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Saturday, December 31, 2022
Owl Prowl
No luck with owls but Good Luck with seeing old friends and making new ones!
Wow with our guide John T. approximately 50 attendees enjoyed an unseasonable warm December night that had the ever present light breeze that Prospect is known for at McGrath Park. The group tried the owl calls at 3 locations around LRMS and the park but did not make any visual or audio signs of owls. Still it was not considered unsuccessful as the group enjoyed a nice walk at night and were introduced to the Urban Oasis Garden all added by a beautiful First Quarter Moon that lite up the sky.
Thank you to everyone who made this another special event and hope to see you at the up and coming Bear Presentation in March, details to follow.
Join the Fun Owl Prowl Tonight!
Back by popular demand the Prospect Land Trust is hosting an Owl Prowl tonight December 30th at 7:00pm. We will meet in the Long River Middle School parking lot. We will be visiting the PLT Urban Oasis Garden in McGarth Park and with any luck get a glimpse of any owls that may visit this area of Prospect. John Triana will be our guide, he will be using owl calls in hopes to solicit a response from any owls in the area. Wear comfortable appropriate shoes, bring a flashlight and no pets please. We have had a great time in the past and we are sure to have another great time again together. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Prospect Land Trust Trails Day Hike June 5th
Prospect Land Trust Trails Day Hike June 5th from 2-4pm, length of time depends on which trails will be hiked. Link provides more information, Leaders Bill and Patty Rinckel will be your guides for a beautiful wooded hike with scenic overlook beginning and ending at the same location. Meet at Boardman Dr. cul-de-sac.
https://trailsday.org/events/prospect-land-trust-trails-day-hike/
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Bird-friendly Plants at Home - a new webinar series from Audubon CT
I hope that soon as a group
we will once again be able to visit the Prospect Land Trust Urban Oasis Garden
at McGrath Park. But for now, we just have to visit while we can as individuals
to see what the Spring brings to the garden. If you do visit the garden and
have any photos, please share. We would love to be able to add them to our
Photo Journal of what is happening, how the community views the garden, what
plants, animals and insects you are seeing.
With us all staying close to
home and doing more in our own back yards Prospect Land Trust wanted to share
an upcoming on-line event to help bring a little bit of the Oasis Garden home
to you.
Bird-friendly Plants at Home - a new webinar series from
Audubon CT
This
free interactive course will focus on bird friendly plantings that you can add
to your home landscape. With the right plants, any space—from a small container
on your patio to an acre of your backyard—you can add beauty to your space
while helping birds and wildlife too.
In
this four-part workshop, Audubon naturalists and birding experts will provide
an in-depth look at the things you can do to make your outdoor spaces more
bird-friendly for our year-round avian residents as well as feathered friends
who stopover during their migration journeys.
The
four sessions will take place every Tuesday from May 19th thru June
9th, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
· Week 1 (May 19): Plants to Attract
Your Favorite Birds
· Week 2 (May 26): Container Gardening with
Native Plants
· Week 3 (June 2): Attracting Birds by
the Seasons
· Week 4 (June 9): Creating
Mini-Habitats in Your Outdoor Spaces
Upon
registration, you will receive a link to login into the online classroom.
· Admission: $25 per person for
the entire series FREE!
As a valued partner of our Schoolyard Habitat and Urban Oasis programs, there
is no charge for you to participate in this workshop series. Simply use coupon
code OASISN (in all caps) at check out to obtain your discount.
https://audubonct.doubleknot.com/event/bird-friendly-plants-at-home/2674371
Please note, by
signing up for this webinar series you are consenting to receive emails from
Audubon about this program and our conservation work. You may opt-out of our
emails at any time.
We like
to thank Jillian Bell, Bird Friendly Communities Coordinator, Audubon
Connecticut for pass along this information to us, hope you take this opportunity
to have a little Oasis of your own.
Sign installed 11/9/19
Mayapple 5/16/20 https://www.ct-botanical-society.org/Plants/view/459
Blue Bird Box, installed 4/5/20 Thanks John T.
How to build a Bluebird box
https://www.audubon.org/news/how-build-bluebird-nest-box
Become a member today!
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Monday, March 23, 2020
On-Line Learning
There is so much out there right now for everyone to do young and old that you can spend more time looking and less time learning. Here are a few pages that will be posting hands on learning as well as interactive digital learning. Prospect Land Trust will continue to post these fun and interesting activities that are shared with us as they come available. We will also be adding many newer Family Fun Ideas of our own that can be done with simple materials that you would have around the house. https://www.facebook.com/pg/ProspectLandTrust/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1265487056964718
3/20/20 Finds:
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
1. Want a screen-free experience for the kids? Sign up for CFPA's Tree School! Parents receive 7 days of engaging Project Learning Tree activities that can be done outside with the kids. And, daily challenges to win prizes! It's FREE! All you need is an adult, a child, and a backyard or local park. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/33KOoYp
2. Play forest detective! Use your senses! Learn about the benefits of forests! All from your home, backyard, or a local natural area. Project Learning Tree is offering FREE nature-based learning activities for youth age 3-15. Check them out! plt.org Activities for Families - Project Learning Tree Nature is a great teacher! Try these activity ideas from Project Learning Tree to connect the children in your life to the outdoors and nature.
Connecticut Fish and Wildlife
1. We are starting to hear about At Home Learning Programs and Facebook Live presentations being offered by a variety of local non-profit conservation organizations and nature centers throughout Connecticut. We will share them with you as we learn about them and please share with others so that kids and families can take advantage of these fantastic learning opportunities. These organizations, like Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, will appreciate your participation and support. Details: We're excited to share Ripley's At Home Learning Programs, starting next week! Just because our on-site education programs have been canceled doesn't mean you can't learn with us at home through our interactive FREE digital programs!
All you need is a computer equipped with a webcam and an internet connection. Programs are free and open to all, and will take place Mon-Fri next week at 2 pm daily!
Monday, March 23rd at 2pm: Welcome to the Conservancy!
Take a tour with Ripley's Head of Education, Colleen Peters, and see what's been happening during our breeding season. Watch on Facebook Live!
2. Looking for something to keep your kids busy? Our Explore Connecticut's Wildlife workbook features fact sheets, activities, and coloring pages that can be used as an introduction to our state's wildlife. It is available to download at https://portal.ct.gov/…/ou…/SessionsWildlifeWorkbookpdf.pdf…
3/21/20 finds Thanks to Connecticut Fish and Wildlife
1. With the help of some of our amazing animal ambassadors Stamford Museum & Nature Center will be holding Facebook Live educational programs daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. View this morning's presentation and join them for future ones. (More programs to be highlighted from Connecticut environmental educators.)
2. Mystic Aquarium
Get up close and personal behind the scenes and Facebook live daily. Today we met with Maia the seal who has lived at Mystic Aquarium for 6yrs now. If you missed live chat not to worry they still have them available for viewing.
3/22/20 finds thanks to Connecticut Fish and Wildlife
Christine's Critters Inc. will be doing Facebook Live presentations every weekday from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. You will meet hawks, owls, falcons, eagles, snakes, lizards, frogs and more! Like her page and you will receive a notification when she goes live each day! Everyone is encouraged to tune in!
3/23/20 Don't Forget Today’s is wonderful brought to you by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association https://www.facebook.com/CTForestandParkAssociation/
Join Land Conservation Director, Lindsay Suhr, and sign up for CFPA's Tree School for fun weekly activities for the kids!
https://www.facebook.com/CTForestandParkAssociation/videos/1831136130349934/
4/9/20 A collection of online, virtual experiences about Connecticut landmarks, museums, and attractions that provide educational opportunities to engage children while staying safe at home.
1. Want a screen-free experience for the kids? Sign up for CFPA's Tree School! Parents receive 7 days of engaging Project Learning Tree activities that can be done outside with the kids. And, daily challenges to win prizes! It's FREE! All you need is an adult, a child, and a backyard or local park. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/33KOoYp
2. Play forest detective! Use your senses! Learn about the benefits of forests! All from your home, backyard, or a local natural area. Project Learning Tree is offering FREE nature-based learning activities for youth age 3-15. Check them out! plt.org Activities for Families - Project Learning Tree Nature is a great teacher! Try these activity ideas from Project Learning Tree to connect the children in your life to the outdoors and nature.
Connecticut Fish and Wildlife
1. We are starting to hear about At Home Learning Programs and Facebook Live presentations being offered by a variety of local non-profit conservation organizations and nature centers throughout Connecticut. We will share them with you as we learn about them and please share with others so that kids and families can take advantage of these fantastic learning opportunities. These organizations, like Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, will appreciate your participation and support. Details: We're excited to share Ripley's At Home Learning Programs, starting next week! Just because our on-site education programs have been canceled doesn't mean you can't learn with us at home through our interactive FREE digital programs!
All you need is a computer equipped with a webcam and an internet connection. Programs are free and open to all, and will take place Mon-Fri next week at 2 pm daily!
Monday, March 23rd at 2pm: Welcome to the Conservancy!
Take a tour with Ripley's Head of Education, Colleen Peters, and see what's been happening during our breeding season. Watch on Facebook Live!
2. Looking for something to keep your kids busy? Our Explore Connecticut's Wildlife workbook features fact sheets, activities, and coloring pages that can be used as an introduction to our state's wildlife. It is available to download at https://portal.ct.gov/…/ou…/SessionsWildlifeWorkbookpdf.pdf…
3/21/20 finds Thanks to Connecticut Fish and Wildlife
1. With the help of some of our amazing animal ambassadors Stamford Museum & Nature Center will be holding Facebook Live educational programs daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. View this morning's presentation and join them for future ones. (More programs to be highlighted from Connecticut environmental educators.)
2. Mystic Aquarium
Get up close and personal behind the scenes and Facebook live daily. Today we met with Maia the seal who has lived at Mystic Aquarium for 6yrs now. If you missed live chat not to worry they still have them available for viewing.
3/22/20 finds thanks to Connecticut Fish and Wildlife
Christine's Critters Inc. will be doing Facebook Live presentations every weekday from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. You will meet hawks, owls, falcons, eagles, snakes, lizards, frogs and more! Like her page and you will receive a notification when she goes live each day! Everyone is encouraged to tune in!
3/23/20 Don't Forget Today’s is wonderful brought to you by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association https://www.facebook.com/CTForestandParkAssociation/
Join Land Conservation Director, Lindsay Suhr, and sign up for CFPA's Tree School for fun weekly activities for the kids!
https://www.facebook.com/CTForestandParkAssociation/videos/1831136130349934/
4/9/20 A collection of online, virtual experiences about Connecticut landmarks, museums, and attractions that provide educational opportunities to engage children while staying safe at home.
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