DEP Announces Sixth Annual “Winter Festival” at Black Rock State Park, Watertown
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.
Tips on Dressing for Cold Weather
As you prepare to be outside in severe cold weather, please remember the following:
Mittens provide more warmth to your hands than gloves.
Most of your body heat is lost through your head so wear a hat, preferably one that covers your ears.
Dress in warm layers so you can remove items if you get too warm.
Recognize the symptoms of hypothermia that can be a serious medical condition: confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and severe shivering. Seek medical attention immediately if you have these symptoms.
Recognize frostbite warning signs: gray, white or yellow skin discoloration, numbness, waxy feeling skin. Seek medical attention immediately if you have these symptoms.
Wear waterproof, insulated boots to help avoid hypothermia or frostbite by keeping your feet warm and dry and to maintain your footing in ice and snow.
Get out of wet clothes immediately and warm the core body temperature with a blanket or warm fluids like hot cider or soup. Avoid drinking caffeine or alcohol if you expect you or someone you are trying to help has hypothermia or frostbite.
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.
Tips on Dressing for Cold Weather
As you prepare to be outside in severe cold weather, please remember the following:
Mittens provide more warmth to your hands than gloves.
Most of your body heat is lost through your head so wear a hat, preferably one that covers your ears.
Dress in warm layers so you can remove items if you get too warm.
Recognize the symptoms of hypothermia that can be a serious medical condition: confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and severe shivering. Seek medical attention immediately if you have these symptoms.
Recognize frostbite warning signs: gray, white or yellow skin discoloration, numbness, waxy feeling skin. Seek medical attention immediately if you have these symptoms.
Wear waterproof, insulated boots to help avoid hypothermia or frostbite by keeping your feet warm and dry and to maintain your footing in ice and snow.
Get out of wet clothes immediately and warm the core body temperature with a blanket or warm fluids like hot cider or soup. Avoid drinking caffeine or alcohol if you expect you or someone you are trying to help has hypothermia or frostbite.