April 18 - 24:Earth Week. Celebrate Earth Day Everyday! Earth Week events include a Tree Planting Ceremony, Trail Walks, vacation week activities for kids, the festival at New Morning, and the Good News Charity Ball. Click here for details about this and other Earth Week events.
April 18:Hike at the Tappe Pasture, 1:30 P.M. with the Audubon Center at Bent of the River, Southbury Land Trust, Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition and Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust - known collectively as the Conservation Partners - who will share knowledge, expertise, science and history on the beautiful Tappe Pasture. This special hike, which
kicks off Earthweek Connecticut, is an opportunity to environmentally multi-task! Do a stream walk along the Transylvania Brook, meet the resident flock of Katahdin sheep, search for hidden treasures and nature art, & uncover the earliest of spring flowers. Join the Conservation Partners at 1:30 at the Bent of the River parking lot at 185 East Flat Hill Road. Bad weather will cancel this hike. Please call 203-264-5098 for a cancellation message.
April 24:Earth Day Festival at New Morning Naturals, Woodbury, 11 A.M. – 4 P.M. We’ll be there. Be sure to stop by, say hi, and pick up tips on how you can help keep our water clean!
April 24:Earth Day Charity Ball hosted by Good News Café in Woodbury, 7 P.M. - Midnight. Join us for Earth Week’s grand finale by helping Carole Peck and Benard Jarrier, owners of Good News Café, give back to the community at their 9th Annual Charity Dinner. This year’s proceeds will benefit the PRWC and Woodbury Community Services. Tickets for the evening are $90 each and are available at Good News Café and at 203-266-4663.
April 30:Photo ContestDeadline for photos to be considered for the exhibit at Good New Café beginning in May.
May 11 - July 11:10th Anniversary Photo Contest Exhibition, Good News Café. Opening reception on May 16 from 3 P.M. - 5 P.M. Don’t forget to submit your photos! Download an entry form today!
May 31:Photo Contest FINAL Deadline. Download an entry form and submit your images to Ritz Camera Store located in Southbury Plaza. Winning images will be displayed at the Mill House on June 19.
June 19:10th Anniversary Celebration, Mill House Antiques, Woodbury, 5 - 8 P.M. Spend the afternoon enjoying Art on the River with Honorary Chairs and special guests in the arts, sciences, and public life. Enjoy art exhibitions and delightful entertainment while savoring delicious refreshments and bidding on items in the Silent Auction.
