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September 10-12, Friday-Sunday.
Norwalk Oyster Festival. At Norwalk's Veteran's
Park. Visit www.seaport.org
for more info. September 11, Saturday, 10:30AM-1PM.
Songbirds of the Eastern United States, Highstead Barn
Exhibition. Artists of the Guild of Natural Science
Illustrators-Greater New York Chapter will discuss their
work on display; at 1pm Robert Askins, Ph. D., Professor
of Biology at Connecticut College and international
authority on the ecology of birds will discuss the history,
biology and conservation of forest birds in New England.
Songbird Exhibit runs until
September 20, Monday 9:15AM - 11AM.
River Study Adult Training. Veteran's Park School
in Ridgefield. Contact Donna Roscoe for more info at
donna@roscoe.cc.
September 25, Saturday 3PM-6PM.
International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) - Norwalk River.
Join the Maritime Rowing Association & NRWA to help
clean up the Norwalk River. Wear work gloves and appropriate
footwear. Meet at Veteran's Memorial Park entrance parking
lot, Norwalk. For more info, contact Louise Washer at
203-840-9008, lwmcf@optonline.net.
September 25, Saturday, 9AM-2PM
(rain date 9/26). Norwalk River Trail Maintenance Day.
Join NRWA, the Norwalk River Valley Trail Committee
and the staff of the Norwalk outdoor store REI, for
a trail maintenance day as part of the continuing efforts
to complete the Norwalk River Valley Trail system. Bring
tools for clearing tall grass and brush. Lunch, refreshments
and tee shirts provided by REI. For more info contact
David Park at 203-866-7555, davidpark66@att.net.
October 2, Saturday. Water Quality
Training & Testing Day in Ridgefield. Help Ridgefield
monitor the quality of its waterways. Join us for this
one day event in which volunteers will be trained on
how to collect vital water quality information and test
the water quality at several water bodies in Ridgefield.
Sponsored by the Ridgefield Conservation Commission.
To sign up contact Kitsey Snow at 1-877-NRWA-INFO.
October 9-10, Saturday-Sunday,
11AM-5PM. Audubon Greenwich's Hawk Watch Weekend & Green
Festival. Come celebrate the annual hawk migration
over Audubon Greenwich's "Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch" -
an official raptor counting site. Rain or shine, there
will also be several eco-friendly vendors on-site, environmental
exhibits (including NRWA!) and activities for all ages.
For further information visit http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_SpecialEvents.html
October 21, Thursday, 7:00PM. Kayaking
In and Around The Norwalk Islands Presentation.
NRWA Board Member, David Park, will discuss his book
at the new Norwalk REI store, 189 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk.
For reservations and info, contact David Park at (203)
866-7555, davidpark66@att.net.
October 29, M-F 9am-4pm at the
Highstead Barn, 127 Lonetown Road (Route 107) Redding,
CT. Info at www.highstead.net. Call 203-938-8809 for
lecture reservations.
October 31, Sunday 2PM. Best Views
Hike: Norwalk Meets Saugatuck. Dramatic Topstone
Park is the divide between the Norwalk and Saugatuck
watersheds and offers amazing views over both watersheds!
The open spaces also link two long trail systems and
feature four Scout award projects, an old stone causeway,
woodlands, floodplain, and the Ridgefield River Study
site. Saugatuck hikers may meet us at the overlooks.
Wear hiking shoes for this fairly strenuous hike, bring
water. Meet on the east side of Route 7 just north of
the traffic light at the intersection of Route 7 and
Topstone Road in Ridgefield. Led by NRWA Board Member
Mark Riser. For reservations and directions, contact
Mark Riser at 203-470-6453.
October 30-31st 10am-4pm at the
Wilton Library. Entry forms at Wilton Garden Club
website. For info contact Kristen Begor 203-762-3902,
kbegor3@optonline.net.
November 1-29, Wilton Tree-Art
Exhibition. Wilton Tree Committee and Wilton Garden
Club are co-sponsoring a Wilton Tree Art Exhibit to
raise awareness of the beauty and importance of trees
in our environment. Regional artists of at least high
school age are invited to submit works
November 6, Saturday, 9:30AM-12:30PM.
Annual Aldrich Park Invasive Workday. Wear work
shoes and gloves and bring water for this continued
attempt to control Japanese Barberry at an important
Ridgefield open space with town trails that are also
part of a 5-mile section of the Norwalk River Valley
trail system. Adults and students ages 9 and up are
encouraged to bring shovels. Weed wrenches welcome!
Meet at the Aldrich parking area on the north side of
New Road, just one mile west of Route 7 in Ridgefield.
To register call 1-877-NRWA-INFO.
February- Snowshoe Hike at Lake
Windwing. Join us for a snowshoe hike on the trails
around beautiful Lake Windwing in Ridgefield. This program
is weather permitting and for ages 8 and up. Parking
is available near the ball fields off South Shore Drive,
Ridgefield, CT. Check our website for the date. For
more info and to register, contact NRWA at 1-877-NRWA-INFO.
March- Spring Amphibian Walk.
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. 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.
All ages welcome. Check our website for the date. For
more info call 1-877-NRWA-INFO.
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…
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