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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH AN EDUCATIONAL TOUR
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The Land Trust and its partners preserved Hawk Hill Farm because it's one of the oldest continuously operating farms in Bloomfield and its gently sloping roads lead to beautiful views of the Metacomet Traprock Ridge and Hartford skyline.
We'll walk approximately 2 miles to learn about the historic property’s many notable trees, volunteer efforts to manage invasive plants, and local birds that can be spotted on the pastures, pond, and forest (binoculars optional). Our guide will be Ron Pitz, a Land Trust volunteer steward, DEEP-certified Master Wildlife Conservationist, and former executive director of the Knox Foundation.
RSVP in advance to help us manage the group size. The rain date is Sunday, April 23. This event is co-sponsored by the North Central Conservation District and is part of the Town’s TREES FOR BLOOMFIELD initiative.
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Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 22
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Wintonbury Land Trust members also will participate in Bloomfield's Earth Day community clean up from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Volunteers aged 12+ will receive safety supplies and pick up debris on specific streets with guided assistance from team leaders. Pre-register ASAP so organizers can prepare supplies!
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- Invasive Species Hands-on Workshop, Apr 29, 10:00 am, Hawk Hill Farm: Wintonbury Land Trust volunteer Ron Pitz will lead another interactive workshop on identifying and removing harmful plants using our Hawk Hill Farm as a living learning laboratory. Register for free through our cosponsor, Bloomfield Public Library.
- April is Earth Month in Bloomfield! There are many more ways to observe Earth Day: East Coast Greenway public input workshops on Apr 26, Arbor Day Celebration at the Town Hall Arboretum on Apr 28, Shred Day & Small Electronics Recycling on Apr 29, and Bloomfield Fishing Derby in Filley Park on Apr 29. Visit the Town webpage for details.
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