Our projects highlight and celebrate Windsor’s unique and spirited community, as well as its natural, historical, and cultural treasures. In 2015, we launched the first phase of our keystone WINDSOR LANDMARKS PROJECT with the installation of two dozen signs marking important historical sites around town, with subsequent phases aimed at enriching our community’s sense of identity and connection.
INTRODUCING…
GROOT!
We co-hosted Games & Crafts Day at the Town Park. Fun activities for kids included relay races, tug o’ rope, kickball, cornhole, face painting, potato stamp tote bags, and a chance to name the young maple tree we planted to provide shade for the new chess table. Windsor resident Riley B. came up with the winning name. Groot is the brave tree character in Guardians of the Galaxy who helps keep the universe safe. [2023]
In collaboration with Windsor’s Park & Recreation Committee.
CHESS, ANYONE?
Recognizing that our Town Park has the potential to be a vibrant community gathering place, we purchased and, with local volunteer assistance, installed an all-weather concrete chess table & stools in the seating area near the brand-new playground. [2022]
In collaboration with Windsor’s Park & Recreation Committee.
SHARING OUR STORIES
We conducted audio-recorded interviews with 18 of Windsor’s longest-time residents, sharing excerpts from their stories as full-color monthly features in Windsor Now & Then. [2021-2022] Click on the image to read these Sharing Our Stories features.
Supported by a grant from the Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
WELCOME, POLLINATORS!
We installed bat and bird houses near the new plantings around the Welcome to Windsor sign, as well as this handsome placard informing our human visitors about the importance of helping native pollinators. [2020] Click on the image to see more photos.
Supported by a grant from Windsor’s Cultural Council.
POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING
We continued the momentum of our pollinator awareness initiative with pollinator-friendly landscaping around the new Welcome to Windsor sign. Our hope is to create an inviting space for people and the tiny creatures on whom our natural environment depends. [2019] Click on the image to see more photos.
Supported by a generous grant from the Cooper Meadow Fund.
WELCOME TO WINDSOR!
We held an uplifing community celebration to unveil this unique Welcome to Windsor sign, handcrafted by Windsor’s own Scott Brockway. And, for all new residents, we hand-delivered Welcome to Windsor baskets filled with Windsor-made goods and helpful community resources. [2019] Click on the image for a photo gallery and to learn more.
Supported by a grant from the Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
HELPING WINDSOR’S POLLINATORS
We brought 8 community groups together for this yearlong project to create 2 new gardens in town, host 10 events, and inspire a lasting passion for our native pollinators. [2018-2019] Click on the image to learn more about our efforts.
Supported by a grant from the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee.
CONCERT & PHOTO EXHIBIT
East Windsor Chapel
We drew over 50 engaged visitors to Windsor’s lovely little chapel to admire the work of 10 local photographers and listen to the talented local band, Easy Ridin’ Papas. [2018]
Supported by a grant from Windsor's Cultural Council.
OUR TOWN VIDEO
We commissioned this gorgeous three-minute film—produced by local videographer, Kyle Finn Dempsey, and narrated by Windsor's own Stephen Philbrick—to capture the unique beauty and spirit of our small town. [2017] Click on the image to watch!
Supported by grants from the Central Berkshire Fund of Berkshire Taconic and the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee. Generously sponsored by Berkshire Bridge & Iron, Berkshire Snow Seekers, Hill Engineers, and The Trustees.
WINDSOR GROWN!
In partnership with The Trustees, we pulled out all the stops to celebrate and showcase our community and place. Over 300 people flocked to Notchview to enjoy live music, local food & craft vendors, demonstrations, exhibits, children's activities, and the unveiling of the Our Town video. [2017] Click on the image to see our fabulous Windsor Grown Gallery, and to learn more.
Supported by grants from the Central Berkshire Fund, Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee, and Windsor Cultural Council. Generously sponsored by Berkshire Wood Products, Dalton CRA, Dream Vacations, Greylock Realty, Innovations Hair Salon, Itty Bitty Farm Trust, Jack Sobon Architect & Builder, Kelly's Package Store, P.M. Reed Carry Goods, and Windsor Jambs Farm.
FOW WOODLAND TRAIL
A definite highlight at the Windsor Grown festival! Friends of Windsor's Woodland Trail was simply magical. It was designed and created by Windsor volunteers—from the hand-carved tree dragons and rustic sapling fort (complete with fire pit and s'mores!) to the mesmerizing path through a rhododendron patch, and so much more. [2017] Click on the image to see our amazing FOW Woodland Trail Gallery.
CELEBRATE WINDSOR!
There was standing-room-only in the East Windsor Chapel for our celebration of this town's rich history. [2016] Click on the image to see our Celebrate Windsor Gallery, and to learn more.
Supported by grants from the Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Windsor's Cultural Council.
LANDMARKS GUIDE MAP
We created this handsome 16" x 18" guide map featuring the locations of our 24 historical site signs. Click on the image to look inside! [2016]
Supported by grants from the Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Windsor's Cultural Council. Generously sponsored by Berkshire Bridge & Iron, Hill Engineers, L.P. Adams, The Trustees, and Wild & Scenic Westfield River.
FLASHBACKS
We designed and created this year's worth of monthly features — in print and online — meant to deepen the stories behind the historical site signs and strengthen Windsor's sense of connection to its past. [2016 - 2017] Click on the image for our FLASHBACKS features and companion web presentations.
Supported by grants from the Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Windsor's Cultural Council.
HISTORICAL SITE SIGNS
We installed twenty-four coordinated signs throughout town marking historically significant sites where recognizable structures no longer exist. These signs offer us a tangible connection to Windsor’s past. [2015] Click on the image for a list of the sites and our online map.
In collaboration with Windsor’ Historical Commission, and supported by a grant from the Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.