Grape Stomp at DiGrazia Vineyards

September 2006

Please call for exact date & time information

Event where the public will be allowed to stomp on grapes in a large winery oak tank. Presented by DiGrazia Vineyards, 131 Tower Road, Brookfield CT 06804. For more information, call 203-775-1616, email wine@prodigy.net or visit www.digrazia.com.

Canoe Trip on the Housatonic River

09/02/06

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Program will launch at the Housatonic River - Decker Boat Launch, Lenox. Watch for frogs, fish, heron, muskrats, and signs of beavers along the meandering Housatonic River. This leisurely paddle will take us through the Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area. Join us to learn about the natural history of the waterway that is the heart of the Berkshires. Children must be at least 10 years of age, accompanied by an adult and know how to swim. Admission is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Presented by Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley, 472 West Mountain Road, Lenox MA 01240. For more information, call 413-637-0320, email berkshires@massaudubon.org or visit www.massaudubon.org.

56th Annual Antiques In A Cow Pasture: One Day Antiques Market

09/09/06

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

A Connecticut favorite one-day outdoor market with 100 invited dealers and vans full of fresh, exciting antiques. Country & formal furniture, folk art, & garden antiques, etc. Join Barn Star Productions, Inc. Early Buying from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. $15 (Includes a free complimentary coffee and pastry). General admission 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. $7. Rain or shine. No pets. Benefit The Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association. Presented by Barn Star Productions Antique Shows, 92 Canaan Road, Salisbury CT 06068. For more information, call 914-474-8552 or visit www.barnstar.com.

Hiking through Time on the Westside Nature Preserve

09/17/06

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A guided hike through the Westside Nature Preserve on the Westside Campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. For more information, call 203-837-8794 or visit www.wcsu.edu/wnptoday.

The Art and Science of the Westside Nature Preserve

09/17/06

2 – 5 p.m.

This is a juried art show of photographs and paintings exhibiting student and faculty research on the Westside Nature Preserve over the past two decades. The Westside Nature Preserve is located on the Westside Campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. For more information, call 203-837-8794 or visit www.wcsu.edu/wnptoday.

Oktoberfest

09/22/06 - 09/24/06

11 a.m.

An Oktoberfest just a little bit smaller than the original in Munich. There will be roasted pork shank, bratwurst, and Oktoberfest beer from Munich with live Oompah music. Presented by Old Heidelberg Restaurant, 55 Stony Hill Road, Bethel CT 06801. For more information, call 203-797-1860 or visit www.restaurantheidelberg.com.

Explore Your State: Girl Scout Program

09/23/06

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Junior Girl Scouts and Brownies are invited to explore the outdoors through hikes, displays, and outdoor recreation ideas that will take place along the Housatonic River at Indian Wells State Park. Scouts will earn the Your Outdoor Surroundings badge or the Outdoor Adventurer Try-It. Registration is required. Fee is $3 per girl. Participants need to bring a bag lunch and drink, all materials will be provided. Please note a parking fee per vehicle will be required for this event, $7 for CT registered vehicles and $10 for out-of-state vehicles. Presented by Indian Wells State Park, Howe Avenue, Shelton CT 06484. For more information, call 203-734-2513 or visit www.ct.gov/dep.

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Annual Fall Festival

09/23/06 - 9/24/06

In our Industrial Hall, all of our stationary steam engines spring to life. In our 5-bay shed and oilfield power buildings, our one-lunger "hit and miss" engines and our impressive Wolverine Diesel literally explode into action. Over in the Diebold Hall, our museum- and member-owned tractors are all spit-shined and raring to go. On our narrow gauge railroad tracks, old Hawaii #5 lurches into motion and belches the smoke and steam to prove it. Our trusty Plymouth Diesel locomotive, hits it's stride to please as many kids (and kids at heart) with a ride back in time. Our mining museum opens it's doors to record crowds. And that's just CAMA's contribution! In addition to our collection, outside exhibitors from all over the Northeast converge on our 8 acres of park-like grounds with their own tools, gas engines, steam engines, tractors and every other machine imaginable, to fill out our display and add to the excitement. Every year there are new surprises. Presented by Connecticut Antique Machinery Association, Route 7, Kent CT 06757. For more information, call 860-927-0050, email FallFestivalInfo@ctamachinery.com or visit www.ctamachinery.com.

Promisek/Beatrix Farrand Garden

09/25/06

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Open Garden Days. Beatrix Farrand was a founding member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the designer of this garden. Suggested donation of $5. Presented by Promisek Incorporated, 694 Skyline Ridge Road, Bridgewater CT 06010. For more information, call 860-354-1788, email promisek@promisek.org or visit www.promisek.org.

Corn Maze at White Hollow Farm

08/19/06 - 10/29/06

Saturday, Sunday & Monday holidays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m

This maze is a completely original design planned, planted and harvested by farmer Allen Cockerline of Falls Village Ct. It is among the largest in the country at 11 acres that introduces you to the geologic processes that created this particular piece of land as well as the agronomic processes used in farming we have combined to create unusual crop aesthetics. Corn, sunflowers, sorghum, alfalfa and broom corn are featured. Escape points for exits are clearly marked, allowing visitors to decide whether to continue or exit. Bring a flashlight. It is important to call ahead because the dates will be cancelled if the sky is a thick overcast. Admission is $8 per person. Small children that you may have to carry are admitted free. Presented by White Hollow Farm, Route 7 & Route 112, Lime Rock CT 06039. For more information, call 860-824-0497, email rac521@msn.com or visit www.cornmazect.com.

Ongoing 2006

Cycle Along the Housatonic River

Year Round

By Appointment

Cycle along the Housatonic River in Kent, CT. Bicycle Rentals. Groups are welcome - very scenic and easy routes available. Presented by The Bicycle Tour Company, 9 Bridge Street, Kent CT 06757. For more information, call 860-927-1742, email info@bicycletours.com or visit www.bicycletours.com.

"The Bridges of the Housatonic"

Monday – Friday

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Paintings by Woldemar Neufeld. Housatonic Valley Association, 150 Kent Road, Cornwall Bridge, CT. For further information call (860) 672-6678.

Carriage Tour of Buttermilk Falls & the Headwater of the Blackberry River

April 1 – October 1, 2006

By Appointment

The Blackberry River begins in the quaint village of Norfolk then flows through Canaan Valley to the Housatonic River. This river was crucial to the industry and growth of Norfolk in its early days when horsedrawn vehicles were the only means of transportation, therefore it is fitting that one views this beautiful area by horse and carriage. Price per carriage, not per person (meals not included) Victoria carriage, seats 2, perfect for a couple, $95. Vis-à-vis carriage, seats 4 – 6, ideal for a family or two couples, $125. Wagonette, seats up to 12 – 16, great for groups $220. Multiple carriages are available by request. For more information, call 860-542-6085 or visit www.loonmeadowfarm.com.

"The Housatonic"

08/26/06 - 09/30/06

The Gregory James Gallery will be hosting "The Housatonic" exhibit, featuring paintings celebrating the Housatonic River. There will be an opening reception on August 26, 2006 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the gallery located at 13 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776. For more information, call 860-354-3436 or visit www.gregoryjamesgallery.com.