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SUMMARY:Mastering The Art of Ultralight Backpacking Seminar
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nBack by popular demand. Are you a seasoned hiker looking for ways to lighten your pack below that elusive 10 lb base weight? Or are you just an ultralight\, curious new hiker looking for a judgment-free atmosphere to ask questions? Join Reach Your Summit and Connecticut Forest & Park Association for a one-of-a-kind fun\, interactive presentation. \nEnjoy stories from the trail from two ultralight backpackers with many miles under their trail runners. Mat Jobin (Reach Your Summit owner\, guide\, and thru-hiker) and Kristen Gardella (thru-hiker and FKT record holder) will also share their journeys toward their current ultralight packs and failures they’ve had along the way\, with a show-and-tell of gear\, tips they like to use to help keep their packs light\, guidance on how to pack an ultralight frameless backpack\, Leave No Trace principles\, and they’ll answer any questions you may have. \nRSVP Recommended. This free event is co-sponsored by Reach Your Summit & Connecticut Forest & Park Association. It will be held at Connecticut Forest & Park Association Headquarters located in Middlefield\, CT. \nYour event leader: Reach Your Summit gets people out onto New England’s mountains\, trails\, and water through guided trips and outdoor lessons for all skill levels. Founded on more than 15 years of professional guiding experience\, they focus on building confidence\, fitness\, and environmental awareness through hands-on outdoor education. Learn more at reachyoursummit.net. \nRegister for Free →
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/mastering-the-art-of-ultralight-backpacking-seminar/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Animated Video Premiere - People of the New England Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join New England Trail (NET) Artist-in-Residence Alex Salsberg\, for the premiere of his new film\, People of the NET\, an animated project documenting conversations with the people who frequent\, maintain\, and love the Trail. Featuring interviews with thru-hiker Greg Gregory\, trail adopter Wayne Desroches\, archaeologist Jay Levy\, hiking enthusiasts Rosie and Jeremiah Shea\, and NET superintendent Kelly Fellner\, this film shares how their love of getting out into nature is deeply connected with love for their family\, their community\, their people\, and themselves.\n\nFollowing the film\, animator Alex will share a behind-the-scenes look into the unique process of using animation to illustrate people’s real-life stories\, and there will be an opportunity for Q&A.\n\nArtist Bio: Alex Salsberg is a Providence\, Rhode Island based animator who loves telling stories through funny\, playful and heartfelt cartoons. He is the co-creator of “Too Beautiful” a visual album with actor/rapper Utkarsh Ambudkar\, and has worked on projects for Billy Ray Cyrus\, MTV\, Nickelodeon\, GBH\, Boston Children’s Hospital\, and the Peabody Essex Museum. He recently completed the festival run for “Of The Heart\,” a short animated documentary on intergenerational friendship. Learn more by visiting his website: www.pokegravy.com
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/video-premiere-people-of-the-net/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Winslow Society: Art & Nature at the Mark Twain House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Art & Nature at the Mark Twain House!\nAn evening for CFPA Winslow Society Members\nPlease join the Connecticut Forest & Park Association for a special evening celebrating art\, nature\, and conservation at one of Connecticut’s most treasured historic landmarks—The Mark Twain House. \nEnjoy an elegant evening of libations and hors d’oeuvres\, along with guided tours of the historic Twain House. Mingle with fellow Winslow Society members as we celebrate creativity\, our shared love of the natural world\, and the conservation work that helps preserve Connecticut’s forests\, parks\, and trails for generations to come. \nPlease note: This special event is reserved for current Winslow Society members—individuals who contribute $1\,000 or more annually to support CFPA’s conservation mission. Winslow Society membership is required to attend. \nWe look forward to sharing this special night with you. Please RSVP by November 30. \nNot a Winslow Society member? Join the Winslow Society.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/winslow-society-art-nature-3/
LOCATION:The Mark Twain House & Museum\, 351 Farmington Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Member Update,Presentation,The Winslow Society
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Pierce":MAILTO:lpierce@ctwoodlands.org
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