Nature Center

Wilderness First Aid Class Planned for May 19

Christopher Shepard — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400

The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center and Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) will offer a weekend-long Wilderness First Aid course on May 19–20. The course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, volunteer trip leaders, and professionals who want basic training for short trips with friends, family, and outdoor groups.

Rec Summer Program Registration Has Begun

Christopher Shepard — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 -0400

The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department will be accepting registrations from residents for summer programs beginning Tuesday, April 3, 2012 and nonresident applications beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

Summer Kids' Camps Planned

Christopher Shepard — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500

The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center offers a variety of summer programs for children ages 2–15 on-site in Mill Woods Park and elsewhere. All emphasize learning about our relationship with the natural world, exploring the outdoors safely, balancing learning and recreation, and individual attention through small class sizes. All are open to Wethersfield residents and nonresidents. Financial assistance may be available through Wethersfield Social and Youth Services and the Friends of the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center.

MDC Interns Install Rain Garden at Nature Center

Tom Hemphill — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400

Members of the Metropolitan District's Diversity Internship Program designed and installed a rain garden outside the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center. The 550 square foot rain garden is filled with over 100 native plants that will collect and absorb rain water from the nature center's parking lot before reaching nearby storm drains.

CDs Now Accepted for Recycling

Tom Hemphill — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:35:17 -0400

The Town of Wethersfield is pleased to announce that CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs are now accepted for recycling at the Transfer Station. Discs are made from materials that do not break down in landfills, and if burned, produce a harmful gas. Recycled discs can be made into eyeglass frames, car parts, and fences.

The Transfer Station is located at 100 Marsh Street, and is open Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Help for Orphaned or Injured Wildlife

Christopher Shepard — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 -0400

With spring's arrival comes mating and nesting season … and encounters with wildlife as we return to the outdoors and our gardens. If you find wild baby birds or mammals, understanding what to do—or what not to do—can help ensure they have the best chance of survival by continuing to receive care from their parents whenever possible.

Part Time Job Openings at the Nature Center

Christopher Shepard — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0400

The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center is accepting applications for paid, part-time positions. Visit Wethersfield Parks and Recreation to pick up an application or download one from the employment opportunities page.

Improved Activity Registration Site Launched

Christopher Shepard — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500

The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department announces its improved online activity registration site is available for use. New features permit users to:

Income-Eligible Energy Conservation Services

Christopher Shepard — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0500

The Town of Wethersfield's Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge reminds homeowners to take advantage of the Home Energy Solutions program before energy costs increase this winter. The program's home energy audits help identify ways to conserve energy and save money on utility bills. Typically a $750 service, they are available to homeowners for $75 or for qualified low income homeowners and renters they are FREE.

Community Groups Receive Energy Awards

Christopher Shepard — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:00:00 -0500

The Town of Wethersfield's Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge recognized three community groups for their help encouraging homeowners to take steps to reduce home energy costs. After the program's first year, the Wethersfield Green Summit Committee received $1,000, the Friends of the Wethersfield Library received $500, and the Wethersfield Senior Center received $250. The prizes will go toward energy-related projects.