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SUMMARY:Annual Connecticut Historic Gardens Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 23rd\, 2024\, as numerous locations come together to celebrate the Annual Connecticut Historic Gardens Day. This special occasion highlights the splendor of Connecticut’s exquisite gardens\, estates\, and houses. Be sure to explore the websites of each location for comprehensive information\, including details\, addresses\, and directions. \n\nBellamy-Ferriday House & Garden\, Bethlehem\, Connecticut\nWebsite \nBellamy-Ferriday House & Garden (9 Main Street North\, Bethlehem\, CT 06751): Roam the beautiful\, landscaped areas of Bellamy-Ferriday’s 10-acre property. Marvel at Eliza’s breathtaking parterre garden\, which dates to 1915\, lovingly maintained and cared for first by her daughter Caroline Woolsey Ferriday and now by staff with the aid of the Watertown Garden Club. Staff will be on hand to answer questions. \nButler-McCook House & Garden\, Hartford\nWebsite \nTour the historic Jacob Weidenmann Garden at Butler-McCook House & Garden (396 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT 06103)\, installed by Eliza Butler McCook and her sister Mary in 1865 and maintained today by the West Hartford Garden Club. Access Butler-McCook’s audio guide on any smartphone through the IZI Travel app onsite or at home. \n\nFlorence Griswold Museum\, Old Lyme\nWebsite \nEnjoy the FloGris Museum’s grounds (96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT 06371) on this special state-wide celebration of historic gardens. Members of the Museum’s much-loved and dedicated Garden Gang will be on site in vintage attire to answer your garden- related questions and handout tussie-mussies to visitors. \nGlebe House Museum and The Gertrude Jekyll Garden\, Woodbury\nWebsite \nGlebe House Museum (49 Hollow Road\, Woodbury\, CT 06798) will have an Open House (Main Floor Open); there will be free admission to the Jekyll Garden\, where Garden Committee volunteers will be on hand to give tours and focus their talks on the 5-year plan for restoration that is already in process. \nHarkness Memorial State Park\, Waterford\nWebsite \nHarkness (275 Great Neck Road\, Waterford\, CT 06385) will have docent-led tours of the mansion and gardens from 10am to 2 pm (last mansion tour starts at 1:30). Visit the gift shop! \nHarriet Beecher Stowe Center\, Hartford\nWebsite \nThe Harriet Beecher Stowe Center (77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT 06105) is offering free access to the gardens 12-4pm. “A garden is a place of healing to the soul.” Come enjoy Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Victorian cottage-style gardens and grounds during this special state-wide celebration. Dedicated volunteers will be onsite to answer your garden-related questions. \nHill-Stead Museum\, Farmington\nWebsite \nAt Hill-Stead Museum (35 Mountain Road\, Farmington\, CT 06032)\, garden volunteers will be on-site 10am-4pm to answer questions about the Sunken Garden and Pollinator Garden. Talks about remarkable plants in the Sunken Garden will take place at 1 pm\, 2 pm\, and 3 pm. \nThe museum is open for tours from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Garden programming  is free. Guided tours of the house are available on a first-come\, first-served basis for regular admission prices. \nMark Twain House and Museum\, Hartford\nWebsite \nFrom 12-4 pm at the Mark Twain House & Museum master gardeners and garden volunteers will be on site to discuss the plants and histories of the gardens. There will be digital scavenger hunts. The Museum Center and Gardens are free to visit; guided tours of the Historic House will have their normal fee\, and advanced ticketing is recommended. Two of the ticketed guided tours (11 am and 1 pm) will be with a Living History actor playing the Clemens’s coachman Patrick McAleer. “Patrick” will be on site to talk to visitors in the gardens from 2:30-4:00 pm. Visit the Nook Cafe to purchase food and drink. \nOsborne Homestead Museum\, Derby\nWebsite \nOsborne Homestead (500 Hawthorne Ave.\, Derby\, CT 06418) will provide tours of the museum and its gardens from 12pm-4pm. After strolling through the gardens\, visitors can tour the historic house museum where they will learn about Frances Osborne Kellogg’s love of flowers. \nPhelps-Hatheway House and Garden\, Suffield\nWebsite \nPhelps-Hatheway (55 South Main Street\, Suffield\, CT 06078): The grounds of this 18th-century home on Suffield’s historic Main Street feature a formal parterre garden designed by landscape architect Mary Wells Edwards\, a large herb bed\, and scattered flowering shrubs. Members of the Suffield Garden Club\, who carefully maintain the garden today\, will be on hand to answer questions relating to the history of the garden and to its inventory. \nPromisek at Three Rivers Farm\, Bridgewater\nWebsite \nAt Promisek (694 Skyline Ridge Road\, Bridgewater\, CT 06752)\, the Beatrix Farrand Garden will be open for visitors from 12-4 pm at no cost. The Carlos Boltes trio will perform their unique Central and South American chamber music on the patio. Master Gardener Irene Skrybailo will give tours of the garden throughout the day. Guests are welcome to walk the many walking trails and enjoy open areas of the house. \nRoseland Cottage\, Woodstock\nWebsite \nCelebrate the twentieth annual Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day at Roseland Cottage (556 Route 169\, Woodstock\, CT 06281) with a guided tour of the formal boxwood parterre garden. Learn the history\, significance\, and theory behind the garden layout and design. Visitors are also invited to test their skill at croquet. Specialists will be on hand to assist with the traditional game played by the Bowen family during their summer sojourns in Woodstock. Enjoy the gardens and play the game that nearly brought down the presidency of Roseland guest Rutherford B. Hayes! Free guided garden tours on the hour\, free croquet from 12 to 4. \nStanley-Whitman House\, Farmington\nWebsite \nAt Stanley-Whitman House (37 High Street\, Farmington\, CT 06032)\, volunteers and staff will give both historic house and garden tours. “Living History” expert Dennis Picard will demonstrate medicinal concoctions of colonial times using herbs from S-WH’s gardens. Picard will share anecdotes about New England colonial life while demonstrating various cooking methods and recipes from colonial times. Reserve a tour time \nThankful Arnold House Museum\, Haddam Historical Society\, Haddam\nWebsite \nAt Thankful Arnold House Museum (14 Hayden Hill Road\, Haddam\, CT 06438)\, 12 -4 pm\, visitors will learn how herbs\, vegetables and plants were used by the Widow Thankful Arnold in the early 19th century. The Wilhelmina Ann Arnold Barnhart Memorial Garden features over 50 varieties of herbs including those used in cooking\, dyeing\, fragrance and medicine. This year’s activity for both adults and children will be making a small grapevine wreath or painting a small birdhouse. Light refreshments will also be served including our famous rhubarb tea. \nWebb-Deane-Stevens Museum\, Wethersfield\nWebsite \nJoin us at Webb Deane Stevens (211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT 06109) 12-4pm for complimentary refreshments\, guided tours of the Amy Cogswell Colonial Revival Garden\, and a free garden talk with Webb Dean Stevens’s Head Gardener Peter Winne. CT’s Historic Gardens Day guests will save $1 off the price of regular museum admission for guided historic house tours and exhibitions in the Holcombe Education Center. \nWeir Farm National Historic Site\, Wilton\nWebsite \nStop by Weir Farm (735 Nod Hill Road\, Wilton\, CT 06897) for short informal talks with expert Garden Crew volunteers at the four special gardens. Plant some seeds to take home\, and learn about pollinators and poison ivy. Participate in fun activities at the Friends of Weir Farm tent! Enjoy art supplies provided by the Park and even take a hike to the pond. Lemonade and cookies will be served. Registration is not required. Admission and parking are free.
URL:https://kidsinconnecticut.com/event/annual-connecticut-historic-gardens-day/
CATEGORIES:Bethlehem,Bridgewater,Derby,Farmington,Haddam,Hartford,Old Lyme,Suffield,Waterford,Wethersfield,Wilton,Woodbury,Woodstock
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SUMMARY:2023 Connecticut's No Child Left Inside Program Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut’s No Child Left Inside® (NCLI) Program is celebrating its joyous 18th anniversary! To mark this special occasion\, Connecticut State Parks is introducing exciting new events throughout the state. Prepare to embark on a delightful mix of new events and cherished favorites\, while also having the opportunity to meet new partners. \nBe sure to use #CTNCLI2023 and/or #CTStateParks when posting any photos on social media. \nNo Child Left Inside® Library Pass\nVisit your local library to pick up a No Child Left Inside® Library Pass. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is delighted to announce its continued partnership with the Connecticut Library Consortium. As part of this collaboration\, CT State Parks’ Centers and Historic Buildings Day Passes will be available at the main library branch in each Connecticut town. This initiative allows Connecticut residents traveling in a Connecticut registered vehicle to enjoy state parks and forests without the need to pay a parking fee. It’s a wonderful opportunity for residents to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of their state without any additional costs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, please email DEEP.NoChildLeftInside@ct.gov. \nConnecticut’s No Child Left Inside Program Schedule\nFamilies in the Parks Program 3 \nMemorial Day Weekend (May 27th and 28th). Visit CT DEEP Nature Centers\, Museums and Historic Buildings over the holiday weekend. Spend the day visiting and learning at one or several of our DEEP locations: \n\nDinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill\nGoodwin State Forest and Conservation Center in Hampton\nMeigs Point Nature Center in Madison\nKellogg Environmental Center and Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby\nFort Trumbull State Park Visitors Center in New London\nFort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton\nGillette Castle State Park in East Haddam\nPutnam Memorial State Park Visitors Center in Redding\nPeoples State Forest Nature Museum in Barkhamsted\nStratton Brook State Park Nature Center in Simsbury\nChatfield Hollow State Park-Oak Lodge Nature Center in Killingworth\n\nFamilies in the Parks Program 4 is CT Trails Day Weekend is June 3rd and 4th\, Connecticut Trails Day Weekend. Get out on the trails in CT and explore new places with your family and friends. \nFamilies in the Parks Program 5 is a Boating Day on June 10th at Burr Pond State Park in Torrington from 9 am to 3 pm.  Join us for a day of boating out on the pond.  No prior experience necessary.  Water safety and boating education will be provided before taking out a canoe\, kayak or paddle board.  There will also be hikes\, partner tables\, arts & crafts and more. \nFamilies in the Parks Program 6 is the week of June 19th. Summer Reading Kick-off Event(s). Visit your local library and DEEP Storywalks® (Summer Reading details and locations to follow) \nFamilies in the Parks Program 7 is a Pop-Up Program(s) in July. Program details and location(s) to follow on social media-DEEP State Parks Instagram and DEEP State Parks Facebook page. \nFamilies in the Parks Program 8 is a Boating Day on July 22nd at Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold from 9 am to 3 pm.  Join us for a day of boating out on the pond.  No prior experience necessary.  Water safety and boating education will be provided before taking out a canoe\, kayak or paddle board.  There will also be hikes\, partner tables\, arts & crafts and more. \nFamilies in the Parks Program 9 is Dino Day on August 5th at Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill.  Come learn about all things geology and dinosaurs.  Visit the Nature Center\, go on a walk and enjoy the Storywalk®. \nFamilies in the Parks Program 10 is FREE Salt Water Fishing Day with Fish with CARE on August 12th at Fort Trumbull State Park (on the fishing pier) in New London\, Connecticut.  Enjoy time out on the fishing pier with friends and family.  Fish with CARE staff and volunteers will be there with fishing poles\, bait and will provide fishing instruction\, if needed. \nFamilies in the Parks Program 11 is a Boating Day on August 19 at Lake Waramaug State Park in Kent\, Connecticut.  Join us for a day of boating out on the pond.  No prior experience necessary.  Water safety and boating education will be provided before taking out a canoe\, kayak or paddle board.  There will also be hikes\, partner tables\, arts & crafts and more. \nFamilies in the Parks Program 12 is a Pop-Up Program(s) in September (program details and location(s) to follow on social media-DEEP State Parks Instagram (please note that a log-in may be required to access instagram) and DEEP State Parks Facebook page. \nFamilies in the Parks Program 13 is Hammonasset Day on October 7rd at Hammonassett Beach State Park in Madison\, Connecticut.  Celebrate nature and Native American culture. The event will be free\, held behind the nature center where you will find many exhibitors sharing information about the wildlife found in CT; Native American dancing\, and many special programs including live birds of prey \nFamilies in the Parks Program 14 is a Forestry Day on October 21st (weather date of October 22nd) at Goodwin State Forest in Hampton\, Connecticut. \nFamilies in the Parks Program 15  is a Pop-Up Program(s) in November (program details and location(s) to follow on follow on social media-DEEP State Parks Instagram and DEEP State Parks Facebook page \nFamilies in the Parks Program 16 is National Recycling Day-America Recycles Day on November 15th (program details and location to follow) \nRegistered families will be provided with weekly information and an agenda regarding the upcoming Families in the Parks Program.  Our NCLI Mascot Nuts 2 and his friends will again this year be sharing their photos on social media through our DEEP State Parks Facebook Page and DEEP State Parks Instagram page every Wednesday.
URL:https://kidsinconnecticut.com/event/connecticut-no-child-left-inside-program-schedule/
LOCATION:Hammonassett Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Rd\, Madison\, CT\, 06443
CATEGORIES:Barkhamsted,Derby,East Haddam,Griswold,Groton,Hampton,Kent,Killingworth,Madison,New London,Redding,Rocky Hill,Simsbury
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