Welcome to Northwest Park

Welcome to Northwest Park! Located in historic Windsor, Connecticut, USA, the park is a 473-acre multi-recreational facility operated by the Town of Windsor, Connecticut, offering an interpretive nature center, 12 miles of trails, maple sugaring, a Coffee House Concert Series, gift shop, and more. Find out about us here on-line, then come for a visit! Click for directions to Northwest Park.



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Next Concert: February 4, 2012:
The International String Trio - $18
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The International String Trio is a group of exceptionally talented musicians, all alumni of Berklee College of Music. The group prides itself on its' stylistic diversity, delivering Gypsy jazz, Appalachian folk, acoustic world music (Irish, Klezmer, Russian, Italian, French, Bluegrass, etc.), virtuosic classical arrangements and popular songs from movie sound tracks.

"Just like our New England weather, if you wait a minute the International String Trio will change it up."The Boston Globe The International String Trio was founded in 1999 by its musical director and guitarist, Slava Tolstoy. During the last 10 years the group has performed at more than 1000 venues across the USA and has gained national recognition for its distinct sound and stylistic diversity. The trio's repertoire includes classical, jazz, popular and world music (Italian, French, Russian, Jewish, Spanish, Latin American, Gipsy and Irish). The International String Trio has developed a unique concert program that is both highly entertaining and educational, energetic and musically gratifying. The group plays up to 150 gigs a year at venues including: concert halls, jazz clubs, universities, schools and private homes. At our performances we enjoy leading our audiences on a cultural musical journey, as we perform music from countries around the world.

Northwest Park has two male Grasshopper Sparrows singing in the Park's "Long Field." These birds are endangered and the Park has spent much time and money to prepare the fields as grasslands to attract this species. We givegive recognition to these folks for finding the birds:: Brian Kleiman, Laura Boglisch, andJamie Meyers. The photos are by Ford Parker

The Friends of Northwest Park and Park Director, Ford Parker are pleased to introduce a new feature on our web site - Northwest Park - Naturally. We've posted information on interesting sightings at the park, and you can contribute to this new feature!
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Nature photographer Steve Ryan can now be seen right here on the Northwest Park Web site. Click to see some of Steve's nature photos taken here at the park.

New! Click to get live "real time" weather conditions at Northwest Park in Windsor, Connecticut

Click to watch Northwest Park's Geothermal In Action: See how our new system heats and cools in real time!
Fall Park Events List Posted!
New 2011 Environmental Education Resource Guide available (PDF)
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What can you do at Northwest Park?
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Next Meeting - February 14, 7 pm, Nature Center

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Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Northwest Park strives to accommodate all participants in all of our programs. If you require special services in order for you to participate in any program of Northwest Park, please let us know, or, if using a registration form, include this on your form, and give us at least two (2) weeks advance notice prior to the program.

The Friends of Northwest Park now accepts credit cards for on-line donations, membership dues, ands membership renewals! Read details>>

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