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 […]