Special Event:
Thankful for Trees Day

Saturday, November 19
12:00 - 3:00 pm
FREE with general admission

Don't miss this afternoon of indoor and outdoor activities for adults and families alike in conjunction with the CHS's two newest exhibits, New Life for Connecticut Trees: Furniture by City Bench and Lost Landscapes: Great Trees from Connecticut's Past. Activities begin with a reading of Dr. Seuss's classic tale of trees and conservation, The Lorax, at 12:30 pm. At 1:00 pm, a fall tree walk with local expert Ed Richardson will examine the wide variety of trees on the CHS grounds. Participants will discover things they might miss when the leaves are on the trees and then come inside and warm up with hot cider. At 2:00 pm, Ted and Zeb Esselstyn, the City Bench artist-craftsmen, will give an informal gallery talk and answer questions about their furniture and how they recycle trees into inspiring works of art. Hands-on activities for kids, including making felted acorn magnets, will be ongoing from 12:00-3:00 pm. For more information, call (860) 236-5621 x209 or email Mary Muller.