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NRWA
programs reveal the importance and features of the river
and its watershed and ways people collectively and individually
can improve the region. Programs are free, but space
may be limited, and reservations are suggested. Call
the leader listed or NRWA at 877-NRWA-INFO (877-679-2463),
if no leader is mentioned, for more information, directions,
and reservations. Hikers should always wear hiking shoes
and bring water.
NRWA
programs reveal the importance and features of the river
and its watershed and ways people collectively and individually
can improve the region. Programs are free, but space
may be limited, and reservations are suggested. Call
the leader listed or NRWA at 877-NRWA-INFO (877-679-2463),
if no leader is mentioned, for more information, directions,
and reservations. Hikers should always wear hiking shoes
and bring water.
February 3, Wednesday, 7-9 PM.
Indian Pathways Talk & NRWA Traveling Photography Exhibit
Opening Reception. Local historian, Brent Colley,
will intrigue us with how Native American trails have
influenced the roads and transportation within the watershed
today. New Canaan Library – Adrian Lamb Room (Lower
Level). For information contact Brent Colley at 860-364-7475.
No reservations are required, this is a free program.
Talk will be immediately followed by a cheese and wine
opening reception for the 2010 NRWA
Traveling Photo Exhibit, featuring Irwin Block and
other local photographers.
February 6, Saturday, 2:30-4:30
PM. Snowshoe Hike at Lake Windwing. Come and join
us for a snowshoe clinic or just a snowshoe hike on
the trails around beautiful Lake Windwing in Ridgefield.
Co-sponsored by Ridgefield’s Discovery Center (DC),
Ridgefield Parks & Rec and NRWA. Please bring your own
snowshoes if you have them. Limited snowshoes will be
available on a 1st come 1st serve basis for the clinic.
This program is weather permitting and for ages 8 and
up. Parking is available near the ball fields off South
Shore Drive, Ridgefield, CT. To register, please visit
The Discovery Center’s website www.ridgefielddiscovery.org
or call 203-438-1063. Call DC day of event in case of
cancellation due to weather conditions (or lack of snow).
$7 fee for non-DC members.
March 6, Saturday, 11:00 AM - Noon.
Maple Sugaring at Ambler Farm in Wilton. Visit the
sugar shack to learn about the process of tapping trees
and how sugar was produced by the Native Americans,
during colonial times, and today. Finally, view and
taste the final tasty product. Ambler Farm is at 257
Hurlbutt Street (parking in the soccer parking lot)
off of Rt. 106. Visit www.amblerfarm.org for directions.
Reservations are a MUST for this very popular program.
Call NRWA at 1-877-NRWA-INFO (877-679-2463) to reserve
your spot.
March 7, Sunday, 1 - 3 PM. Spring
Amphibian Walk. March is a magical time to search
for frogs and salamanders! Dave Havens of NRWA will
give a short introduction on amphibians and how to spot
them. Then we’ll go on a woodland walk to visit vernal
ponds coming to life with salamanders, newts, frogs
and toads. Search for eggs, tadpoles, learn about their
seasonal habitats, life history, and some of the many
species which occur in our area. Meet at St. Luke’s
School in New Canaan at the 1st parking lot on the right,
behind the ball field. Bring tall waterproof boots.
Call NRWA for reservations.
April 22
– Earth Day
April 24, Saturday, 9 AM. Norwalk
River Cleanup. Trout Unlimited - Mianus Chapter’s
annual spring cleanup of the Norwalk River needs volunteers
to help clean between Merwin Meadows and School Road,
which always yields a truckload of trash. Contact Jeff
Yates, at jyates@mianustu.org or 203.216.7078 for information
and directions.
May 2, Sunday 11-5. Wilton Green
Discovery Festival. NRWA will be participating.
May - NRWA Annual Meeting. Location
and date to be determined.
June 6, Sunday, 10-1 pm. Natural
History Walk at Weir Farm to Celebrate National Trails
Day. Greg Waters, Horticulturist at the Weir Farm
National Historic Site will lead this informative hike
along the Norwalk River Watershed Trail from Rt. 33
in Ridgefield, through Wilton Land Trust open space,
Woodcock Nature Center, Weir Preserve, and Weir Farm
National Historic Site. Call Greg Waters (203-544-9829,
x11) to register and for directions to hike starting
point.
IN THE NEWS
CT DEP Proposed Stream Flow Regulations
published - The proposed regulations will establish
new guidelines for activities that alter the flow of
rivers and streams, such as withdrawals of groundwater
and surface water or the operation of dams or other
impoundments. The proposed regulations would establish
four categories, or classes, of rivers and streams,
ranging from Class 1 natural waters to Class 4 urbanized
waters. Due to the balancing of river and stream water
uses with in-stream flow needs, the proposed regulations
would be phased in over a period of time; grant the
regulated community sufficient time to implement flow
releases; and allow for public participation and input
in the many decisions – including the establishment
of the various classes of rivers and streams – that
will be made. See the Press Release at http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?Q=448782&A=3605
Norwalk Sewage Treatment Plant
is Getting an Upgrade - You can read the article
at http://www.thehour.com/printstory/476565/
UPCOMING
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAYS:
Stay tuned for more info…
2010
TRAVELING PHOTO EXHIBIT
February – June 2010
Opening Wine & Cheese Reception
at New Canaan Library on February 3rd, 7-9 PM with Keynote
Talk - Indian Pathways in the Norwalk River Valley
Calling all photographers! NRWA will
once again sponsor its traveling photo exhibit throughout
the watershed towns. We are organizing this exhibition
to publicize the many beautiful and interesting features
along the Norwalk River and its Comstock and Silvermine
tributaries.
Entry
forms must be submitted no later than Friday, January
29th, 2010. Accepted photographs must be dropped off
at New Canaan Library (Adrian Lamb Room) on Saturday,
January 30 from 10AM – Noon.
Exhibit will be hung that afternoon.
Please call or e-mail NRWA if you have any questions.
Download your entry
form here.
The exhibit will be located at the
following locations through June.
February: New Canaan Library
March: Norwalk Library
April: Weston Library
May: Ridgefield Rec. Center
June: Wilton Library
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