The Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee is pleased to announce that Nashawannuck Pond now has its own brand identity! The logo, which depicts the pond's well-known "bottleneck" in an iconic retro style was created by Susan Lapointe, designer and owner of Turning Leaf Design.
The committee will unveil the new logo "officially" at Cultural Chaos on June 11th and will be selling T-Shirts during the festival at the Community Stomping Grounds as a fundraiser for upcoming pond restoration projects. The T's will be hot off the Mantis Graphics press, literally being delivered the day before the event. We thank them for their awesome work. Keeping it local!
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Come to Story Walk - an interactive literary event along the pond. Kick off event is Saturday, June 4, 2:00 - 3:00 PM at Nonotuck Park. Rain date is Sunday, June 5. This is a free event. The exhibit will be available from June 4 - September 30th. For Immediate Release
May 24, 2016 Contact for Kestrel Land Trust: Kari Blood, Communications & Outreach Manager Phone: (413) 549-1097 Email: kari@kestreltrust.org Contact for Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee: Liz Provo, Chair - WinterFest Phone: (413) 539-7950 Email: nashawannuckpond@gmail.com New Story Walk Installation for Children to Open at Nonotuck Park Kestrel Land Trust and the Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee of Easthampton are pleased to announce the opening of the Story Walk installation at Nonotuck Park, providing a unique opportunity to engage children with nature through the medium of literature. On Saturday, June 4 at 2 p.m., a free, public opening celebration will be held at the Park. The Nonotuck Park Story Walk aims to encourage families with children to visit the park, explore the woods, and learn about the wildlife and habitats that they are likely to find in the Valley. A series of temporary signs will be installed along the Toteman Trail displaying the pages of Marianne Berkes’ award-winning children’s book “Over the Forest: Come and Take a Peek” with illustrations by Jill Dubin. The project has been a community effort led by Kestrel Board Trustee Joan Robb, in partnership with the Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee, and the Parks & Recreation Department of Easthampton. This is the third location for Kestrel’s Story Walk installation. The original project in 2014 was made possible by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Northampton Arts Council. The signs were originally constructed by a group of Northampton High School students in a woodworking class. The Nonotuck Park trail is well suited for the project because it has features of interest for children, including a meandering path through the woods, providing a view of Nashawannuck Pond, and it’s easily accessible. Many animals that appear in “Over the Forest” make their homes in the park or in nearby conservation lands around Easthampton. Eileen Corbeil of White Square Books will have the book for sale in her Cottage Street shop and will donate 10% of the proceeds to Nashawannuck Pond. Kari Blood, Communications & Outreach Manager for Kestrel said, “We hope that reading this book as they walk through the woods will give children a stronger connection to nature and a deeper understanding of its value to all of us.” Paul Nowak, Chair of the Nashawannuck Pond Committee said, "We are happy to be a part of this project. It's great to bring families out to enjoy our beautiful park and bring awareness to Nashawannuck Pond." The Story Walk will open with a family celebration on Saturday, June 4, starting at 2 pm. Events include a guided walk and reading by Ms. Robb, who is also a local storyteller and librarian, face painting, and signed book raffles. Light refreshments will be available. The event is free and open to the public. There is no charge for vehicles after 1:00 PM if you mention the Story Walk as you enter the park. The rain date is Sunday, June 5. The Story Walk installation will remain in place through September 30. Kestrel Land Trust is a non-profit organization that serves 19 towns in the Pioneer Valley, including the City of Easthampton. Kestrel’s mission is to conserve and care for forests, farms, and riverways in the Pioneer Valley, while nurturing an enduring love of the land. Kestrel works closely with municipalities and individuals to protect the special places that they care about, including the lands surrounding Mt. Tom. More information at www.kestreltrust.org. The Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee is an advisory committee to the city of Easthampton. Its mission is to provide guidance on ways to preserve and protect the pond, maintain its health for future generations, and to promote its importance to the community through ongoing fundraising events including Easthampton WinterFest and public awareness campaigns. More information at www.nashawannuckpond.org The Easthampton Conservation Commission met on March 28, 2016. The Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee's proposed herbicide treatment was presented by former committee member, Gary Golas.
Thank you to each of the participants in the 3rd Annual WinterFest Chili Cook off. Each entry was unique, making the decisions very tough on our judges and results were very close.
The Winner of the 3rd Annual WinterFest Chili Cook Off: Silver Spoon (cup #2). Runner up: Trinity Lutheran Church (cup #1) followed by Puza's Pure Foods (cup #4), Bliss (cup #5), and Nini's Italian Ristorante (cup #3). A huge thank you to everyone for coming out on a cold February day and for supporting our community and Nashawannuck Pond. Winners of our $25. gift certificates, donated by each of the participants: Susan McCarthy Scott Southwick Josh Rosenblatt Melissa Marek Caitlyn Butler Bob Alberti Libby Couchon It's Snowing!We had almost given up on winter this year, until this week. Today, it's snowing on the pond, the ice is thickening up and we are hoping for temperatures in the 20's for Saturday's 3rd Annual Easthampton WinterFest. Snow is predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday and temperatures drop on Thursday. We'll cross our fingers that the majority of our outdoor events will go off as planned.
Here are some fun WinterFest facts: From an ice harvester's perspective . . .
From an ice carver's perspective . . .
From a snow sculptor's perspective . . .
From the horse's perspective
From an event planner's perspective
So there you have it. EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton City Arts+, under the leadership of director Burns Maxey, continues to find innovative sources of funding to support arts and culture in this small city, especially within its Cottage Street Cultural District.
The group announced two new grants this week — one from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and another from the National Association of Realtors® through its local branch. The "placemaking micro-grant" was made through the Realtor® Association of the Pioneer Valley. It will fund $2,200 for a new public art project at the Promenade Park at Nashawannuck Pond. The arts organization will release a request for proposals in February for an interactive art project. A $5,000 matching grant from the state will boost projects within the Cottage Street Cultural District, including the third annual Winterfest (Feb. 13), public art, and other programs. The grant is part of $150,000 awarded statewide for designated cultural districts. Easthampton's Cottage Street Cultural District was one of the first cultural districts to be recognized by the state. It's billed as place where visitors can find "down-to-earth funkiness" and an eclectic array of shops, galleries, and nightlife. Easthampton City Arts+ was formed in 2005, and works to integrate arts, culture and community while revitalizing and protecting the city's cultural assets. Mary Serreze can be reached at mserreze@gmail.com New to WinterFest this year is the addition of a Craft and Vendor Fair which will take place at Eastworks. Applications are being accepted and vendors are encouraged to apply online. The entry fee is $25. and proceeds support ongoing efforts to keep Nashawannuck Pond healthy for all to enjoy.
Eastworks is also the venue for the very popular People's Choice Chili Cook-Off, held in the Community Room. For a $5. ballot, you can determine who will be the winner of this year's heated contest. Behind Eastworks, New City Brewery and Abandoned Building Brewery will be serving up some tasty winter brews and live music as part of WinterFest On Tap. A portion of the proceeds from the day will be donated to WinterFest. Also participating is Fort Hill Brewery located near Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary on Fort Hill Road. WinterFest guests can enjoy a nature hike and stop by to sample a beer and catch the live band. |