The Good Life – Yale at Essex Library

Essex Cross Lots 40 West Avenue, Essex

"A recent study found that 37% of teens say the have poor mental health." Let's make a change. Join us for an intro to Yale's popular Science of Wellbeing course for young adults. We'll investigate the videos of Dr. Laurie Santos and find tips on how to feel less stressed and thrive in an overwhelming […]

114th Plant Science Day at CAES Lockwood Farm: Hamden

Lockwood Farm 890 Evergreen Avenue, Hamden

Events from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Barn Displays, Field Plots and Exhibits, Technical Demonstrations, Plant Diagnosis and Plant Identification, Insect Identification, Questions Answered, Activities for Kids, Lockwood Farm Walking Tour, All About Apples and Diseases Walking Tour, Connecticut Pesticide Credits Offered -  All Categories and Private Applicator (PA) Categories: 3.50 Total Credit Hours   For more […]

FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

July 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 […]

$25 – $80

Insects At Night! Nocturnal Adventure at Flanders Nature Center

FLANDERS NATURE CENTER 596 Flanders Road, Woodbury

Are you curious about nocturnal insects? Everyone’s familiar with daytime insects, but rarely have a chance to see the array of moths, beetles, and other insects that wait until dark to emerge from their daytime hiding places. We will collect, observe, and learn about nocturnal insects and their relatives. This is a great family program.  […]

$10 – $15

RTPC Audubon: Rhythm of the River: Steel Drums: Cocktails: Auction

Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

Please join us to celebrate the Rhythm of the River and our Center’s mission! Revel in the rhythmic sounds of steel drums along the Lieutenant River. This fun, whimsical event with special feathered guests, is tented on the Lawn. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a live and silent auction will be available. Our annual benefit supports the science-based […]

$150

A Place Called Hope Presents Birds of Prey – From the Porch: Hillstead

Hillstead Museum 35 Mountain Rd, Farmington

Come learn about different Birds of Prey endemic to Connecticut! A Place Called Hope, a Rehabilitation and Education Center for Birds of Prey, presents a one-hour program at Hill-Stead with four different Birds of Prey found in Connecticut. Ambassador Birds will come out of the aviaries to share their beauty and stories of survival. Audiences […]

$8 – $12