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05/09/2025

🌎 Thank You for an Incredible Norfolk Earth Forum! 🌿

To everyone who joined — from the guided walks and inspiring talks to the wildlife programs, art exhibit, and magical Paul Winter concert — thank you for being part of this unforgettable celebration of nature, community, and connection.

A huge shoutout to our volunteers, speakers, and partners who made it all possible — and to our sponsors for their generous support:
Church of Christ Congregational, Aton Forest, Great Mountain Forest, Norfolk Conservation Commission, The Norfolk Hub, Norfolk Land Trust, Norfolk Library, Norfolk Rails to Trails Committee, Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, Manor House Inn, and National Iron Bank.

🎉 Giveaway Winners!
🏡 Manor House Inn Overnight Stay: Louise Lindenmeyr
🍁 Great Mountain Forest Maple Syrup: Brian Munson
Congrats to you both — and thank you to everyone who entered!

We’re already dreaming up next year’s forum and can’t wait to see you all again in 2026! Until then, let’s keep celebrating and protecting our glorious Northwest Corner.

With gratitude,
The Norfolk Earth Forum Team

04/24/2025

🌎 The Norfolk Earth Forum starts TOMORROW!
Three days of inspiring events — from nature walks and wildlife to live music, art, and climate conversations — all FREE and right here in Norfolk! Register Now!

🗓️ April 25–27
📍 Various Norfolk locations
💵 All events are free & open to the public

✨ Here’s what’s happening each day:

FRIDAY, APRIL 25
🎤 4–6 PM – Opening Reception + “Loved Locally, Important Nationally” lecture with Tim Abbott @ Norfolk Hub
🎨 All weekend – Imperiled Species in Our Community exhibit opens at the Hub
🎥 7–9 PM – A Road Not Taken film screening + Q&A with energy engineer Tom Strumolo @ Norfolk Library

SATURDAY, APRIL 26
🌳 9–11 AM – The Hidden Life of Trees - Boot & Books walk with Norfolk Land Trust @ South Norfolk Woodlands
🌸 1–3 PM – Spring Wildflower Walk with Great Mountain Forest @ Chestnut Grove, Falls Village
🦉 4–5:30 PM – CT Bird Populations: Atlas findings + what you can do @ Norfolk Library

SUNDAY, APRIL 27
🐸 1–2:30 PM – Kids’ Toad House Workshop @ Norfolk Library
🐢 2–3:30 PM – Live Reptiles & Amphibians program with Roaring Brook Nature Center @ Norfolk Library
🎷 4–5:30 PM – This Glorious Earth concert with Paul Winter @ Church of Christ Congregational UCC

📍 Full schedule + details: Link in Bio
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04/22/2025

🌎 Happy Earth Day! Celebrate by taking local action at the Norfolk Earth Forum this weekend.

📅 April 25-27 | 📍 Norfolk, CT
🔗 Register now (link in bio)

04/18/2025

🐍 Meet your scaly (and slimy!) neighbors!

Roaring Brook Nature Center brings live reptiles and amphibians native to Connecticut to the Norfolk Library. Learn about their lives, habitats, and why protecting them is more important than ever.

📍 Norfolk Library
📅 Sunday, April 27 | 2–3:30 PM
🦎 Great for all ages
💵 Free!

Come face to face with some of CT’s coolest cold-blooded creatures 🐢

04/17/2025

🐸 Calling young nature-lovers!

Join Vicki Nelson at the Norfolk Library for a fun, hands-on Toad House Workshop where kids can build real shelters for these fascinating amphibians — and learn why they matter to our ecosystem.

🎨 All supplies provided
👧 Recommended for ages 5–12 (adult supervision required)
📅 Sunday, April 27 | 1–2:30 PM
📍 Norfolk Library
💵 Free!

Craft, learn, and take home your own little habitat!

04/15/2025

🌸 Blink and you’ll miss them!

Join Dr. Mike Zarfos of Great Mountain Forest for a walk through the fleeting world of spring ephemeral wildflowers. These short-lived beauties bloom before the trees leaf out—don’t miss their magic!

📍 Chestnut Grove, Undermountain Rd, Falls Village
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 1–3 PM
👟 Easy to moderate trail
💵 Free & open to the public

A guided walk to learn, appreciate, and protect these delicate forest gems.

04/14/2025

🍃 Trees talk. Want to listen?

Step into the forest with us for Books & Boots: "The Hidden Life of Trees" — a guided walk inspired by Peter Wohlleben’s bestselling book. Explore the rich underground world of trees with Bina Thomson and Hartley Mead from Norfolk Land Trust.

📍 South Norfolk Woodlands, Bruey Road
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 9–11 AM
👟 Wear sturdy footwear & weather-ready gear
💵 Free

Reconnect with nature on a deeper level 🌳

04/13/2025

🎞️ Lights, camera, conversation!
Join us for a free screening of "A Road Not Taken" — a documentary tracing the journey of Jimmy Carter’s solar panels and America’s energy past.

Followed by a live Q&A with Tom Strumolo, one of the original engineers on the project, now a renowned energy consultant.

📅 Friday, April 25 | 7–9 PM
📍 Norfolk Library
💬 Q&A with Tom Strumolo
💵 Free entry

A fascinating story that connects the past to today’s climate solutions.

04/10/2025

Step inside the Norfolk Earth Forum! Our Sneak Peek Exhibit showcases the stunning landscapes, wildlife, and conservation efforts happening right here in Connecticut.
🌿 Stop by The Norfolk Hub to see it for yourself!
📍 The Norfolk Hub | Open through April 30th

04/07/2025

🌿 Get a Sneak Peek at the Norfolk Earth Forum!

Starting April 10, visit The Norfolk Hub to explore a preview of the Norfolk Earth Forum.
🔍 Exhibit Features:
📸 Imperiled Species Exhibit on loan from the Salisbury Association
🌎 Poster on Endangered Species Created by The Norfolk Land Trust
📍 The Norfolk Hub | April 10-30

04/05/2025

🌿 What’s happening at Norfolk Earth Forum? Here’s a sneak peek at our 3-day schedule!

📅 April 25-27, 2025
📍 Norfolk, CT
🔗 Sign up now! (Link in bio)

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04/04/2025

🎶 A Grammy-winning performance at the Norfolk Earth Forum! Join Paul Winter for a mesmerizing concert inspired by nature’s sounds. Keetu Winter will interpret the performance and how it connects to the natural landscape of our bioregion.

🗓 April 27 | 4:00 PM
🔗 Reserve your seat now! (Link in bio)

Address

12 Village Cir
Norfolk, CT
06058

Website

https://www.norfolkhub.org/norfolk-earth-forum

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