Community & Natural Resource Planning Program,

Goodwin Forest and University of Connecticut

  

 
 

THE CITY DARK

Premier Connecticut film screening

Feb. 3, Friday, 7 pm

 

E. O. Smith High School Auditorium

1235 Storrs Rd (Rte 195), Mansfield, CT

 

Join the Mansfield, Willington and Ashford Conservation Commissions

for a Free presentation of THE CITY DARK, a feature documentary about

light pollution and the disappearing night sky.

 

After moving to New York City from rural Maine, filmmaker Ian Cheney asks

a simple question, “Do we need the stars?”

 

Exploring the threat of killer asteroids in Hawaii, tracking hatching turtles

along the Florida coast, and rescuing injured birds on Chicago streets,

Cheney unravels the myriad implications of a globe glittering with lights –

including increased breast cancer rates from exposure to light at night,

and a generation of kids without a glimpse of the universe above.

 

Featuring stunning astrophotography and a cast of eclectic scientists,

philosophers, historians and lighting designers, THE CITY DARK is the

definitive story of light pollution and the disappearing stars.

 

 

Refreshments and Q&A afterwards --  with Leo Smith, New England representative  of the International Dark Sky Association, co-author of the Model Lighting Ordinance

 

Co-sponsored by the Mansfield, Ashford and Willington Conservation Commissions

 

Contact: (860) 208-7273
 

 

Cost is $15 for a farm to table Luncheon and Conference Materials Agenda Link
   

Lois Orswell Grassland

Bird Conservation Center

218 Day Road

Pomfret Center, CT  06259

(860)928-4948

MONTHLY ART EXHIBITS

All our art exhibits are free to the public, and a portion of all sales benefit the Center at Pomfret.

   

TRAIL WOOD PROGRAMS

93 Kenyon Road, Hampton, CT 

The Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary: open to the public from dawn to dusk seven days.  Teale’s writing cabin and study are open by appointment.  Call (860)928-4948.

  

The Connecticut Audubon Society Mission:

 Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and habitats.

 

Programs Offered to Groups and Libraries

We can bring our wildlife video or bird slide programs to you.  Senior Centers, Scout troops, libraries – give us a call for program specific information..

 

 

www.ctaudubon.org

 

 

Directions to Pomfret Conservation Center:

The Center is located at 218 Day Road.  From the junction of Routes 101 and 169, head north on Route 169. Take first right onto Day Road.  Follow approximately one mile to stop sign.  Take right, still on Day Road.  Center less than a quarter mile up on the right. Phone 860-928-4948.           

The 702 acre Bafflin Sanctuary is a nationally recognized important bird area and includes a large beaver pond, acres of grasslands, streams, and a hemlock ravine. It has over 10 miles of walking trails with interpretive signage.  Programming offered year.

Directions to the Trail Wood Sanctuary:

From Rte. 6, travel north on Rte. 97 for 2 miles, turn left onto Kenyon Rd., travel 1/2 mile, entrance is on the left.

From Rte. 44, travel south on Rte. 97 for 5.2 miles, turn right on Kenyon Rd., travel 1/2 mile, entrance is on left.

This 168-acre sanctuary is the site of the Edwin Way Teale home & the subject of many of the Pulitzer prize-winning author’s writings on nature. The woodland, field, wetland, and pond habitats abound with wildlife. The property offers walking trails, Mr. Teale’s writing cabin and study, and a small natural history museum with Teale memorabilia.

  
   

Contact us:   28 Main Street          Jewett City, CT 06351          Phone:  860 376-7060          Fax:  860 376-7070

Town Hall Hours:     Monday - Wednesday  8:30 am – 4:00 pm      Thursday   8:30 am – 6:30 pm.     Friday   8:30 am – 1:00 pm

For all delays, cancellations  & closings, Call the Municipal Hot Line 376-7060, Ext. 2  First Selectman Office Fax 860-376-7109
 

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