BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Weekend in Norfolk - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://weekendinnorfolk.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for A Weekend in Norfolk REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000 DTSTAMP:20260613T191351 CREATED:20260128T165958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T174038Z UID:6890-1771754400-1771768800@weekendinnorfolk.org SUMMARY:Native Seed Giveaway DESCRIPTION: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 explaining the best way to sow them. You can choose among Black-eyed Susan\, Purple Coneflower or Northeast Native wildflower mix\, depending on your growing conditions. \nQuantities are limited so show up early. \nPrinted copies of the town’s natural resource inventory will be available for purchase. An electronic version is freely available on the town website; click here. URL:https://weekendinnorfolk.org/event/native-seed-giveaway-2/ LOCATION:Norfolk Hub\, 2 Station Place\, Norfolk\, CT\, 06058 CATEGORIES:Family,Nature,Science END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260613T191351 CREATED:20260128T165838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T173947Z UID:6889-1771668000-1771682400@weekendinnorfolk.org SUMMARY:Native Seed Giveaway DESCRIPTION: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 explaining the best way to sow them. You can choose among Black-eyed Susan\, Purple Coneflower or Northeast Native wildflower mix\, depending on your growing conditions. \nQuantities are limited so show up early. \nPrinted copies of the latest edition of the town’s natural resource inventory will be available for purchase. An electronic version is freely available on the town website; click here. URL:https://weekendinnorfolk.org/event/native-seed-giveaway/ LOCATION:Norfolk Hub\, 2 Station Place\, Norfolk\, CT\, 06058 CATEGORIES:Family,Nature,Science END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T191351 CREATED:20260118T195653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T202440Z UID:6818-1771668000-1771678800@weekendinnorfolk.org SUMMARY:Wildlife Tracking Walk DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://weekendinnorfolk.org/event/wildlife-tracking-walk-2/ LOCATION:Great Mountain Forest\, 201 Windrow Road\, Norfolk\, CT\, 06058 CATEGORIES:Animals,Family,Guided,Lesson,Nature,Outdoor activity,Science END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T113000 DTSTAMP:20260613T191351 CREATED:20250628T201305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T201341Z UID:6665-1754128800-1754134200@weekendinnorfolk.org SUMMARY:Weather Observation Seminar DESCRIPTION: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:\n Discover the story of GMF’s weather station\, one of the longest continually operating in the region.\n Get an up-close look at the instruments used to measure temperature\, rainfall\, wind\, and more.\n Learn how GMF’s daily weather data is shared with the National Weather Service and used by researchers and forecasters.\n Find out how you can tap into GMF’s real-time and historical weather information to stay connected with local conditions. \nWhether you’re a science enthusiast or simply curious about the natural world\, this event offers a unique window into the past and future of weather observation in the Litchfield Hills. URL:https://weekendinnorfolk.org/event/weather-observation-seminar/ LOCATION:Great Mountain Forest\, 201 Windrow Road\, Norfolk\, CT\, 06058 CATEGORIES:Demonstration,Discussion with audience,Family,History,Kids,Science,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T191351 CREATED:20250629T200835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T200835Z UID:6688-1751184000-1751216400@weekendinnorfolk.org SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Haystack Woods DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour will be led by trustees of the Foundation for Norfolk Living\, sponsor and developer of Haystack Woods. They will define and discuss the terms “affordable housing” and “net zero\,” and present a brief history of how the development progressed from an idea to reality. \nMeet in the designated parking area at Haystack Woods\, which is accessible by going up the newly created Haystack Woods Road. For directions\, enter address “34 Old Colony Road\, Norfolk CT” to your map app. Once there\, you will find a new road with signs directing you up Haystack Woods Road to the parking area. There will be just one tour\, so please arrive no later than 10 a.m. The tour will be limited to 25 people. URL:https://weekendinnorfolk.org/event/guided-tour-haystack-woods/ LOCATION:Haystack Woods\, 34 Old Colony Road\, Norfolk\, Connecticut\, 06058 CATEGORIES:Architecture,Guided,House tour,Outdoor activity,Science,Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T140000 DTSTAMP:20260613T191351 CREATED:20250208T155422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T155422Z UID:6574-1740304800-1740319200@weekendinnorfolk.org SUMMARY:Observing the Sun DESCRIPTION: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. \nHe is using the photon meter to measure how dark the sky is in Norfolk and Colebrook. URL:https://weekendinnorfolk.org/event/observing-the-sun-4/ LOCATION:Robertson Plaza\, Station Place\, Norfolk\, 06058 CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Demonstration,Family,Outdoor activity,Science END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T191351 CREATED:20250215T234652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T234652Z UID:6594-1740304800-1740315600@weekendinnorfolk.org SUMMARY:Conservation Commission Raffle and Book Special DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe commission is also offering a special Winter WIN discount on the 159-page second edition of of the town Natural Resource Inventory. The book’s 11 chapters and nine appendices offer a wealth of information in the form of text\, tables\, charts\, lists and photographs. URL:https://weekendinnorfolk.org/event/conservation-commission-raffle-and-book-special-2/ LOCATION:Norfolk Hub\, 2 Station Place\, Norfolk\, CT\, 06058 CATEGORIES:&More,Nature,Science,Shopping END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T153000 DTSTAMP:20260613T191351 CREATED:20250126T170326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T223206Z UID:6478-1740232800-1740238200@weekendinnorfolk.org SUMMARY:Conservation Talk: Beaverland DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://weekendinnorfolk.org/event/talk-beaverland/ LOCATION:Norfolk Library\, 9 Greenwoods Road East\, Norfolk\, CT\, 06058 CATEGORIES:Animals,Family,Lecture,Nature,Science,Slide talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T140000 DTSTAMP:20260613T191351 CREATED:20250208T155300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T155300Z UID:6573-1740218400-1740232800@weekendinnorfolk.org SUMMARY:Observing the Sun DESCRIPTION: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. \nHe is using the photon meter to measure how dark the sky is in Norfolk and Colebrook. URL:https://weekendinnorfolk.org/event/observing-the-sun-3/ LOCATION:Robertson Plaza\, Station Place\, Norfolk\, 06058 CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Demonstration,Family,Outdoor activity,Science END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T133000 DTSTAMP:20260613T191351 CREATED:20250215T233956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T233956Z UID:6592-1740218400-1740231000@weekendinnorfolk.org SUMMARY:Conservation Commission Raffle and Book Special DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe commission is also offering a special Winter WIN discount on the 159-page second edition of of the town Natural Resource Inventory. The book’s 11 chapters and nine appendices offer a wealth of information in the form of text\, tables\, charts\, lists and photographs. URL:https://weekendinnorfolk.org/event/conservation-commission-raffle-and-book-special/ LOCATION:Norfolk Hub\, 2 Station Place\, Norfolk\, CT\, 06058 CATEGORIES:&More,Nature,Science,Shopping END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR