Volunteer Opportunities for Western Connecticut

In partnership with United Way of Western Connecticut

CleanUp Day at the Old Quarry Nature Center

With nature walks and a tour of the field house
Work with members of the Old Quarry Board
Saturday, November 6^th, 10am-1pm
Directions: Use Mountainville Road entrance,
Coordination Point: the Field House
Bring: gloves, clippers, rake
Anybody who has a chain saw will be most welcome
Dress appropriately
Refreshments: apple cider and cookies
Contact person: Gio Ogno 860-354-7592

For access by foot from the East, parking on Overlook Road!

• From the North: Take Main Street south to where it becomes Memorial Drive. Go past Rogers Park its pond area and Overlook Road; park here. Our entrance and eastern access trail are marked.
• From the South: Take Coal Pit Hill Road north; Turn left onto Memorial Drive 200 yards to Overlook Drive; Park in the Rogers Park Pond area. Our eastern access trail will be marked

For access by car from the West via Mountainville Road, parking available!

• From the North: Take Main Street south to its end. Turn right west on South Street to traffic island. At traffic island with tree turn left, south onto Mountainville Road. Go 1 mile past Willow & Mountain Road to Maple Lane; turn left at the "Oakcrest" sign & large wood Old Quarry Nature Center sign. Continue to the field as marked where parking is available.
• From the South: Take Long Ridge Road to where Mountainville Road begins. Turn right onto Maple Lane at the OQNC and "Oakcrest" signs. Continue to the field as marked where parking is available.

About the Old Quarry Nature Center & its role in Danbury's green spaces:

The Old Quarry's 75 forever wild acres surround two limestone quarries, abandoned in the 19th century. It has an ecology & geology trail in its woods, fields, wetlands, and streams. Each can be walked in 30-40 minutes. Noteworthy sites are keyed to guide maps that outline their historical, geological, or biological significance. These trails are open dawn to dusk in fair weather to all who love the outdoors.

The Old Quarry's science center can seat 75. It presents its geological specimen collections in glass cases in a rustic setting and has a library of field guides and nature books. It can be used by community, educational, and outdoor groups from Danbury and its neighboring communities. The Old Quarry is supported by the Conservation Commission of Danbury and a group of volunteers, the Friends of the Old Quarry.