SIMSBURY LAND TRUST TO HOST TWO FREE MARCH EVENTS

SIMSBURY LAND TRUST TO HOST TWO FREE MARCH EVENTS

SIMSBURY, CONN., March 3, 2014 – This month, the Simsbury Land Trust will present two special events, both of which are free and will take place at the Simsbury Public Library at 725 Hopmeadow St.

►This Thursday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m., the topic of Simsbury Land Trust’s “Green Scenes” Documentary Film & Discussion will be nature’s powerful role in children’s health and development. The film, “Mother Nature's Child”, marks a moment in time when a living generation can still recall childhoods of free play outdoors through the experience of toddlers, children in middle childhood, and adolescents. But this will not be true for most children growing up today as the effects of "nature deficit disorder" are being noted across the nation in epidemics of child obesity, attention disorders, and depression. Admission is free for everyone for this film and discussion that follows, thanks to the sponsorship of Mary and Chris Baier and Fitzgerald’s Foods. To reserve a seat, contact the Simsbury Land Trust at (860) 651-8773 or amyzeiner@aol.com.

►On Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m., Paul Rego, a Wildlife Biologist from the Connecticut Department of Environment Protection (DEEP) will speak about “Black Bear History, Biology and Management in Connecticut”. In this free Simsbury Land Trust presentation, Rego will explore why Connecticut is experiencing a rapid growth in its black bear population and tell how management and research on this issue are being conducted. He will discuss the consequences of having this large mammal in our area and provide steps to reduce the likelihood of encounters with bears. As part of the program, Rego will describe the history of bears from pre-colonial times through today and cover black bear food habits, reproduction, winter denning and social organization. To reserve a seat, contact the Simsbury Land Trust at (860) 651-8773 or amyzeiner@aol.com.

The Simsbury Land Trust works to protect scenic vistas, geological features and farmland that visually define Simsbury’s character and provide healthy habitats for local wildlife and plants.

To make a donation to the Simsbury Land Trust, or learn about its volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, or get a map of Land Trust properties, call (860) 651-8773 or visit www.simsburylandtrust.org. Individual memberships in the Simsbury Land Trust begin at donations of $40 and Family memberships begin at donations of $60.