Kellogg Estate in Derby to host free Pop of Color quilt show

DERBY - The Kellogg Estate will host a free outdoor show this weekend displaying quilts from Southern Modern Quilt Guild members and other quilters from across Connecticut. The show is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily July 24-27.

A variety of colors and sizes will be on display around the grounds and gardens.  

Visit the Osborne Homestead Museum at 500 Hawthorne Ave. to see a collection of vintage quilts throughout the rooms of the house. A special showing of the Farmington River Quilt Project in its entirety will also be displayed in the education center totaling 90 feet in length.  

Quilts displayed outdoors only if the weather allows. Call 203-734-2513 to verify outdoor display if weather is threatening rain. 

Quilters invited to exhibit at Kellogg Estate outdoor show in Derby

 

Valley Shakespeare Festival to mark Frances Kellogg's birthday at Homestead

 

Kellogg Estate in Derby to host outdoor quilt show

 

Outdoor quilt show starts today at Kellogg Estate in Derby

DERBY - A “Pop of Color, Outdoor Quilt Show,” provided by members of the Common Thread Quilt Group, will pop up today, Friday, and Saturday and Aug. 1, 5, 6, 7 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Kellogg Estate, 500 Hawthorne Ave. 

Visitors can view a collection of colorful and amazing quilts.  

Information about these works of art will provide insight into how the quilts were made and the reason for their specific designs, as well as interesting facts about Connecticut’s textile history.  

Quilts can have significant meaning in people’s lives and have been enjoyed for centuries.  Common Thread is a collective group of women gathering around a quilt - sharing stories, healing, and support within their group and others.  Annually, they work on a single quilt that is given to a woman in need.  

The group has been meeting for many years and members would love to share some of their personal works with visitors. 

Pop of Color exhibit will highlight the gardens, gazebo, and natural features of the grounds at the Kellogg Estate; there is no fee to visit. 

Picnicking is welcomed at the picnic tables or visitors can place blankets on the lawn. Visitors can also tour the Osborne Homestead Museum on the Kellogg Estate.  

Reservations for self-guided Museum tours are required and can be made by using the link provided on the Connecticut DEEP Calendar of Events page, or call for assistance 203-734-2513.   

In addition, families can enjoy the StoryWalk® located across the street at Osbornedale State Park (StoryWalks® were created by Anne Ferguson of Vermont and developed in cooperation with the Kellogg Hubbard Library and the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition to enjoy reading and the outdoors). 

As the Pop of Color Outdoor Quilt Show is a shine only event, rain will cancel the display for that day; the quilts will be back on exhibit when the sun returns. 

The Kellogg Estate is a Connecticut State Park facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. It is open 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

For information email donna.kingston@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513. 

This is a press release from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Naturalists at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to host Insect Safari

DERBY - Take part in an Insect Safari at 10 a.m. July 3 with staff from Kellogg Environmental Center. Meet our naturalists in the parking lot at 500 Hawthorne Ave. 

Learn about habitat, insects, and collection methods. 

Fields are great places to find a variety of insects and other invertebrates.  

Explore the meadow next to the Kellogg Estate and search under trees of the Estate grounds.  Search for caterpillars and eggs that are hidden in the plants, and learn about the food web in the field. 

Participants will be aided in identifying their “catches” prior to releasing them back to the animals’ appropriate habitat. 

Program concludes back at the tent near the Center where participants can use microscopes to get a closer look at some of the items and organisms that were found. Insect safari is suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Since field habitats are full of sun, please dress appropriately with hats and sunscreen.  

Long pants are best with socks and closed toe shoes to protect feet and legs. Apply insect repellant prior to the start of the program, following directions on the label.  

Registration is required to participate in this free program.  

Find registration information at https://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/viewev.asp?id=7445 on the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Calendar of Events webpage.

The Kellogg Environmental Center, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division, is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. It is open 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 

For information or directions email donna.kingston@ct.gov or phone the Kellogg Environmental Center, 203-734-2513.

This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center. 

Celebrate gardens at Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby

DERBY- Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection celebrates Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day at the Osborne Homestead Museum from noon-4 p.m. June 25.

The Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave., is one of 15 members of the prestigious Connecticut’s Historic Gardens. 

Guided tours of the museum and its gardens will be provided. 

Visitors can enjoy tours of the lovely Colonial Revival gardens and learn about the medicinal uses of the flowering plants.  
After strolling through the gardens, visitors can visit the historic house museum where they will learn about Frances Osborne Kellogg’s passion for flowers and land conservation. 

Decoupage workshop
At the museum, a decoupage workshop will be offered to honor Frances’ love of flowers and handicrafts. 

Visitors can make decoupage art from pictures of the Kellogg Estate’s gorgeous flowers.  
All materials will be supplied, and there is no fee. 

Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day increases the awareness of the state’s unique historic sites and gardens and offers visitors an opportunity to explore a variety of historic garden styles.  

For more information about Connecticut’s Historic Gardens, visit: www.cthistoricgardens.org

The Osborne Homestead Museum, a facility of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, is open from May through October for free guided tours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon-4 p.m.

For additional information call 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.

This is a press release from the DEEP.

Osborne Homestead in Derby to reopen for 34th season

DERBY - The Osborne Homestead Museum will reopen for its 34th season May 6.

Frances Osborne Kellogg - DEEP photo

Guided tours will introduce visitors to the extraordinary life of Frances Osborne Kellogg and to her wonderful collection of antiques and fine art in this charming Colonial Revival house.  

As the spring season unfolds, enjoy the flowering trees, aromatic shrubs, and splendid flowers of the Kellogg Estate.

  

The Osborne Homestead Museum will be open for guided tours on the following days:

Thursday and Fridays: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday: noon-4 p.m. through October.

Frances Osborne Kellogg had a tradition of supporting the arts and promoting conservation. This tradition continues with special events in June:

June 10: Connecticut Open House Day 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Connecticut Office of Tourism is sponsoring the 12^th annual Connecticut Open House Day, a statewide event designed to showcase Connecticut’s history, art, and culture.  
The Osborne Homestead Museum is joining their effort by providing a special presentation on the Japanese art form ukiyo-e, a crafts workshop, and free tours of the museum featuring Japanese woodblock prints and Asian art.  

June 25: Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day noon-4 p.m.

Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day is a special state-wide celebration of Connecticut’s stunning historic gardens.  
The Osborne Homestead Museum is one of 15 members of the prestigious Connecticut’s Historic Gardens whose different garden styles are honored on this day.

Upcoming events this summer include a special architecture tour, a tea crafting workshop for children, a Victorian tea etiquette workshop for adults, and more.  

For information on upcoming events, visit the Osborne Homestead Museum & Kellogg Environmental Center's calendar of events at: http://www.ct.gov/deep/calendar.  

There is no admission fee, but donations are gratefully accepted.  
For group tours or for more information contact the Kellogg Environmental Center at 203-734-2513.  

The Osborne Homestead Museum and the Kellogg Environmental Center are facilities of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and are located at 500 Hawthorne Ave.


This is a press release from CT DEEP.

CT Trails Day event planned at Kellogg Estate in Derby

DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection celebrates Connecticut Trails Day at the Kellogg Estate from 3:30-4:30 p.m. June 4 offering families the chance to be a habitat explorer and a nature illustrator. 

Connecticut Forest & Park Association has been coordinating this special weekend to celebrate National Trails Day since 1993 to encourage visitors to experience the numerous trails around the state. 
The Kellogg Estate exploration is one of more than 220 free events scheduled in Connecticut.

The adventure begins at the Kellogg Environmental Center where visitors will be provided with a sketchbook and art supplies. 

An environmental educator will then lead a hike of easy to moderate level of difficulty.  
During the hike, visitors will learn about the plants and animals they encounter in the Kellogg Estate Gardens or on one of the Osbornedale State Park trails.  
Participants will be encouraged to examine and then draw the plants and animals they discover.  

Admission is free, and pre-registration is required.  

For more information and to register, call 203-734-2513.  

The Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave., is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  


This is a press release from DEEP.