ENVIRONMENT
Summer on the Farm at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 5-10
Yellow Farmhouse 389 N. Main Street, StoningtonJuly 9 - August 29, 2024 Our Summer on the Farm program brings children ages 5-10 to Stone Acres Farm where Yellow Farmhouse educators help them pick, taste, and cook fresh produce.Over the course of eight summer weeks, we visit the laying hens, measure the temperature of the compost piles, inspect milkweed for monarch caterpillars, dissect […]
Teacher Summer Camp at Kellogg Environmental Center: Derby
Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Estate gardens 500 Hawthorne Avenue, DerbySummer workshop days for elementary and middle school teachers that provide experiences for teachers through exploration of forests, shorelines and more. Lesson plans, resources and materials are provided to allow you to recharge and spark ideas for next year. The camp is free, and you are welcome to bring your children with you or adults […]
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SUMMER BIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeThursday, July 11; 9-11 am With the hustle and bustle of spring migration over, the birds in CT are settling down to breed for the summer. We’ll look and listen for the breeding summer birds in some of the best preserves in southeastern CT. $13 for members; $18 for non-members. – Walk at Bebee will […]
Connecticut’s Black Bears and Tips for Optimum Coexistence at Essex Library
Essex Library Association 33 West Avenue, EssexWith bear populations on the rise and encounters with humans increasing, wildlife expert Paul Colburn will join us to provide a history of black bears in Connecticut, an overview of their habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and current research efforts. Paul will also provide practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our black bear population. Black bear […]
FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeJuly 6, 13 Aug 10,17 1:30-3:00pm Participate in an afternoon of ecology exploration with the RTP Estuary Center! Learn how to use some of our equipment and explore our sanctuary grounds. Each session is packed with fascinating discoveries! This program is intended for families with children ages 5 and up. Each session features a unique […]
Wequetequock Festival in Stonington
The Hounds 769 N Stonington Rd, StoningtonJoin Us at the Wequetequock Clean Water Coalition Festival on the Cove! We’re excited to invite you to a day filled with fun, food, and learning! Enjoy delicious eats from Woodfella’s Food Truck , live music , local artists’ performances , and explore interactive educational tables on water quality and conservation efforts . Plus, don’t miss out on free […]
2024 Connecticut Coastal Cleanup with Save the Sound Mid-September
Wherever you are! Your TownThe Connecticut Cleanup is a state-wide effort hosted by Save the Sound as part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. This global event, which occurs on International Coastal Cleanup Day in mid-September, has motivated over 11.5 million people around the world to pick up over 210 million pounds of trash from nearly 390,000 miles of […]
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center GUIDED PADDLES
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeGUIDED PADDLES Tuesday, July 23; 9-11 am Join us as we explore some of southeastern Connecticut’s most scenic waterways by boat! Enjoy birds, wildlife, and fun on the water! Each participant must bring their own kayak/canoe and PFD. Sunscreen, bug spray, and binoculars are encouraged. 10 person maximum. $25 members; $30 non-members July 23 on the Lieutenant […]
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeMost of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their northbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut, […]
Conversations with a Beekeeper At The Beekley Library
Beekley Library 10 Central Ave, New HartfordJoin the Humble Bee Honey Company for a program introducing the life of the Honey bee. It discusses equipment management and harvesting practices past and present, the challenges Beekeepers face and the importance of Beekeeping and honey bees to our ecosystem. For more information!
Dixwell Q-House Farmer’s Market in New Haven
Q-HOUSE FARMERS MARKET 197 Dixwell Ave, New HavenWednesdays | 3pm – 6pm Opening Day: June 12 Daniel Stewart Plaza 197 Dixwell Ave Q House and CitySeed are excited to be collaborating to bring a Farmers Market to the Daniel Stewart Plaza at Q House this summer! This market will look much like CitySeeds other markets, offering fresh locally grown and produced foods, […]
Drinking with the Ecosystem: Cocktails, Oysters, Seafood: Providence
Industrious Spirits Company 1 Sims Ave #103, Providence, Rhode IslandThe Industrious Spirit Company and Eating with the Ecosystem is excited to invite you to “Drinking with the Ecosystem”, a fun and delicious event filled with cocktails, oysters, and sea snacks to benefit our non-profit, Eating with the Ecosystem! For $30, your ticket includes: A signature cocktail crafted by the talented mixologists at Industrious Spirits Company (ISCO) […]