THE ROCKFALL FOUNDATION
Greening and Growing Middlesex County Since 1935
Founded in 1935, The Rockfall Foundation supports environmental education, conservation and planning initiatives in Middlesex County. As one of Connecticut’s oldest environmental organizations, its mission is to be a catalyst-- bringing people together and supporting organizations to conserve and enhance the county’s natural environment.
Rockfall News and Events
HIke with Rockfall & Everyone Outside
Spring into Nature with Kids and Family-friendly Adventures
This spring join Rockfall and Everyone Outside (www.everyoneoutside.org) for fun and exploration. These local, outdoor walks and programs are perfect for families with kids of all ages.
May 4, 25 & June 8 Frog Fridays: Everyone Outside presents a series of vernal pool explorations.
People of all ages (0-100) are invited to come with Lucy Meigs and observe the amazing transformations that occur in vernal pools. Over several outings see frogs, frog and salamander eggs, tadpoles, salamander and insect larvae, etc. Outings will mostly be in the Field Forest (~1/3 mile hike to the vernal pool) in Durham, but some outings may visit vernal pools at Wadsworth Falls State Park and on the grounds of Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown. Registration required. Email lucy@everyoneoutside.org for a registration form and for more information.
June 3 CT Trails Day Family Hike at Wadsworth Falls State Park
Everyone Outside naturalist, Lucy Meigs, will lead us on a fun 2- to 3-mile family hike followed by light refreshments provided by the Rockfall Foundation. We will look for interesting plants, trees, creatures and their homes and do a treasure hunt for a letterbox on our route through these beautiful woods. Time and more information will be posted later in May.
Rockfall's 2012 Open House
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary
of the deKoven House
Community Center
Please Join Us!
The Rockfall Foundation 2012 Open House
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary
of the deKoven House
Community Center
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Children’s Green Activity Hour
4:30 to 5:30 pm
led by Lucy Meigs of Everyone Outside (www.everyoneoutside.org)
outdoors, weather permitting
Open House
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Refreshments
Presentations
Guided Architectural Tour with Jeffrey Dale Bianco, AIA
Partner, Northeast Collaborative Architects
Jeff Bianco specializes in the renovation of public sector and institutional projects, including public & private schools, universities, municipal and state buildings and national landmarks. He is qualified per the Department of Interiors and National Park Service guidelines, as a Historic Architect. He spent his early career in NYC designing hospitals and health care facilities, and was the project architect for restoration projects at Grand Central Terminal, the NY Public Library, the National Building Museum, Washington DC, and Rosary Hall at the US Military Academy, West Point NY.
In 1984 Mr. Bianco founded his firm in New York City and relocated to Connecticut in 1987.
RSVPs not necessary but appreciated: by June 6th
860.347.0340; or email tmarino@rockfallfoundation.org
The Rockfall Foundation
deKoven House Community Center
27 Washington Street Middletown, CT 06457
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