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Walking Tour of the Old Willimantic Cemetery
Walking Tour of the Old Willimantic Cemetery
Join Bev York, historian, for a slow, easy walk to view art, sculptures, interesting stones and the history of the cemetery. Main St across from Stop & Shop, Willimantic. Free
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Fall is in the air and apple picking season has officially begun! Varieties available for picking right now are McIntosh and Honey Crisp, with other varieties soon to follow. Our stand is loaded with apples, peaches, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, our own fresh apple cider, cider donuts, and much more! Hours through the end of…
Phantoms by Firelight
Phantoms by Firelight
An Enchanting Halloween Experience that Will Haunt Your Memories! As twilight descends upon Old Sturbridge Village, the veil between the living and the spectral world thins… Phantoms by Firelight returns for 12 nights of spine-tingling thrills and ghostly delights. This year’s event promises to be the most haunting yet, with new and mesmerizing performances that…
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Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Fall is in the air and apple picking season has officially begun! Varieties available for picking right now are McIntosh and Honey Crisp, with other varieties soon to follow. Our stand is loaded with apples, peaches, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, our own fresh apple cider, cider donuts, and much more! Hours through the end of…
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Tuesday Morning Bird Walks
Tuesday Morning Bird Walks
Every Tuesday in October at 8 a.m. Join Andy out on the Bafflin sanctuary as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. No registration needed.
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Fall is in the air and apple picking season has officially begun! Varieties available for picking right now are McIntosh and Honey Crisp, with other varieties soon to follow. Our stand is loaded with apples, peaches, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, our own fresh apple cider, cider donuts, and much more! Hours through the end of…
High Street Hillside Garden Work Party
High Street Hillside Garden Work Party
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 5-6 pm 440 High Street and Lynnwood, Willimantic, CT 06226 Faith Kenton writes: Come join our informal member-or-not High Street work crew. We meet on site every Tuesday for an hour, 5-6 pm. I give notice on what needs doing. Volunteers then choose their spot and set…
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Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Fall is in the air and apple picking season has officially begun! Varieties available for picking right now are McIntosh and Honey Crisp, with other varieties soon to follow. Our stand is loaded with apples, peaches, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, our own fresh apple cider, cider donuts, and much more! Hours through the end of…
Ghost Stories By The Campfire
Ghost Stories By The Campfire
Enjoy making S’mores and sipping hot cider as you listen to stories about famous ghosts, ghosts that haunt CT, or share your own personal experiences. This event is outdoors so please dress appropriately. Bring your own lawn chair and cozy blanket. Jillson House Museum, 627 Main St., Willimantic. $10 per person.
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Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Fall is in the air and apple picking season has officially begun! Varieties available for picking right now are McIntosh and Honey Crisp, with other varieties soon to follow. Our stand is loaded with apples, peaches, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, our own fresh apple cider, cider donuts, and much more! Hours through the end of…
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Trail Wood Walking Club
Trail Wood Walking Club
Just say hello in the parking area at 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. No registration required. Call 860-928-4948 or email trailwood@ctaudubon.org for more information. Free.
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstrations
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstrations
Observe Andy and fellow banders capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. See these amazing tiny owls up close. Bring your camera. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
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Bottle-Cutting Party
Bottle-Cutting Party
Carole Williamson, the spirit behind the holiday lights project, is hosting a session Wednesday, November 6, 9:30 am, at the Windham Community/Senior Center. Volunteers will cut plastic water bottles into flower shapes for a light display at the Garden on the Bridge. Bring your favorite scissors and any plastic bottles you've saved. This project will take…
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Work Party at Willimantic Whitewater Park
Work Party at Willimantic Whitewater Park
We’ll be planting 100 crocus bulbs (and a few tulips) along the sidewalk at Whitewater Park. Bring a hand trowel and "kneel-upon." Many hands will make it go quickly. If the time isn't good for you, give Pam a call to see if she needs help finishing up over the weekend (Nov 9, 10). Contact:…
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Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstrations
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstrations
Observe Andy and fellow banders capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. See these amazing tiny owls up close. Bring your camera. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
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VETERAN PARK DEDICATION
VETERAN PARK DEDICATION
A historic and memorable day will take place as the Town of Putnam and the Putnam Veterans Advisory Committee are thrilled to announce that the official dedication ceremony for Veterans Park will be held Sunday, November 10, 2024, starting at 1pm. Big crowds are expected, from near and far. It is important to share this…
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Acorn Adventure: Winter Birds
Acorn Adventure: Winter Birds
Amazing birds call The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor home all winter long. Even though they are adapted to live here in the winter, they could always use some help with food. We’ll make a pinecone bird feeder you get to take home and then we’ll take a walk around the park to see…
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TLGV Adventure: #OptOutside Hike
TLGV Adventure: #OptOutside Hike
It’s time to #OptOutside! Stretch your legs, work off that Thanksgiving meal and help us give thanks for the amazing trails we have here in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor! Chief Ranger Bill Reid will lead us on a a hike through Joshua's Trust's Church Farm Preserve in Ashford. This is an exceptional…
Christmas by Candlelight
Christmas by Candlelight
A cherished holiday tradition returns to Old Sturbridge Village! Relish old traditions and create new ones as you watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample sweet treats, ride the horse-drawn carryall, and more. NEW this year: embark on a musical…
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Christmas by Candlelight
Christmas by Candlelight
A cherished holiday tradition returns to Old Sturbridge Village! Relish old traditions and create new ones as you watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample sweet treats, ride the horse-drawn carryall, and more. NEW this year: embark on a musical…