Photo exhibit features birds at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby

DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announces a photo exhibit, “Raptors, Rescues, and Ambassador Birds from A Place Called Hope” by local photographer Sophie Zyla, at the Kellogg Environmental Center through the end of March.  

A variety of prints of resident birds of prey from the rehabilitation organization, A Place Called Hope, are displayed.  

Each one of the birds has been rescued and cared for due to injuries, birth defects or close contact with humans which make the birds unable to survive in the wild.  These exquisite birds now serve as the ambassadors, or teaching assistants as APCH reaches out to the public to promote respect and protection for wildlife.  

The display also provides information on Connecticut rehabilitators, volunteering opportunities and means of supporting these organizations.  

This exhibit is free and open to the public for viewing 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, through the end of March.  

The Kellogg Environmental Center is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. 

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

This is a press release from DEEP.

Turnback Tuesday: Henry S. Sanford of Derby

Sharing from the Derby Public Library Facebook page:

"This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is an image of Henry S. Sanford. 
"He was America's Minister to Belgium during the Civil War and helped secure armaments needed for the Union victory. Born in Woodbury in 1823, he moved to Derby in 1836 when his father formed the Shelton Tack Co. Even though the company was based in Shelton, the Sanford family lived on Caroline Street in Derby. 
"Henry was a well-traveled man. He was educated in Europe and served as Secretary of the United States Legation in Paris from 1849-53. He worked in several embassies before being appointed Minister Resident to the Royal Court of Belgium by Abraham Lincoln and held that position until 1869. He died in 1891 and is buried in Long Hill Cemetery in Shelton."

Learn about fall prevention at Griffin Hospital in Derby

 Griffin Hospital is offering a free fall prevention program  March 10 at the hospital./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Valley Parish Nurse Program at Griffin Hospital and Griffin Hospital Lifeline will host a free Fall Prevention Program March 10 from 9 a.m.-noon at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

The program will discuss the dangers of falling, especially for seniors, and will help attendees prevent falls by: Assessing their fall risk; teaching them to assess their, or a loved one’s, risk of falling; teaching and practicing exercises to improve balance and leg strength; providing a medication review; encouraging annual eye exams; teaching ways to reduce tripping hazards at home and learning how to get up or to call for fast help if a fall occurs.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three adults 65 and older will fall each year. 

For those 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injury, death and hospital admissions for trauma. Those who fall, even if not injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear causes people to limit their activities reducing their mobility, causing loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases the actual risk of falling.

A light breakfast will be provided by Griffin Hospital Lifeline.

To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Esther at 203-732-1523 or ejones@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.