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New Nature Preserve Named After Gene Wilder In Stamford: Land Donated By Wilder's Widow New Nature Preserve Named After Gene Wilder In Stamford: Land Donated By Wilder's Widow
New Nature Preserve Named After Gene Wilder In Stamford: Land Donated By Wilder's Widow Stamford's newest nature preserve will be named after famed comedian and former Fairfield County resident Gene Wilder.  The new 5.2-acre Gene Wilder Preserve, the 47th nature preserve located in the city, is located on the corner of Scofieldtown and Chestnut Hill Roads in North Stamford, according to an announcement by the Stamford Land Conservation Trust from Monday, Feb. 20. The parcel of land that makes up the preserve was donated to the trust by Wilder's widow, Karen Wilder.  “We are so very appreciative of the donation of this parcel and are pleased to fold the 5.2 acres into our ste…

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by Ben Crnic
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Red Flag Warning In Effect With Rapid Spread Of Wildfires Possible Red Flag Warning In Effect With Rapid Spread Of Wildfires Possible
Red Flag Warning In Effect With Rapid Spread Of Wildfires Possible A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the area is at a risk for brush and forest fires. Conditions are ripe for a fire to break out, according to the National Weather Service, which issued the warning on Thursday. The Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the area. According to the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning means that “critical fire weather conditions are expected or occurring. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels will create a significantly elevated fire growth potential. Southeast New York, southern Connecticut an…

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by Zak Failla