‘Snakes Alive’ At

Booth Library, January 25

Lillinonah Audubon Society will host Jay Kaplan, director of Roaring Brook Nature Center, who will offer a free public program on snakes at C.H. Booth Library on Thursday, January 25, Mr Kaplan will introduce the audience to this fascinating animal group.

Mr Kaplan will also try to alleviate the fears and clarify misconceptions that people may have concerning snakes. In addition to providing an entertaining and informative program, Mr Kaplan will familiarize the audience with snakes in general and the 14 snake species that are native to Connecticut.  There will be a demonstration of  specimens providing facts on their habits and habitats. (Please note: There will not be any venomous snakes at this program.)

Refreshments served at 7:30 pm, followed by Mr Kaplan’s program. It will be appropriate for all ages.

Anyone planning to attend should be in the library, using the door from the parking lock, by 8 pm as doors will automatically lock at that time.

In the event of inclement weather, call the library at 426-4533 to find out if the program has been postponed. Snow date, if needed, will be Thursday, February 22, if the program is cancelled.

Additional information is also available from Judith Stevens, president and publicist for Lillinonah Audubon Society, at 264-7807.