Maple Sugaring: Keeping it Real in New England: Join David K. Leff for a slide-illustrated talk about maple sugaring. miracle food? Learn how you can make and enjoy your own syrup.

The Friends of Machimoodus and Sunrise State Parks are going to take advantage of this serendipitous coincidence by hosting an event celebrating all things Spring and Nature related at the Machimoodus State Park.

Come hear award-winning biologist and water quality monitoring expert, Alisa Phillips-Griggs, explain what clean water and healthy bugs mean to our precious Farmington River.

Field walk/discussion with Erik Landgraf about the fascinating world of vernal pools. Meet at Whittemore Grove on East River Road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Pleasant Valley. Dress to be outside. Free and open to all. No pre-registration.

Wildflower Hike/Walk, 10 a.m.: Join Erik and Helen Ann Landgraf for a wildflower walk/hike along the Henry Buck Trail. Meet at 10 a.m. at the southernmost trailhead of the Henry Buck Trail on West River Road (across from the bridge abutments in the river). Park at the northern entrance to Legion Road. This is normally...

7th Annual Barkhamsted Earth Day Nature Festival Matthies Grove Pavilion, Peoples State Forest It’s been two years since we’ve been able to co-host this wonderful event filled with dozens of exhibitors displaying all things NATURE. Talks, walks, and a birds of prey show. Free food and all free event. Please join us, COVID restrictions permitting....