A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
Come and spend a few hours with photographers Chris Keyes and Doug McDevitt for a picture perfect day in Norfolk. You'll learn different approaches to making more interesting photographs for either personal or artistic purposes. Learn the advantages of both film and digital photography, how to better compose a photograph, the interplay of light, how […]
Matthew Johnson and the Aton Forest ecological field station bring solar observation astronomy to Norfolk using a dedicated solar telescope. The scope observes the H-alpha wavelength, which can show sunspots, the surface’s activity and...most exciting...solar prominences cast off from the sun's surface into space. Matthew will also have information about the International Dark Sky Association.
Expert fly fisherman Doug McDevitt is holding a special six-hour workshop for fishing enthusiasts at any level of experience. Doug will demonstrate the art and science of tying different flies, discuss fishing and offer his tips on where to go for the best experience. Participants are welcome to drop in any time and to share […]
Matthew Johnson and the Aton Forest ecological field station bring solar observation astronomy to Norfolk using a dedicated solar telescope. The scope observes the H-alpha wavelength, which can show sunspots, the surface’s activity and...most exciting...solar prominences cast off from the sun's surface into space. Matthew will also have information about the International Dark Sky Association.
Exercise your creativity! Fine artist Leslie Watkins of Dandelion Cottage Design, Arts & Crafts is offering free art lessons and demonstrations in watercolors and papercrafting. Learn a new skill, purchase beautiful handcrafted items and have the chance to win a door prize. On the second floor above the National Iron Bank.
Did you know that the Norfolk Village Green is planted with a number of interesting native trees? Learn what they are and how to identify them by participating in a scavenger hunt created by Great Mountain Forest with the support of the Norfolk Conservation Commission. Start at the Weekend in Norfolk information center, 2 Station […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and fly tying and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]
Did you know that the Norfolk Village Green is planted with a number of interesting native trees? Learn what they are and how to identify them by participating in a scavenger hunt created by Great Mountain Forest with the support of the Norfolk Conservation Commission. Start at the Weekend in Norfolk information center, 2 Station […]
Treasure hunter alert! The men's and women's clubs of Immaculate Conception Church are holding a sale focused on small kitchen appliances, glassware, decorative household goods, tools and much more. Come discover your own treasures! Sale starts at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until everything's gone.
Come join the fun as the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center celebrates its third annual cultural festival. Tour the exhibits of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian and Inca cultures and attend the unveiling of the new Christian cultural exhibit. In addition to the exhibits, there will be flower arranging and calligraphy demonstrations, and a special show of the Traditional […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of Spey casting. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Doug will also hold fly fishing seminars at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. […]
Exercise your creativity! Fine artist Leslie Watkins of Dandelion Cottage Design, Arts & Crafts is offering free art lessons and demonstrations in watercolors and papercrafting. Learn a new skill, purchase beautiful handcrafted items and have the chance to win a door prize. On the second floor above the National Iron Bank.
Head up to the pavilion at Dennis Hill State Park to see a display of antique and modern solar photographs and panels, and hear about eclipses, sunspots and geomagnetic storms. There will be an opportunity to use a solar telescope under the guidance of Aton Forest’s resident astronomer, Matthew Johnson. Sorry, the sun-gazing is cancelled; […]
Dive into adventure with the Amazing Diverman! An eco-hero for the ocean, the Amazing Diverman comes dressed in scuba gear and advocates for the protection of our oceans and marine animal life. Discover the impact of human activities on the ocean and ways to prevent pollution. Children will find out about the equipment scuba divers […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and fly tying and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and fly tying and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]
Head up to the pavilion at Dennis Hill State Park for a special star-gazing experience. Guided by Aton Forest’s knowledgeable astronomer, Matthew Johnson, under just a sliver of a moon, participants will explore the dark night sky. Telescopes will be at the ready before the sun sets at 8:07. Cloudy skies cancel...see our Last Minute […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and fly tying and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]
Did you know that the Norfolk Village Green is planted with a number of interesting native trees? Learn what they are and how to identify them by participating in a scavenger hunt created by Great Mountain Forest with the support of the Norfolk Conservation Commission. Start at the Weekend in Norfolk information center, 2 Station […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of Spey casting. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Doug will also hold fly fishing seminars at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. […]
Exercise your creativity! Fine artist Leslie Watkins of Dandelion Cottage Design, Arts & Crafts is offering free art lessons and demonstrations in watercolors and papercrafting. Learn a new skill, purchase beautiful handcrafted items and have the chance to win a door prize. On the second floor above the National Iron Bank. And please note, the […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and fly tying and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and fly tying and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]
Pickleball enthusiasts! Here's the chance for 36 individuals to enjoy playing at the Botelle Elementary School gym. The gym can handle three round Robin matches (six/double teams per match). First games start at 8:00 a.m. Second round at 11:00 and last round at 2:00 p.m. Each match could be played to 15 points. There is […]
Expert fly fisherman Doug McDevitt is holding a special five-hour, hands-on workshop for fishing enthusiasts at any level of experience. Doug will demonstrate the art and science of tying different flies, discuss fishing and offer his tips on where to go for the best experience. Participants are welcome to drop in any time to learn […]
Pickleball enthusiasts! Here's the chance for 36 individuals to enjoy playing at the Botelle Elementary School gym. The gym can handle three round Robin matches (six/double teams per match). First games start at 8:00 a.m. Second round at 11:00 and last round at 2:00 p.m. Each match could be played to 15 points. There is […]
Learn how to create and grow your own mushroom logs at this free workshop. Participate in a hands-on learning experience with shiitake, lion’s mane and oyster mushrooms. Learn about the different strains, species and varieties of cultivated gourmet mushrooms from Husky Meadows Farm's resident mushroom enthusiast and farmer, Rana Justice. We’ll discuss how to select […]
Pickleball enthusiasts! Here's the chance for 36 individuals to enjoy playing at the Botelle Elementary School gym. The gym can handle three round Robin matches (six/double teams per match). First games start at 8:00 a.m. Second round at 11:00 and last round at 2:00 p.m. Each match could be played to 15 points. There is […]
Expert fly fisherman Doug McDevitt is holding a special five-hour, hands-on workshop for fishing enthusiasts at any level of experience. Doug will demonstrate the art and science of tying different flies, discuss fishing and offer his tips on where to go for the best experience. Participants are welcome to drop in any time to learn […]
See a solar eclipse through a special telescope without damaging your eyes. Sponsored by Aton Forest.