A Black Swallowtail lands on Butterfly Weed at Weir Farm National Historic Site.

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Date: June 28, 2009

On Saturday, July 11, join several local naturalists at Weir Farm National Historic Site for the first annual Family Field Day 2009. The event is being cosponsored by the Ridgefield Conservation Commission and the National Park Service. Family Field Day will give visitors the opportunity to explore Connecticut's natural diversity at the only national park in the state, and will kick off the Conservation Commission's year long exploration of natural diversity in Ridgefield. Field Day begins at 10:00 AM with an introductory presentation about the importance of conservation in our changing environment. Immediately following the talk, butterfly expert Victor DeMasi will lead a butterfly hike through the fields of the farm in search of the many species that can be found in this area. After the walk, families can participate in a variety of activities, including examining butterflies, beetles, and live aquatic insects, completing an environmental art project, and exploring the farm with the Art Ranger Pond Pack, a backpack with art and nature-oriented activities that accompanies a hike to Weir Pond.

The Ridgefield Conservation Commission devotes its efforts to the sound development, conservation, supervision, and regulation of natural resources, including water resources of the town of Ridgefield. As development continues to create pressure on the natural resources of the community, it has become increasingly important to develop a comprehensive plan to preserve and protect the health of environment. Just as this Field Day explores Weir Farm National Historic Site, the Commission will explore all of Ridgefield, for if one knows what to protect, one can make the best plan about how to protect it.