The Norwalk River Watershed Association incorporated in 1996 is a not for profit organization to improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitats of the 40,000-acre Norwalk River watershed.
On Sunday evening, Oct. 14, the Conservation Commission, in collaboration with Norwalk River Watershed Association, Wilton Garden Club, Wilton Land Conservation Trust, and Woodcock Nature Center will offer a reprise of the educational and enjoyable Skywatch they hosted in November 2016. To be held again at Slaughter Field at the corner of Nod Hill and […]
On Sunday, Feb. 10, the Wilton Conservation Commission will host a walk on the Vista Road Property. This park is one of the Town's parks and open spaces and features mostly even terrain with many beautiful stone walls. Colleen O'Brien, one of the Town's conservation commissioners, will lead the walk, beginning at 1 p.m.. It […]
Looking for something to do on St. Patty's Day? Come take a GREEN walk in Belknap Preserve! The Wilton Conservation Commission will host a walk in Belknap Preserve this Sunday, March 17, beginning at 1 p.m., when Conservation commissioner Colleen O'Brien will lead the one hour walk. All are welcome, including dogs on leash. Following […]
Join the Norwalk River Watershed Authority for an exploration of vernal pools and the many amphibians born there every spring. Dave Havens, environmental science teacher at St. Luke’s School and vice president of NRWA will begin with a short introduction on amphibians and how to spot them, then lead a woodland walk along the Norwalk […]
Join the Norwalk River Watershed Association on Wednesday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m., for a special webinar to learn more about artificial turf and why a rapidly growing number of scientists, communities, athletes, and others are saying “no” to its ongoing use. Hazards include: exposure to toxic forever chemicals, injuries, heat stress, high cost with […]
Join expert birder, environmentalist, gardener, and Wilton resident Joe Bear for a series of free spring migration bird walks. Joe has been birding for over 30 years, having led both domestic and international trips for the CT Audubon Society and other nature-based organizations. Bear will lead this leisurely two-hour walk through the diverse habitats this birding hot […]
Join expert birder, environmentalist, gardener, and Wilton resident Joe Bear for a series of free spring migration bird walks. Joe has been birding for over 30 years, having led both domestic and international trips for the CT Audubon Society and other nature-based organizations. Bear will lead this leisurely two-hour walk through the diverse habitats this birding hot […]
Join expert birder, environmentalist, gardener, and Wilton resident Joe Bear for a series of free spring migration bird walks. Joe has been birding for over 30 years, having led both domestic and international trips for the CT Audubon Society and other nature-based organizations. Bear will lead this leisurely two-hour walk through the diverse habitats this birding hot […]
Join expert birder, environmentalist, gardener, and Wilton resident Joe Bear for a series of free spring migration bird walks. Joe has been birding for over 30 years, having led both domestic and international trips for the CT Audubon Society and other nature-based organizations. Bear will lead this leisurely two-hour walk through the diverse habitats this birding hot […]
Join expert birder, conservationist, and Wilton resident Joe Bear in search of birds making a migration stopover at Allen’s Meadow on their way south to their wintering grounds, some as far as the pampas grasslands of South America. Check out the native bluestem meadow, woodlands, field edges, pond, and of course the community gardens which […]
