Community Forum and Discovery Day Events Stress Lifestyle Benefits
(Beacon Falls, CT — August 8, 2011) The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission is pleased to announce a two-day event scheduled this fall, the news was announced today by Anita Goerig, Chair of Community Outreach.
Supported by a host of generous sponsors the conservation commission’s Second Annual Community Forum event has grown to encompass the entire community. A new addition to the program, a Discovery Day for Region 16 students rounds out the two-day event. “We’ve created a well-balanced program—there is something for everyone, we look forward to inspiring the entire community,” stated Goerig.
The Community Forum event on Thursday October 13th will bring the entire community together with a stellar line-up of professionals, including Keynote Speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson from Post University. Presentations by Phil Goff, from Alta Planing + Design on greenways and Elaine Sych, from Kings Mark on our environmental landscape will wrap up the annual Forum. In addition, award certificates from CT DEEP will be presented to Patrick O’Dell and Boy Scout Troop #104.
The Discovery Day event on Friday October 14th (rain date October 21st) for Region 16 students will be held at Mathesis Park. Leading the event are Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Post University and Woodland Regional High School educators Jill Blasi, Chair Science Department and Lisa Croce, AP Science Teacher. Students from Post University will attend both events. The Discovery Day event is generously sponsored by Post University.
The objectives set for the forum includes informing the community of natural resource opportunities in Beacon Falls, inspiring young stakeholders to get involved and get outdoors and inviting residents to advance the Greenway Routing Study completed in 2010 by Alta Planning + Design. The commission’ vision on natural resources is for residents and families to be outdoors together, in every season, it is essential for the community’ health and quality of life.
The Community Forum and Discovery Day events have been generously sponsored by the following: Connecticut Community Foundation, O&G Industries, Post University, Barker Specialty Products, Beacon Falls Lionesses, and ARC Graphics. Media and service sponsors include Lebon Press, R-Media, The Natural Princess and Zip-Bar Mailing Services.
Three inter-active displays managed by a staff scientist from the CT Science Center will delight young science enthusiast in 1st through 8th grades from 4:30 – 5:30PM. This one-hour program is generously sponsored by the CT Community Foundation.
Food and beverages available from 4:00 – 5:30PM.
Tabletop displays from local retailers, conservation associations and students will be exhibited outside the auditorium. Associations include Post University, Connecticut Community Foundation, The Natural Princess, CT Outdoors Kayak and Canoe, Gabriella’s Bicycle Shop, Boy Scout Troop #104, Region 16 Students, COGCNV, CACIWC and CTLCV.
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The primary objective of the Conservation Commission is to make more open space areas available to all residents while maintaining a policy of sound and prudent management to protect our natural resources. In addition, the commission keeps an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, for the purpose of obtaining information on the proper use of such area’s. The conservation commission meets the first Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room at Town Hall. We welcome and encourage participation and comments from all Beacon Falls citizens.
For more information please contact Anita Goerig at 203-525-1734 or e-mail the commission at: conservation@townofbeaconfalls.com.
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Media note: This will be an excellent photo / live feed opportunity.
