Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Daniel C. Esty is bringing his “Commissioner in Your Corner” series to Putnam Memorial State Park, Redding, on Saturday, December 3, 2011 beginning at 10:30 a.m. As part of the event, the Commissioner will join Friends and Neighbors (FANS) of Putnam Memorial State Park for their annual Winter Walk in the Park event.
At Putnam, Commissioner Esty will tour the Visitor Center, take a Winter Walk with Dan Cruson, local author and historian and visit the museum. The public is invited to join Commissioner Esty and FANS for these events – and there will be an opportunity to discuss energy and environmental issues of interest.
10:00 a.m – Visitor Center opens
10:30 a.m. – Speaking Ceremony with town officials, Commissioner Esty, FANS member Scott Stetler and Q & A.
11:00 a.m. – Winter Walk with Dan Cruson, to explore the historical aspects of the Park
Commissioner Esty said, “Putnam Memorial State Park is known as “Connecticut’s Valley Forge,” since it was the site of the Continental Army’s 1779 winter encampment under the command of general Israel Putnam. Through the hard work of DEEP and the active FANS group there, we are able to maintain this historic and wonderful park and preserve and protect it for future generations.”
“The ‘Commissioner in Your Corner’ events are designed to highlight the tremendous natural resources our state enjoys and also make certain that I am available to meet and hear from the public. The ‘Commissioner in Your Corner’ initiative is a way to accomplish both these goals – to visit and tour a tremendous outdoor location – such as the historical grounds of Putnam Memorial State Park, in our state and while there, to talk with residents about energy and environmental issues,” added Esty.
