Norwalk River Photo Exhibit. Ridgefield Parks and Recreation. For the month of June the Norwalk River Photo Exhibit will be on display at the Parks and Recreation of Ridgefield, CT.

July 6, Sunday, 9:30-noon. Kayak tour of Norwalk Harbor. Co-hosted by Appalachian Mountain Club's Flat-Water Coastal Paddling Committee Chair Jean-Ellen Trapani. Commentary about local shellfish industry and biodiversity. Bring your own kayak or rent from the Small Boat Shop, 144 Water Street, South Norwalk. Call 203-221-7439 for reservations.

July 18, Friday, 4 PM. Beautiful Stormwater Treatments Tour. Landscape architect Jane Didona will lead this tour to several local sites to show rain gardens, pervious pavement, and other control options in action at some residences and a small business. Meet at Ridgefield Town Hall Annex off Prospect Street between Main Street and Prospect Ridge to park and carpool.

August 23, Saturday, 10-noon. Butterflies! Lepidopterist Vic DeMasi, Research Affiliate for the Peabody Museum and NRWA Advisory Board Member, has been studying butterflies and moths in an area along the Norwalk River since 1977. He'll introduce area butterflies and moths, discuss their food and habitats, and show his remarkable collection. Meet at 10 Simpaug Turnpike in Redding, just east of Route 7, Ridgefield. Easy walk. Call Vic DeMasi (203-938-9016).

September 9, Tuesday, 4-5 PM. Meadow Walk at Keeler's Ridge. Experience the meadow in late summer glory and learn about birds that visit it. Walk led by ornithologist Kim Young and other local and botanical experts on Wilton Land Conservation Trust open space. Park by the wooden fence across from 658 Ridgefield Road/Route 33 in Wilton. Bring magnifying glass, binoculars. Rain date: September 11, 4-5 PM. Call NRWA.