The sweet reward of fresh honey is by no means the only reason folks are attracted to beekeeping. For a long time, agriculture has recognized the value of pollination by bees. In fact, without the bees’ help, one-third of everything we eat would suffer dire consequences. Honey bees are remarkable and critically important creatures. But in the last several years, millions of colonies of honey bees have been wiped out by something called “Colony Collapse Disorder.” Honey bees are facing a crisis.
Here in New England we have a unique historical record in the drystone walls and structures that is available to all by simply driving down most roads, or walking through the woods. This lecture will draw comparisons both similar and dissimilar in geology, building styles and techniques, and follow the development and evolution of stone walls and structures
In England and New England from colonial times to the present day, and explain how they fit into the garden and wider landscape past and present. PLEASE REGISTER
Born in Yorkshire, England, Andrew Pighills is an accomplished stone artisan, gardener and horticulturist. He received his formal horticulture training with The Royal Horticultural Society at Harlow Carr Gardens in Harrogate Yorkshire. Today, Andrew is one of an ever growing number of US-based professional members of The Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain.
New Canaan Library is pleased to present a unique opportunity to get a peek inside the fascinating world of our local owls. Naturalist, author and bird tour guide Frank Gallo will speak at the library on Tuesday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. PLEASE REGISTER
Gallo, author of recently released Birding in Connecticut will take the audience through the little known worlds of Connecticut’s local owls. During his hands-on presentation, Frank will explain in depth their fascinating behaviors and adaptations, and let the audience in on local sites where they can be found. Following the presentation, Frank will be signing copies of Birding in Connecticut, the definitive guide to where, when and, how to find birds in the state.
Singer-songwriter Sheri Miller performs performs her soulful, Beatles-inspired love songs, while accompanying herself on guitar and piano Tuesday night, June 26 at New Canaan Library. Her “celebration of women’s voices in music and songwriting” begins Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room at the library. Please register online at the New Canaan Library website. Named one of Music Connection’s “Hot 100 Unsigned Artists,” Sheri Miller writes and . In honor of women’s voices in music, Sheri will also sing a wide range of popular, classic favorites, including songs by Patsy Cline, Judy Garland, and The Beatles, among others.
Singer-songwriter Sheri Miller performs performs her soulful, Beatles-inspired love songs, while accompanying herself on guitar and piano Tuesday night, June 26 at New Canaan Library. Her “celebration of women’s voices in music and songwriting” begins Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room at the library. Please register online at the New Canaan Library website. Named one of Music Connection’s “Hot 100 Unsigned Artists,” Sheri Miller writes and . In honor of women’s voices in music, Sheri will also sing a wide range of popular, classic favorites, including songs by Patsy Cline, Judy Garland, and The Beatles, among others.
