Salisbury Association Site

Holiday Concert
2025-12-06 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Congregational Church of Salisbury, 30 Main Street, Salisbury, CT
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Celebrating 100 Years of Ski Jumping in Salisbury
2026-01-16 10:00 - 2026-03-19 13:00 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
Norwegian immigrant John Satre gave a ski jumping demonstration off the roof of a hillside cabin in 1926, setting in motion one of the most improbable and unique traditions in Salisbury, CT.
Enthused by what they saw, residents built a ski jump and hosted their first competition in January 1927. Other world-class Norwegian Nordic skiers and ski jumpers joined John forming a core group that introduced Nordic sports to the community. The Salisbury Winter Sports Association, SWSA, and its predecessor organization formed to support every aspect of that effort including organizing and hosting regional and national junior competitions held at John Satre Memorial Hill.
Today, Satre Hill is the site for a 70 meter state-of-the art tower that is a prerequisite for ski jumpers who aspire to Junior National Team designation. At adjoining Hewat Hill, youngsters train on a 20 meter jump and the recently completed 36 meter tower.
Opening with a reception on January 16th at 4:00, the Salisbury Association presents an exhibit honoring the 100th anniversary of ski jumping in Salisbury and SWSA’s contributions to winter sports and the community.
The exhibit will run through mid-March.
Extended Hours for the SWSA Exhibit at the Salisbury Association over Jumpfest Weekend!
Friday, February 6th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, February 7th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, February 8th, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Heroes & Villains in Your Backyard: Understanding Native & Invasive Plants in our Local Landscape
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Sharon Town Hall, 63 Main St, Sharon, 06069, United States
In this introductory session, Michael Nadeau explores how invasive plants spread, why native plants are so important, and how human land-use decisions influence both, for better or worse.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL:
For more details and to register: https://tinyurl.com/NativevsInvasivePlants or call (860) 364-5137

Join Us for A Free Three-Part Workshop Series on The Native vs. Invasive Plant Conundrum
2026-01-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Sharon Town Hall, 63 Main St, Sharon, 06069, United States
Join us Saturday, January 24th at 10:00am at the Sharon Town Hall for the first workshop of a FREE three-part series hosted by the Sharon Energy & Environmental Commission, the Sharon Audubon Center, the Sharon Land Trust, and the Salisbury Association Land Trust.
In this introductory session, Michael Nadeau will explore what defines a “hero” and a “villain” in the plant world. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how invasive plants spread, why native plants are so important, and how human land-use decisions influence both, for better or worse.
For more details on all three sessions and to register please visit: https://tinyurl.com/NativevsInvasivePlants or call: (860)-364-5137.
VILLAINS IN YOUR BACKYARD:
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING INVASIVES ON YOUR LAND
Saturday, January 24, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Sharon Town Hall (63 Main St, Sharon, CT)

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HEROES & VILLAINS IN YOUR BACKYARD: UNDERSTANDING NATIVE & INVASIVE PLANTS IN OUR LOCAL LANDSCAPE
Saturday, February 21st, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Sharon Town Hall (63 Main St, Sharon, CT)

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HEROS IN YOUR BACKYARD:
CHOOSING, PLANTING, & SUPPORTING NATIVE PLANTS FOR HEALTHIER LANDSCAPES
Saturday, March, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Sharon Town Hall (63 Main St, Sharon, CT)

Peter Vermilyea, Revolution Song Book Discussions
2026-01-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-15 15:00 - 16:00

Traitor or True Defender? Loyalists and the American Revolution
2026-02-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Scoville Memorial Library, 38 Main Street, Salisbury, CT, 06068
History is written by the victors, but what about the one third of the colonist in America who opposed the rebellion? Join us on Sunday, February 1, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, and travel back in time with Tom Key to 1830 to hear the other side of history as told by a historical loyalist, Ezra Curruthers, who fought under Lord Cornwallis. We’ll explore the complex political, economic, theological, and personal reasons why so many Americans risked everything to remain British. Read more and register…

Villains: Practical Strategies for Managing Invasives Plants at Home and on Your Land
2026-02-21 10:00 - 23:30 | Sharon Town Hall, 63 Main St, Sharon, 06069, United States
Co-presented by Michael Nadeau and Tom Zetterstrom, this session dives into invasive plants and how to manage them effectively and responsibly, both with and without herbicides.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL:
For more details and to register: https://tinyurl.com/NativevsInvasivePlants or call (860) 364-5137

Salisbury Association 2026 Annual Meeting
2026-02-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Video Conference
Salisbury Association 2026 Annual Meeting
Review of 2025 Activities & Election of Trustees
February 21, 2026
10:30 AM ET
Videoconference
Advanced registration is required
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_HnvqWwjQNidws5_U8380A
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the meeting

Salisbury Conservation Commission 2026 Upcoming Event
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Sharon Audubon, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT, United States
Salisbury lies in the middle of the Atlantic Flyway, a sort of bird highway that millions of migrating birds pass through every year. Light pollution can wreak havoc on our night skies and have a devastating impact on our bird and wildlife populations Light pollution has also been shown to have negative impacts on human health. Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) has been shown to increase cancer risks primarily endocrine related cancers such as breast and prostate. ALAN has also been shown to be a factor in Parkinson’s Disease, early onset Alzheimer’s, diabetes, stress, and obesity. Let’s keep our night skies dark!
Please join the Cornwall, Salisbury and Sharon Conservation Commissions, and the Salisbury Association Land Trust, in collaboration with the Sharon Audubon Center, to learn how we can mitigate night sky light pollution impacts.
Speakers: Craig Repasz, Co-Founder of the Lights Out Connecticut and Leo Smith, Northeast Regional Director and Connecticut Chapter Chair of DarkSky.
February 26th 6:00 p.m. Sharon Audubon, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT. Free No RSVP necessary.

Darlene Kascak, Quinnetukut: Our Homeland, Our History
2026-03-01 15:00 - 16:00

Russell Shorto, Revolution Song author with historians Peter Vermilyea and Rhonan Mokriski
2026-03-27 15:00 - 16:00

Heros in Your Backyard: Choosing, Planting, & Supporting Native Plants for Healthier Landscapes
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Sharon Town Hall, 63 Main St, Sharon, 06069, United States
In this final workshop, Michael Nadeau discusses how to choose what native species to plant, where they are most effective, and how to source them responsibly.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL:
For more details and to register: https://tinyurl.com/NativevsInvasivePlants or call (860) 364-5137

Connecticut’s Cannon - The Salisbury Furnace in the American Revolution: Virtual discussion with author Adam Ward Rome
2026-05-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Wardell Community Room, Scoville Memorial Library
Connecticut’s Cannon – The Salisbury Furnace in the American Revolution: Virtual discussion with author Adam Ward Rome (online and in the Wardell Room at the Scoville Memorial Library)
TIME TO BE DETERMINED

How the French Saved America: Discussion with author Tom Schachtman
2026-07-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
How the French Saved America: Discussion with author Tom Schachtman
TIME AND LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
