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Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Insect Safari WATERVILLE — On Saturday, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m., join the naturalist at Little Pine State Park to learn some of the characteristics of an insect and go on an “Insect Safari.” There will be a craft.This program is intended for children, but anyone is free to attend. Meet at the amphitheater. Logging of Little Pine ...

In the parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Afternoon Birding on Lake Shore Trail WATERVILLE — On Saturday, Aug. 22, at 3:30 p.m., join the Little Pine State Park naturalist for some “Afternoon Birding on Lake Shore Trail.” Topics will include the different birds that live at Little Pine and how to identify them. A limited number of binoculars will be on hand. Please bring ...

Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents

GOTHIC, Colo. (AP) — Last winter was tough for marmots living high in the Colorado mountains, where researchers say two-thirds of one population died while hibernating because of insufficient snow cover. Those that survived are doing well, fattening up in time not just for fall and ...

How many bears are there in CT? Here’s what it takes to find out

As it would for the typical U.S. Census taker, the work of counting bears in the woods starts with a clipboard and a blank piece of paper. Armed with this equipment — along with bear spray and, perhaps more importantly, tick repellent — a team of researchers has been fanning out to ...