Late this summer, the Suffield Board of Selectmen announced that APRA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds would be available to non-profits for the use of restoration or maintenance of the Town’s historical buildings and assets. 

FOFAH made application and was awarded $25,000 this Fall. The funds were put towards the Big White Dairy Barn Painting Project. If you visit Hilltop Farm, you will notice the barn has been restored to its historical glory. FOFAH appreciates the Town of Suffield’s commitment to the preservation of the region’s historical buildings.

Other receptions of ARPA funds are CT Landmarks- Phelps-Hathaway House, Friends of the Windsor Locks Canal Trail, The West Suffield Village Center Association, Suffield Historical Society and the Kent Memorial Foundation.

Photographed left to right: Ray Wilcox, VP, FOFAH

Colin Moll, First Selectman, Town of Suffield, Howard Orr, President, FOFAH, Jerry Mahoney, Selectmen, Town of Suffield

Learn how falcons, hawks and eagles often occupy the same forests, pastures and even suburbs as the nocturnal owls. Come learn about these beautiful and sometimes elusive animals and see some up close.

Then we’ll go outside in the dark for an Owl Prowl! Please bring a flashlight since the terrain is uneven. Children 6 or older, supervised by an adult are welcome.

Fee: $6/person. Register on Line at

https://www.hilltopfarmsuffield.org/events 

COMPOSTING, LIFE AFTER DECAY

Squashes, gourds and pumpkins seem to thrive in all sorts of environments and are enjoyed by wildlife (and by chickens and goats). Composting keeps organic matter out of the landfill and helps to create better soils. All the more reason to not toss your Jack-o-Lanterns and other decorative gourds this year.



If you are not composting in your backyard already, now might be a great time to start! There are many options out there for bins starting with simple ones made out of pallets, advancing to plastic barrels with turning systems. Learn the basic do’s and don’ts of backyard composting.