October 2011

Tuesday October 18   7:00 PM Thornton Wilder Hall

Mayoral Debate on Open Space

Co-sponsored by HLCT and the League of Women Voters, Hamden/North Haven.

This debate will include candidates Scott Jackson, Matthew Corcoran, and Charles Baltayan.  Questions, submitted by neighborhood groups throughout Hamden, will focus on open space concerns and the environment.

Free and open to the public.

Wednesday October 26 7:00 PM

Peabody Museum - Environmental Film Series

Vanishing of the Bees.

Hosted by Audubon Connecticut, HLCT, Wallingford Public Library, Peabody Museum, and Quinnipiac River Watershed Association.

For more information about the film, please visit

http://www.vanishingbees.com/

Sunday October 30   12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Powder Farm Walk -   CANCELLED

Join the Hamden Land Conservation Trust for a guided Nature Walk  at Olin's Powder Farm in Hamden.  This is a leisurely walk through 102 acres of forest, lakes and trails abutting the Farmington Canal Greenway, led by Hamden Land Conservation Trust members.  We will look for birds as well as wildflowers while discussing the property's  history.  The property was used during World War II for munitions testing. Bunkers used for storage of  gun powder can be seen along the trails. Sponsored by The Hamden Land Conservation Trust and The Olin Corporation, this hidden gem is usually closed to the public.  Located on Putnam Avenue, 1/4 east of Dixwell Avenue.  Park at Stop and Shop and walk to the gate. Admission is free and open to all. Rain will cancel the event. For further information call 203-230-1718.    Directions to the Powder Farm can be found here.

November 2011

Saturday November 12 !:00 PM

Peabody Museum - Environmental Film Series

Green Fire, Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time

Hosted by Audubon Connecticut, HLCT, Wallingford Public Library, Peabody Museum, and Quinnipiac River Watershed Association.

For more information about the film, please visit

http://www.greenfiremovie.com

December 2011

Friday December 9 7:00 PM

Peabody Museum - Environmental Film Series

Living Downstream

Hosted by Audubon Connecticut, HLCT, Wallingford Public Library, Peabody Museum, and Quinnipiac River Watershed Association.

For more information about the film, please visit

http://www.livingdownstream.com