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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. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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10/18/2017

Halloween Fun for Families at the Kellogg Estate, Derby

Have a frightfully fun start to your Halloween weekend at the Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Environmental Center on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Osborne Homestead Museum
Enjoy a special tour at the museum highlighting some of the gruesome tales of the artworks, such as the legend of the warrior Queen Tomyris. Find gooey treasures, herbs from the witch’s garden, ghoulish gourds, and more on the museum scavenger hunt. The museum tour and scavenger hunt are safe (non-scary) and appropriate for children under the age of 12. 
Kellogg Environmental Center
At 10:00 a.m. visit the Kellogg Environmental Center and find out “Hoo’s for Dinner?” with an owl pellet activity and at 1:30 p.m. hear stories about bones in the “Bag of Bones” activity.  All ages are welcome.  The activities at the Center are family oriented and educational. 
The Kellogg Environmental Center is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The Osborne Homestead Museum is open for free guided tours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. through October 29.  
Both facilities are located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue off of Rte. 34 in Derby.  For additional information call (203) 734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov

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