ENVIRONMENT
Kayak Kelp Harvest Tour in Rhode Island
Stonington Kelp Co 179 Mechanic Street Second Floor, PawcatuckCome 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 […]
Author Talk and Signing: Greg Wrenn (Mothership) at Bank Square Books
Bank Square Books 80 Stonington Road, Mystic, CTA former Stegner Fellow and Jones Lecturer at Stanford University, Greg Wrenn is the author of Centaur (University of Wisconsin Press, 2013) , which National Book Award-winning poet Terrance Hayes awarded the Brittingham Prize in Poetry. About the Book: Weaving together memoir and cutting-edge science, Mothership is not just a queer coming-of-age story. It's a […]
Sound Off for Climate Action Day
Hartford Capitol 300 Capitol Ave, HartfordIt’s grind time! We are one month away from the end of the 2024 legislative session, and General Assembly has heard our issues relating to climate accountability and the need for increased investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Still, we need people power to push these priority bills past the finish line! That […]
VERNAL POOL TRAINING FOR CONSERVATION & INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSIONERS at RTPC Old Lyme
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeVernal 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 […]
Summer Camp Sampler at the Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CTApril 8 and 12 Looking for something fun to do this spring break? Why not spend it exploring the Connecticut River? Between April 8 and 12, the Connecticut River Museum is hosting a five-day Spring Break Camp Sampler! We’re giving you a sneak peek into all the fun we have planned for summer camp this […]
April Vacation: Earth Week at Niantic Children’s Museum
Niantic Children's Museum 409 Main Street, NianticApril 9 - 12, 2024 Join us for a terra-ific week as we celebrate the Earth we live on! The week will be filled with hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and more! Challenge yourself to make something out of recycled materials in our Museum MakerSpace. Educator-led demonstrations will run from 10am to 2pm at the top of […]
Shoreline Arts Alliance: Connecticut’s Oldest State-Wide Photography Competition Accepting Submissions for 2024 Show
Kehler Lidell Gallery 873 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CTSubmissions accepted online until August 7th, 2023. We have opened submissions for IMAGES, Connecticut’s oldest state-wide photography competition. Now in its 44th exhibition cycle, IMAGES is a jury-curated photography exhibition which is returning this year to being held in a physical gallery setting. Accepted artists are eligible for various awards, and there is exciting programming […]
Talk: “The Petro-Welfare State: Alaska’s Experiment in Fiscal and Ecological Sustainability ” with Philip Wight
Yale Agrarian Studies 230 Prospect Street, New HavenPhilip Wight is an Assistant Professor of History and Arctic & Northern Studies at the University of Alaska. He is an energy and environmental historian, with a focus on infrastructure, mobility, and climate. He teaches classes in Alaska history, the contemporary history of the circumpolar north, as well as energy and climate history. Dr. Wight […]
Yale Institute of Sacred Music : Biophilia: In Excelsis Art Exhibit
Miller Hall 406 Prospect Street, New HavenMarch 27-May 2 Biophilia: In Excelsis is an art exhibition that focuses on the theme of sacred ecosystems, including oceans and forests, and their imminent transformation due to increased global warming. Curated by M. Annenberg, it brings together twenty-two artists who represent different cultural backgrounds, generations, and geographic locations, and who explore the concept of Biophilia, […]
Greenwich Earth Day Cleanup: Mianus River
Get involved and give back to your local community on Earth Day! Link up with Trout Unlimited and friends to clean up the Mianus River in Greenwich along River Road. We'll get things started at 10 am - look for the big blue TU tent! There should be plenty of parking on the pull offs […]
Wilton Earth Day Cleanup: Schenck’s Island Park
Schenck's Island Park 202 Old Ridgefield Road, WiltonGet involved and give back to your community on Earth Day! Link up with Trout Unlimited and friends to clean up the Norwalk River at Schenck's Island Park. Volunteers will split up into teams to scout for garbage along the banks, and cut back vines and invasive plants. We'll have all the stuff you need […]
Norwalk Earth Day Cleanup: Silvermine River
Join Trout Unlimited and friends for a cleanup of the Silvermine River in Norwalk at the Silvermine Elementary School. We'll provide all the stuff you need like waters, snacks, gloves and trash bags. Bring a reusable water bottle! For more information