FOR THE RECORD
Counting the birds
The Cos Cob library, 5 Sinawoy Road, will present the talk “The Great Back Yard Bird Count with the Greenwich Audubon” from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 18.
Learn about bird watching in winter and how families can take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, one of the largest Citizen Science projects in the world.
All participants will receive a color chart of common backyard birds and can receive instruction on how to set up a free e-Bird account with the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology to keep track of birding records this weekend and from now on both at home and around the world. At the end, Ryan will take the group on a brief walk outside to conduct our own bird count at Mill Pond, located across the street from the library. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars
and dress warmly for cold weather.
Registration is required. Visit https://greenwichlibrary.libcal.com/event/10130932
Fishery discussed at Floren Center
The Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage in Greenwich Point Park will host the talk “What Happens When a Fishery Dies: The Demise of the Lobster Fishery in Long Island Sound” from 2 to 3 p.m. March 5.
Tarsila Seara, associate professor in the Biology and Environmental Science Department of the University of New Haven, will discuss the results of her study, conducting interviews with fishermen and others involved in the lobster fishery in the Long Island Sound following the major die-off event in 1999. This event decimated the lobster population and heavily
impacted those who depended on this fishery for their livelihoods.
This program is free, but reservations are required. Visit https://bit.ly/3YBEIuN
Fall prevention webinar
Greenwich Hospital registered nurse Angela Perrotta and Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian, will discuss “Preventing Falls: Reducing Your Risk” from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 28 via Zoom. Hear about evidence-based safety suggestions to reduce falls and prevent injury. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.
Orienta hosts author talk
Award-winning TV producer and best-selling author Max Tucci will host a book signing and author talk event at Orienta restaurant, 55 Lewis St. from 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Tucci's new book, “The Delmonico Way: Sublime Entertaining & Legendary Recipes from the Restaurant that Made New York!”is a best seller.
Tucci's author talk is scheduled for 1 p.m., when he will discuss his new book with motivational speaker, women's executive empowerment coach, and author Christine Mulhearne. A donation to Food Rescue (foodrescue.us/site/food-rescueus-fairfield-county) will be made for each book purchased through the event and each lunch reservation made. To order the cookbook through this event, email wedgesaladllc@gmail.com and include in the subject line “orienta event.” For reservations, call 203-489-3394 or email info@orientarestaurant.com.
Winter hike at Mianus River Park
From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21, join the Friends of Mianus River Park and the Greenwich Land Trust for a hike at Mianus River Park. The hike will be at medium intensity. Bring a water bottle and dress appropriately.
Meet at the Mianus River Park parking lot, between 475 and 451 Cognewaugh Road. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3IE3ULL
Retired Men’s Association welcomes speaker
Retired Men's Association, will host a speaker 11 a.m. Feb. 22 at the First Presbyterian Church, 37 Lafayette Place. The program will also be shown on webinar: https://bit.ly/30IBj21.
John P. Reese will deliver the talk “Learning from Luminary Investors: The Wisdom of Warren Buffet, Ben Graham and Peter Lynch.”
Reese is co-founder and CEO of Validea Capital Management, a wealth management firm. He is a graduate of both MIT and Harvard Business School, co-author of two books, “The Market Gurus” and “The Guru Investor,” and a soughtafter speaker.
Debut author to speak
Local writer Daisy Alpert Florin will discuss her debut novel, “My Last Innocent Year,” with author Samantha Greene Woodruff on at 7p.m. Feb. 22 at Greenwich Library's Marx Family Black Box Theater.
All events are open to all at no charge. Registration via the Library's online calendar is required.
For any questions, contact Siobhan Schugmann, Peterson Business Librarian, at sschugmann@greenwichlibrary.org or at 203-625-6536.
Bush Holley House Tours
The Greenwich Historical Society offers guided tours of the Bush-Holley House at noon, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Visitors can learn about the Holley family who lived there in the era of the Cos Cob Art Colony as well as the Bush family, who resided there in the era of the New Nation. Masks are required on tours. For more info, visit greenwichhistory.org.
Visit the Bruce
The Bruce Museum at 1 Museum Drive is open to visitors while construction continues on its expansion project. A permanent exhibit is open on “Natural Cycles Shape Our Land,” which takes visitors on a journey through cycles that unfold over millions of years at global scales and ends with small cycles that unfold at minuscule scales in our backyards. Open