Events Calendar

NRWA programs are designed to reveal the importance and features of the river and its watershed and ways people collectively and individually can improve the region.

There is no charge for most programs, but space may be limited and reservations are suggested. Call the leader listed, or 877-NRWA-INFO if no leader is mentioned, for more information, directions, and reservations. Hikers should always wear long pants and 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.

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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