Tarrywile

From the Desk of the Executive Director: Spring Hiking Tips

By: twadmin | 20 Mar 2018

Today, March 20th marks the 1st day of Spring but it is New England, therefore tomorrow's forecast also calls for anywhere from 6 to 12"...

From the Desk of the Executive Director: Leashing Your Dogs

By: twadmin | 13 Mar 2018

The ground might be covered with snow right now, but before you know it spring will have arrived and Park activity will have increased. Tarrywile...

Winter Hiking Tips

By: twadmin | 6 Mar 2018

Be Bold, Start Cold; 10 Tips for Winter Hiking - Source: CT Forest & Park Association January 2018 Newsletter - by Hanna Holcomb Check local...

The Evolution of the Treasure Hunt; from Letterboxing to Pokemon Go

By: twadmin | 27 Feb 2018

The drive to get people (not just children) out doors and moving more is never more prevalent than just before spring break when students of...

Bird-watching at Tarrywile

By: twadmin | 20 Feb 2018

"Bird-watching at Tarrywile" by Judith Toce -originally published in the Fall/Winter 1996 - 1997 Tarrywile Park & Mansion newsletter Just as Tarrywile Park is considered...

#GivingTuesday Tarrywile Park has deep roots in Danbury history

By: twadmin | 6 Feb 2018

Dr. William C. Wile, founder of Tarrywile Mansion, has played an integral part in bringing new industries to the area through helping to establish and...

#WellnessWednesday – Why Green Matters

By: twadmin | 31 Jan 2018

Did you know that trees, shrubs and turf remove smoke, dust and other pollutants from the air? One tree can remove 26 pounds of carbon...

Couple’s Choice Award for 2018

By: twadmin | 16 Jan 2018

We are happy to announce that we have been voted the Couple's Choice Award for 2018. WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards® recipients represent the top five...

#GivingTuesday Financial Facts for Tarrywile Park

By: twadmin | 19 Dec 2017

Earlier this Month, we talked about the fact that the City of Danbury only partially funds us. So how much of the money in the...

#GivingTuesday Financial Facts for Tarrywile Park

By: twadmin | 12 Dec 2017

Many people think as a town owned park we are fully funded by the City of Danbury. That is NOT the case. In fact only...