Activities

Northern Connecticut Land Trust Calendar of Events: Hike/Walk/Paddle/Program & Work Parties

Northern Connecticut Land Trust 2013 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule

Held on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm; Ellington Public Library.

January 23; February 27; March 27; April 24; May 22; June 26; July 24; August 28; September 25; October 23; November 27 and December 18.

Announcements

Work Party: April 27 McCann Family Farm and Whitaker Properties

Work Party-NCLT Volunteers

From: Jerry Stage, LSC Chairman

Re: Work Party Sat. Apr. 27, 2013 at McCann’s & Whitaker’s.

Progress Report: 2012 was a great year for NCLT with volunteers completing a new pasture fence, trail system and parking area at Whitaker Woods as well as the new boardwalk at McCann Family Farm. Many people have commented on how much they appreciate these improvements and the tremendous work NCLT is doing. Spring has arrived and its time to start thinking about what we would like to accomplish in 2013.

We will start out the year with a new work party Saturday, Apr. 27^th(rain date Apr. 28^th) starting at 9 AM at the Whitaker Woods parking area on Wells Rd. First task: Put up 11 new bluebird houses at Whitakers and McCann’s and add a band of metal flashing to poles on existing houses. Second task:Hang plastic fence markers on the new barbed wire pasture fence to make the fence more visible to wildlife. Third task: Remove old barbed wire close to trails in Whitaker’s and McCann’s.

Tools, etc.: Leather work gloves, crow bar, sledge hammer, fence pliers or heavy duty wire cutters,tool belt or bag to carry 3” long fence markers.

Reply Requested: Please let co-leaders Ginny Patsun(gpatsun@gmail.com) or Richard Bailey (Dweezle-ct3@att.net) (860-749-0061) know if you plan to attend.

Cancellation Procedure: Should it be necessary to cancel or postpone the work party each respondent will be notified by e-mail or a phone call by 8 AM on Saturday.

Location/Directions: We’ll assemble at the Whitaker parking area.

January 2013 Hikes

Somers’ Nature Expedition
Sunday, April 21^st at 9AM

Everyone is welcome to join this naturalist-led walk exploring various habitats in hopes to find signs of wildlife and maybe wildlife itself. The walk will take place on Whitaker Woods and McCann Family Farm, owned and maintained by Northern Ct Land Trust located near the town’s center. These properties consist of open fields, wetlands, and forest and have a vast trail system that allow visitors access to the many unique features on these preserved lands. Participants are to meet at the parking lot behind the Somers Town Hall and will carpool from there. It may be muddy so wear appropriate footwear. This walk will be approximately three hours and will move at an easy to moderate pace on uneven and slightly hilly terrain. This hike will be followed by homemade treats and beverage in observance of Earth Day. Feel free to call Ginny at 860-763-4047 with any questions or visit the website www.northernctlandtrust.org. This event is free and open to the public.

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