Event keeps “No Child Left Inside” continuing this winter
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) No Child Left Inside initiative continues this winter with the sixth annual “Winter Festival” at Black Rock State Park, Watertown.
The Winter Festival will take place Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a full range of winter outdoor activities for the whole family.
The Festival is FREE and there is no registration or sign-up. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come out and enjoy a day full of outdoor adventure. Activities will include fish stocking at 12:00 p.m., ice fishing, fish fry, snowshoeing, tracking, ice safety rescue demonstrations by the Watertown Fire Department, winter survival skills, winter painting with artists from Weir Farm, visits from Resources in Search and Rescue and CT Horse Council – Volunteer Horse Patrol, and a bonfire complete with a marshmallow roast and storytelling.
Commissioner Daniel C. Esty said, “DEEP’s Winter Festival is a time-honored tradition, now in its sixth year. Join DEEP and many volunteers who can guarantee you a fabulous time outdoors and educate you on how to be safe on those cold, frosty days. DEEP encourages families and friends to come out on February 4th to learn about what Connecticut’s parks and forests have to offer during the wintertime and learn skills that you can take away for an adventure on your own.”
Visit No Child Left Inside to learn more and visit Black Rock State Park for directions.
