No Child Left Inside

A stream in the woods.

Welcome to No Child Left InsideSM, a special initiative of Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell, coordinated by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection to encourage Connecticut families and visitors alike to enjoy all the recreational resources and outdoor activities available in Connecticut's state parks, forests and waterways. From Kent Falls in Kent to Stratton Brook in Simsbury to Fort Trumbull in New London, it's time to discover the great outdoors!

Over 400 Folks Came Out for the Winter Festival!

 
Despite being a tad bit on the cold side over 400 folks ventured out for the fourth annual No Child Left Inside®        Winter Festival at Burr Pond State Park in Torrington.
Participants enjoyed ice fishing (we actually caught a lot this year!), dining on Pollock and Perch, snowshoeing, ice skating, identifying trees in winter, learning about how animals cope with the cold weather (we also were coincidentally testing how well we as Connecticut residents can cope with cold weather), watching the Torrington Fire Department perform ice safety rescue demonstrations and roasting marshmallows.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Visits with our furry friends were an added bonus. Emma, Abby and Greta from Resources in Search and Rescue were on hand with their newest addition – 9 week old Prudence – and Brooke (the otter) amazed the crowds with her personality.
 
Thanks to everyone for bundling up and venturing out! The next time we see you it should hopefully be a little warmer!!