Community News
Katie Atkinson at the LibraryThe work of artist/illustrator and Norfolk resident Katie Atkinson will be on display at the Norfolk Library in February. Katie has licensed her art as greeting cards, magazine covers, including over 50 Bookmarks covers, and gift products. The exhibition “Seasons of Painting” shows her evolution as an artist. She will give […]
Community News
Sidewalk SundayJoin us on Sunday, Aug. 3, on Station Place from 1 to 5 p.m. for a sidewalk filled with Norfolk artists, authors and organizations showcasing their talents! It’s Weekend in Norfolk’s new event, Sidewalk Sunday, with live music and special finds for everyone to enjoy. Terra String Quartet at the New Marlborough Meeting HouseThe […]
It’s Only Natural
Bioblitz Planned at GMF on June 7 Aton Forest and Great Mountain Forest invite volunteers of all ages and experience levels to join a Norfolk Conservation Coalition event on Saturday, June 7, from 8 to 11 a.m., at Yale Camp in GMF.The event, planned in conjunction with Connecticut Trails Day 2025, involves a moderate hike through GMF, paired with […]
Mandalas on the Green
By Susannah WoodOn Friday, June 27, Great Mountain Forest and the Norfolk Conservation Commission will host a mandala-making session as part of Friday Nights on the Green. It will be a family friendly event that should be fun for grownups and children alike. The mandalas will be made from all-natural material—leaves, petals, sticks, acorns, cones, […]
Community News
Friday Nights on the GreenNorfolk’s annual summer series on the village green begins this month. Enjoy popsicles and games on June 6, hosted by Botelle School PTO, with live music from local artist Andy Styles. On June 13, the Norfolk Library hosts the annual Pet Parade, with musical guest Julie Autumn Ford. Freund’s Farm Market […]
Norfolk Earth Forum Brings A Sense of Wonder to Earth Day
By Kelly Kandra Hughes A new initiative is taking place on Earth Day weekend in Norfolk. The Norfolk Earth Forum 2024:Celebrating Rachel Carson brings together the efforts and generosity of the Church of ChristCongregational, Aton Forest, Botelle School, Great Mountain Forest, Norfolk Conservation Commission,Norfolk Land Trust and the Norfolk Library for a series of four […]
Great Mountain Forest’s New Executive Director Returns to His Connecticut Roots
By David Beers Mike Zarfos started his new position as executive director of Great Mountain Forest (GMF) at the end ofFebruary. It has been a lively time for Zarfos and his family; in addition to moving from Washington,D.C., to Connecticut, they are expecting a baby in April. Zarfos grew up in Deep River, Conn., where […]
Victoria Nelson Joins Staff at Great Mountain Forest
By Patricia Platt After 36 years as a teacher and IT director at Cornwall School in Cornwall, Conn., Vicki Nelson serendipitously found a position this August as office manager at Great Mountain Forest (GMF). It has turned out to be a perfect fit. “I’m very excited that I can bring my expertise in technology and […]
