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Granby resident John Weeks’ recent lecture at Granby Public Library told the tale of the ever-evolving state of avian affairs in the McLean Game Refuge. In any given forest, the stage of its development is a critical factor in what bird life can be found there.
Our morning routine, not unlike anyone else’s, is watching some news and an occasional scanning of the local Sarasota Herald Tribune, Kelly catching up on happenings in the Siesta Key, Fla. area and me checking local golf scores from the previous day.
Each year, come the first weekend in June, more than 230 volunteer event leaders and organizers in Connecticut lead the largest trails celebration in the nation, offering hiking, biking, paddling, letterboxing, trail work parties, equestrian rides and trail experiences of all kinds.
Depression. While we may be getting better at talking about it, it remains a challenge to treat successfully.
The monarch butterfly is in trouble. As one of the most recognizable butterfly species in North America, it has become the poster child for many other species whose numbers are declining.
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF), America’s largest wildlife conservation and education organization, is pleased that Faith Tyldsley in Granby has successfully created a Certified Wildlife Habitat through its Garden for Wildlife Program.
Much is on the line for Connecticut with the ‘20/’21 budget looming in July. There is hope that bi-partisan agreement in concert with Governor Ned Lamont will restore the state’s fiscal health.
Waste Not Want Not celebrated its tenth anniversary at the Hungry Hearts Fundraiser on March 23. Saint Therese Parish Hall was transformed with this year’s Enchanted Garden theme, with gnomes, fairies, mushrooms, and lush green and flowering plants everywhere.
Connecticut is facing one of its most challenging fiscal periods in the past decade. The 2.0 Strategy for Fiscal and Economic Growth has provided a comprehensive document outlining key issues and potential solutions.
For the second consecutive year, Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation has been awarded a major grant from the Simsbury Jr. Women’s Club when it doubled its donation from 2018.