Posts by Fran Kefalas
Walktober #183 – Norwich in the 20th Century – Postponed
Walktober #183 has been moved to Nov. 3 Norwich in the 20th Century: 10-11 a.m., City Hall, 100 Broadway, Norwich, CT. Park in the City Hall Garage. 860-859-5349. The Rose City…
Read MoreYour Voice, Your Vision Matter for The Future of The Last Green Valley
What do you love about The Last Green Valley? What will our national heritage corridor be like in 10 years? How can we care for, enjoy and pass on this…
Read MoreCANCELLATION – Walk #42 Bonus Date Oct. 28
Due to the forecasted rain, Walktober #42’s bonus date of Oct. 28 has been canceled. The walk was sponsored by Ashbel Woodward House Museum.
Read MoreWalktobers Added to the Schedule!
BONUS WALKTOBER! #211 – Horses, Horsepower & Harvesting: Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Blue Slope Country Museum and Farm, 138 Blue Hill Road, Franklin CT. Demos of working…
Read MoreMore Bears Seen in Our Backyards
Perfect Habitat for Forest-dwelling Bears Hardly a week goes by that I don’t hear of a black bear sighting somewhere nearby. I have seen them dart across woodsy roads and…
Read MoreWalktober Offers Something For Everyone This Fall
To be a true New Englander is to enjoy and live gladly within the essence of the four seasons. To me, no month defines New England and our seasons like…
Read MoreCANCELLED – Walktober #129, Oct. 15
Walktober #129 – Maritime History of Norwich Through The Civil War on Oct. 15 has been cancelled.
Read MoreThe Amazing Monarch Butterfly Can Be Raised — By You
“The caterpillar does all the work, but the butterfly gets all the publicity.” — George Carlin There is nothing quite like seeing a monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), our best-known and…
Read MoreAutumn in The Last Green Valley Filled with Adventure
Last night, at exactly 9:45 p.m., the seasons turned with the autumnal equinox. Today is the first day of fall, the best time of year to experience New England and,…
Read MoreDevastating 1938 Hurricane Not Forgotten
Here in New England, we have experienced our share of hurricanes, but it is the Great Hurricane of 1938 that is still remembered today for its devastation and destruction. When…
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