Woodbury Houses of Worship will
conduct services that honor Mother
Earth during
normal worship
hours:
North
Congregational Church
Woodbury United Methodist
Church
St. Teresa's Roman Catholic
Church
St.
Paul's Episcopal Church
Christ the Savior Orthodox Church
Mattatuck Unitarian
Universalist Society
B’Nai
Israel
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Did You Know?
- If 25% of us used 10 fewer plastic bags a
month, we would save over 2.5 BILLION bags a
year.
- Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380
gallons of oil.
- Energy saved from one recycled aluminum can
will operate a TV set for 3
hours.
- A leaky faucet can waste 100 gallons of water
per day.
- You can save about 5 gallons of water if you
turn off your faucet while you brush your
teeth.
- One ton of carbon dioxide that is
released in the air can be prevented by replacing every 75 watt
light bulb with energy efficient light
bulbs.
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Tree Planting Ceremony: Sunday, April 18
at 12 noon
The Town of Woodbury and the local Interfaith
Communities will present a tree planting ceremony on Sunday, April
18th at noon on the North Green near the Gazebo - A perfect place to
walk to from the churches along main steeet! The program
will include prayers and song.
The event is open and all
are invited to attend.
Trail Walks Sponsored by
Southbury
Land Trust,
Pomperaug
River
Watershed
Coalition
&
Flanders
Nature
Center: Sunday,
April 18 at 1:30
On Sunday, April 18, the Audubon Center at Bent of
the River, Southbury Land Trust, Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition
and Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust – known collectively as
the Conservation Partners - will share knowledge, expertise, science
and history on the beautiful Tappe Pasture. This special hike,
which
kicks off Earthweek Connecticut, is an opportunity to
environmentally multi-task! Do a stream walk along the
Transylvania Brook, meet the resident flock of Katahdin sheep,
search for hidden treasures and nature art, & uncover the
earliest of spring flowers. Join the Conservation Partners at 1:30
at the Bent of the River parking lot at 185 East Flat Hill Road. Bad
weather will cancel this hike. Please call: 203.264.5098 for a
cancellation message.
Spring Break Vacation Workshops:
Flanders Nature Center, April 19th- 23rd, 2010, 1-4pm
Age: Pre-K - Grade 5
Earth Week Activities, located at
the North Barn, Van Vleck Farms and Nature Sanctuary.
Celebrate
Planet Earth's birthday party all week with an all-around animal
adventure! Discover the many marvelous animals with which we share
our Earth home. Learn fascinating facts about a different animal
each day. Outdoor Fun! Games, Crafts, and Activities! Cost per
class: $17.00 Members | $22.00 Non-Members. Call 203-263-3711 ext 10
to register. Dress Children for a mess and the outdoors. Pack a
healthy snack.
Earth Week Explorations: Tuesday,
April 20th, 9:00 am to 12
noon—Frogs, Salamanders, & Toads, Oh
My!
Age: Kids in grades 1-4 & grades 5-8
Kids
are out of school for the week! What to do, what to do? The Audubon
Center at Bent of the River is celebrating the 40th anniversary of
Earth Day with special explorations all week. Join us for a
fun morning of nature lessons, games, and hikes around the Center.
Children are invited to attend one, two or all three days. Space is
limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. Please call
Ken at 203-264-5098 x308 to register your child(ren). (See also
Wednesday, April 21st- Creepy Crawlies and Thursday, April 22nd-
Birds the Word). Cost: $25 per child per day
Earth Week Explorations: Wednesday,
April 21st, 9:00 am to 12
noon Creepy Crawlies
Age: Kids in grades 1-4 & grades 5-8
Kids are
out of school for the week! What to do, what to do? The Audubon
Center at Bent of the River is celebrating the 40th anniversary of
Earth Day with special explorations all week. Join us for a
fun morning of nature lessons, games, and hikes around the Center.
Children are invited to attend one, two or all three days. Space is
limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. Please call
Ken at 203-264-5098 x308 to register your child(ren). (See also
Tuesday, April 20th-Frogs, Salamanders, & Toads, Oh My! and
Thursday, April 22nd-Bird’s the Word). Cost: $25 per child per day
Earth Week Explorations: Thursday,
April 22nd, 9:00 am to 12
noon—Birds the Word
9:00 am
to 12 noon
Age: Kids in grades 1-4 & grades 5-8
Kids are
out of school for the week! What to do, what to do? The Audubon
Center at Bent of the River is celebrating the 40th anniversary of
Earth Day with special explorations all week. Join us for a
fun morning of nature lessons, games, and hikes around the Center.
Children are invited to attend one, two or all three days. Space is
limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. Please call
Ken at 203-264-5098 x308 to register your child(ren). (See also
Tuesday, April 20th-Frogs, Salamanders, & Toads, Oh My! And
Wednesday, April 21st- Creepy Crawlies) Cost: $25 per child per
day.
Earth Day Celebration at New Morning:
Saturday, April 24th, 11-4
pm
Its FREE and held rain
or shine. We'll bring you a whole day of fabulous food, conversation
and activities for kids of all ages. All we ask is that you bring
your experiences home. Take every good idea and add it to your
family's tradition of caring for your home in a way that safeguards
our water and natural resources.
Go to www.newmorn.com for more
information!
The Woodbury Open Space Strategy and
Implementation Committee is sponsoring a guided river walk in
downtown Woodbury
Saturday, April 24th at 10:00 am.
Dick Leavenworth will share with us the history of the
rivers and adjoining lands. Walkers should park at the entrance to
Three Rivers Park on Jack’s Bridge Road. The walk will be a 1 hour
stroll along mostly flat terrain. The Weekeepeemee, Nonnewaug and
Pomperaug rivers have played an important part in the history of
Woodbury. They remain some of the town’s most distinguishing
features. Dick will review the official history of the rivers as
well as some interesting anecdotes from their long past. Come learn
about this beautiful town owned open space in the center of
Woodbury, meet the members of the Open Space Committee, and discover
their goals and concerns. All interested individuals are welcome,
children included. We do ask that you please leave your dogs at
home. Dress appropriately, as the walk will take place rain or
shine!
Good News Earth Day Charity Ball
Mudpie Contest: Saturday, April 24th, 7:00
pm until
midnight
At the Barn, 641 S. Main St, Woodbury.
Hosted by
Carole Peck and Bernard Jarrier this event will support Woodbury
Community Services and Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition.
Festivities will include a sumptuous dinner and dessert buffet with
beer, wines and pure water. Local entertainment will also be
provided. Tickets are $90 per guest and can be purchased by
calling 203-266-4663.
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