Jumping Worms, Part 2: What to do?
By Susannah Wood Last month Norfolk Now published a short piece (“Jumping Worms: Fast-Moving Agents of Destruction”) on the breaking story that Asian jumping worms had arrived on the grounds of the Norfolk Library, adjacent to the new native plant bed. Readers may be wondering what steps can be taken to, at the very least, […]
Jumping Worms: Fast-Moving Agents of Destruction
By Susannah Wood Jumping worm, Alabama jumper, Jersey wriggler: the names sound whimsical and reminiscent of those cute Mexican jumping beans that are still available for purchase. But unlike the larvae that make the beans jump, these critters are no fun and dangerous for any garden or woodland. Now, the Norfolk Library’s newly established native […]
Hope Comes on the Wings of a Moth
Insects under threat worldwide By Avice Meehan Poet and naturalist Susannah Wood admits to having a favorite insect: the Prometheus moth, which she saw for the first time last year on a spice bush in her garden. The moth, with a wingspan the size of a hand, had just emerged and the silky remains of […]
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 […]
It’s Only Natural: Target Invasives to Help Native Plants Support Native Wildlife
By Jill Chase It’s that time of year when local gardens and woodlands start to wake up after a long winter nap. Everyone begins to notice the warmth of the sun and the song of birds. Now imagine that the birdsong isn’t there. According to the Connecticut Audubon Society, North America has lost 30 percent […]
Protecting Insects in Peril
While many people are becoming more aware of the importance of supporting pollinators such ashoneybees, native bees, moths and ants, Susannah Wood of the Norfolk Conservation Commission says that insects do much more to keep ecosystems running and vibrant. Whether it’s beetles that keep usfrom being smothered in dung, blow flies that break down dead […]
Community News
Friday Film Series: Visions of EuropeFilmmaker Diego Ongaro will introduce two under-the-radar contemporary European films on Fridays inApril, at 7 p.m.: “Keep an Eye Out” on April 5 and “Swagger” on April 12. Discussion will follow thescreenings. Registration is requested via norfolklibrary.org or calling 860-542-5075 ext. 2 Conservation Commission ProgramsThe Norfolk Conservation Commission will sponsor […]
