Every Day Is Earth Day: Plant the Seeds, Inspire Children
Report by Paula Antolini, April 22, 2022, 12:14AM EDT Every Day is Earth Day: Plant the Seeds, Inspire Children Written by Paula Antolini (republishing) Today, April […]
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USDA Animal and Plant Health Service: Emergency Response to Find and Eradicate Invasive Box Tree Moth in CT
Report by Paula Antolini, August 18, 2021, 1:54PM EDT Aug 10, 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has […]
Every Day is Earth Day: Plant the Seeds, Inspire Children
Report by Paula Antolini. April 22, 2021, 1:25PM EDT Today, April 22, is Earth Day, but what can we do to show our love of the […]
Autumn Equinox Hike at the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown, Sept. 27th
Report by Paula Antolini. September 3, 2020, 6:34PM EDT THE REASONS FOR THE SEASONS – FALL EQUINOX 2020 HIKE An Autumn Equinox Hike is planned […]
Beware of Toxic Algae, It Killed Dogs Across the Country
Report by Paula Antolini, August 17, 2019, 9:56AM EDT According to pets.webmd.com: (Aug. 14, 2019): “A deadly variety of algae has caused a recent spate […]
‘Find Us Outside’ Nature Immersion Program is Hosting Art & Adventure Events at the Franc Preserve in Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, March 26, 2019, 2:02PM EDT ‘Find Us Outside’ Nature Immersion Program is Hosting an Art & Adventure Event at the Franc […]
The Best Fall Foliage Drives in Connecticut, Scenic Views and Hiking Locations
Report by Paula Antolini October 1, 2017 5:44PM EDT The Best Fall Foliage Drives in Connecticut, Scenic Views and Hiking Locations Foliage season […]
Bethel Middle School’s ‘My School Color Run’ is April 22nd, Proceeds Benefit Nature’s Classroom Trip
Report by Paula Antolini January 16, 2017 1:03PM EDT Bethel Middle School’s ‘My School Color Run’ is April 22nd, Proceeds Benefit Nature’s Classroom Trip […]
Every Day is Earth Day: Plant the Seeds, Inspire Children
Today, April 22, is Earth Day, but what can we do to show our love of the earth every day? Love begins in the home and […]
Vernal Equinox: The First Day of Spring 2016 is Today
This year, the vernal equinox takes place on Sunday, March 20 at 12:30 a.m. EDT, or late in the evening on Saturday, March 19 if […]
Register Now for Holbrook Farm Spring Classes: Backyard Chickens, Starting a Home Garden and Composting, March-April
Spring is close! Learn about chickens and gardening and composting locally! Is Bethel the coolest town or what? Register soon, classes fill up quickly! […]
Watch Baby Chicks Hatch at Holbrook Farm Today!
Looking for something to do on this dreary rainy day? We just received news that the baby chicks are hatching right now at Holbrook Farm! […]
Connecticut Fall Foliage Driving Tours, Featuring Connecticut Routes 1, 7, 9, 15 and 169
It’s the peak time of the season in New England for taking a drive to see the beautiful foliage. So many choices, so many beautiful […]
Is Your Name on The List? Tropical Cyclone Names for 2015-2020
There is a set list of names, determined by the World Meteorological Organization, that will be used for any storm that reaches tropical storm status […]
Hurricane Joaquin Is On Its Way, Will It Hit CT? Hurricane Preparedness – Be Ready
How Will Joaquin Compare to Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Isabel? It’s best to be prepared. Report by Paula Antolini October 1, 2015 1:24PM EDT Hurricane Joaquin […]
On National Lobster Day, Sen. Murphy Calls for New York Action to Save Lobster Population
After hearing from concerned Connecticut lobstermen about a decades-long decline in the Sound’s lobster population that has impacted local businesses and damaged the state’s coastal […]
NASA: Rare Supermoon Eclipse Will Occur, For First Time in More Than 30 Years, on Sept. 27
You’ll be able to witness a supermoon in combination with a lunar eclipse. Late on Sept. 27, 2015, in the U.S. and much of the […]
Bethel Garden Club Meeting Open to Public, Sept. 11
The next Bethel Garden Club meeting is on Friday September 11 in Room B of the Bethel Municipal Center, 1 School Street. There will be […]
Candlewood Lake Conservation Program to Kick-Off Photographer Elisabeth J. Levy’s Exhibit Opening in Bethel Art Space, Sept 12
Fairfield County based Artist Elisabeth J Levy, known for her luminous yet intimate images of the Natural World, has turned her camera towards a local […]
Warning: Black Bear Sighting Near Bethel CT; Info. from Weston’s Animal Control Officer Mark Harper
What to do if you see a black bear in the area. Report from Paula Antolini July 2, 2015 11:09AM EDT Warning: Black Bear Sighting […]
Rep. Carter: Earth Day is April 22, Celebrate State Forests & Parks
It’s the perfect time to check out the great work being done by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to […]
Bugs … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini March 30, 2015 3:55PM EDT […]
I Don’t Want to Wait! … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini March 24, 2015 9:04AM EDT […]
A Beautiful Day … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini March 22, 2015 11:16AM EDT […]
The Howling Wind … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini March 21, 2015 9:29AM EDT […]
Holbrook Farm Holds First Seminars on How To Start Your Own Home Garden, March 21, 28 and April 4
First and second session already filled up! Presently the April 4th date is still available. Report by Paula Antolini March 5, 2015 11:30AM EDT Holbrook […]
Think Spring! How To Start Seeds Indoors for Spring Gardening
As snow is still upon us, THINK SPRING! Always remember to shop local too! True Value of Bethel is selling Spring items as well as […]
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter on Groundhog Day
“Groundhog Day, February 2nd, is a popular tradition in the United States. It is also a legend that traverses centuries, its origins clouded in the […]
Ladybugs Swarm Homes in Bethel and Other Parts of the U.S. as Cooler Weather Arrives
***** Once ladybugs invade, they are difficult to eradicate, this is why prevention is key. Read all about how to pest-proof your home this winter. […]