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February 2012
Focus Group (Please choose one session)
February 7, 2012 • 7:00 p.m. or February 8, 2012 • 7:00 p.m. • Simsbury Historical Society Visitor Center
Do you like to give your opinion? If so, we would like to hear it - join us for a focus group session to discuss your opinions and ideas about Simsbury Land Trust programs and services. Join us for coffee and idea sharing! RSVP with the date of the session you would like to attend to 860-651-8773 or amyzeiner@aol.com by January 31.
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Wagner Woods Hike/Snowshoe
Sunday, February 12, 2012 • 1:00 p.m. • Wagner Woods on Great Pond Road
Join us for a winter hike or snowshoe walk at Wagner Woods. Trustee Fred Feibel will lead hikers from the trailhead of the Wagner Woods property for a nice winter afternoon outing. Hikers must bring their own snowshoes. RSVP's are requested by Feb. 7 to 860-651-8773 or amyzeiner@aol.com. Event cancelled in the event of snowstorm or rain.
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Hike with Soup/Sandwich Supper
Saturday, February 25, 2012 (Snow date is Sunday, Feb. 26) •
3:00 pm • Flamig Farm Program Room
Join us for a family event! Take a late afternoon walk through the Tulmeadow Farm woodlot - or a hayride if you prefer - and then finish up the afternoon with a soup and sandwich supper. Hike will leave at 3:15, hayride at 3:30. This event is free for members, $5 per person for non-members. RSVP's and advance payment is required by Feb. 21. In the event of a storm, call the SLT office, 860-651-8773.
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March 2012
Inspired By Nature - Poetry Reading and Art Exhibit
Sunday, March 4, 2012 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm • Simsbury Pubic Library
2:00 Refreshments and music • 3:00 Awards and Poetry Reading
Enjoy delicious dessert and coffee while listening to the winning poets share their poems with us. The winning photographs and paintings will be on display, and you will have an opportunity to meet the artists. This event is free of charge, but RSVP's are requested.
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April 2012
Birding 101
April 1, 2012 • 2 p.m.• Simsbury Public Library
This multimedia program will be an enjoyable presentation for folks who are interested in learning more about birding, and those who already enjoy this wonderful pastime. We will consider why you might want to become more serious about birding and cover the basics of choosing a bird guide, binoculars and learn how to use them both. Finally, we will learn what to look for as we try to distinguish what bird we are looking at. A handout with all the information you need to get started will be available. More experienced birders will enjoy the pictures of birds from all over North and Central America.
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Family Photography Hike
Saturday, April 21, 2012 (Raindate: Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.)
• 9:00 a.m. • Great Pond State Forest
Professional photographer Hunter Neal will lead you and your family on a photography hike around the pond. Please bring camera, lenses, tripod, and camera remote release, wear sturdy shoes/boots and meet in the parking lot. All ages welcome on this short and informational hike.
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Annual Membership Dinner
Wed., April 25, 2012 • 6:00 p.m. • The Riverview
Join us for our Annual Membership Dinner! Special guest speaker Ed Brannon will present a program about Gifford Pinchot, founder of the US Forest Service. Entertainment, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner stations and dessert are included for $40 per person members, $45 per person non-members. Tables of 8 can be reserved. RSVP's and advance payments are required by April 18. Call the office for additional information, 860-651-8773.
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