ENVIRONMENT
Webinar: Yale Institute of Sacred Music: Biophilia: In Excelsis
Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture initiative is pleased to present a dialogical webinar to celebrate the closing of the art exhibition, Biophilia: In Excelsis. Reflecting on the role of art, music and religion in addressing the climate crisis, this cross-disciplinary conversation will feature the exhibition curator M. Annenberg, the artist […]
Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour
Clinton Town Hall 54 East Main Street, ClintonWild & Scenic is a film festival with a purpose, bringing together storytellers and stories that reflect a love and appreciation of the natural world. The evening will feature a series of short award-winning environmental and adventure films from around the world. Festival-goers will see 11 short films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, […]
RTPC CONNECTICUT RIVER LECTURE SERIES: Resilient Connecticut: Protecting Our Coastal Communities: John Truscinski
Old Lyme Town Hall 52 Lyme Street, Old LymeOne hundred year and five hundred year weather-related events are coming with more frequency and, as we see the catastrophic damage of storms across the country, we are reminded of our own vulnerability. Our coastal communities and diverse ecosystems that support, not just our wildlife, but our local economies and way of life remain at […]
THE PLASTIC BAG STORE: Art installation and immersive film experience: MASS MOCA
Mass Moca 1040 MASS MoCA WAY, North AdamsMAY 9 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 A Tragicomic Ode to the Foreverness of Plastic. The Plastic Bag Store is a public art installation and immersive film experience by Brooklyn-based artist Robin Frohardt that uses humor, craft, and a critical lens to question our culture of consumption and convenience — specifically, the enduring effects of single-use plastics. The shelves […]
RTPC CONNECTICUT RIVER LECTURE SERIES: Exploring the Connecticut River: Patrick J. Lynch
Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old LymeWhether you are planning a summer or fall expedition to explore the northern reaches of the Connecticut River or you just want to learn more from the comfort of home, Patrick Lynch’s latest book: A Field Guide to the Connecticut River: From New Hampshire to Long Island Sound is the book for you. Building off the success of his Field Guide to Long […]
June Open Trails + Music + Bird Watching at I-Park
I Park 428 Hopyard Road, East HaddamGet your tickets for Open Trails, they're free. Visitors will be given a trail map and are invited to explore the grounds. Most of our trails are quite gentle and you can spend as little as forty-five minutes or several hours meandering and exploring the flora, fauna and artworks. Early birds can catch the guided bird […]
Forage & Feast 2024 at White Gate Farm
White Gate Farm 83 Upper Pattagansett Road, East LymeCome roam the edges of fields and woods for delicious, nutritious wild plants and then sit down at a table outside to a multi-course repast. In the event of rain we will refund your money. Knotweed Quick Pickles Salad of Lambs quarters and wild Brassicas Stinging Nettle Chowder Fried Pokeweed with Wild Sorrel, Vetch and […]
Pollinator Days at White Flower Farm
White Flower Farm 167 Litchfield Road (Route 63), LitchfieldLearn about best practices and plants to attract pollinators to your home landscape. Assemble for an informal talk with members of our garden staff then enjoy a quick tour of our display gardens with special emphasis on plant combinations. No fee or registration required. Kids are invited to build a decorative butterfly house and decorate it […]
UNITED TABLE: WHAT’S UP GASTROPOD?- TALK & TASTING
United Theater 5 Canal St, Westerly, RIWe are excited to announce the next event in the UNITED Table series at the United Theater with Eating With the Ecosystem! Join us on June 15th as we host a panel and tasting event showcasing Gastropods – or Snails of the sea – Whelks, periwinkles, and slipper limpets. These local delicacies are often overlooked […]
Become a Backyard Naturalist: A James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Activity Program for Kids
Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center and Museum 23 Potter Rd, HamptonOnline apps, equipment and reading lists for curious kids. Great summer vacation activity. For more information
Connecticut River Environmental Symposium
Wesleyan University 45 Wyllys Ave, Fayerweather – Beckham Hall, MiddletownThe Connecticut River Museum is hosting an Environmental Symposium this June at Wesleyan University’s Beckham Hall Ballroom, featuring speakers and topics spanning all 410 miles of the Connecticut River. We envision this event as an opportunity for environmentally focused organizations to make new connections and discover exciting opportunities for collaboration and coalition building. The event […]
Take Your Family to Visit a State Fish Hatchery
Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery Address: 145 Trout Hatchery Road, Plainfield, CT 06374 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (7 days a week) Phone: 860-564-7542 Tours: Open to the public. Groups interested in tours of the hatchery starting on or after June 1 should call at the phone number below. Burlington State Fish Hatchery Address:34 Belden Rd, Burlington, CT […]