Aton Forest Events

"The Afterlife of Trees" on Sat. June 11

John Anderson, Executive Director of Aton Forest of Norfolk, is giving a talk about the importance of dead wood (den trees, snags, and downed wood), and its value to the life of the forest ecosystem.

The talk will begin at 3:00; there will be ample time for questions, and refreshments will be served from 4:00 to 5:00pm.

The location is the Doolittle Clubhouse, at 528 Doolittle Drive in Norfolk, next to Doolittle Lake. This event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions, please contact Aton Forest at contact@atonforest.org or (860) 542-5125.

AF Work Day & Earth Day Picnic - Sat., April 23

We are planning a Work Day of for the morning of April 23^rd and are looking for volunteers to help with trailing clearing and garden cleanup. This will be followed by a potluck Earth Day Picnic and what is sure to be lively discussions on conservation and science.

Meet at AF Headquarters at 9 am (270 North Colebrook Road, Norfolk, the old Egler House). Lunch will start around noon.

Please call or email if you can attend. Thank you.

Dan - Thanks and Good Luck!

Dan Watrous worked out very well as this year’s intern and was promoted to Assistant over the summer. He showed initiative and thoughtfulness in his work and brought with him excellent computer and GIS skills. In short order he was able to take over the field work and data management for the CSP deadwood inventory. In the fall he took it upon himself to get his Connecticut pesticide license so he could do the brush and invasive plants removal for the WHIP grant. Recently, Dan received a research assistantship at the Graduate School of the University of Georgia and will be studying sturgeon. His last day working for Aton Forest, Inc. was November 22^nd. He’ll leave his mark here and has helped AF take another step forward. Thanks Dan!