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SUMMARY:Waveny Park Firefly Tour
DESCRIPTION:Waveny Park Firefly TourWednesday\, July 1 at 9 PMWaveny Park\n \n\nLight up your summer evening with a Firefly Tour at Waveny Park. Join local firefly expert Bill McDonald for a guided walk through the Waveny Park native meadow and experience the magic of fireflies taking flight across the summer night. \nCoinciding with the town concert series\, the park will be open for visitors to enjoy the evening. Participants will meet by the sculpture bench directly behind Waveny House\, at the edge of the native meadow. Co-sponsored by Waveny Park Conservancy and New Canaan Land Trust. Please call the office at 203-972-1270 with questions. Registration requested. \nPainting by Bill McDonald \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/waveny-park-firefly-tour/
CATEGORIES:Firefly Viewing
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SUMMARY:Last Saturday on the Trail: Magic of the Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Last Saturday on the Trail: Magic of the Fireflies \nFriday\, June 28th at 10:00 AM \n\n  \nJoin us at the Last Saturday on the Trail: Magic of the Fireflies Event  for a special guided walk with Chris Schipper who will share expert conservation practices used to protect and enhance this unique habitat and allow these special creatures to thrive! \nIt’s a great opportunity to learn all about fireflies - why their preservation matters\, and how you can help support firefly populations in your own backyard. \nParking: There is limited parking available on nearby side streets. We recommend carpooling or being dropped off if possible to help ease congestion. GPS address 33 Sleepy Hollow Road. \nRemember to wear close toed shoes. We can't wait to see you there! \n\nRegister for Free Here
URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/last-saturday-on-the-trail-magic-of-the-fireflies/
LOCATION:Firefly Sanctuary\, 34 Sleepy Hollow Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firefly Viewing
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SUMMARY:Firefly Kickoff Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the New Canaan Land Trust at Colhoun Preserve on Tuesday\, June 24th\, from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM for drinks\, desserts\, and a night under the glowing light of the fireflies. \nThe Baked and Sauced Food Truck will be on-site\, providing drinks and desserts.  Get a guided tour of the amazing firefly meadow at Colhoun Preserve by NCLT Board and Staff.  Dress for the weather and wear good outdoor walking shoes! \nWe look forward to welcoming you\, our friends and supporters\, to a special night to celebrate the 2025 Firefly Season.  To learn more about firefly preservation in New Canaan\, check out this article feature  in the New York Times! \nA few things to note about this event: \n\n\n\nCarpooling is strongly encouraged for this event\, as parking is limited. \n\n\nParking is available on Skyview Lane. There is no parking on the premises. \n\n\nIf you have accessibility or mobility needs\, we can coordinate a drop-off. Please contact the office at (203) 972-1270 to arrange. \n\n\nPlease note that there are no facilities on site.
URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/firefly-kickoff-party/
CATEGORIES:Firefly Viewing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240627T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031227Z
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SUMMARY:Fireflies Take Flight: The 2024 Firefly Season Kickoff Event
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nJoin the New Canaan Land Trust at Colhoun Preserve on Thursday\, June 27th\, from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM for drinks\, desserts\, and a night under the glowing light of the fireflies. \nThe Baked and Sauced Food Truck will be on-site\, providing drinks and desserts. Get a tour of the amazing firefly meadow at Colhoun Preserve by NCLT Board and Staff. Dress for the weather and wear good outdoor walking shoes! \nWe look forward to welcoming you\, our friends and supporters\, to a special night to celebrate the 2024 Firefly Season. To learn more about firefly preservation in New Canaan\, check out this article from last summer in the New York Times! \nImportant Things to Know About This Event: \n\nCarpooling is strongly encouraged for this event\, as parking is limited.\nParking is available on Skyview Lane. There is no parking on the premises.\nIf you have accessibility or mobility needs\, we can coordinate a drop-off. Please contact the office at (203) 972-1270 to arrange.\nPlease note that there are no facilities on site.\n\nSOLD OUT
URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/fireflykickoff2024/
LOCATION:Colhoun Preserve\, 204 Davenport Ridge Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firefly Viewing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220710
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SUMMARY:Firefly Viewings - 2022
DESCRIPTION:Since opening in 2015\, the New Canaan Land Trust's Firefly Sanctuary has grown in popularity. In an effort to protect the Sanctuary and the firefly population itself\, we require advanced registration for admittance into the sanctuary during the peak firefly viewing season of June 26 through July 9. Registration for each night will open one week prior to that date\, below. \nVisitors are welcome to visit the Firefly Sanctuary outside of these dates\, without registering. While not the "peak" of the firefly season\, the fireflies will still be active through mid/late July as the firefly mating season tapers off. \nRegistration links will display here \nSunday\, June 26Monday\, June 27Tuesday\, June 28Wednesday\, June 29Thursday\, June 30Friday\, July 1Saturday\, July 2Sunday\, July 3Tuesday\, July 5Wednesday\, July 6Thursday\, July 7Friday\, July 8Saturday\, July 9Location: Parking for the Firefly Sanctuary is located across from 33 Sleepy Hollow Road. Please park on the grassy pull-off\, near the white welcome sign for the sanctuary. The fireflies live in a large meadow located approximately 0.25 miles up the trail. \nTiming: Please plan to arrive by 8:30pm. Visitors will not be admitted into the Firefly Sanctuary after 8:45\, in an effort to reduce light pollution from flashlights (more on that below). You are welcome to stay and enjoy the fireflies until 10:30. \nLimiting Light Pollution: Fireflies communicate using light\, so any artificial light can confuse and disorient the fireflies during this critical mating period. As such\, we ask that you minimize use of any lights during your time at the sanctuary. By arriving at 8:30\, you will be able to make it up to the viewing area without the need for a flashlight. While viewing fireflies\, please limit phone use and do not take flash photos. \nUsing Insect Repellent Responsibly: Fireflies are also affected by insect repellent\, so we ask that you apply bug spray while at the parking area. No insect repellents may be applied at the viewing area. We encourage the use of natural insect repellents. \nWhat Else to Wear/Bring: We strongly encourage visitors to wear a long sleeve shirt\, long pants\, and a hat\, as mosquitos can be abundant. Sturdy shoes are also encouraged\, as the woodland trail is rocky and uneven in places. We have a number of benches for our visitors\, but you are welcome to bring a lawn chair\, should you want to sit away from the main seating area. There are no facilities at the Firefly Sanctuary.
URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/firefly-viewings-2022/
LOCATION:Firefly Sanctuary\, 34 Sleepy Hollow Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firefly Viewing
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SUMMARY:Firefly Viewings - 2021
DESCRIPTION:Since opening 2015\, the New Canaan Land Trust's Firefly Sanctuary has grown in popularity. In an effort to protect the natural resources at the Sanctuary\, including the firefly population itself\, we will be requiring advanced registration for admittance into the sanctuary during the peak firefly viewing season of June 27 through July 10.  \nRegistration for the peak viewing season is full. Visitors are welcome to visit the Firefly Sanctuary without registering after July 10. While not the "peak" of the firefly season\, the fireflies will still be out through mid/late July as the firefly mating season tapers off. \nSunday\, June 27 - FULLMonday\, June 28 - FULLTuesday\, June 29 - FULLWednesday\, June 30 - FULLThursday\, July 1 - FULLFriday\, July 2 - FULLSaturday\, July 3 - FULLSunday\, July 4 - FULLMonday\, July 5 - FULLTuesday\, July 6 - FULLWednesday\, July 7 - FULLThursday\, July 8 - FULLFriday\, July 9 - FULLSaturday\, July 10 - FULLLocation: Parking for the Firefly Sanctuary is located across from 33 Sleepy Hollow Road. Please park on the grassy pull-off\, near the white welcome sign for the sanctuary. The fireflies live in a large meadow located approximately 0.25 miles up the trail. \nTiming: Please plan to arrive by 8:30pm. Visitors will not be admitted into the Firefly Sanctuary after 8:45\, in an effort to reduce light pollution from flashlights (more on that below). You are welcome to stay and enjoy the fireflies until 10:30. \nLimiting Light Pollution: Fireflies communicate using light\, so any artificial light can confuse and disorient the fireflies during this critical mating period. As such\, we ask that you minimize use of any lights during your time at the sanctuary. By arriving at 8:30\, you will be able to make it up to the viewing area without the need for a flashlight. While viewing fireflies\, please limit phone use and do not take flash photos. We will provide you with a special red-filtered flashlight for your walk back to the car. \nUsing Insect Repellent Responsibly: Fireflies are also affected by insect repellent\, so we ask that you apply bug spray while at the parking area. No insect repellents may be applied at the viewing area. We encourage the use of natural insect repellents. \nWhat Else to Wear/Bring: We strongly encourage visitors to wear a long sleeve shirt\, long pants\, and a hat\, as mosquitos can be abundant. Sturdy shoes are also encouraged\, as the woodland trail is rocky and uneven in places. We have a number of benches for our visitors\, but you are welcome to bring a lawn chair\, should you want to sit away from the main seating area. There are no facilities at the Firefly Sanctuary.
URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/firefly-viewings-2021/
LOCATION:Firefly Sanctuary\, 34 Sleepy Hollow Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firefly Viewing
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SUMMARY:Firefly Viewings: Three Nights!!!
DESCRIPTION:This program is co-sponsored by the New Canaan Land Trust and New Canaan Library. Please register on the Library’s event page (link coming soon). \nLocal entomologists believe that the New Canaan Land Trust’s Firefly Sanctuary is home to one of the largest populations of fireflies in our region. During a few weeks each summer\, the fireflies light up the night sky as they try to find and attract a mate. Join guides from the New Canaan Land Trust on a short walk through the property\, which will culminate with a viewing of the firefly show. The walk will last approximately 25 minutes\, and participants are welcome to stay and enjoy the firefly display for as long as they wish. \nWe will be offering guided walks and viewings on three evenings: June 30\, July 1\, and July 2. \nParticipants should bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, and a long sleeve shirt (it gets buggy). Our walk will traverse wooded trails with sometimes uneven terrain.
URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/firefly-viewings-2020/
LOCATION:Firefly Sanctuary\, 34 Sleepy Hollow Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firefly Viewing,Guided Walk
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