‘Singing Leaves: Songs And Stories Of The Night-Singing Insects,’ March 13
The March 13 meeting of the Town and Country Garden Club of Newtown will host guest speaker John Himmelman, with “Singing Leaves: Songs and Stories of the Night-Singing Insects.”
The symphony of mysterious and soothing sounds that has lulled most people to sleep over the years will be explained through a Power Point presentation and added recordings of these very special insects.
Mr Himmelman is an author, illustrator, naturalist, field guide, and popular lecturer whose presentations are packed with fascinating details and delivered in a fun and lighthearted manner.
He is co-founder of the Connecticut Butterfly Association and a past president of numerous organizations, including New Haven Bird Club, The Nature Connection, and Killingworth Land Trust.
He is also the author of many books that explain the magic and functions of his favorite topics: insects, amphibians, and birds.
Town & Country Garden Club meetings are held at Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook.
They are open to the public, and there is no fee to attend. The program will begin at 7 pm.
Reservations are not needed, but additional information is available by calling 203-426-5418.
The symphony of mysterious and soothing sounds that has lulled most people to sleep over the years will be explained by John Himmelman — shown listening to a night-singing insect — during the next Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown program. (photo courtesy John Himmelman)