This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. The topic of this evening's lecture is Binoculars, Telescopes, and Eyepieces. Weather permitting, there will be Star gazing after the program.
7:30 P.M., A.B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
You are invited to bring your own telescope or binocular…
FREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center's programming expenses.
A Musical Evening with Folk Artist Willie Nininger - 7:00pm - White Memorial CC
A Musical Evening with Folk Artist Willie Nininger
Saturday, May 19th - 7:00pm
A mainstay of the Greenwich Village Folk Scene in the 70's and 80's, Willie has M.C'd and performed in the legendary Fast Folk Musical Revues, played clubs and concerts across the U.S., wrote and performed the title song for the Winter's Night compilation CD that inspired the still popular Winter's Night concert tours, wrote songs for the Captain Kangaroo show and kids TV specials, perennially won the Folk City Bob Dylan imitator's contests, developed a reputation as a great folk humorist and gained notoriety as a top flatpick guitarist with his solo acoustic bluegrass version of the William Tell Overture (you have to hear it to believe it).
The New York Post calls him "an all-smiling down-right charming performer who gets more enjoyment out of doing his musical thing than anyone else in recent memory." The Boston Herald said of Willie, "Nininger was hilarious in and between songs, displaying a sly and daffy wit."
7:00 P.M., A.B. Ceder Room, Members: $10.00 Non members: $15.00
BYOB, Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Fly Casting with Dr. Frank Schildgen from Trout Unlimited - 1:00 pm - White Memorial CC
Dr. Frank’s passion for this graceful sport runs as deep as a river. Learn about fly fishing from one of the best. No experience or equipment is required. Get hooked! 1:00 P.M. on the lawn in front of the A.B. Ceder Room. For more information please call Frank Schildgen at 860-489-5622. Free admission.
Honoring Helen Ryan Donnelly. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Tree Foliage Identification Walk with Lukas Hyder - 10:00am - White Memorial CC
Tree Foliage Identification Walk with Lukas Hyder
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 10:00am
White Memorial Foundation Forest Superintendent Lukas Hyder points out the finer details of tree identification through foliage. Dress for the weather! 10:00 A.M., Meet in the Museum parking lot!
FREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center's programming expenses.
In Memory of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Circumnavigating Five Ponds - 10:00 am-1:00 pm - White Memorial CC
Circumnavigating Five Ponds with James Fischer and Gerri Griswold
Spend a few hours in the company of your nature loving colleagues as Jamie and Gerri lead you around each of the Five Ponds. Will Teal Pond reveal her cache of Lady Slippers? Will the beavers be at it on Fawn Pond? Will the herons be out on Heron Pond? Will lily pads smother the surface of Plunge Pool? How many dragon flies will you see at Beaver Pond? The Mountain Laurel should be in full bloom. Pack a lunch! Gerri will provide dessert!
10:00A.M. - 1:00P.M. Meet in the Museum parking lot….
FREE…Donations will be accepted to defray the Conservation Center's programming expenses.
This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Weather permitting, there will be Star gazing after the program. 8:00 P.M., A.B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars….FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center's programming expenses.
Dog Day - A Hike with Man's Best Friend - 2:00 pm - White Memorial CC
Gather up Fido and make your way to White Memorial for our first ever dog walk! Stroll along the Pine Island Trail, pass through the chestnut grove, hook around the back of Ongley Pond to the Lake Trail and work your way towards Windmill Hill. All dogs must be on a leash. Upon completion of the walk you and Bowser will be rewarded with a treat!
Gerri Griswold leads the way! 2:00 P.M.. Meet in the Museum parking lot.
Please register by calling 860-567-0857.
FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center's programming expenses.
A Celebration of Bats - 6:00 pm - White Memorial CC
2012 is The Year of the Bat! Help Gerri Griswold celebrate the year and her 20 years of bat education and rehabilitation! A lecture featuring Bugsy, a Big Brown Bat, will begin the evening's festivities then head off to the Activity Shed for a special concert provided by The Woulds! The Woulds (Alice-Anne Harwood and Robert Messore) know something about celebrations! Words cannot begin to describe the contagious joy these two artists bring to their blend of folk/contemporary music. They are simply delicious!!!!! (as will be the charming bat cupcakes served during their concert!) Pack a picnic or BYOB! The event is on rain or shine. Come out and show your support for bats!
Lecture: 6:00 P.M., Concert: 7:00P.M.
Please call 860-567-0857 to register.
FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center's programming expenses.
In Memory of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Friday, June 29, 2012
The Springfield Tornado: One Year After - 6:00 pm - White Memorial CC
Talcott Mountain Science Academy Meteorologist (and WMCC favorite) Tom Alena whirls into the A.B. Ceder Room with a fascinating program about the June 1, 2011 tornado which pummeled Springfield, Massachusetts. In his one hour presentation, Alena will present photographs and experiences as told in his book, The Springfield Massachusetts Tornado: Observations Along the Damage Path. He will also detail the meteorological conditions that led up to the storm. On Saturday morning we'll take a road trip to Springfield and in a two hour interpretive walk with Tom Alena, visit many of the scenes photographed in his book one year after this major weather event. Friday June 29: 6:00 P.M. A.B. Ceder Room Saturday June 30: 9:00 A.M. Meet in the Museum parking lot and carpool to the Springfield College parking lot where our walking tour will begin around 10:30 A.M. Call 860-567-0857 to register. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center's programming expenses.
The Springfield Tornado: One Year After - 9:00 am - White Memorial CC
Talcott Mountain Science Academy Meteorologist (and WMCC favorite) Tom Alena whirls into the A.B. Ceder Room with a fascinating program about the June 1, 2011 tornado which pummeled Springfield, Massachusetts. In his one hour presentation, Alena will present photographs and experiences as told in his book, The Springfield Massachusetts Tornado: Observations Along the Damage Path. He will also detail the meteorological conditions that led up to the storm. On Saturday morning we'll take a road trip to Springfield and in a two hour interpretive walk with Tom Alena, visit many of the scenes photographed in his book one year after this major weather event. Friday June 29: 6:00 P.M. A.B. Ceder Room Saturday June 30: 9:00 A.M. Meet in the Museum parking lot and carpool to the Springfield College parking lot where our walking tour will begin around 10:30 A.M. Call 860-567-0857 to register. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center's programming expenses.
Ray Belding (center-white hat) led the group around Bantam Lake on Saturday, March 10th - BZ photo
Ray Belding led a group to view 'Winter Birds and Early Spring Migrants' on Saturday, March 10th at the White Memorial Conservation Center. Jeff Ginsburg (to the right of Ray in the picture above) forwarded the photos below.
photos and summary courtesy of Jeff Ginsburg
They visited five different locations during the two hour walk around Bantam Lake in Litchfield and Morris. Spotted were two bald eagles (on Bantam Lake), Hooded Mergansers, American Black Ducks and Green- winged Teals
Ray Belding later filed a report on ebird.com that documented eleven species spotted on Bantam Lake and Point Folly including:
2 Mallard
17 Bufflehead
4 Common Goldeneye
187 Common Merganser
34 American Coot
13 Ring-billed Gull
1 Blue Jay
4 American Crow
3 Black-capped Chickadee
1 Tufted Titmouse
3 Red-winged Blackbird
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30th Annual Family Nature Day
Saturday, September 24
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Reptile and Amphibian Walk
with Wildlife Biologist Dave Rosgen
Dave led a walk around Ongley Pond in search of native reptiles and amphibians on Saturday, September 3, 2011. Participants learned to identify frogs and toads by their appearance and voices.
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2nd Annual Iceland Affair @ WMCC
(Litchfield.bz 8-1-01)
Everything you wanted to know about Iceland was the theme for Saturday's 'Iceland Affair' at the White Memorial Conservation Center. Gerri Griswold is the Program Director at the White Memorial Conservation Center and Iceland is absolutely her favorite place in the world to visit. This mini celebration of the 'Land of Fire and Ice' featured Icelandic chickens, sheep, dogs, horses and Icelandic foods. There were movies of the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull (the volcano that stopped air traffic in Europe last year) and a presentation about the spectacular natural beauty of Iceland by frequent flyer Gerri Griswold who captivated the audience with her unbridled enthusiasm.
Icelandic horses put on a show at the
activity field at White Memorial CC
The event also featured the first USA performance of Icelandic Recording Artist Svavar Knutur on Saturday evening. Mr. Knutur's latest recording 'Amma: Songs for My Grandmother' hit #1 on the Icelandic charts. His stunning melodies and poetic lyrics in both English and Icelandic capped off this very special event. Special thanks to Leo Kulinski, Jr. for sharing pictures and video. Svavar's website: www.svavarknutur.com
Svavar Knutur concert in the Activity Shed at White Memorial Saturday night
Inaugural trip on the Litchfield Community Greenway
The Friends of the Litchfield Community Greenway celebrated Connecticut Trails Day on Saturday, June 4th with a 2 mile hike and a 4 mile trail bike trip along portions of the new Litchfield Community Greenway Trail. The hike was led by Barbara Putnam and the bike trip was led by Cliff Cooper with support from the Litchfield Hills Cycling Club and the Connecticut Community Foundation.
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Exploring Ongley Pond with Dave Rosgen
In springtime, Ongley Pond is awash with an abundance of plants and animals. Wildlife Biologist Dave Rosgen worked with two teenagers on Saturday, June 4, 2011 to identify a variety of plant and animal species living in the pond.
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Great Backyard Bird Count
Dave Rosgen at the White Memorial Conservation Center encourages local residents to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count from February 18th-21st by counting the birds in your own backyard. This project is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in cooperation with the Audubon Society.
White Memorial Conservation Center hosted an ice fishing workshop for families on Saturday which drew a capacity crowd of all ages. CT DEP officials from the Fisheries Division provided an in-depth, day long workshop to discuss preparation, proper attire, safety and state regulations. Practical experience was offered in the afternoon on Ongley Pond following a morning indoor informational session.
