Event Types: Eat & Drink

Saturday, February 11th @ 11:00 AM

As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it’s the right condition for maple sugaring! Native Americans were the first people to use the gifts of the maple tree to produce maple syrup and sugar. As a precursor to our annual Maple Sugar Festival on March 11th, join the IAIS Educator and Ecologist Susan Scherf for a sweet workshop in which participants will learn about how maple syrup production has changed over time, and how they can get started on their own. Topics and activities will include tree identification, different techniques for collecting and boiling sap, how to prepare for tree tapping season, and the impacts of climate change on maple syrup production. Tap into a sweet tradition by helping to make traditional sumac spiles. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Questions? Please call (860) 868-0518 or email [email protected].

Sunday, February 12th @ 1:00 PM

The hauntingly beautiful voice of these mystical instruments has intrigued music lovers and musicians for centuries; but why does the flute hold such importance in certain Native American cultures? Join Allan Madahbee (Ojibwe), artist and musician, for an interactive presentation. Allan will discuss the significance of the instrument, explain the legend of the courting flute, and will demonstrate the personal touch he provides for his handmade flutes. Participants will encounter a variety of flutes, examine their construction, and listen to the soothing sounds of these beautiful instruments. A limited selection of Allan’s flutes will be available for purchase. Already have a flute? Feel free to bring it along!

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Questions? Please call (860) 868-0518 or email [email protected].

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is hosting a Football Watch Party on Sunday, February 12th at 6 pm where football fans and their families and friends are invited to cheer on their favorite team in front of three jumbo screens inside the park.

Bring your best tailgate blankets, chairs, beverages and coolers to enjoy the big game. Guests can bring their own food or purchase barbeque fare from a food truck that will be on-site for the game.

This event is free and open to the public.

Spend Valentine’s Day at our idyllic countryside escape with spacious and stylish accommodations. Embrace the romance and magic of Connecticut in the wintertime as you indulge in an unforgettable meal from Inspiring Chef Cortney Burns, treat yourself to limited-time treatment experiences from holistic wellness destination, THE WELL, or chase a new adventure with your partner through our one-of-a-kind on and off property experiences.

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The Moon Dance is back after a brief pandemic hiatus! Join us for our annual fundraiser and celebration on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at the Washington Town Hall. There will be a wine and whiskey bar, plentiful hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a silent auction, and dancing to The New Desperation. All proceeds will go to WEC’s environmental projects and student scholarship fund.

WEC is a local non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the environmental quality of the Town of Washington and beyond through advocacy, leadership, education, and collaboration. Please check out our website at wec-ct.org to learn more and to find out how you can get involved!