A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
The Norfolk Conservation Commission is holding a raffle to raise money for planting native species in town. Winner gets six hours of work by two experts from the commission removing invasive plants from their property. The commission is also offering a special Winter WIN discount on the 159-page second edition of of the town Natural […]
Astronomer Matthew Johnson will be bringing his solar telescope to let visitors observe sunspots and other phenomena. He also will be showing a tiny portable photon meter and three different types and sizes of portable solar panels and power storage units. He is using the photon meter to measure how dark the sky is in […]
Leila Philip, author of Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America, will speak at the Norfolk Land Trust's annual meeting. The presentation focuses on non-lethal coexistence strategies with beavers, with a Q&A session and a book signing to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend the brief meeting prior to the talk.
The Norfolk Conservation Commission is holding a raffle to raise money for planting native species in town. Winner gets six hours of work by two experts from the commission removing invasive plants from their property. The commission is also offering a special Winter WIN discount on the 159-page second edition of of the town Natural […]
Astronomer Matthew Johnson will be bringing his solar telescope to let visitors observe sunspots and other phenomena. He also will be showing a tiny portable photon meter and three different types and sizes of portable solar panels and power storage units. He is using the photon meter to measure how dark the sky is in […]
Take a guided tour of the soon-to-be-completed Haystack Woods, a community of 10 affordable homes near the Norfolk town center. Houses are designed for low total cost of ownership using “net zero” technology, in which solar energy production matches year-round energy needs. The tour will be led by trustees of the Foundation for Norfolk Living, […]
Come spend a summer morning immersed in the rich legacy of weather science at Great Mountain Forest (GMF)! For over 90 years, GMF has been a quiet but crucial hub for collecting local climate data—serving scientists, foresters, and nature lovers alike. In this fascinating session presented by Russell Russ, GMF Forest Property Manager, you'll: Discover […]
There are always clues created by wildlife for us to decipher, telling a story of their habits and lives. Join wildlife tracker Andy Dobos for a walk in Great Mountain Forest and learn to observe and understand the signs animals leave behind. Limited number of participants. Ticketed; register here.
Native wildflowers are good for our environment. Their blossoms supply nectar for pollinators and the plants themselves are food for many beneficial insects. Jump start your pollinator pathway with free seeds! On Saturday and Sunday, the Norfolk Conservation Commission will be giving away seeds of meadow plants native to the Northeast, describing their benefits and […]
Native wildflowers are good for our environment. Their blossoms supply nectar for pollinators and the plants themselves are food for many beneficial insects. Jump start your pollinator pathway with free seeds! On Saturday and Sunday, the Norfolk Conservation Commission will be giving away seeds of meadow plants native to the Northeast, describing their benefits and […]