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SUMMARY:Bees\, the Pollinator Powerhouses–A Relaxed Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Bees play a crucial role in our environment\, helping to pollinate plants and crops\, and maintain our forests’ and gardens’ ecosystems. Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for an easy-paced walk of 1½-2 miles to learn more about these amazing creatures and see what they have been up to at Highlawn Forest. Dress for the weather and possible wet trails. \n\n\n\nThis program is part of the Nature’s Tiny Heroes Series\, a collaboration between CFPA and the East Hampton Senior Center. You are invited to attend either or both Bees Programs.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/bees-the-pollinator-powerhouses-a-relaxed-ramble/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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SUMMARY:Bees\, the Pollinator Powerhouses--An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut is home to over 300 bee species\, from honeybees\, to bumble bees and solitary bees. Bees play a crucial role in our environment\, helping to pollinate plants and crops\, and maintain our forests’ and gardens’ ecosystems. Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for a brief introduction to these amazing pollinator powerhouses. \nThis program is part of the Nature’s Tiny Heroes Series\, a collaboration between CFPA and the East Hampton Senior Center. You are invited to attend either or both Bees Programs. \nCall 860-267-4426 to register \n 
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/bees-the-pollinator-powerhouses-an-introduction/
LOCATION:East Hampton Senior Center\, 105 Main Street\, East Hampton\, CT\, 06424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:A Relaxed Ramble–Caterpillar Magic
DESCRIPTION:Caterpillars are miracles of nature that play a vital role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems\, offering surprising benefits to our forests. Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for an easy-paced walk of 1½-2 miles to learn more about these amazing creatures and see what they have been up to at Highlawn Forest. Dress for the weather and possible wet trails. \nThis program is part of the Nature’s Tiny Heroes Series\, a collaboration between CFPA and the East Hampton Senior Center. You are invited to attend either or both Caterpillar Programs.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/a-relaxed-ramble-caterpillar-magic/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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SUMMARY:Caterpillar Magic
DESCRIPTION:Caterpillars are often viewed only as annoying pests eating plants in our gardens and forests. In reality\, they are tiny miracles of nature that play a vital role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems\, offering surprising benefits to our world. Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for an introductory presentation\, Caterpillar Magic\, to learn more about these amazing creatures. \nThis program is part of the Nature’s Tiny Heroes Series\, a collaboration between CFPA and the East Hampton Senior Center. You are invite to attend either or both Caterpillar Programs. \nCall 860-267-4426 to register
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/caterpillar-magic/
LOCATION:East Hampton Senior Center\, 105 Main Street\, East Hampton\, CT\, 06424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Relaxed Ramble: Ants – the Underground Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Ants are tiny marvels of nature that play an important role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems\, offering surprising benefits to our forests. Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for an easy-paced walk of 1½-2 miles to learn more about these amazing creatures and see what they have been up to at Highlawn Forest. Dress for the weather and possible wet trails. \nThis walk is part of the Nature’s Tiny Heroes Series\, a collaboration between CFPA and the East Hampton Senior Center. You are invite to attend either or both Ants Programs.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/relaxed-ramble-ants-the-underground-gardeners/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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SUMMARY:Ants- the Underground Gardeners (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:People often see ants only as annoying pests that ruin picnics and invade homes. But actually\, ants are tiny marvels of nature that play an important role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems\, offering surprising benefits to our world. Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for an introductory presentation\, Ants–The Underground Gardeners\, to learn more about these amazing creatures. \nThis program is part of the Nature’s Tiny Heroes Series\, a collaboration between CFPA and the East Hampton Senior Center. You are invite to attend either or both Ants Programs. \n Call 860-267-4426 to register
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/ants-the-underground-gardeners-part-1/
LOCATION:East Hampton Senior Center\, 105 Main Street\, East Hampton\, CT\, 06424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:VERNAL POOL DENIZENS- Part 2:   A Relaxed Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Every spring\, a miracle occurs as life renews at these very special pools in the forest. Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss will lead an easy-paced walk of about 1 mile\, with a stop to explore the magic of vernal pools at Highlawn Forest and observe some of the hidden denizens that live there. \n            The trails are relatively flat with some inclines.  \nThis free event is part of the Nature’s Tiny Heroes Series sponsored by CFPA in collaboration with the East Hampton Senior Center \n  \n 
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/vernal-pool-denizens-part-2-a-relaxed-ramble/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T103000
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SUMMARY:VERNAL POOL DENIZENS- Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Vernal Pools offer a staggering array of life hidden beneath their still waters. It is these hidden denizens that are the vital links for survival for frogs\, salamanders\, toads\, and other species in these ecosystems that renew each spring in the forest. Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for an introductory presentation showcasing these very special Vernal Pool inhabitants and learn why it is important to protect them. \nThis free event is part of the Nature’s Tiny Heroes Series sponsored by CFPA in collaboration with the East Hampton Senior Center \nSign up directly with the East Hampton Senior Center by calling 860-267-4426.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/vernal-pool-denizens-part-1/
LOCATION:East Hampton Senior Center\, 105 Main Street\, East Hampton\, CT\, 06424\, United States
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