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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.
January
29, Thursday, 7-8:45 PM. Aquatic Discovery with Slides
and Microscopes. Science Educator Dave Havens of
Lt. Luke's School in New Canaan will present the world
of freshwater inhabitants first by slides and then by
microscope. This is a chance for adults and children
ages 8 and up to learn about creatures of all sizes
that live in area lakes and streams and are important
parts of the food chain, and then to examine their own
water samples to see what they can find. Become scientist
for a night with an expert. Meet in the Chess Room at
the Norwalk Main Library. For reservations and more
information, call NRWA at 877-NRWA-INFO (877-679-2463).
February 1, Sunday, 1-3 PM. Snowshoe
Hike at Bennett's Farm. Grab your snowshoes or boots,
depending whether or not we have snow, and hike through
the woods on this watershed divide property for the
Saugatuck and Norwalk rivers. Precipitation brings home
the value of vegetation in controlling runoff, absorbing
water, and keeping pollution from our important waterways.
Meet on the north side of Bennett's Farm Road in Ridgefield
near the Danbury Border. Turn left at the traffic light
on Route 7 onto Bennett's Farm Road and look for the
parking area on your right. For reservations and further
directions, call hike leader and NRWA Board Member Mark
Riser (203-470-6453).
March 8, Sunday, 1:30-2:30 PM.
Maple Sugaring at Topstone Farm. Visit Phil Bronson's
sugar shack in Redding, learn the process, sample sap,
view the final product and tasty variations. Meet at
14 Simpaug Turnpike, east of its junction with Route
7 and just before the RR bridge. Wear waterproof boots.
Reservations are a MUST for this very popular program.
Call NRWA. Note start of Daylight Saving Time late on
Saturday night of March 7.
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