Naromi Land Trust  
Forever. Sherman.  
                                                           October 2014 
                                                                                               Vol. 5, Issue 10     
 
Kite Flyers on Hadlow during the 2013 Picnic. Photo by Pauline Ores.
In This Issue
Picnic
Obituary
Girl Scouts
Turtles
Wear Orange!
LT Days
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October 14 - Sherman Seniors visit to Hadlow Preserve.

October 18/19 - Invasives Removal at the Sherman School with the Conservation Commission
Members, Friends and Neighbors,
Join us for Naromi's annual fall family picnic this Sunday afternoon!

Celebrate the spirit of fall at the Naromi Land Trust's Fall Family Picnic on Sunday, October 12, at 12 PM high atop one of Sherman's most beautiful open spaces, the Hadlow Fields. This spectacular setting has one of the most glorious views in northern Fairfield County. This is always a wonderful community event, free and open to all. Bring a blanket or chair to relax a kite to fly and a salad or dessert to share.
Picnic 2010  Come enjoy fall colors, kite flying, a hike, old friends and new, and of course, the views.
Picnic: October 12 12-3

Obituary: Kathy Wriston
It is with a deep sense of loss that we note the passing of Kathy Wriston.  Kathy was a great supporter of so many causes in Sherman and beyond, including Naromi.   Conservation was important to Kathy and her late husband Walter.  Even as recently as September 25, Kathy was in touch with us to discuss invasive plants in Sherman and how to control them.  Kathy cared deeply about Sherman and will be missed. 
Girl Scouts turn the Mallory Trail into Gratitude Trail

Girl Scout Troop # 40072 spent a wonderful afternoon on the Mallory trail on Sunday.  Lead by NLT Director Chris Jellen, they learned about Naromi and expressed their gratitude all at the same time. The group of 5th grade girls wrote down things they were grateful for, covered them in durable plastic sleeves, designed sticks to mount them on, and placed them along the trail for others to enjoy.  They have taken on the responsibility of walking the trail frequently to make sure the sticks are staying up and in good condition. 

 

This weekend they plan to attend the Historical Society Farm Day on Saturday and the Naromi Picnic on Sunday to ask others what they are grateful for. They will add those thoughts to the Gratitude Trail. They also left an envelope of 4X6 cards at the Mallory Trail head and are inviting everyone to participate by finishing the phrase, "I am grateful for ... ".   Stop by often between now and Thanksgiving and walk the trail.  With your help, it will grow in gratitude!  
 

Turtles
Here are two shots of baby box turtles released by NLT Director John Foley.

Hunting Season in CT!


Be sure to wear blaze orange whenever you are in the woods during hunting season. September 1 through February 1 is hunting season in CT. Here is a link to more information on hunting regulations in Connecticut.
Land Trust Days: October 10-19