Meetings & Programs — 2026
Meetings, unless otherwise noted, are held, in-person, at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road (Rt. 202), Litchfield, CT. Additionally, for those that are not able to attend the monthly meeting at the Litchfield Community Center, the presentation will be available via Zoom. To register for the Zoom presentation, click on the link provided in the announcement write-up.
To be added to our mailing list to receive announcements to programs and events, please send your email contact information to: lhasct@me.com
The Unique Fauna, Flora, & Scenery of New Zealand
July 6, 2026
Monday, 6:45 p.m.
Location: Litchfield Community Center
In December 2022, LHAS member Ann Orsillo and her husband, Charlie, spent two weeks on a Sierra Club hiking trip to New Zealand. Ann, an excellent photographer and a member of the LHAS Education Committee, will show and tell us about the unique flora and fauna of the country, featuring endemic species — the Hector’s Dolphin, Bellbird, Blue Penguin, and Kea — as well as the beautiful scenery.
The meeting and program will be available via Zoom for those unable to attend the in-person meeting at the Litchfield Community Center. Click on the following link to register. <TBA>
Reptiles & Amphibians
LHAS Annual Picnic at Boyd Woods Sanctuary
August 3, 2026
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Boyd Woods Sanctuary, Northfield Rd. (Rt. 254), Litchfield
Meet eight different species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world! From salamanders, frogs, and toads to turtles, snakes, lizards, and even a crocodilian, this program will introduce you to a wide variety of cold-blooded animals.
Learn about their unique adaptations, survival strategies, what they eat, and how they interact with their environments. Along the way, you’ll hear about conservation topics and why protecting habitats helps reptiles, amphibians, and people alike. Before the presentation, we’ll enjoy a picnic — bring your own chair or blanket, food, drink, and insect repellent. Note: This meeting will not be available on Zoom.