The third annual Family Fun Fest was held on Sunday Sept, 21. Over 800 parents, grandparents and children came to the duPont preserve in Easton on a beautiful "indian summer" day to celebrate open space and learn about nature.Children learned about barn owl and box turtles brought by the CT Audubon. Wildlife in Crisis presented information about their rehabilitation program. Backyard Beekeepers had a see-thru exhibit with hundreds of honey bees and graciously donated $500 to the Aspetuck Land Trust.
There were Orienteering programs, a Colonial Tools demonstration, Tractor rides and nature walks around the preserve, as well as Pony rides, Face painting, and Kids crafts.
A free raffle was held with over $1000 worth of donations from local merchants including;Patagonia, Eastern Mountain Sport, The Dressing Room, Gilberties Herb Gardens of Easton,Aspetuck Valley Orchards, Local author James Prosek, and Greenfield Farms of Fairfield.
We thank everyone for coming out to see first hand how the Aspetuck Land Trust is a vital partner in our community by preserving natural open space. We encourage families and friends to join us in this mission. Please click here for membership information starting at only $35.
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