Upcoming Programs at
The Essex Town Hall, Essex, CT

Programs take place on the first Thursdays of the month Oct-Dec/Feb-May. All programs are free. Refreshments served at the end of the show.

All programs start at 7:30 P.M.

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All Programs are Free

March 4th, 2010
Nature & Health:
How Nature Sustains Us
Speaker: Judy Preston of the Tidewater Institute

Access to nature positively influences human health and well-being, and it plays an important role in childhood development. Judy Preston will discuss how the lack of involvement with nature in the lives of today's wired generation may lead to some disturbing childhood trends including rises in obesity, attention disorders, and depression. Clinical studies have shown how access to nature can speed healing and reduce crime. This program will look at ways to connect people of all ages to nature in their own backyards.

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April 1st, 2010

The Eastern Bluebird

Speaker: Robert Braunfield, Artist & Naturalist
For almost 25 years, Mr. Braunfield has maintained a series of nest boxes in the lower Connecticut River valley area in towns of Lyme & East Haddam. These boxes have fledged over 4,000 Bluebirds plus many other bird species. This program will cover the bluebird life cycle, proper nest box construction and placement, and dealing with predation. Mr. Braunfield will add his personal anecdotes from his many years of working with these beautiful birds.
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May 6th, 2010

This Fine Piece of Water

Speaker: Tom Andersen, Author

Mr. Andersen will trace the history of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound, their geological origins, early residents, colonization, and beautiful, natural resources.

Mr. Andersen is the author of the book, "This Fine Piece of Water."
(Co-sponsored by the Essex Land Trust)

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Directions to the Essex Town Hall:
From Route 9 South: Exit 3. Left onto Route 154. At light go left onto West Avenue. Go a mile or less. Left onto Grove Street to park in the rear. The town hall is on the corner of Grove and West Avenue after the library. From Route 9 North: Exit 3. Left onto Route 154. At light go RIGHT onto West Avenue. (Map below)