September Email Newsletter |
September 2010
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Don't miss the fun this fall!
The Simsbury Land Trust has an action packed calendar of activities for the fall, with something on the schedule for everyone.
Don't miss —
- The First Annual Run for the Woods!
- Membership Appreciation BBQ at Tulmeadow Farm!
- Simsbury on Canvas -- An evening of fine art, food and wine to benefit the
Simsbury Land Trust!
- and many more great events.
If you haven't looked already, visit our property pages to see what is out on the trails.
For more information on the upcoming events, visit the calendar and event pages. Hope to see you at one of our events soon!
September 2010
Walker Trail Run
Saturday, September 25
10:00 a.m. - cul du sac on Woodhaven Drive - 4 miles
Meet at cul du sac on Woodhaven Drive for a run through the Ethel Walker Woods. RSVP's not required. We are looking for some people who would like to meet on a semi-regular basis for runs at a variety of locations around town.
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October 2010
Aliens in Our Backyard
Sunday, October 3
2:00 p.m. - Roaring Brook Nature Center
What is taking over your yard? Oriental bittersweet? Japanese knotweed? Garlic mustard? Where did they come from, why are they here? What can you do to stop them from taking over? What's happening beyond our backyards? What new aliens are on our doorstep? Join us for a presentation on these alien plants (and animals) and a hike on the trails of Werner's Woods as we go in search of these alien species. Cost: $4.00 members, $6.00 nonmembers. (This event is sponsored by Roaring Brook Nature Center). RSVP’s are required to 860-693-0263.
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Fall Forage for wild foods
Sunday, October 10th
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Great Pond State Park
Enjoy the splendor of Great Pond State Park with Marlene Snecinski, Mycology naturalist, while foraging for wild mushrooms and other fall botanicals. This is an easy loop walk, appropriate for all ages and abilities. Please dress for the weather and exposure to ticks: long sleeves and pants tucked into socks and sturdy shoes. We meet at the trailhead parking lot inside the park. RSVP is requested to 651-8773.
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First Annual Run for the Woods!
Saturday, October 16
10:00 Run, 10:30 Walk - Tulmeadow Farm Field
Join the SLT for our first ever fundraising trail event! Run or walk the Tulmeadow Farm Woodlot and beyond and help us raise money to “finish the farm.” The 5 mile trail run and the 2 mile walk begin and end in the Tulmeadow Farm field. After the event join us at out annual membership celebration for food, music and fun.
Fee: FREE if you renew or join the SLT by October 16. Receive one free entry for an individual membership, two free and one free child entry for a family membership. $5 per additional family member.
NON-MEMBER - $25.00 per adult, walk or run, $15 for kids 18 and under, which includes event t-shirt and BBQ celebration after the event.
Pre-registration and payment required in order to receive the event t-shirt.
Call 651-8773 for additional event information.
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Annual Membership Celebration
Saturday, October 16
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Follow signs for parking at Tulmeadow Farm
Join us for the Annual Membership Celebration at Tulmeadow Farm. Free bbq, hayrides, entertainment, and guided hikes will be offered. Membership brochures and information other Simsbury Land Trust activities will be available. Free hayrides -- Free BBQ lunch -- Guided hikes.
Entertainment by Sweetheart Mountain-- Family Fun!
Bring the whole family and join us for a fun event. Please, no dogs at this event! RSVP’s are not required for this event. This will be held rain or shine.
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Metacomet Ridge Trail Hike
Sunday, October 24
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Penwood Park Parking Lot
Join us for a fall hike along the Metacomet Ridge blue trail, starting at Penwood Park. Hikers will have the option of stopping at Wintonbury Road (for a 1-1/2 hour hike), or going all the way to Tariffville center (for a 2-1/2 hour hike). Shuttle back to Penwood will be provided. Hikers may enjoy an after-hike lunch in Tariffville. This will be a great hike for kids, with some moderate uphill walking and several great views. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water. RSVP to 651-8773.
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Thank you party for stewards, monitors and workday volunteers!
Saturday, October 30
10:30 am. - 2:00 p.m. - 22 Woodhaven Drive
Have you helped us on the trails? At a workday? Please join us for a thank you hike and lunch. We will leave from the end of Woodhaven Drive for a nice hike through the Ethel Walker Woods. After the hike join us for lunch at the home of SLT trustee Karen Brand. Families and significant others are welcome. Don’t want to hike? Join us for the lunch at 12. RSVP’s are required for planning purposes to 651-8773.
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November 2010
"Deep Travel" with author David Leff
Thursday, November 4
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Are you a deep traveler? Do you seek connections among the diverse phenomena you encounter daily? Join author David Leff for a journey that goes deep rather than far.
We'll begin our adventure with Henry David Thoreau on his epic trip along the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. But we'll also explore how our own ordinary journeys can probe the confluence of natural and cultural environments, how we can see the world in four dimensions, in time as well as space. Deep travel is about mindful looking, about journeys that go below the surface of the ordinary to find wonders hidden in plain sight. The restless eyes of ancient shepherds connected the dots in a night sky of chaotic stars and formed them into images and stories that captured the imagination and infused their world with meaning. The deep traveler does the same with the landscape around him. Deep travel is a methodology that will enrich a trip anywhere. To learn more visit www.davidkleff.com. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to 860-651-8773.
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Simsbury on Canvas
An Evening of Art, Food and Wine
Friday, November 5, 2010
7 - 10 p.m. - Tower Ridge Country Club
Join us for an art auction and wine sampling event featuring the work of local artists Catherine Elliott and Deborah Leonard. Other participating artists include John Johnson and Alexander Anisimov. Many of their works feature scenes of SLT properties. The proceeds of the auction will benefit the Simsbury Land Trust and the Tulmeadow Farm Woodlot. For pictures and descriptions of the works available at the auction visit our website at www.simsburylandtrust.org. Several additional items will be available including one week in a villa in Tuscany and a week at a condo in Waterville Valley, NH. Tickets are $50 per person. Tables of 8 or 10 can be reserved. Ticket price includes food, wine sampling, open bar and entertainment. For information and tickets contact the Simsbury Land Trust at 860-651-8773 or amyzeiner@aol.com.
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History of the land on West Mountain
Sunday, November 14
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. - 60 Westledge Road, West Simsbury Land Trust
Join Fred Feibel for a hike along the west ridge. We will hike the ridges and valleys of the eastern section of West Mountain examining aspects of the natural history and usage of the area by past residents. It will be moderately difficult hike and last about 2.5 hours. Please bring water, dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. RSVP by 11/10 to 651-8773.
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