TURKEY TALK; Celebrate the return of the turkey in CT, at TNAC

Prior to colonial settlement, archaeological evidence indicates wild turkeys were abundant and played an important part of Native American culture. Native Americans used Turkeys for much more than just their meat. Turkey eggs were used for food, feathers used in coats, blankets, and turkey spurs were used for arrow heads. 

During the 1600s colonial settlements cleared forest for housing, farmland, livestock and timber, reducing the available habitat for wild turkey and greatly decreasing their numbers. By the early1800s, turkeys in CT were extirpated. From 1975-1992, the CT DEP released wild turkey in CT in hope of returning the abundant population of turkey to CT. The program was a success, and by the year 2000 the CT wild turkey population was estimated at 30,000! 

Join TNAC Student Leadership team on Nov. 17, 1-2:30 pm to celebrate Thanksgiving and the return of the CT wild turkey. Fun crafts and snacks for children ages 3-8 and their families. Create a turkey out of pinecones, design a colorful headpiece of feathers, and design your own thanksgiving ‘tree’. Preregistration appreciated, but not required. Call 203-452-4421 to reserve a space.