Seymour Recreation Department registering campers for summer fun

 

DEEP to sponsor nature walk at Osbornedale State Park in Derby

 

*Note: The walk is from 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at Pickett's Pond.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Birmingham Iron Foundry

This week's Turnback Tuesday features a bird's-eye view postcard of the Birmingham Iron Foundry in Derby. 

It started out as a family business by the Colburn brothers in 1838. But it did not become the Birmingham Iron Foundry until 1850 when the Colburns sold it to Sheldon Bassett, though the original name is unlisted. 

It was renamed again in 1927 after merging with the Farrel Corp. The building was eventually torn down in 2000 to make way for the Home Depot.

[First posted on this date in 2017.]

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Ansonia Nature Center to hold annual Earth Day celebration

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature Center invites everyone to join us this Earth Day. This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet, and will feature hikes, live animal shows, nature exhibitors, and unique items are available for purchase from local vendors. We will have several food trucks onsite as well. 

All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event. No park admission fee. No registration required.  

“Dedicated to creating a lifelong connection to nature.” 

Our mission is to foster environmental stewardship that connects our communities to the natural world of the Lower Naugatuck River Valley, and balance the demand for recreation with the need for conservation. Our 156-acre nature preserve is located at 10 Deerfield Lane. For more information, visit ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org 

This is a press release from Daniel Bosques, assistant director, Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.