Litchfield Hills/Fairfield County Connecticut

09/13/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the weather, the Norwalk Oyster Festival is closed today, Sunday, September 13th.

We are very sorry that we had to make this difficult decision. The safety of our guests, vendors, volunteers, and staff is always our top priority.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you at the festival in 2027! 🦪❤️

09/10/2026

Not to be missed the 48th annual this weekend

09/09/2026

A wonderful program on the comeback of the American Bald Eagle at

09/09/2026

Rooted in Remedy: Colonial Herbal Wisdom Comes Alive at The Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden

In Colonial America, families didn’t have modern pharmacies around the corner. Instead, they turned to what grew nearby. Knowledge of these remedies was practical, personal, and often passed down through generations. This September, The Glebe House & Gertrude Jekyll Garden, in Woodbury, invites curious minds, plant lovers, and history enthusiasts to explore herbal medicine in Colonial America in a two-part series led by Dr....

In Colonial America, families didn’t have modern pharmacies around the corner. Instead, they turned to what grew nearby. Knowledge of these remedies was practical, personal, and often passed down t…

09/08/2026

Norwalk Oyster Festival Announces 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Norwalk Oyster Festival taking place September 11–13, 2026, at Veterans Park in Norwalk, has announced a special 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, at 6 p.m. “As we come together on this very 25-year milestone, the Norwalk Seaport Association would like to honor the 14 victims from Norwalk lost on that day,” said Rick McQuaid, President of the…...

The Norwalk Oyster Festival taking place September 11–13, 2026, at Veterans Park in Norwalk, has announced a special 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, at 6 p.m. “As we come togethe…

09/07/2026

Danbury Concert Association Opens 2026–27 Series with Acclaimed Pianist Ying Li, Sept. 20 @ 1 p.m.

The Danbury Concert Association launches its 2026–2027 concert season on Sunday, September 20, welcoming internationally acclaimed Chinese concert pianist Ying Li to the Visual & Performing Arts Center at Western Connecticut State University. The 1 p.m. performance will take place at 43 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury and promises an afternoon of dazzling technique, expressive depth, and a captivating program featuring celebrated masterworks of piano repertoire....

The Danbury Concert Association launches its 2026–2027 concert season on Sunday, September 20, welcoming internationally acclaimed Chinese concert pianist Ying Li to the Visual & Performing Art…

09/01/2026

Meet the purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea). At first glance, it’s an elegant, deep-hued plant—but look a little closer, and you’ll find a remarkable carnivorous species with a fascinating survival strategy. Unlike typical plants that depend solely on soil nutrients, purple pitcher plants thrive in nutrient-poor bogs, like Tobey Bog, by trapping and digesting insects. Their pitcher-shaped leaves collect rainwater, creating a natural pool that lures unsuspecting prey. Once inside, insects are unable to escape and are eventually broken down into nutrients the plant can absorb.
What makes pitcher plants even more fascinating?
🌱Their pitchers support bacteria and microorganisms that help break down prey.
🌱Sarracenia purpurea can survive and even thrive in our cold northern climate.
🌱Their rich purple coloring and nectar is beautifully deceptive, attracting insects and causing them to fall into the base of the pitcher.
To learn more about biodiversity and the many plants within Great Mountain Forest, visit https://greatmountainforest.org/biodiversity-at-great-mountain-forest/
Photos: Tom Blagden

08/28/2026

A Grand Finale to Summer: The 48th Norwalk Oyster Festival Returns September 11-13

Make the most of summer’s last hurrah at the Norwalk Oyster Festival, taking place September 11–13 at Veterans Park (42 Seaview Ave., Norwalk). Hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association and presented by Mohegan Sun Online Casino, this festival is more than just a celebration—it's the largest annual fundraiser supporting the continuing preservation and restoration of the Sheffield Island Lighthouse. Tickets are available online and at the gate at $20 for adults and $10 for children 5-12, with all entertainment included in the admission price....

Make the most of summer’s last hurrah at the Norwalk Oyster Festival, taking place September 11–13 at Veterans Park (42 Seaview Ave., Norwalk). Hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association and present…

08/21/2026

The music plays on in Danbury! 🎹
The Danbury Concert Association opens its 2026/2027 season with acclaimed pianist Ying Li on Sunday, September 20 at 1 p.m.
A “graceful and lyrical” rising star, Ying Li is a winner of both the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and the New York Franz Liszt International Piano Competition. Experience an inspiring afternoon of music featuring works by Bach/Busoni, Amy Beach, Stravinsky, Liszt, and Qigang Chen.
Individual tickets and season subscriptions are available now. Join us for an unforgettable live-music experience—and stay for the meet-the-artist reception!
Get tickets and explore the 2026/2027 series www.danburyconcert.org