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SUMMARY:Soil – It’s Not Just Dirt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this presentation on one of the most overlooked foundations of any garden!  Rarely discussed by gardeners\, soil is\, nonetheless\, vitally important. Each tablespoon of healthy soil is alive with millions of creatures\, many working to keep your plants healthy. Learn why you should care about this intriguing ecosystem.  Presented by Margery Winters of  Roaring Brook Nature Center. \nThis program is presented in memory of Ann Masi\, an ardent volunteer of both The Watershed History Collective and the Down to Earth Garden Club. \nCo-sponsored by the Down to Earth Garden Club.
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/soil-its-not-just-dirt/
LOCATION:Avery Street Church\, 661 Avery Street\, South Windsor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000
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SUMMARY:The Three Sisters Garden
DESCRIPTION:During this 45 minute presentation\, learn the science behind the “Three Sisters” gardening method and the important role nitrogen plays in a successful crop. Also known as symbiotic agriculture\, the Three Sisters function as companion plantings. This program will also dive deeper into food preservation and seasonal eating during the Woodland Era. \nThis lecture will be presented by the long-time Watershed educator Lindsay Kiesewetter. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library and Garden Club of Avon\, Avon Land Trust and Avon Clean Energy as part of their “How They Grew” Avon 250 Initiative. \nPlease register with the Avon Public Library so they can set up the community room with appropriate seating.
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/the-three-sisters-garden/
LOCATION:Avon Public Library\, 281 Country Club Road\, Avon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T080000
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Bird Walk #3
DESCRIPTION:The third of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding areayear–round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. The walk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hours) long over flat terrain but we may encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path.  The ice should be mostly gone as birds begin to return. The water level may be high on this morning walk. Wear boots.  Led by Jon Ward.  For more information and updates\, visit HAS’s event listing.
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/beginners-bird-walk-3/
LOCATION:Station 43\, 953 Main Street\, South Windsor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T153000
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CREATED:20260127T201320Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation Part II: Slavery in South Windsor
DESCRIPTION:In 2023-2024 our organization embarked on its largest research project to date\, culminating in an extensive exhibit on local evidence of slavery.  A portion of the exhibit is now on display at the South Windsor Public Library through February. \nWe welcome you to a fascinating presentation that explores specific local evidence in South Windsor.  Recognizing our research\, exhibit\, related programming and curriculum development on this project\, in 2025\, we received an Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of Museums.  This event is the first in a two-part series held at South Windsor Public Library. \nFriday\, February 6\, 2026 2pm – Connecticut in Context\nFriday\, February 27\, 2026 2pm – Slavery in South Windsor \nExamining slavery from a modern perspective is complicated\, and our role as a history organization is not to pass judgement on the past in hindsight\, nor is it our responsibility to ask you to.  However\, understanding history is important to interpreting the world around us today.  We’ve come to know a little about a group of men and women in our town that we are excited to remember and introduce you to:  Tom\, Ansars\, Dr. Primus Manumit\, Prince\, Flora\, Sylvia\, Hector\, London\, Peter\, Prince and several others. \nThanks to advancements in digitization and public access of archival materials\, information about this portion of history is more readily available than ever before\, and as such this is primarily a visual presentation. \nThis program is made possible with support from an Access Grant through the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/presentation-part-ii-slavery-in-south-windsor/
LOCATION:South Windsor Public Library\, 1550 Sullivan Ave\, South Windsor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T203046Z
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SUMMARY:Complicated Colonial Narratives: Local Evidence of Slavery
DESCRIPTION:In 2023-2024 our organization embarked on its largest research project to date\, culminating in an extensive exhibit on local evidence of slavery.  A portion of the exhibit is now on display at the South Windsor Public Library through February. \nRecognizing our research\, exhibit\, related programming and curriculum development on this project\, in 2025\, we received an Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of Museums. \nWe welcome you to a fascinating presentation that explores the context of slavery in Connecticut and specific local evidence in South Windsor. Learn about the arduous research process and the many named and unnamed enslaved people that we uncovered.  ​Thanks to advancements in digitization and public access of archival materials\, information about this portion of history is more readily available than ever before\, and as such this is primarily a visual presentation. \nExamining slavery from a modern perspective is complicated\, and our role as a history organization is not to pass judgement on the past in hindsight\, nor is it our responsibility to ask you to.  However\, understanding history is important to interpreting the world around us today.  We’ve come to know a little about a group of men and women in our town that we are excited to remember and introduce you to:  Tom\, Ansars\, Dr. Primus Manumit\, Prince\, Flora\, Sylvia\, Hector\, London\, Peter\, Prince and several others. \nThis program is made possible with support from an Access Grant through the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/complicated-colonial-narratives-local-evidence-of-slavery/
LOCATION:South Windsor Community Center\, 150 Nevers Road\, South Windsor
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SUMMARY:Presentation Part I: Slavery in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:In 2023-2024 our organization embarked on its largest research project to date\, culminating in an extensive exhibit on local evidence of slavery.  A portion of the exhibit is now on display at the South Windsor Public Library through February. \nWe welcome you to a fascinating presentation that explores the context of slavery in Connecticut.  Recognizing our research\, exhibit\, related programming and curriculum development on this project\, in 2025\, we received an Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of Museums.  This event is the first in a two-part series held at South Windsor Public Library. \nFriday\, February 6\, 2026 2pm – Connecticut in Context\nFriday\, February 27\, 2026 2pm – Slavery in South Windsor \nExamining slavery from a modern perspective is complicated\, and our role as a history organization is not to pass judgement on the past in hindsight\, nor is it our responsibility to ask you to.  However\, understanding history is important to interpreting the world around us today. \nThanks to advancements in digitization and public access of archival materials\, information about this portion of history is more readily available than ever before\, and as such this is primarily a visual presentation. \nThis program is made possible with support from an Access Grant through the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/1249/
LOCATION:South Windsor Public Library\, 1550 Sullivan Ave\, South Windsor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T120000
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CREATED:20251022T205737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205737Z
UID:769-1767430800-1767441600@thewatershedcollective.org
SUMMARY:Beginner's Bird Walk #2
DESCRIPTION:This will be a cold one\, but don’t let that discourage you from coming. The second of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year ‘round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. The walk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hours) long over flat terrain but we may encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path. Waterproof boots suggested.
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/beginners-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Station 43\, 953 Main Street\, South Windsor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000
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CREATED:20251011T153357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T234620Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday House Tour
DESCRIPTION:This year the Holiday House Tour will benefit The Increase Clapp House.
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/holiday-house-tour/
LOCATION:Main Street\, South Windsor\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T193000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Music Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to jingle all the way with Holiday Music Bingo!  Instead of numbers\, we’re playing your favorite holiday hits — from classic carols to modern Christmas jams!  Sing along\, mark your cards and compete for fun prizes while soaking in the holiday cheer.  Bring your friends and festive spirit for a night of music and laughter.  Ugly sweaters optional! \nOur friends from Wild Blooms Entertainment will again be our DJs.  The $20 per person fee includes your bingo card.  Doors will open at 6:30 and bingo will run from 7:30-9pm.  Come early to enjoy the Gingerbread House Festival before it closes for the day.  Looking for dinner and drinks?  Red’s Tavern\, located inside Nomads\, will be open for food and drinks which can be brought into the decorated bingo ballroom. \nOverview of December 12 at\nNomads Adventure Quest \n5:00pm  Red’s Tavern opens for the evening\n6:30pm  Doors Open to Gingy’s Bingo Ballroom\n7:00pm  Gingerbread House Festival closes for the evening\n7:30pm  Holiday Bingo begins\n9:00pm  Holiday Bingo ends\n10:00pm  Nomads closes\nMidnight  Red’s Tavern closes \nSuitable for young adults with adult supervision.  No outside food or drink is permitted.  This event is being offered in conjunction with the Gingerbread House Festival\, which this year is being held at Nomads\, 100 Bidwell Road in South Windsor.
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/holiday-music-bingo/
LOCATION:Nomads\, 100 Bidwell Road\, South Windsor\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T100000
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SUMMARY:Gingerbread House Festival
DESCRIPTION:Visit www.GingerbreadCT.org for all the sweet details!
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/gingerbread-house-festival/
LOCATION:Nomads\, 100 Bidwell Road\, South Windsor\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T133000
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CREATED:20251022T123900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T212107Z
UID:675-1763814600-1763818200@thewatershedcollective.org
SUMMARY:A Day in the Life
DESCRIPTION:The brand new Prosser Library in Bloomfield will host Nowashe Village educator Miss Lindsay as part of their Native American Heritage Month programming.  Miss Lindsay will share a day in the life of Indigenous peoples in central Connecticut.  This program\, will specifically highlight the foodways and material culture of the Woodland Period (c. 3\,000-400 years ago).  Other highlights include: how Indigenous Peoples used the natural resources around them\, how gender roles were divided and how they hunted and prepared food. \nFor All Ages.  Free\, register online here.
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/a-day-in-the-life/
LOCATION:Prosser Library\, 1 Tunxis Ave\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
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CREATED:20251022T125020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T125057Z
UID:680-1763031600-1763035200@thewatershedcollective.org
SUMMARY:Traditional Foodways
DESCRIPTION:Northwest Park in Windsor will host Nowashe Village education staff to explore the traditional diets and food preservation methods of Indigenous People from the Northeast Woodland Period.  Highlights include native plants\, seasonal eating and a hands-on look at artifacts from Nowashe Village. \n\nPlease visit the event page for more information.  Registration opens one month prior to the event date.  Be sure to reserve your spot early\, as space may be limited.
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/traditional-foodways/
LOCATION:Northwest Park\, 145 Lang Road\, Windsor\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
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CREATED:20250924T160902Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Bissell Bake-Off Murder Mystery
DESCRIPTION:The annual Bissell Baking Competition is underway\, but who will this year’s winner be? As the reigning champion\, Ginger B. Reed is throwing an afternoon tea to size up her competitors and you are invited! Who will rise to the challenge in this year’s competition: her sister Anise? Her spice supplier Caraway Grant? Ginger’s paramour Erastus Vibert? Or perhaps one of the no-good drifters in town is up to something. Will the friendly competition remain sweet\, or is there more something far more bitter afoot? \nStep into the 1920s for a Murder Mystery Tea featuring wacky characters and nods to South Windsor’s past. Costumes are encouraged and character roles are available for audience members (contact Amanda Flynn Rumney for more details). \nThis afternoon tea will take place at the fabulous Monet’s Table Restaurant in Tolland in a c. 1750 farmhouse.  $75 fee per person.  Register below by Friday\, October 3. \nAfternoon Tea Menu to include:\nSnow Crab and Artichoke Heart Melts; Apple\, Brie\, Bacon and Caramelized Onion Gallettes\nTea Sandwiches: Smoked Salmon and Chive Mousse\, Tarragon Almond Chicken Salad\,\nSmoked Turkey and Cranberry\, Curried Egg Salad\nSpiced Apple Muffins\, Cornmeal and Molasses Rolls\, Dried Cranberry and White Chocolate Scones\nBanana Caramel Pecan Bread Pudding\nBlack & Herbal Teas
URL:https://thewatershedcollective.org/event/the-great-bissell-bake-off-murder-mystery/
LOCATION:Monet’s Table\, 167 Tolland Stage Road\, Tolland\, CT\, United States
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