saturday (9-12), Wilton Garden Club Plant Sale. At the gazebo on the Green in Wilton Center.
May 19, Saturday, 9:30 AM.
Oyster Shell Park Shoreline Cleanup, Norwalk. The public is invited to
join this joint NRWA and Norwalk Land Trust sponsored event. Volunteers
meet at Heritage Park by Ann and North Water Streets in Norwalk.
Dress appropriately including waterproof footwear. Families
welcome. Collected, bagged trash will be weighed, categorized and
reported to Save the Sound and the Ocean Conservancy
to help in their efforts to track and eliminate ocean debris. The
residents of the apartment complex, Jefferson at 55/77 Water, will
participate and have offered the use of the parking area for 15-20
vehicles, the use of the bathroom facilities for volunteers, and will
provide lunch in the clubhouse for anyone participating the in event.
Raindate: Sunday, May 20, at 9:30 AM
May 19, Saturday, 11 AM to 3 PM.
Norwalk-Wilton Tree Festival, Cranberry Park, Norwalk. The sixth annual
Tree Festival is a collaboration of the Norwalk Tree Alliance, Norwalk
Dept. of Public Works, Wilton Garden Club and Wilton Tree
Committee. The festival offers family-style activities such as a
rope tree climb for kids and showcases a diverse line-up of
environmentally-minded exhibitors (including NRWA), demonstrations by
experts in tree care and a primer for homeowners. Rain or shine
and free admission. Cranberry Park is at 300 Grumman Ave,
Norwalk, near Rt. 7. For more information visit
www.norwalktreealliance.org.
May 20, Sunday, 1 PM to 5 PM.
Wilton Go-Green Home Tour. For more information see: WiltonGoGreen.org
May 21, Monday, 7:00 PM.
"Kayaking In and Around the Norwalk Islands" Book signing, Presentation
and Discussion By David Park. The community is invited to this event at
the East Norwalk Library, 51 Van Zant St and will include the USCG Aux
72 and a kayak display courtesy of the Small Boat Shop of Norwalk.
June 9, Saturday 1:00 PM
The Mountain Workshop in association with the Norwalk River Watershed
Association is offering a unique opportunity to paddle out to the
Norwalk Islands with David Park author of "Kayaking in and around the
Norwalk Islands." Our meet up spot will be at Calf Pasture Beach's boat
landing in Norwalk, CT. From there we will paddle out to the Norwalk
Islands guided by David Park, where we will learn about the history and
ecology of these islands. Mountain Workshop will provide kayaks,
canoes, paddles and PFD's for the event, though you are welcome to
bring your own paddlecraft for the event. The cost is $25 that will go
directly to the Norwalk River Watershed Assoc. There is a $5 gate
charge for non-Norwalk residents who do not have a beach sticker. For
more information or to register call Mark of MW at (203) 797-1435 or go
to http://goo.gl/Uybbu
July 18th, Wednesday, 7:00PM to 8:30PM
David Park will be discussing his book "Kayaking
In and Around the Norwalk Islands" at the REI store, 189 Connecticut
Avenue in Norwalk. Hear all the details and ask questions on kayaking
the Norwalk / Westport / Darien area including rivers, coast and
islands off-shore. Signed copies of the book will be available for
$10.00.
Register HERE
July 21, Saturday,
Kayak For A Cause (KFAC XII), Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk. For
the 12th year, avid kayakers will paddle from Long Island across the
Sound to Calf Pasture Beach to raise money for charity. For more
information about how to get involved see: kayakforacause.com or call
203-807-5322.
August 6, Saturday, 10 AM to 12 PM.
Butterflies! (Rain date: August
7th) Lepidopterist Victor DeMasi, Research
Affiliate for the Peabody Museum and NRWA Advisory Board Member, has
been studying butterflies and moths in an area along the Norwalk River
since 1977. He’ll introduce area butterflies and moths, discuss
their food and habitats and show his remarkable collection. Meet
at the Simpaug Turnpike, Redding, just east of Rt. 7, Ridgefield.
Easy walk. To reserve a spot, contact Vic DeMasi at 203-938-9016;
victormonarch@yahoo.com.
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