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Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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05/30/2017

Osborne Homestead Museum, Derby, to Celebrate Connecticut Open House Day on June 10

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) Osborne Homestead Museum will participate in the 13th annual Connecticut Open House Day—a state-wide celebration of art, history, and tourism—on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  During this one-day event, the museum will offer free tours featuring Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints. 
From 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. the Kellogg Environmental Center will have a special presentation and workshop on ukiyo-e.  The ukiyo-e presentation and art workshop will pay homage to this unique Japanese art form and Francis Osborne Kellogg’s collection of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Learn about the history of ukiyo-e and make your own ukiyo-e—inspired art using paper crafts. The workshop is appropriate for all ages.  All materials will be supplied, and there will be no fee. After the workshop, visit the museum and view its collection of Japanese prints and more Asian-influenced artwork.  Visitors can also explore the beautiful gardens surrounding the museum.

Connecticut Open House Day is sponsored by the Connecticut Office of Tourism (COT) and is designed to broaden awareness among residents of Connecticut’s exceptional art, culture, and history.  This special day encourages residents to become ambassadors who share their newfound discoveries with visiting family and friends. 
The Kellogg Environmental Center and Osborne Homestead Museum are located off Route 34 on 500 Hawthorne Avenue in Derby, CT.   Space for the workshop is limited -  please call (203) 734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov to register or for more information. 
      
 
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