Partners in Conservation and the Community Generously Sponsor 2011 Program

Two-Day Event Becomes a Reality

(Beacon Falls, CT — August 23, 2011) The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission is pleased to announce the sponsors for the second annual Community Forum and Discover Day event the news was announced today by Anita Goerig, Chair of Community Outreach. 

“The generous support from our sponsors allows us to extend this program into a two-day event with a Discovery Day for Region 16 students,” stated Goerig.  The 2011 program sponsors include: ARC Printing, Barker Specialty, Beacon Falls Lionesses, CT Community Foundation, CT Science Center, Grani-Werks, Lebon Press, O&G Industries, Post University, R-Media, The Natural Princess and Zip/Bar Mailing.

“Sponsoring events like the Community Forum and Discover Day allows us to provide special funding for organizations in our region that invite the public to celebrate and learn more about our environment,” said Ingrid Manning, CEO of the Connecticut Community Foundation. “We are delighted to support this program, partnering in conservation initiatives within our community.”

“Post University is pleased to support and participate in this exciting program,” remarked William McDonald, Ph.D., Post University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs. “As part of Discovery Day, the head of our Environmental Science programs, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson along with some of her students will lead an inter-active science component that concludes with a Scavenger Hunt.”

The second annual Community Forum on October 13^th will bring the entire community together starting at 4:00PM featuring:

·       Three inter-active science exhibits from CT Science Center managed by a staff scientist from 4:30–5:30PM,

·       Presentations  (Keynote Speaker, Dr. Johnson, Post University,)

·       Award certificates from CT DEEP for Boy Scout Troop #104,

·       Raffle prizes,

·       Tabletop exhibits from local vendors and a student exhibit,

·       Light dinner fare will be available for purchase from 4:00–5:45PM.

On October 14^th an exciting Discovery Day for Region 16 students will take place at Mathesis Park. Leading the event are Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Director of Science Program at Post University and Woodland Regional High School educators Jill Blasi, Chair Science Department and Lisa Croce, AP Science Teacher. 

For more information please contact Anita Goerig at 203-525-1734 or e-mail the commission at conservation@townofbeaconfalls.com.  Visit us on line at www.beaconfalls-ct.org/conservation