Join us as we hike in Macedonia Brook State Park. The 2,300-acre Macedonia Brook State Park originated as a gift from the nearby White Memorial Foundation in 1918. Once the home of cider, grist, and sawmills, in addition to a substantial local iron-ore industry, the park’s interesting terrain now offers several excellent hiking trails. The ... Read more
Cove Island in Stamford has been designated as an Important Bird Area and is a perfect coastal location to spot migrants and over-wintering species. To attend this birding trip, meet at Cove Island Park at 8:30 a.m. or ride to the park in the Audubon van from the Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Cove ... Read more
Join Patagonia New Haven, Denali Trumbull, and the Joseph A. Foran High School Environmental Club for a cleanup at Sea Bluff Beach in West Haven on Saturday, November 4th, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Please meet at the Charlotte Bacon Playground. Bring water for yourself and work gloves if you have them. Patagonia New Haven will ... Read more
Governor Samuel Huntington's 1786 Thanksgiving Proclamation states that the day be observed with praise, prayer, and "the voice of melody". Come back to the Third Society of Windham where "no servile labour may be performed this day". "Mehetabel Huntington" will discuss all colonial food dishes as the "Huntington family" partake of their special, period meal. ... Read more
Photos from beyond the grave! Join Elizabeth Burns, of the nationally renowned Burns Archive and historic photo consultant for THE KNICK & MERCY STREET for an intimate look at “The Art of Mourning: 19th Century Postmortem & Memorial Photography” on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 2:00pm at the Norwalk Historical Society Museum. People used photography ... Read more
Come and bring a friend to The New Haven Collective's Autumn Coffee Tasting event for the fall season! What can you expect if you come by for the festivities? You’ll enjoy a fine cup of Harvest Blend coffee, brimming with subtle tastes of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger blended with a rich Guatemalan medium roast. Or ... Read more
28th Annual CSRA Fall Swap Meet will be held on Sunday November 5, 2017 at the Lake Compounce parking lot, 186 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010. Time: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM, rain or shine. More info, call 203-697-9113. There is no pre-registration, all spots are first come first served basis. Plenty of spots available. No ... Read more
The younger sister to Chowdafest, The Great Mac & Chili Challenge will be celebrating it's 3rd annual competition at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport CT on Sunday November 5, 2017. Those who attend, get to judge who has the best classic and creative chili along with classic and creative mac n cheese. Like Chowdafest, ... Read more
Get hands-on with some cool, larger-than-life vehicles during Touch-A-Truck. Find out how these trucks work, what purposes they serve, and climb inside a few. Also sample some of the finest chili from area competitors at the 10th Annual Stamford Charity Chili Cookoff. The Cookoff supports the Stamford Museum & Nature Center and the Food Bank ... Read more
Exploring nature in a kayak is a healthy and fun way to enjoy the outdoors. This Kayak Discovery course begins with a brief introduction and safety talk from our friendly paddling instructors, who will share their knowledge gained from years of kayaking. They'll outfit you with a personal flotation device (PFD), kayak and paddling equipment, ... Read more
