Ansonia announces masking guidelines for sports events in public buildings

From City of Ansonia Facebook page:

Attention Ansonia Athletes and Parents! 

Reminder that Ansonia is following CT Department of Public Health masking guidelines at sports events held in public buildings.

Kellogg Environmental Center webinar to highlight humpback whales

DERBY - Kellogg Environmental Center will host a webinar in celebration of Humpback Whale Awareness at 6 p.m. Feb. 17. 

February was identified as the whales’ month in 2008 by the governor of Hawaii in recognition of the annual return to their winter habitat. Since then, the celebration has spread worldwide to honor the whales themselves, bring awareness to marine ecosystems, and to connect individuals with our ocean system. 

Join to learn about humpbacks and other seagoing species.

The webinar will be presented by Dr. Tammy Silva who is a marine research biologist working for NOAA at the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Massachusetts.

Silva will provide all ages with an informative program on the ecology of whales, seabirds, and forage fish.  

She is currently using biologging (tag) technology to study the movements and behavior of whales and seabirds and will explain this work along with current findings. 

Registration is required and can be done through the Connecticut DEEP Calendar of Events, https://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/listevs.asp?selecttype=all .  If you have questions or need assistance registering, please contact donna.kingston@ct.gov .  

The Kellogg Environmental Center, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday. It is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. 

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

The New Normal Health & Safety Guidelines for CT State Parks provides important guidance for participants and visitors(https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/COVID-19/Health_Safety_Flyer_NN_Final.pdf).

This is a press release from Kellogg Environmental Center.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Sunset reflections.

Seymour Public Library to host Story Time with Manuel on Facebook Live

 

Recuperation journey: Looking out the slider

 

 Starlings having suet for breakfast on a snowy morning.

Derby Neck Library readies annual backyard bird count participation

DERBY - The Great Backyard Bird Count is a yearly event hosted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Audubon Society, and Birds Canada that helps create a snapshot of global bird populations. 

Now in its 25th year, the bird count has been a valuable source of data from "citizen scientists"--aka, everyday people like you!

The Derby Neck Library is inviting patrons of all ages to help us take part in this global effort. 

All you have to do is count how many birds you see around the library or your yard, what kind they are, and report them to us! We'll send your findings to the Bird Count and keep a running tally on the circulation desk display of the birds we’ve counted together. You can count from inside or outside, but you should count for at least 15 minutes at a time.

At the library, we will have bird feeders set up in the garden and on the north-facing window of the children's room. We will also have checklists, guides, and other resources available for you at the front desk--including a pair of binoculars!

Now for the best part--we'll be having a KICK OFF PARTY between 5:30-7:30 p.m. February 17 to answer any questions and help get everyone started! 

Refreshments will be provided, and registration is required for this event so we can plan accordingly. 

Register on our website here, https://derbynecklibrary.org/.../derby-necks-great.../ and be sure to sign up for our Youth Mailing List to stay in the loop on cancelations and other important info: https://forms.gle/8KsU915GM8icXEWC8

Questions? Give us a call at 203-734-1492 or send us a message on Facebook!

For more information about the bird count, visit: https://www.birdcount.org/

For information on how to count birds in your own backyard, visit: https://www.birdcount.org/participate/  

Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave. 

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Local lawmakers to host blood drive at Seymour Land Trust Hall

State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, state Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly, and state Sen. Eric Berthel, are asking the community to join them Feb. 17 during an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Seymour Land Trust Hall. “The Red Cross needs your help and they’re making it even easier for all of us by once again bringing this important mobile blood drive to the Land Trust Hall in Seymour,” Klarides-Ditria said. “Every donation helps save lives and I hope you’ll join me and my legislative colleagues by also donating on Thursday.” “The Red Cross is experiencing its worst blood shortage in over a decade. Low blood supplies could mean deferred surgeries that jeopardize people’s health. Supporting those in medical need by donating blood can be a lifesaving act of kindness. Please consider donating if you can,” Kelly said. “We all have the opportunity to lend a hand to those in need. The Red Cross will be right in our backyard to accept blood donations that can save someone’s life and I hope that you’ll support this important cause,” Berthel said. According to the Red Cross, the entire process takes about one hour. The donation itself is only about 8-10 minutes on average.  Restrictions due to weight, health, or travel may apply and donors are urged to check their eligibility beforehand by going to https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html or by contacting a local chapter. ***Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. You can make an appointment by visiting https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and using the sponsor code “Seymour.” Donors can also download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. This event is free and open to the public. For information about blood donation or other ways to help, please go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/

Sincerely,