EDUCATION
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Connecticut River Conservancy LiveStream: Geologic Time Travel Through the Connecticut River Basin
Connecticut River Conservancy LiveStream: Geologic Time Travel Through the Connecticut River Basin
LiveStream Season 5, Episode 1 Join the Connecticut River Conservancy for our first LiveStream of the season as we welcome Alfred (Fred) Venne, Museum Educator at the Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College, for a riveting journey back and forth through time to explore the geological history of the Connecticut River valley. Fred will share […]
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Operation Schnitzel: Wine Tasting Class with Spencer and Lynn
Operation Schnitzel: Wine Tasting Class with Spencer and Lynn
Smetana European Food Truck is back in Groton! Join us anytime from 5:30 through 7:00 for an educational tasting showcasing what makes Austrian wines so darn delicious while Smetana serves up some schnitzel. From Smetana: Hand-held schnitzel bites with preserved cherries and carrot-celery root slaw Polish potato salad (salad jarzynowa) This class will be held […]
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Teacher’s Workshop: Food Waste, In-Person at the Yellow Farmhouse
Teacher’s Workshop: Food Waste, In-Person at the Yellow Farmhouse
Almost one third of the food that is grown in the United States is wasted. In this professional development workshop, teachers will explore why and where food gets wasted, learn about strategies and community programs to prevent waste, discover ways to reduce food waste in the classroom, and educate their students about food waste. For […]
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Eating With The Ecosystem Kelp Talk
Eating With The Ecosystem Kelp Talk
Join kelp farmers, chefs and artists in a discussion at United Theater about the role of sugar kelp in the local ecosystem. Tickets can be purchased at EWTE Stonington Kelp Co is a regenerative ocean farm owned and operated by Suzie Flores and her husband Jay Douglas. We are dedicated to sustainably growing native […]
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Logee’s Rare and Tropical Greenhouse: Monthly Plant Sale
"A perfect day for a ride to Logee's Tropical Plants in CT." Logee’s was founded in 1892 by Byron’s grandfather, William D. Logee. Today, we carry on the family tradition and offer fruiting, rare and tropical plants as well as hardy garden plants, easy-to-grow houseplants, begonias and many more rare and unusual plants to thrill and delight our customers. Retail Store: OPEN: WED-SUN 9am-5pm For a list […]
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Drive the RHONE home: Wine Tasting Class with Spencer and Lynn
Drive the RHONE home: Wine Tasting Class with Spencer and Lynn
The Rhone Valley holds so much allure for us, and is the home of some of the most iconic wines that grace our shores. It also is one of the best value-driven regions in all of France. The diversity of wine is incredible and is something that we can not wait to show off! This […]
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Kayak Kelp Harvest Tour in Rhode Island
Kayak Kelp Harvest Tour in Rhode Island
Come harvest sugar kelp via kayak and visit an oyster farm. This guided 2 hour tour will offer kayaks and gear to 8 participants. We will visit a kelp and oyster farm and learn about the operation as well as get a chance to harvest kelp to bring home. We will also provide an overview […]
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Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut: Winter Conference
42nd Annual CT NOFA Winter Conference CT NOFA is proud to present our 42nd Winter Conference, featuring a series of virtual workshops on March 20-21 in the lead up to our full day, in-person gathering and celebration on March 23, 2024 at Eastern Connecticut State University, in partnership with their Institute of Sustainability. We’ll be offering a […]
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New Haven Symphony Orchestra : Young People’s Concerts
With musical selections including as Montgomery’s Starburst and Bernstein’s “Mambo” from West Side Story, this program touches on a wide range of diverse American music. The concert will also feature videos and images projected above the orchestra as the pieces are played. SUNDAY, MARCH 24 at 1:00 p.m.: A free and public performance will take place at the […]
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Yale Peabody Museum REOPENING
Yale Peabody Museum REOPENING
We're back starting March 26! After four years, the new Yale Peabody Museum is finally here; 4.5 billion years of history is waiting for you to explore in your own backyard. The Peabody is a museum for the community, and we can't wait another minute to share what we've created for you. That's why we've […]
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Philosophy Night at Wesleyan R J Julia Bookstore
Philosophy Night at Wesleyan R J Julia Bookstore
Join us for Philosophy Night! For anyone interested in exploring ideas, asking questions, and digging into the thinking in our lives, this event is for you! Each attendee can choose to contribute one philosophical question as they arrive. The group will then vote on which question to discuss! For more information
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Center for Contemporary Printmaking: Artist-in-Residence Application Deadline
The Artist-in-Residence Program (AIR) at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking takes place in the recently remodeled Helen Frankenthaler Printmaking Cottage. Within this space artists have the opportunity to produce a body of work in a supportive atmosphere for creative growth and development—using traditional as well as innovative printmaking techniques. The intention of the residency is to […]
Opening Lecture: Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing
Opening Lecture: Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing
In-Person or ZOOM The opening event for Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing features the American Library Association president Emily Drabinski and the climate activist Thanu Yakupitiyage in conversation with the exhibition curator Mimosa Shah. Shouts of struggle echo through the Schlesinger Library’s collections. Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing presents the dynamic stories of groups that mobilized to name and challenge injustice. […]
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AUTHORSLIVE: ADUS: THE PERFECT HOUSING SOLUTION: Sheri Koones in Conversation with Fred Camillo
AUTHORSLIVE: ADUS: THE PERFECT HOUSING SOLUTION: Sheri Koones in Conversation with Fred Camillo
AuthorsLive welcomes author Sheri Koones to Greenwich Library's Marx Family Black Box Theater. She will be discussing her new book, ADUs: The Perfect Housing Solution, in conversation with Town of Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo and Greenwich Real Estate Agent Mark Pruner. An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller housing unit built on the same lot as a […]
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Lecture: Digging for Hope in Mexico: A Feminist Ethnography in the Land of Mass Graves: Rosalva Aida Hernández Castillo
In-Person or ZOOM A presentation from 2023–2024 Perrin Moorhead Grayson and Bruns Grayson Fellow Rosalva Aida Hernández Castillo Hernández Castillo’s book, “Digging for Hope in Mexico: A Feminist Ethnography in the Land of Mass Graves,” will offer an ethnographic account of family collectives searching for their disappeared loved ones throughout Mexico. Drawing on interviews, participant […]
From Seed to Harvest: Garden Planning Workshops at Yellow Farmhouse and Stone Acres Farm
From Seed to Harvest: Garden Planning Workshops at Yellow Farmhouse and Stone Acres Farm
Three Dates: April 3, April 7 and May 1, 2024 Join our edible garden planning workshop, where farmers and educators from Yellow Farmhouse Education Center and Stone Acres Farm will lead participants through the process of creating customized garden designs - from seed to harvest. From selecting the perfect plants to arranging the layout, attendees […]
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American Rum: Preserving The Bounty Spring Cocktail Series at Yellow Farmhouse
American Rum: Preserving The Bounty Spring Cocktail Series at Yellow Farmhouse
American Rum: a Taste of History Embark on an immersive journey through history with Anthony Caporale, exploring the rich tapestry of American spirits, their connection to American agricultural history, and early efforts to preserve food. Each program features a masterful tasting experience with selections curated in partnership with Spencer and Lynn Wine & Spirits. Anthony […]
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VERNAL POOL TRAINING FOR CONSERVATION & INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSIONERS at RTPC Old Lyme
VERNAL POOL TRAINING FOR CONSERVATION & INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSIONERS at RTPC Old Lyme
Vernal pools are an important wetland habitat found throughout Connecticut. Often overlooked and undervalued, they provide essential breeding habitat for numerous amphibian and invertebrate species. This workshop will introduce vernal pools, what they are, how they function, and what species are dependent upon them for survival. With over 60 years of combined experience with local […]