DPNC: Leila Philip (Beaverland) Author Talk and Signing

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Rd, Mystic

Bank Square Books presents an author talk and signing at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) with Leila Philip for the book, Beaverland.  An intimate and revelatory dive into the world of the beaver—the wonderfully weird rodent that has surprisingly shaped American history and may save its ecological future. From award-winning writer Leila Philip, Beaverland is a […]

$10

Wilton Land Trust – 2024 Annual Meeting

Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton

At the 59th Annual Meeting of the Wilton Land Trust (WLT), members and the community will hear from WLT’s President, Treasurer, Committees, and Executive Director. The meeting will be held in person at the Wilton Library’s The Brubeck Room on Wednesday, Feb. 28, with the Member’s Meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. and the Public Meeting at 7:00 p.m. The highlight of the evening is guest speaker, Amy Barnouw, Director of […]

Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises on RiverQuest: Essex

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, and with no leaves on the trees, our wildlife viewing is easy and fun. RiverQuest will be departing […]

$45

VERNAL POOL TRAINING FOR CONSERVATION & INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSIONERS at RTPC Old Lyme

Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, 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 […]

Summer Camp Sampler at the Connecticut River Museum

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

April 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 […]

$40 – $70

RTPC CONNECTICUT RIVER LECTURE SERIES: Rex Brasher: Prolific but Overshadowed and Unknown with Janine Caira, Ph.D.

Essex Meadows 30 Bokum Rd, Essex

Artists and naturalists have been painting birds for centuries. We know John James Audubon, Fuertes, Peterson and, of course of our current time, Sibley. But who knows Rex Brasher? Brasher resided in Kent, Connecticut and, unlike Audubon, painted birds from life and was greatly influenced by his friend and mentor, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. His work, […]

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, Wilton

Get 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