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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 ...

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. Morning Bird Walk HOWARD — The early birder sees the birds at Bald Eagle State Park! Experience an unpredictable morning of bird watching on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m., and become acquainted with birds that migrate through or inhabit central Pa. Binoculars will be available to loan on a first-come, first-serve basis, or you can bring ...

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. Whoo Ate Whooo? RENOVO — Come join the Kettle Creek State Park educator on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 4:30 p.m., and you will become forensic detectives in the mysterious case of the owl pellet! Learn how and what owls eat and get hands-on experience with their interesting “leftovers.” Please meet at the nature center. Mammal Sound ...

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. Rainbows RENOVO — Everybody knows ROY G BIV are the colors of a rainbow, but do you know the science behind the Rainbow process? Come on over to Kettle Creek State Park’s nature center on Saturday, Aug. 1, to find out and learn more. You’ll get to make an actual rainbow with science. Afterward, we’ll make an effervescent craft ...