“A World Without Insects is a World Without People.” E.O. Wilson
Pollinators Imperiled by Susannah Wood The declining population of monarch butterflies, those champions of migration, has been well-documented over recent years, but has only become more dire. Between 1996 and 2020, 88 percent of the eastern population of monarchs has disappeared. In the western group the situation is even worse; only a few thousand remain. […]
Babies and Bears on the Green
Photo by Janet Gokay Mead For the second Family Friendly Friday Fun Night, the Norfolk Land Trust sponsored a talk on a topic of increasing interest to everyone: bears. Certified Wildlife Master Conservationist Paul Colburn delighted a group of kids and their parents with his presentation on bears in Connecticut—their habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction […]
Norfolk Kicks Off Summer
Mardi Gras: Move Over Text by Janet Gokay MeadPhotos by Sonja Zinke New Orleans may have its Mardi Gras parade. New York City can boast about its Macy’s Day—or its Gay Pride—parade. But, really, do any of them compare to the spectacle that the Norfolk Library inspired on Friday, June 12? More than 30 pets […]
May 1 Declared James Mars Day
A Witness to History Text by Barry WebberPhoto by Torey Fisher A perfect spring day, with just enough bite to remind us that the season had just burst forth in Norfolk, set the stage for a large (in Covid-19 times) gathering to honor a Norfolk son. Students from the Salisbury School and their history teacher […]
Resilience and Perseverance Result in Valedictorian Honors
Reaching for the Stars Text by Janet GokayPhoto by Kim Crone When asked what the secret to her success in school might be, Norfolk student Ellie Crone, who is this year’s Northwestern Regional 7 (NWR7) valedictorian, replied, “I don’t know what my secret is, but I expect a lot of myself and that allowed me […]
A Landmark Returns to Village Green
by Doreen Kelly Norfolk’s town crew members Joe Green and Tom Gorski reinstalled the unique hand- painted directional sign on the Village Green just in time for spring. The Norfolk Community Association funded the project and local artist Madeline Falk did a magnificent restoration over the winter. Luckily, the sign was already down last fall […]
Live Outdoor Music Returns for a Good Cause
Text by Michael CobbPhoto by Virginia Coleman-Prisco Neighbors happily (distance) gathered on the walkways of downtown Norfolk to enjoy Music on the Meadow, a benefit concert held Saturday, May 15, to support the Botelle 6th grade class trip to Project Oceanology in Groton, Conn. Five acts performed on the new platform over the pond, including Josh DeCerbo […]
Discovering the Short-Lived Beauty of Wildflowers
by Mattie Vandiver As spring enters her prime, the ephemerals begin to bloom in Barbour Woods, Great Mountain Forest and many other places around Norfolk and throughout New England. Spring ephemerals are wild flowers that grow, as the name implies, for a short period of time, mostly during the month of May in Connecticut. In […]
Culinary Retreats to Begin at Husky Meadows Farm in June
By David Beers There is a growing air of expectancy at Husky Meadows Farm. As the natural world gradually comes to life, so does the farm. Not only are the crops greening up, but also a new venture, Seed and Spoon Culinary Retreats, is starting in June. Tracy Hayhurst, her crew, and many commissioned Norfolk […]
Norfolk’s Young Entrepreneurs
by Kelly Kandra Hughes Ambition, dreams and parental encouragement have led to a wealth of young entrepreneurs in Norfolk. For seven-year-old Mia Heller, the desire for her own business began with wanting to start a nature club focused on “unpolluting water.” Mia imagined a place where she and her friends could meet, play and think […]
