Simply Ledyard CT

Little Bites of Ledyard is my gathering place for events, news items and even an occasional opinion about anything Ledyard.

Wednesday in Ledyard is my favorite day of the week.  Here is the link to everything you need to know about this week’s Ledyard Farmers’ Market.  Sign up for your own copy of the market newsletter HERE.

REMEMBER, the Nathan Lester House is available for use by small groups of up to 3 people. Contact caretakers Lee Moore an Dan Weaver at 860-464-2040, or email [email protected] for more information or for tours out of season.

The Ledyard Library Annual Book Sale starts on September 9th.  You will find all the details HERE.

It is less than two weeks until the 70th Ledyard Fair.  Here is everything you need to know:  The Ledyard Fair – Uniquely Ledyard

Just a reminder - On September 12th, Merry Cassabria and I along with Putnam Bank will be co-sponsoring a Community Shred Day.  Bring up to 4 boxes FREE between 9-12PM at Putnam Bank at 2 Chapman Lane.

I attended the Gypsy Moth seminar with Dr. Kilby Stafford, Chief Entomologist of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station who shared information on the potential for gypsy moth infestation in 2016 in Ledyard and what steps residents can take to minimize the impact. I didn’t come away feeling great about our prospects.  The main thing you can do is pray for a wet spring so the fungus that kills them can have the opportunity to grow. For more information, view the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Fact Sheet.