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Celebrating the year of the bird brings focus

to what we do and why we do it. 2018 is a milestone year marking the 100 year anniversar y of the

Migrator y Bird Treaty Act, a federal law enacted for the protection of migrator y birds. The statute

prohibits hunting, capturing, possessing, selling, purchasing or transpor ting any migrator y bird,

their nests, eggs or feathers. This landmark law acknowledges the collective ecological role of birds

around the globe. Over half of the birds that breed here in CT over winter in Central and South America.

Warblers, tanagers, shorebirds, ospreys and others

work their way Nor th with the spring and enrich the

forest, meadow, coastal habitats and our l ives with

their songs and presence. Our region offers oppor tu-

nities to obser ve birds during migration now, again

in mid-summer through the autumn, as well as the

migrator y breeding birds in June and July. Water fowl

and songbirds that over winter here have flown Nor th

to where they breed. Shorebirds and waders arrive

as our waters warm. By mid-May as insects emerge,

songbirds arrive to take advantage of the bounty.

Much of bird migration happens at night. Guided by constellations, low-frequenc y sound, polar-

ized light and magnetic fields, birds fly in mixed-species flocks to return to their breeding grounds.

The nor thward journey happens urgently with a small window of time to mate and raise young. Birds–

so active, vibrant and vocal, often spark a broader interest in nature. Our passerine (or perching)

migrants eat insects almost exclusively and head South in winter. Without them in our eastern forests,

trees would be devoid of leaves. Our birding trips will witness some of this activity firsthand.

This year also begins data collection for the new CT Bird Atlas. Birders can help in this statewide effor t

to document the abundance, distribution and species of bird populations. DPNC will share information,

training and data collection forms. Our birding trips, volunteer sur vey work and your backyard obser va-

tions will help meet this challenge. This impor tant citizen science project will expand our knowledge of

birdlife and help shape the future of CT’s bird conser vation as well as inform land use decisions.

THE CHICKADEESUMMER 2018

VOL 46 NO.3

NEWSLETTER OF THE DENISON PEQUOTSEPOS NATURE CENTER

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE 2 , SPECIAL EVENTS 3 , DEVELOPMENT NEWS 4 GUIDED WALKS & HIKES 5-6 , BIRDING 7 , CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 8-12GARDENING 13 , COOKING 14 , ADULT PROGRAMS 15 , VOLUNTEER NEWS 16MONTHLY CALENDAR 17-18 , REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION 19

in this ISSUE:

- 2 -DENISON PEQUOTSEPOS NATURE CENTER dpnc.org 860.536.1216

The Chickadee newsletter is packed with programs,

activities and ways to enjoy nature. It is DPNC’s most

visible and widely- circulated publication and it tells only

par t of the stor y of what we do ever y day– traveling to

schools, sharing information and insights on nature-related

questions and concerns, responding to wildlife emergen-

cies, helping with citizen science projects and maintaining

natural areas and critical habitat. There are many layers of

depth to the Nature Center!

What does DPNC mean to you? Whether you are a

parent, teacher, student, member or visitor, we want you to

share your Nature Center stories and experiences with others

in the community, so we can continue to build awareness

of all that we do. In addition to our public programs, our

educators are bringing science to l ife for all ages 360 days

a year throughout the region in classrooms, l ibraries, senior

centers and at places l ike Bluff Point State Park, beaches,

forests, f ields and ponds. By mid-June, we focus on Summer

Nature Camp with more than 800 children ages 3 - 14 years

in attendance.

Our “Gateway to the Greenway” membership cam-

paign for 2018 is now under way. This expanded greenway

is a system of interconnected trails for walking and biking

maintained for the benefit of the community and made

possible by DPNC, the Avalonia Land Conser vanc y and the

Denison Homestead. It l inks downtown Mystic safely with

residential and commercial areas including the Mystic

Seapor t, Mystic Aquarium and the Denison Farmers’ Market.

We are working together to maintain an intact cultural,

historic, natural landscape for all to enjoy– protected open

spaces and wild places that provide respite from modern life

and enhance the quality of l iving in our community.

Please help us spread the word about the good value of

Nature Center membership ($30 for an individual and $65 for

a family). You can visit our animal ambassadors, pond,

exhibits and surrounding nature sanctuar y as often as you

like year round, and it ’s never the same experience twice!

A membership is a commitment to preser ving nature and

community for future generations.

The John E. Aver y Welcome Center at Coogan Farm is the

main access point to the greenway off Greenmanville Ave.

(Rte 27) and our main facility on Pequotsepos Rd. is the

main entr y from the East. Both areas have ample parking

and restrooms. Runners, walkers and locals know that trails

connect with different neighborhoods and locations around

town. We recently installed a new trail map to help guide

you, which is also available at DPNC locations or online.

Membership makes this greenway possible and suppor ts

ongoing programs about the natural world; habitats where

a diversity of native birds, plants and other wildlife thrive,

as well as a garden where sustainable agriculture techniques

are demonstrated, shared and used to provide fresh produce

to food insecure families in our region.

Other exciting news to share includes a flower

show at Coogan Farm, planned and co-hosted by the

Mystic Garden Club. This and other functions are sched-

uled in the coming months and will bring varied

offerings such as Firefly Friday Nights, Nature Nights Out,

Summer Solstice Eco-Evening on the Farm and even private

par ties. We have installed a permanent fence around the

Giving Garden and created a play area adjacent to the J.X.

Barn encompassing our Kids & Kitchen Garden where kids of

all ages can dig into nature. (This smaller garden supplies

vegetables for cooking classes and children’s snacks.) Our

different venues can accommodate groups large and small,

indoors and out– from the DPNC classroom, treehouse, J.X.

Barn and Aver y Farmhouse to stone foundations, fields and

the Hamm Pavilion. We are ready for our events or yours!

Maggie JonesExecutive Director

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE:WE ARE THE “GATEWAY TO THE GREENWAY”

JUNE IS LEAVE A LEGAC Y MONTH– Thanks to the inspiring members who have joined our Wise Owl Society by making an enduring commitment to DPNC and nature. Learn more about our Wise Owls at a reception on May 16, 2018 at 4:30 PM in the Aver y Farmhouse.

Our spring / summer appeal is under way. Gifts to DPNC make a difference now and for the future of our na tural world and we are most gra teful!

BUTTERFLY EXTRAVAGANZAFAMILIES

Join us for friti l laried fun learning about local

species, making a butter fly craft and par ticipat-

ing in the release of native butter flies.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30: 2 - 3 PM

MEMBERS PER PERSON: $15.30

NONMEMBERS PER PERSON: $18

CHILDREN AGES 2 AND UNDER: FREE

MEETS AT DPNC

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE NATURE CENTER

FLOWERS AT THE FARM: A Historic HarvestA NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB’S STANDARD FLOWER

SHOW PRESENTED BY THE MYSTIC GARDEN CLUB

AND THE DENISON PEQUOTSEPOS NATURE CENTER

Explore the historic Coogan Farm and enjoy

floral design, hor ticulture, education and

daffodil exhibits created by the Mystic Garden Club

displayed throughout the buildings and land-

scape. Fair y gardens and land ar t created by

children attending DPNC programs will add

interest and enjoyment along the path to the

Giving Garden and nature trails.

FRIDAY, MAY 18: 2 TO 5 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 19: 10 AM - 3 PM

ADULTS: $10 IN ADVANCE, $15 DAY OF EVENT

CHILD* : $5 IN ADVANCE, $8 DAY OF EVENT

*AGES 3 - 12

PRINTMAKING WITH NATURE:An Art ShowADULTS

JUNE 3 THRU JULY 31

Local ar tist John Sargent will showcase relief and

Suminagashi prints in the J. X. Barn for Nature &

the Ar ts at Coogan Farm. Sargent creates nature-

inspired works from textures of wood stumps,

driftwood, plants and floating ink on water. Join

us for an opening reception and meet the ar tist.

A por tion of the sales will be donated to suppor t

the Nature Center.

OPENING RECEPTION

THURSDAY, JUNE 7: 6 - 8 PM

MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS: FREE

SUMMER SOLSTICE ECO-EVENINGON THE FARM

A POLLINATOR’S PART Y

Save the date for a special evening at

Coogan Farm celebrating our varied

and impor tant pollinators.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21: 5:30 - 7:30 PM


GIFTS TO DPNC MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE. WE ARE MOST GRATEFUL. BELOW ARE CONTRIBUTIONS OF $200 AND ABOVE BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2017 TO MARCH 1, 2018.

Michael Rauh, President of Chelsea Groton Bank, pledges multi-year, foundational suppor t for exhibit renovations at the Nature Center.

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

AnonymousMilton AllenLou and Cynthia AllynJoellen AndersonASA Environmental Products, IncFrances C. AshleyJohn E. Aver yNanc y Aver yGeorge Aver yVictor and Christie BairdDoug and Barbara BarrettAnne Bar tholetDeborah BealJenner BeckChristine BennettLani Bevacqua and Paul BennettVincent and Barbara BernardoThomas and Kathrine BishopElisabeth and Frank BohlenRoger and Ruth BowersJohn and Mar tha BradshawVan Brown and Beth TillmanLuc y BurrHolly Bur tCalvar y ChurchPeter and Deborah CastleDorrit and Thomas CastleKC CrandallHarriet and Tony CraneJohn and Mar y Ann DillonBarbara and Christopher DixonJonathan Duncklee and Emily KukulkaCraig DutcherJudy and John EdgecombPatricia Ellenwood and Nelson YoungEllie Kai, Inc.Antonio and Gretchen FedericiFrederic and Eleanor FischerEmily GallupMarie Claire Ged and Dan MallettBarbara and Marc Ginsberg

Lois and William GlazierRenate and Peter GleysteenJenn GrayWilliam GriffinJoyce Harrison and Paul SwankeLeah Har tmanCharles HattonRichard and Rosalind HinmanThe IDW Media Charitable FoundationIndia HicksDoug and Jennifer JohnsonSusan JohnsonJames and Jennifer KimenkerJack Lear y and Joanne LukaszewiczViola LeonardBruce and Catherine LittmanHenr y LordRober t and Cynthia Mar tinWill and Jeanine MaupinKarin and John McCormickGeorge and Carol MilneAdam and Jennifer MilneGay Myers and Lance MayerDonna and John Paul MoralesMargaret and Michael O’NeillT. Page and Diana OwenLydia Pan and Mark KronenbergJacques and Katherine ParenteauScott Parr y and Priscilla HumphreyBeth Pfeiffer and John FosterJennifer RandeauDavid and Jojo ReindelHans Rollema and Fatima MatosNick and Judy SalernoThomas SargentJane SchaeferMarie ScottSea View Snack BarSilver Mountain Foundation for the Ar tsCathy Smith

Mr. David M. SmithKimberly Hoskins SmithMargaret SorgeErnest and Diane SpiraEileen SpiritoRowland and Carla StebbinsKaren Stone and David SchulzEunice and John SutphenKarin and Peter Stuar tChih-Wu SuEric and Marsha ThompsonTown of StoningtonCindy and Stephen TulkaPatricia and John TurnerDirk and Kelsey VlieksSandra VoogdC Lawson WillardTheresa Wilson and David MooreKathleen Yates and Peter TroopPamela Zagarenski

GRANTORSBodenwein FoundationChelsea Groton FoundationGeneral William Mayer Foundation, Inc.Quebec-Labrador FoundationRamsleg FoundationPfizer Foundation

IN HONOR OFEmma Sutphen

IN MEMORIAMSusan WarrenEmor y K. Bunting

We strive to be accurate in our recognition. This l isting does not include all donations; however, we acknowledge that ever y contribution helps us thrive.

Our tractor “Clara,” gets an equipment upgrade through the generosit y of the General Will iam Mayer Foundation, Inc.


Point to Point:the Naragansett Trail HikeHike the 10.7 mile Narragansett Trail in two

par ts– point to point. The first section will

be roughly 6.5 miles, star ting on Wintechog

Hill Road in Nor th Stonington, over Lantern

Hill and ending at Wyassup Lake. Par t 2 is 4.5

miles, star ting at the boat launch on Wyassup

Lake to High Ledges and to Bear Cave before

continuing to Route 49. NOTE: Pack a lunch and

water for each day. A vehicle at the end will

shuttle us back to the star ting point.

SATURDAY (PART 1), MAY 5: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

SATURDAY (PART 2), JUNE 2: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

MEMBERS: FREE, NONMEMBERS: $10

MEETS AT WINTECHOG HILL RD

IN NORTH STONINGTON, CT

Elm GroveCemetery WalkElm Grove Cemeter y is a showcase of local histor y

and flowering trees and shrubs. Enjoy a walking

tour of this cultural landmark established in 1853

as a “garden” cemeter y– laid out in the shape of

an elm tree and designed for strolling. NOTE: This

easy walk meets at entrance to Elm Grove.

FRIDAY, MAY 11, 3:30 - 5:30 PM


Phenology WalkHave you ever noticed how plants respond to the

changing seasons? Our entire ecosystem relies on

this timing. We’ll walk along and obser ve these

subtle changes.

SATURDAY, MAY 12: 3 - 4 PM

MEMBERS $8.50, NONMEMBERS $10

MEETS AT DPNC

GUIDED WALKS & HIKES

Guided WalksLed by DPNC educators / naturalists. Meet at the

times and locations noted below.

ADULTS & OLDER, INTERESTED CHILDREN

MEMBERS: FREE, NONMEMBERS $10

JUNE 16 Barrett Preser ve Walk

9:30 AM - Ledyard (Avalonia Land Trust)

11 AM Diverse forest landscape with

young and old growth.

Moderate

JULY 7 Young Preser ve Walk

9:30 AM - Lyme (Lyme Land Trust)

11 AM Enjoy Mountain Laurel thickets,

wetlands and mature forest.

Moderate

JULY 28 Glacier Park Hike

9:30 AM - Ledyard, (Town of Ledyard)

11 AM Scramble over a tumble of

boulders that are par t of a

glacial moraine.

Moderate with challenging sections

AUGUST 12 Grills Preser ve Walk

10 AM - Bradford, RI ( Westerly Land Trust)

11:30 AM Walk wide and easy paths through

Pitch Pine along the Pawcatuck

River with a climb up Big Hill.

Moderate

AUGUST 19 Patrell Preser ve Walk

2 PM - East Haddam

3:30 AM (Town of East Haddam)

Walk a scenic trail along

the Eightmile River in fields

and wetlands.

Easy


Lady’s Slippersat the PeaceSanctuaryLady’s slippers are among our most unique wild-

flowers. Learn more about these native orchids,

including their relationship with fungi and

pollinators.

THURSDAY, MAY 24: 3 - 4:30 PM

MEMBERS: $8.50, NONMEMBERS: $10

MEET AT PEACE SANCTUARY ENTRANCE

LOCATED ON RIVER RD IN MYSTIC, CT

Moderate

GUIDED WALKS & HIKES

CT Trails Day HikeCelebrate CT Trails Day at the Coogan Farm as we

explore varied trails and habitats and tour the

Giving Garden and Stillman Foundation along

the way. We’ll also introduce several native birds

of prey.

SUNDAY, JUNE 3: 1 - 3 PM

MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS FREE

MEETS AT COOGAN FARM

Moderate

Full Moon WalksADULTS & OLDER, INTERESTED CHILDREN

Each month we celebrate the full moon with an

evening walk, whether the sky is clear or over-

cast. The transition from day to night can be an

exciting time to tune our sense to nature.


MAY 29 Preston Nature Preser ve,

7:45 PM Avalonia Land Conser vanc y

(Preston)

Flower Moon

Moderate

JUNE 28 Coogan Farm (Mystic)

8 PM Strawberr y Moon

Moderate

JULY 27 Stonington Borough (Ston)

8 PM Thunder Moon

Easy

AUGUST 26 Napatree ( Watch Hill, RI)

7:30 PM Sturgeon Moon

Moderate

GungywampMystery HikesGungy wamp is an archaeological site

of distinct natural and cultural fascina-

tion and interest. It has rocky ridges,

glacial erratics and swamps along with

enigmatic stone structures whose use

and origin are open to interpretation.

Walk with us through the woods and

absorb the mysteries of Gungy wamp.

NOTE: This program is suited for adults

and families comfor table walking t wo

miles over uneven terrain. You must be

pre-registered to par ticipate.

SUN, MAY 20: 2 - 4:30 PM

THURS, JUNE 21: 9:30 AM - 12 PM

(SUMMER SOLSTICE)

SUN, JULY 15: 2 - 4:30 PM

SAT, AUGUST 25: 9:30 AM - 12 PM

MEMBERS: $12.75

NONMEMBERS $15

MEETS AT SHEPHERD OF THE SEA CHAPEL

PARKING AREA ON GUNGYWAMP RD, GROTON


InternationalMigratory Bird Day: Birds of the Shore ProgramFrom sandpipers to oystercatchers, learn identi-

fication tips and natural histor y facts of our local

wading and beach going birds.

SATURDAY, MAY 12: 10:30 AM - 12 PM


MEETS AT DPNC

Spring MigrationBirding trips star t at 7:30 AM, since the early

bird gets the worm, and will end by approxi-

mately 9:30 AM. Birds are most active in the

early morning!

ADULTS & OLDER, INTERESTED CHILDREN


MAY 11 Barn Island Wildlife

Management Area (Stonington)

MAY 22 Haley Farm State Park (Groton)

JUNE 5 Walden Preser ve

Nature Conser vanc y (Salem)

Birding Around the Mulberry TreeJoin us for a relaxed morning watching as the

birds come to us. The fruit of the native Red

Mulberr y tree (Morus rubra) attracts a variety of

songbirds and woodpeckers. We’ll enjoy coffee or

tea and light breakfast fare while we watch the

feeding display. We may also take a shor t side -

trip to a beaver marsh to look for nesting herons.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26: 8 - 10 AM


Meets at DPNC at 8 AM

Birding Social with Westerly Land TrustDPNC Executive Director Maggie Jones will lead

one of three different groups to look and listen

for birds in WLT’s woodland, water way and grass-

land preser ves. We’ll meet at Westerly Land Trust

headquar ters splitting into three groups– each

lead by an exper t birder. Groups will meet after

the walks at the Wahaneeta Preser ve to present

and discuss what was found. NOTE: Wear sturdy

shoes and bring binoculars.

SATURDAY, MAY 5: 7:30 AM


Meets at 10 High Street in Westerly, RI.

Shorebirds at HarknessBy August, shorebirds have star ted their south-

ward migration. Explore beaches and wetlands

around Harkness State Park to look for waders,

sandpipers, plovers and turnstones.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 8 - 9:30 AM


BIRDING PROGRAMS


Creative Coogan KidsAGES 3 TO 5 YEARS Adventure awaits your child at Coogan Farm. Each week we will discover something

new as we spend time in the Giving Garden, explore the trails, cook nutritious foods in the Aver y farm-

house and create ar t in the J.X. Barn. THURSDAYS: 1:30 - 3 PM

SESSION DATES: MAY 17, 24, 31, JUNE 7, 14

MEMBERS PER SESSION: $51, NONMEMBERS PER SESSION: $60 MEETS AT COOGAN FARM

Summer Eager ExplorersAGES 2 1/2 TO 5 YEARS

Let your l ittle ones explore nature this

summer. Learn about a new nature theme

each week through stories, songs, games, l ive

animals and lots of time outside.

WEDNESDAYS: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

SESSION DATES: JUNE 20, 27, JULY 11, 18, 25

AUGUST 1, 8, 15, 22

MEMBERS PER SESSION: $114.75

NONMEMBERS PER SESSION: $135

MEETS AT DPNC

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING

Nature DiscoveryAGES 2 TO 5 YEARS; SPECIAL NEEDS ( WITH CAREGIVER) Children will make discoveries as we

explore seasonal nature topics through activities, meeting live animals, stories, crafts and time

outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and

caregivers. SATURDAYS: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

SESSION DATES: MAY 5, JUNE 9, JULY 14, AUGUST 11

MEMBERS PER CLASS: $10.20, NONMEMBERS PER CLASS: $12 MEETS AT DPNC

HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMMING

Summer ChickadeesAGES 2 TO 5 ( WITH CAREGIVER)

Celebrate summer with your l ittle ones. Live

animals, stories, songs and lots of time outside

bring nature to l ife for you and your child.

MONDAYS: 9:30 - 11 AM

SESSION DATES: JUNE 18, 25, JULY 2, 9, 16

JULY 23, 30 AND AUGUST 6, 13, 20

MEMBERS PER SESSION: $102

NONMEMBERS PER SESSION: $120

MEETS AT DPNC

CRAFTING NATURAL ARTAGES 7 TO 10 YEARS Explore ar t creation in the natural world. Par ticipants will util ize the

environment in creative ways by making land ar t and collecting items from nature to

inspire creativity for nature-related crafts. THURSDAYS: 1 - 3 PM

SESSION DATES: MAY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, JUNE 7

MEMBERS PER SESSION: $61.20, NONMEMBERS PER SESSION: $72 MEETS AT DPNC


SUPER SUNDAYS: Creation StationFAMILIES

Spend the morning at Coogan Farm– explore the

trails, enjoy the beauty of the landscape and

stop by the J.X. Barn from 10 AM to 12 PM during

open studio time for families. Naturalists / ar t-

ists will be on hand to provide inspiration. Each

month has a new seasonal theme.

MEMBERS: FREE

NONMEMBERS PER FAMILY: $10

MEETS IN THE J. X. BARN AT COOGAN FARM

MAY 6 Bird Art in Honor of

Int ’l Migrator y Bird Day

JUNE 10 Flower Power

JULY 1 Imaginative Insects

AUGUST 5 Turtles

HOMESCHOOL CLASSES: Nature FocusedAGE GROUPS INCLUDE LITTLE EXPLORERS 4-6, SCIENTISTS 7-9, ECO ENGINEERS 10+

Finish out your homeschool year with nature classes at DPNC. Our science based curriculum explores new

topics each week. Ever y class includes science based lessons and activities, games and plenty of time

outside. Please dress for the weather and bring a snack and water bottle. NOTE: May dates meet at DPNC,

June 5 date meets at Bluff Point State Park. TUESDAYS: 1:30 - 4:30 PM

CLASS DATES: MAY 8, 22, JUNE 5

MUST BE A DPNC MEMBER TO REGISTER: $15 PER CLASS

HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMMING

Family Adventure AfternoonsFAMILIES; AGES 5 TO 15 YEARS

Gather the family for quality time in nature.

Classes meet Thursday from 1 to 3 PM. Please

dress for the activities– pond dipping and sein-

ing. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet, but

no fl ip flops. The insect catching class takes place

in a sunny field. Please wear sunscreen.

MEMBERS PER FAMILY PER CLASS: $10.20

NONMEMBERS PER FAMILY PER CLASS: $12

JULY 12 Owl Pellet Dissecting

at the Nature Center (Mystic)

JULY 26 Pond Dipping at

the Nature Center (Mystic)

AUGUST 9 Seining at Bluff Point

State Park (Groton)

AUGUST 23 Insect Catching at

Manatuck Preser ve (Stonington)

FAMILY PROGRAMMING

Star Stories: Perseid Meteor ShowerJoin us for stars and stories as we learn about constellations and look for meteors. Please bring a chair or

blanket to relax and obser ve the night sky. SUNDAY, AUGUST 12: 8 - 10 PM

MEMBERS: $6.80, NON-MEMBERS:$8 MEETS AT COOGAN FARM


FIREFLY FRIDAYNIGHTSFRIDAY, JULY 6: 7:30 - 9 PM or

FRIDAY, JULY 13: 7:30 - 9 PM

FAMILIES & ADULTS

Want to enjoy nature’s fireworks? We’ll

introduce you to the amazing world of

fireflies as we walk the trails l istening

and looking for the night insects.

MEMBERS PER PERSON: $6.80



LADYBUG LUNCHEONSATURDAY, JULY 28: 11 AM - 1 PM

FAMILIES

Put on your favorite polka dots and

join us for a lunch. Learn about one of

our favorite insects and create a lady

bug to bring home. Please pack a pic-

nic lunch. Lemonade provided. Finish

with the fun of releasing over 10,000

ladybugs in our Giving Garden!

MEMBERS PER FAMILY: $ 10.20


MEETS AT HAMM PAVILION, COOGAN FARM

HorseshoeCrab WalksADULTS & OLDER, INTERESTED CHILDREN

During spring and summer, Horseshoe crabs

crawl out of the ocean and onto the beaches of

New England to lay eggs. Join us to obser ve this

natural wonder and learn more these fascinat-

ing “living fossils.” NOTE: Be prepared to walk 2-3

miles on beaches and rocky terrain in the dark and

get wet feet.

FRIDAY, MAY 25: 6:30 - 8:30 PM


MEETS AT BLUFF POINT STATE PARK

and


MEMBERS:$5.95, NONMEMBERS: $7

MEETS AT NAPATREE, WATCH HILL, RI

Family CrabbingFAMILIES; AGES 6 AND OLDER

Join us for an evening of crabbing. Meet at the

bottom of the Peace Sanctuar y driveway on River

Road in Mystic and walk to our secret crabbing

location. There will be a brief intro on basic

crabbing techniques and identification before

we star t. Nets, bait and lines provided. Bring a

flashlight or headlamp. Wear shoes that can get

wet and provide traction on slipper y rocks, no

fl ip flops or crocs. Pre-registration required.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17: 6 - 8 PM

MEMBERS PER PERSON: $8

MEMBERS PER FAMILY: $32



FAMILY PROGRAMMING

Making Nature PrintsStop by the J.X. Barn during open studio time

for families with local ar tist John Sargent. His

relief prints created from wood grains, plants

and floating ink on water (Suminagashi) will be

on display to ser ve as inspiration for your own

creativity. John will share easy to do techniques

that will show you how to use nature’s materials

to make ar t that you can take home.




Nature AfternoonsAGES 5 TO 12 YEARS

Learn new things about the natural world

through games, meeting live animals, explor-

ing, pond dipping, crafts and more. Please dress

to spend time outside, no fl ip flops or crocs and

bring a water bottle. Join us for one or all.

TUESDAYS: 1 - 3 PM

JULY 17: BULLFROGS

JULY 31: FISH

AUGUST 14: SNAKES

MEMBERS PER CLASS: $12.75

NONMEMBERS PER CLASS: $15

MEETS AT DPNC

Nature Night OutAGES 5 TO 12 YEARS

Ever yone deser ves a night out! Enjoy an

evening out while your kids spend time at the

Nature Center. Each month we’ll explore a new

theme through games, activities, meeting

live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza

for dinner and s’mores around the campfire.

NOTE: Please dress for the weather and bring a

flashlight.

SATURDAYS: 5:30 - 8:30 PM

MAY 5: NOC TURNAL ANIMALS

JUNE 9: FABULOUS FOXES

JULY 14: BUSY BEAVERS

AUGUST 11: BATT Y ABOUT BATS

MEMBERS PER CHILD PER CLASS: $25.50

NONMEMBERS PER CHILD PER CLASS: $30

ADDT ’L MEMBER SIBLING* PER CLASS: $12.75

ADDT ’L NONMEMBERS SIBLING* PER CLASS: $15

*Additional siblings must be par t of the original

registration to receive a discount. For online regis-

tration enter the code “sibling.”

MEETS AT DPNC

Fairy Houses:For Flower ShowAGES 5 TO 12 YEARS

Join us to create homes for nature fairies using

natural and rec ycled materials. These creations

will be displayed at the Mystic Garden Club

flower show May 18 - 20 at Coogan Farm.

SATURDAY, MAY 12: 10 AM - 12 PM



Nature Night Out: For Tweens and TeensAGES 11 TO 14 YEARS

Tweens and teens can enjoy their own Nature

Night Out. We’ll cook dinner, test our night

senses, play games and wrap up the night with a

campfire. NOTE: Please dress for the weather and

bring a flashlight.

SATURDAYS: 5:30 - 9 PM

JUNE 2

AUGUST 18

MEMBERS PER CHILD PER CLASS: $25.50

NONMEMBERS PER CHILD PER CLASS: $30

ADDT ’L MEMBER SIBLING* PER CLASS: $12.75

ADDT ’L NONMEMBERS SIBLING* PER CLASS: $15

*Additional siblings must be par t of the original

registration to receive a discount. For online regis-

tration enter the code “sibling.”


CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING


CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING

DIG INTO NATURE PROGRAMSAGES 5 TO 12 YEARS Thanks to a generous donation from the Bodenwein Foundation , these programs

are offered free of charge to New London County residents. Our goal is to get children outdoors. Each

program topic includes time exploring in nature and relies on the spirit of adventure to guide discover y.

NOTE: Please make sure children are dressed for the weather.

SATURDAYS: 10 AM - 12 PM, MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS: FREE

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER. ALL DIG IN NATURE PROGRAMS MEET AT DPNC.

MAY 26 Flower Power Learn about the amazing powers flowers have as we go

on wildflower hike and “dissect” a flower.

JUNE 16 Turtles are Terrific Meet l ive tur tles and learn about their amazing adaptations.

JULY 21 Hummingbirds the fastest, smallest birds in the world are some of the coolest,

learn more about them and see if you can flap your wings as fast a hummingbird.

AUGUST 18 Buzzing Bees We’ll explore the world of bees and then tr y some local honey.

READY FORSUMMER

NATURE CAMP?AGES 3 TO 15

JUNE 18 - AUGUST 31

Now is the time to sign up for our

nature summer camps and we’ve got you

covered– whether it ’s our Mud Cafe , Ar t

Gone Wild or Yoga in the Forest for the

little ones, we have amazing adventures

planned for all ages to make summer

camp memories.

For more info, visit

dpnc.org/summercamp

NEIGHBORSand NATURE

AGES 5 TO 12

DPNC has par tnered with Precious Memo-

ries Place to provide a secure, comfor table

environment for children, centered around

nature at Coogan Farm. There is time to

relax as we spend time outside through

hikes, for tmaking, ar ts, crafts and creative

play. Make new friends while growing and

exploring together.

During the school year this program runs

ever y day before and afterschool with bus

ser vice to and from Deans Mill School.

NOTE: Healthy snacks and lunch included.

To register or arrange a tour, please contact

Precious Memories Place at 860.415.9744

or [email protected].

FULL DAY SUMMER PROGRAM

JUNE 25 - AUGUST 30

MONDAY THRU FRIDAY: 7 AM - 6 PM

SUMMER PRICING: $55 PER DAY



Planting the Spring GardenLearn what plants need for a healthy star t out-

side. From soil additives, proper planting holes,

companion plants and protection from pests to

staking tomato plants, this class will get you and

your garden off to a great star t.

SATURDAY, MAY 12: 1 - 3 PM


MEETS IN THE GIVING GARDEN AT COOGAN FARM

Feeding the SoilPlants are hungr y, but so is the soil. Learn how

and what amendments to add to boost your

plants’ health and your own health.




Harvesting and Planting For FallLearn tips on har vesting different vegetables

and star t to plan the fall / winter garden.

Learn about the amazing amount of produce

you can grow right through the winter and the

impor tance of cover crops. We will also discuss

composting.

SATURDAY, JULY 21: 1 - 3 PM


MEETS IN THE AVERY FARMHOUSE AT COOGAN FARM

Transitioning Your GardenAugust is the time to get fall / winter plants in the

ground and to plant cover crops to feed microbes

in the soil. Learn how to “flip” a bed so that it is

ready for new plantings. Continued information

about composting will be shared including how

to make compost in the shor test amount of time.

Learn why organic matter is vital to soil health

and to your own health as well.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18: 1 - 3 PM



GARDENING: YOUTH & ADULTS

WILD MUSHROOMF E S T I V A L

SEPTEMBER 301 TO 4 PM

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Vegetarian Easy Main DishesADULTS

You don’t need to be a full-time vegetarian to

help the planet. Eating meatless once a week can

have a positive impact on the planet and your

own health. Each month, a different chef will

demonstrate how to make a favored recipe and

help you eat good food with a positive impact.

TUESDAYS: 6 - 7 PM

CLASS DATES: MAY 15, JUNE 12, JULY 10, AUG 7

MEMBERS PER CLASS: $17



Green Smoothies and Juices withKarma KitchenADULTS & OLDER, INTERESTED CHILDREN

Karma Kitchen’s Liz Alina will share tips and

techniques for making healthy and delicious

smoothies and juices from fruit and vegetables.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26: 6 - 7 PM

MEMBERS: $17, NONMEMBERS: $20


Wild Edibles with Russ CohenADULTS

Learn about wild edibles from an exper t as we

visit different habitats around Coogan Farm.

Cohen wrote Wild Plants I Have Known... and

Eaten and has been teaching about wild edibles

for over 40 years. After the walk, enjoy samples

of delicious wild edibles in the J.X. Barn.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14: 6 - 7:30 PM


MEETS AT J. X. BARN AT COOGAN FARM

Kombucha 101ADULTS

Have you ever wondered if you could make a

good kombucha at home instead of buying those

expensive brands? If you can brew a cup of tea,

you can ferment your own kombucha. We’ll

discuss kombucha’s histor y and health benefits,

demonstrate the process and answer questions.

Par ticipants will leave with a recipe, jar and

a kombucha star ter– including a SCOBY (the

culture used to ferment the tea) and star ter

l iquid.

MONDAY, MAY 21: 7 - 8 PM



From Gardento Kitchen:Kid’s CookingAGES 6 TO 12 YEARS

Each month come explore what’s in season in the

kitchen garden at Coogan Farm and use those

fresh-picked ingredients to cook up something

wonder ful.

MEMBERS PER CLASS: $17


SUNDAY, MAY 6: 2 - 3:30 PM

SUNDAY, JUNE 24: 2 - 3:30 PM

THURSDAY, JULY 19: 2 - 3:30 PM

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16: 2 - 3:30 PM


COOKING CLASSES: YOUTH &ADULTS


ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY: BATSBats are among Connecticut’s most endangered

and misunderstood mammals. Learn about our

local bat species and what you can do to help

them sur vive.

FRIDAY, MAY 18: 6 - 7 PM

MEMBERS:$10.20, NONMEMBERS: $12

MEETS AT DPNC

Ospreys: Belle’s Journey Book Signing with Rob BierregaardOLDER, INTERESTED CHILDREN AND ADULTS

Join us for a special presentation by ornitholo-

gist Rob Bierregaard about ospreys and his new

book Belle’s Journey . Books will be available for

sale and signing. This book tracks the real l ife

stor y of Belle the Osprey from her first endea-

vours into fl ight and fishing. Co-sponsored with

Bank Square Books.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30: 6:30 - 8 PM



BASKETS OF BITTERSWEETCreate your own beautiful basket from Oriental

bittersweet and remove invasive species at the

same time. During the first class we’ll collect

vines to star t the base of our basket. During the

next class we’ll complete our baskets. NOTE: Be

prepared to walk around the farm and to work

outside for this class.

TUESDAYS: 6 - 7:30 PM

SESSION DATES: AUGUST 21, 28



Plant SketchingJoin ar tist and DPNC educator Rob Reas to learn

how to capture the essence of botanical subjects

quickly and spontaneously in pencil to create

instant ar twork. This method can be used for

star ting a field sketchbook or as an end in itself.

Other medium techniques may be used to add

color. Basic supplies will be provided; however,

feel free to bring your own supplies. NOTE: All

levels welcome. Please dress to be outside.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14: 6:30-8:30PM



YOGA WITH KEN LAWCelebrate summer with a Forrest Yoga-inspired

workshop led by Ken Law followed by an optional

trail walk and meditation around the landscape

of Coogan Farm. Join us in a sacred space to

breathe, explore and reconnect to your spirit.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23: 12 - 1:30 PM

MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS: $25


ADULT PROGRAMMING

Farmer Craig: Life of A Farmer“This is the single most impor tant thing I’ve done

in my life.” These are the words of Farm Manager

and gardening guru Craig Floyd, who has worked

a farm most of his l ife as did generations of his

family before him. “[The Giving Garden] gives me

the oppor tunity to feed the children and teach

others how to repair the damage we’ve done to

the planet,” says Floyd.

And teach he does. Not only does Farmer Craig

pass on the knowledge of how to amend the soil

to achieve greater production through natural

methods, he believes in providing healthful care

through the food we grow and eat. This year ’s

crop will have increased testing and tagging to

track adjustments and their affects on nutrient

content and yield– the goal being able to pro-

vide even more healthful, organic food to the

food insecure of New London County through the

local United Way mobile food banks.

Farm Manager Craig Floyd contemplates the growing season ahead. Photo cour tesy of local photographer Barr y Watrous.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT & VOLUNTEER NEWS

Volunteer Celebration: Hoot ‘n Holler on the Coogan FarmWe couldn’t do it without you and it ’s time to celebrate! Join us for a

potluck par ty with fellow volunteers, staff and DPNC Trustees at the

Coogan Farm recognizing over 5,500 hours given by our family of

volunteers in areas such as Animal Care, Education, the Giving

Garden, Administration, Special Events and Trails, Building and

Grounds. We want to hoot and holler about the dedication

and suppor t we receive throughout the year and provide

an evening of fellowship, good food and fun. Volunteers

are invited to join us for a bonfire, picnic-style event

featuring games and staff-led hikes around the farm.

NOTE: Please RSVP by July 25 to Chelle Farrand at

[email protected] or 860.415.4859.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10: 5:30 TO 8 PM

RAIN DATE: AUGUST 17

RSVP EVENT; FREE FOR VOLUNTEERS


MONTHLY PROGRAMS AT-A-GLANCE

VISIT THE JOHN E. AVERYWELCOME CENTER

The Welcome Center at Coogan Farm is your “Gateway to the Greenway!” Pick up a copy of our new

Greenway Map to explore the Nature Center, Denison Homestead and Avalonia Land Conser vanc y

trails. Visit our Nature Store, check out the progress on our timeline exhibit and let your l ittle ones

explore hands- on activities, including building a stone wall, a miniature mansion foundation and

“cooking” food from the farm in Clara’s kitchen.

DATE TIME PROGRAM TITLE CATEGORY PG NO. May 3 1 - 3 PM Crafting Natural Ar t: session begins Early Childhood 8

May 5 7:30 AM Birding Social with Westerly Land Trust Birding 7

May 5 9:30 - 11:30 AM Nature Discover y Early Childhood 8

May 5 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Point to Point: The Naragansett Trail Hike Guided Walks & Hikes 5

May 5 5:30 - 8:30 PM Nature Night Out: Nocturnal Animals Children 11

May 6 10 AM - 12 PM Super Sundays: Creation Station Family 9

May 8 1:30 - 4:30 PM Homeschool Classes Homeschool 9

May 11 7:30 - 9:30 AM Spring Migration: Barn Island Wildlife Mgmt Area Birding 7

May 11 3:30 - 5:30 PM Elm Grove Cemeter y Walk Guided Walks & Hikes 5

May 12 10 AM - 12 PM Fair y Houses: For Flower Show Children 11

May 12 10:30 AM - 12 PM Int’l Migrator y Bird Day: Birds of the Shore Program Birding 7

May 12 1 - 3 PM Planting the Spring Garden Gardening 13

May 12 3 - 4 PM Phenology Walk Guided Walks & Hikes 5

May 13 2 - 3:30 PM From the Garden to the Kitchen: Kid’s Cooking Cooking 14

May 15 6 - 7 PM Vegetarian Easy Main Dishes Cooking 14

May 17 1:30 - 3 PM Creative Coogan Kids: session begins Early Childhood 8

May 18 2 - 5 PM Flowers at the Farm: A Historic Har vest Special Events 3

May 18 6 - 7 PM Endangered Species Day: Bats Adult 15

May 19 10 AM - 3 PM Flowers at the Farm: A Historic Har vest Special Events 3

May 20 2 - 4:30 PM Gungy wamp Myster y Hike Guided Walks & Hikes 6

May 21 7 - 8 PM Kombucha 101 Cooking 14

May 22 7:30 - 9:30 AM Spring Migration: Haley Farm State Park Birding 7

May 22 1:30 - 4:30 PM Homeschool Classes Homeschool 9

May 24 3 - 4:30 PM Lady’s Slippers at the Peace Sanctuar y Guided Walks & Hikes 6

May 25 6:30 - 8:30 PM Horseshoe Crab Walk Family 10

May 26 10 AM - 12 PM Dig Into Nature: Flower Power Children 12

May 29 7:45 - 8:45 PM Full Moon Hike: Preston Nature Preser ve Guided Walks & Hikes 6

May 30 6:30 - 8 PM Ospreys: Book Signing with Rob Bierregaard Adult 15

June 2 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Point to Point: The Naragansett Trail Hike Guided Walks & Hikes 5

June 2 5:30 - 9 PM Nature Night Out: For Tweens and Teens Children 11

June 3 1 - 3 PM CT Trails Day Guided Walks & Hikes 6

June 5 7:30 - 9:30 AM Spring Migration: Walden Preser ve Birding 7

June 5 1:30 - 4:30 PM Homeschool Classes Homeschool 9

June 7 6 - 8 PM Printmaking with Nature: An Ar t Show Special Events 3

June 9 9:30 - 11:30 AM Nature Discover y Early Childhood 8

June 9 5:30 - 8:30 PM Nature Night Out: Fabulous Foxes Children 11

June 10 10 AM - 12 PM Super Sundays: Creation Station Family 9

June 12 6 - 7 PM Vegetarian Easy Main Dishes Cooking 14

June 14 6:30 - 8:30 PM Plant Sketching Adult 15

June 16 9:30 - 11 AM Guided Hike: Barrett Preser ve Walk Guided Walks & Hikes 5

June 16 10 AM - 12 PM Dig Into Nature: Tur tles are Terrific Children 12

June 16 1 - 3 PM Feeding the Soil Gardening 13

MONTHLY PROGRAMS AT-A-GLANCE

DATE TIME PROGRAM TITLE CATEGORY PG NO.June 17 2 - 3:30 PM From the Garden to the Kitchen: Kid’s Cooking Cooking 14

June 18 9:30 - 11 AM Summer Chickadees: session begins Early Childhood 8

June 20 9:30 - 11:30 AM Summer Eager Explorers: session begins Early Childhood 8

June 21 9:30 AM - 12 PM Gungy wamp Myster y Hike Guided Walks & Hikes 6

June 21 5:30 - 7:30 PM Summer Solstice Eco-Evening on the Farm Special Events 3

June 23 12 - 1:30 PM Yoga with Ken Law Adult 15

June 23 2 - 4 PM Making Nature Prints Family 10

June 23 6 - 9 PM Horseshoe Crab Walk Family 10

June 25 7 AM - 6 PM Neighbors and Nature: Full Day sessions begin Children 12

June 26 8 - 10 AM Birding Around the Mulberr y Tree Birding 7

June 26 6 - 7 PM Green Smoothies and Juices with Karma Kitchen Cooking 14

June 28 8 - 9 PM Full Moon Hike: Coogan Farm Guided Walks & Hikes 6

June 30 2 - 3 PM Butter fly Extravaganza Special Events 3

July 1 10 AM - 12 PM Super Sundays: Creation Station Family 9

July 6 7:30 - 9 PM Firefly Friday Nights Family 10

July 7 9:30 - 11 AM Guided Hike: Young Preser ve Walk Guided Walks & Hikes 5

July 10 6 - 7 PM Vegetarian Easy Main Dishes Cooking 14

July 12 1 - 3 PM Family Adventure Afternoons Family 9

July 13 7:30 - 9 PM Firefly Friday Nights Family 10

July 14 9:30 - 11:30 AM Nature Discover y Early Childhood 8

July 14 5:30 - 8:30 PM Nature Night Out: Busy Beavers Children 11

July 15 2 - 4:30 PM Gungy wamp Myster y Hike Guided Walks & Hikes 6

July 17 1 - 3 PM Nature Afternoons: Bullfrogs Children 11

July 19 2 - 3:30 PM From the Garden to the Kitchen: Kid’s Cooking Cooking 14

July 21 10 AM - 12 PM Dig Into Nature: Hummingbirds Children 12

July 21 1 - 3 PM Har vesting and Planting for Fall Gardening 13

July 26 1 - 3 PM Family Adventure Afternoons Family 9

July 27 8 - 9 PM Full Moon Hike: Stonington Borough Guided Walks & Hikes 6

July 28 9:30 - 11 AM Guided Hike: Glacier Preser ve Hike Guided Walks & Hikes 5

July 28 11 AM - 1 PM Ladybug Luncheon Family 10

July 31 1 - 3 PM Nature Afternoons: Fish Children 11

August 2 9 - 9:30 AM Shorebirds at Harkness Hike Birding 7

August 5 10 AM - 12 PM Super Sundays: Creation Station Family 9

August 7 6 - 7 PM Vegetarian Easy Main Dishes Cooking 14

August 9 1 - 3 PM Family Adventure Afternoons Family 9

August 10 5:30 - 8 PM Volunteer Celebration: Hoot ‘N Holler on Coogan Farm Volunteer News 16

August 11 9:30 - 11:30 AM Nature Discover y Early Childhood 8

August 11 5:30 - 8:30 PM Nature Night Out: Batty About Bats Children 11

August 12 10 - 11:30 AM Guided Hike: Grills Preser ve Walk Guided Walks & Hikes 5

August 12 8 - 10 PM Star Stories: Perseid Meteor Shower Family 9

August 14 1 - 3 PM Nature Afternoons: Snakes Children 11

August 14 6 - 7:30 PM Wild Edibles with Russ Cohen Cooking 14

August 16 2 - 3:30 PM From the Garden to the Kitchen: Kid’s Cooking Cooking 14

August 17 6 - 8 PM Family Crabbing Family 10

August 18 10 AM - 12 PM Dig Into Nature: Buzzing Bees Children 12

August 18 1 - 3 PM Transitioning Your Garden Gardening 13

August 18 5:30 - 9 PM Nature Night Out: For Tweens and Teens Children 11

August 19 2 - 3:30 PM Guided Hike: Patrell Preser ve Walk Guided Walks & Hikes 5

August 21 6 - 7:30 PM Baskets of Bittersweet: session begins Adult 15

August 23 1 - 3 PM Family Adventure Afternoons Family 9

August 25 9:30 AM - 12 PM Gungy wamp Myster y Hike Guided Walks & Hikes 6

August 26 7:30 - 8:30 PM Full Moon Hike: Napatree Guided Walks & Hikes 6



MAIN CAMPUS: 109 Pequotsepos Rd | COOGAN FARM: 162 Greenmanville Ave

860.536.1216 [email protected] dpnc.org

Hours of operation for DPNC are year round Monday through S aturday

from 9 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm

THE CHICKADEE newsletter is published three times per year. The Nature Center is a

501(c)(3) organization dedicated to environmental education for all ages. Members of DPNC

receive the newsletter by post in September (Fall / Holiday edition), Januar y ( Winter / Spring

edition) and May (Summer edition). To subscribe, give the gift of membership or make a dona-

tion, please contact us at 860.536.1216. Send address changes to main campus address l isted

above. All materials contained within The Chickadee are ©2018 by the Denison Pequotsepos

Nature Center and contributing ar tists Frances Topping and Barr y Watrous.

REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION POLICY: Pre-registration is strongly

recommended, so that we may best ser ve you. We require pre-registration and pre-payment for most programs

to reser ve space. If DPNC cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. If you withdraw from a program more

than 4 days in advance, you will receive a refund less a 25% administrative fee. Withdrawals within 4 days

of a program are not refundable. Walk-ins should be prepared to pay by check or exact change and may be

turned away if the program is full. DPNC reser ves the right to cancel any program.

CHICKADEE PATRONS help defray costs associated with this publication. Patron donations are $135 per year for individuals and $175 for business sponsors. We are grateful for this valuable suppor t of DPNC.

DPNC NOTES:

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David M. Smith

Constance and Frederick Glore

John and Kathleen Krause

Raeleen St Pierre and Mark Casati

Russ and Ann Burgess

John and Julia Parr y

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Barbara and William Tufts

Sondra Smith

Ana and Jeffrey Schneider

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