The trail cameras at Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens picked up a coyote crossing Poorhouse Brook a few days ago. A reminder to keep your dogs leashed when walking on the property…and to follow them on social media to see more pictures like this!
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April 3: Read with us: Join the Bartlett Book Club!
SHOP LOCAL! Purchase your Bartlett Book Club book at Barrett Book store in Darien and receive a 10% discount!
Next Meeting: Thursday, April 3rd, 6:00 pm. FREE for members, $10 for non-members.
Book: The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger
Reminder: Book Swap: Please bring a wrapped book with clues written on the wrapping to help someone guess what it might be.
About: This nature-based book club is low-commitment. Newcomers are always welcome! We hope the two months between meetings will give our members enough time to finish the book. But even if you don’t, it’s no problem. Come anyway and discuss what you did get to or hear what others have to say about the book.
Learn more and register.
Walk: 60 Years / 60 Trees: Tuesday, April 8 at 11:00 am
Spring Interest trees include some of the Bartlett’s most storied specimens. Not the least of which is the old Red Bud on the edge of the Great Lawn whose bloom signifies the unofficial start of Spring for so many. Or the Callery Pear Tree, known as the Survivor Tree, which was found alive amidst the rubble, during the recovery efforts at the World Trade Center. Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating natural history lesson! Register.
| Save the Date: Arbor Earth Day is Sunday, April 27, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm The event commemorates Arbor Day, highlighting the value of trees to our community and Earth Day, showcasing environmental conservation efforts in our region. Our vision is to inspire generations to care about and conserve Earth’s resources. As in years past, local organizations working to protect our natural environment will be on hand to provide information and activities for participants of all ages. Additional activities will include Tree and Wetlands walks, as well as a special presentation by Cyril the Sorcerer. Bartlett Tree Experts will be handing out tree seedlings to participants while supplies last. |