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 […]

Can wildlife safely cross Norfolk’s Roads?

By Shelley Harms Where are animals crossing Norfolk’s roads? Are they making it across? Is it possible to make theircrossings safer? Julia Rogers, Senior Land Protection Manager at the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA), helped agroup of interested Norfolk residents explore these questions at a training session sponsored by theNorfolk Land Trust on March 22 at […]

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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 […]

Finding Companionship on Stoney Lonesome

The Stoney Lonesome trail, which is owned and maintained by the Norfolk Land Trust, is known for it high rock cuts. Thanks to a grant from the Evan Hughes Trust, and based on research by Richard Byrne, the land trust has recently installed a new informative sign on the trail.  The sign recounts the dramatic […]

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Library Art Exhibit: Linda Filley, “In These Shoes”Linda Filley has been making her paper creations for over 15 years. Her Paper Shoes are a transformation of everyday materials. Cardboard, brown paper, wallpaper, old maps, and sheet music, sometimes new and sometimes vintage. A self-taught artist who was born in Glasgow, Scotland and grew up in […]

Haystack Mountain Challenge Scenic Trail Run

Run the scenic trails of Norfolk during the 10th annual Haystack Mountain Challenge trail races Sunday, Oct. 1. Sponsored by the Norfolk Land Trust, the grueling half-marathon race, which includes two runs up Haystack Mountain, starts at 9:30 a.m. The 10K kicks off at 10:45am and includes a summit of Haystack. The 5K, at 11 […]

Norfolk Land Trust Pursues Elite Status with Land Trust Alliance

Decision taken to seek national accreditation By Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo The Norfolk Land Trust (NLT) is seeking hard-to-win accreditation from the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a program of the Land Trust Alliance. According to a recent press release, NLT welcomes the accreditation process as an opportunity to review and fine tune its practices and […]