Birds, Jazz and Stained Glass on Tap in Wilton This Weekend

WILTON, CT --- As the weather... finally... sort of... warms up, and residents of Wilton finally emerge from their winter bunkers in search of family activities that don't involve an Xbox, they will find no shortage of adventures in town.

On Saturday, April 14, Wilton High School teacher and birding expert Jim Hunter leads a walk sponsored by the Wilton Land Conservation Trust at Millstone Farm from 8-9:30 a.m. Meet at the main house at 180 Millstone Road, and be sure to bring binoculars/cameras and hiking shoes. Limit 20 people. In case of inclement weather call 203-451-2516 for cancellation notice. Visit the farm's website to register, click on "workshop."

Later on Saturday morning, the Wilton Historical Society at 224 Danbury Road will be offering a Stained Glass Workshop, from 11-12:30. Children ages 6-12 will make stained glass sun catchers and snack on stained-glass cookies. The cost for members is $10 per child, maximum $25 per family; non-members, $15 per child, maximum $35 per family. Register by email at info@wiltonhistorical.org or call 203-762-7257.

Finish out the weekend with some "Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room," on Sunday, April 15, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Wilton Library. Guitarist Mimi Fox will perform, accompanied by Mike Asetta on bass. Reception follows. Suggested donation is $10. Registration strongly suggested: call 203-762-6334 or visit the library's website.

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