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SUMMARY:Invasives Removal Party in Rockfall Forest
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648669369261{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nA team of volunteers has committed to restoring the health of Rockfall Forest\, adjacent to Wadsworth Falls State Park\, by removing invasive plants that are overgrowing in the forest.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843496151{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nMore volunteers are needed to help clear invasives so that native trees\, and with them the native fauna\, can thrive. Bring clippers and gloves if you have them; a limited supply will be available. Tick repellant suggested. As these events are outdoors\, masks can be worn at your discretion.\n[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648668939433{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nMeet at 10:45 in the Big Falls parking lot\, 25 Cherry Hill Road in Rockfall. Heavy rain cancels.\n[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648669493835{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nRegistration is required and may be completed by clicking on this link: https://forms.gle/AUKPnGoxL3s9hjzs8\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843559346{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]What is Rockfall Forest?[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843587107{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The trails in Rockfall Forest provide an important entry point to Wadsworth Falls State Park\, connecting the orange Main Trail from Cherry Hill Road into the Park\, and offering the yellow Laurel Grove Brook Trail. The history of these two properties link Colonel Wadsworth’s Legacy and The Rockfall Foundation. From potato farm to wild forest to outdoor classroom\, Rockfall Forest has a story to tell.[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843623455{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Colonel Clarence S. Wadsworth founded Rockfall Corporation (now The Rockfall Foundation) in 1935 “to establish\, maintain\, and care for parks and forest or wild land for the use and enjoyment of the public”. One of the Colonel’s land holdings was a large plot in Middlefield and Rockfall. He entrusted the land to Rockfall Corporation\, with a small section known as “The Captain’s Field” retained for use by his son\, Seymour Wadsworth.[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843649064{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In 1941\, after Colonel Wadsworth’s death\, the largest portion of the land\, 267 acres known as the “Great Falls Region” was donated by Rockfall Corporation to the Connecticut State Park and Forest commission. The State still maintains this land\, the present day Wadsworth Falls State Park. Adjacent Captain’s Field\, in the meantime\, was leased out by Seymour and used for potato farming in the 1940s and 1950s. After Seymour’s passing\, Captain’s Field was transferred to Rockfall Corporation for preservation. To this day\, The Rockfall Foundation continues to protect these remaining 16 acres of land\, which has reverted to forest since farming was abandoned. No longer a field\, The Rockfall Foundation adopted the name Rockfall Forest in 2020.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/invasives-removal-party-in-rockfall-forest-8/
LOCATION:Rockfall Forest via Wadsworth Falls Parking Lot\, Waterfall parking\, 25 Cherry Hill Rd.\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/invasives_removal_party-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T110000
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UID:14559-1649588400-1649595600@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Invasives Removal Party in Rockfall Forest
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648669369261{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nA team of volunteers has committed to restoring the health of Rockfall Forest\, adjacent to Wadsworth Falls State Park\, by removing invasive plants that are overgrowing in the forest.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843496151{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nMore volunteers are needed to help clear invasives so that native trees\, and with them the native fauna\, can thrive. Bring clippers and gloves if you have them; a limited supply will be available. Tick repellant suggested. As these events are outdoors\, masks can be worn at your discretion.\n[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648668939433{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nMeet at 10:45 in the Big Falls parking lot\, 25 Cherry Hill Road in Rockfall. Heavy rain cancels.\n[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1649253767510{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nRegistration is required and may be completed by clicking on this link: https://forms.gle/AUKPnGoxL3s9hjzs8\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843559346{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]What is Rockfall Forest?[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843587107{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The trails in Rockfall Forest provide an important entry point to Wadsworth Falls State Park\, connecting the orange Main Trail from Cherry Hill Road into the Park\, and offering the yellow Laurel Grove Brook Trail. The history of these two properties link Colonel Wadsworth’s Legacy and The Rockfall Foundation. From potato farm to wild forest to outdoor classroom\, Rockfall Forest has a story to tell.[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843623455{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Colonel Clarence S. Wadsworth founded Rockfall Corporation (now The Rockfall Foundation) in 1935 “to establish\, maintain\, and care for parks and forest or wild land for the use and enjoyment of the public”. One of the Colonel’s land holdings was a large plot in Middlefield and Rockfall. He entrusted the land to Rockfall Corporation\, with a small section known as “The Captain’s Field” retained for use by his son\, Seymour Wadsworth.[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843649064{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In 1941\, after Colonel Wadsworth’s death\, the largest portion of the land\, 267 acres known as the “Great Falls Region” was donated by Rockfall Corporation to the Connecticut State Park and Forest commission. The State still maintains this land\, the present day Wadsworth Falls State Park. Adjacent Captain’s Field\, in the meantime\, was leased out by Seymour and used for potato farming in the 1940s and 1950s. After Seymour’s passing\, Captain’s Field was transferred to Rockfall Corporation for preservation. To this day\, The Rockfall Foundation continues to protect these remaining 16 acres of land\, which has reverted to forest since farming was abandoned. No longer a field\, The Rockfall Foundation adopted the name Rockfall Forest in 2020.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/invasives-removal-party-in-rockfall-forest-9/
LOCATION:Rockfall Forest via Wadsworth Falls Parking Lot\, Waterfall parking\, 25 Cherry Hill Rd.\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/invasives_removal_party-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
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SUMMARY:Go Green Festival at Harbor Park
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1649255739175{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nJoin us along with many others at Middletown’s Harbor Park on April 23 for the Go Green Festival. The Go Green Festival will be the main event during ‘Earth Week’\,  a celebration organized by Reboot Eco and  The Jonah Center for Earth and Art and in partnership with with Middletown Recycling\, Russell Library\, Middletown Recreation\, Middletown Pride\, cinder + salt\, and a number of other like-minded organizations and groups.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1649254647348{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nThe Go Green Festival will have a number of family-friendly activities\, as well as participating groups and organizations displaying and promoting their environmental advocacy work and resources.\n[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/go-green-festival-at-harbor-park/
LOCATION:Harbor Park Middletown\, 80 Harbor Drive\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260427T021701
CREATED:20220411T190223Z
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UID:14576-1650798000-1650805200@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Invasives Removal Party in Rockfall Forest
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648669369261{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nA team of volunteers has committed to restoring the health of Rockfall Forest\, adjacent to Wadsworth Falls State Park\, by removing invasive plants that are overgrowing in the forest.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843496151{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nMore volunteers are needed to help clear invasives so that native trees\, and with them the native fauna\, can thrive. Bring clippers and gloves if you have them; a limited supply will be available. Tick repellant suggested. As these events are outdoors\, masks can be worn at your discretion.\n[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648668939433{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nMeet at 10:45 in the Big Falls parking lot\, 25 Cherry Hill Road in Rockfall. Heavy rain cancels.\n[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1649703620457{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nRegistration is required and may be completed by clicking on this link: https://forms.gle/W3p1DSTrTwmeJ1yT7\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843559346{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]What is Rockfall Forest?[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843587107{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The trails in Rockfall Forest provide an important entry point to Wadsworth Falls State Park\, connecting the orange Main Trail from Cherry Hill Road into the Park\, and offering the yellow Laurel Grove Brook Trail. The history of these two properties link Colonel Wadsworth’s Legacy and The Rockfall Foundation. From potato farm to wild forest to outdoor classroom\, Rockfall Forest has a story to tell.[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843623455{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Colonel Clarence S. Wadsworth founded Rockfall Corporation (now The Rockfall Foundation) in 1935 “to establish\, maintain\, and care for parks and forest or wild land for the use and enjoyment of the public”. One of the Colonel’s land holdings was a large plot in Middlefield and Rockfall. He entrusted the land to Rockfall Corporation\, with a small section known as “The Captain’s Field” retained for use by his son\, Seymour Wadsworth.[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632843649064{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In 1941\, after Colonel Wadsworth’s death\, the largest portion of the land\, 267 acres known as the “Great Falls Region” was donated by Rockfall Corporation to the Connecticut State Park and Forest commission. The State still maintains this land\, the present day Wadsworth Falls State Park. Adjacent Captain’s Field\, in the meantime\, was leased out by Seymour and used for potato farming in the 1940s and 1950s. After Seymour’s passing\, Captain’s Field was transferred to Rockfall Corporation for preservation. To this day\, The Rockfall Foundation continues to protect these remaining 16 acres of land\, which has reverted to forest since farming was abandoned. No longer a field\, The Rockfall Foundation adopted the name Rockfall Forest in 2020.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/invasives-removal-party-in-rockfall-forest-10/
LOCATION:Rockfall Forest via Wadsworth Falls Parking Lot\, Waterfall parking\, 25 Cherry Hill Rd.\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/invasives_removal_party-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T140000
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UID:14568-1651240800-1651248000@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Arbor Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1649958943046{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\nThe Urban Forestry Commission of the City of Middletown will plant trees in memory of Joseph Childs\, former Urban Forestry Commission member\, and Nick Fazzino\, former Planning and Zoning Commission member. They will also dedicate a tree in honor of Steven Cronkite\, Jeff Myjak\, Sally D’Aquila\, and the Girl Scouts of America Troop #60439. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1649958915042{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nTree Locations: \nJoseph Childs – Middlesex Community College\, behind Founders Hall\nNick Fazzino – Pat Kidney Field\nSteven Cronkite – Wesleyan Arboretum\, north of the main entrance\nJeff Myjak – Wesleyan Arboretum\, south of the main entrance\nSally D’Aquila – deKoven House entrance\nGirl Scouts of America Troop #60439 – Beman Middle School\n[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1649959032471{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]CEREMONY LOCATION:\nThe Rockfall Foundation – deKoven House Community Center\, 27 Washington Street\, Middletown CT \nWHEN: April 29\, 2022 @ 2:00 p.m.[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/arbor-day-2022/
LOCATION:deKoven House\, 27 Washington Street\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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