BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CT Environmental Headlines//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CT Environmental Headlines X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CT Environmental Headlines X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120516T193551 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T193551 UID:56860-1338631200-1338645659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Celebration and planting commemorating the West River Tidal Restoration Project, 10 a.m. June 2, New Haven DESCRIPTION:Celebration and volunteer planting commemorating the completion of the West River Tidal Restoration Project in New Haven. Please join project partners\, elected officials\, community members\, and volunteers on Saturday\, June 2 at 10:00 AM at the Edgewood Park Duck Pond. Parking can be found along both sides of Chapel Street between Yale Avenue and Ella T. Grasso Boulevard. All are welcome to come celebrate the West River Tidal Restoration Project and to stay for a planting of native tidal plants at the newly-enhanced Duck Pond area. Refreshments and some tools will be provided\, though volunteers are asked to bring a shovel and boots if they have them. Please RSVP to Save the Sound's Kierran Broatch at kbroatch@savethesound.org if you wish to volunteer or just attend. The West River project includes the installation of three new self-regulating tide gates\, which will increase tidal flow\, improving water quality and fish passage and restoring up to 80 acres of tidal marsh in and around West River Memorial Park. LOCATION:Chapel St. and Ella T. Grasso Blvd., United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/celebration-and-planting-commemorating-the-west-river-tidal-restoration-project-10-a-m-june-2-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120606T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120606T190059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120516T192226 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T192226 UID:56857-1339002000-1339009259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Clean Energy Communities Spring Regional Workshop May 22 and June 6 DESCRIPTION:Clean Energy Communities Spring Regional Workshops Hosted by: Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority and Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Workshop Agenda: Review Expanded Clean Energy Communities Program Creating a Municipal Action Plan (MAP) Learning How to Promote CTCleanEnergyOptions and Home Energy Solutions Setting Up Successful Initiatives Using Media and Community Outreach *Dinner and Refreshments will be provided. Registration: To register\, please visit the CL&P Seminar and Event Calendar at: http://www.cl-p.com/register Navigate to the date of the session and click on link.  Individual Workshop Agendas are posted within the calendar. For more information\, please contact: Diana McCarthy-Bercury at mccard@nu.com or Robert Schmitt at robert.schmitt@ctcleanenergy.com Spring 2012 Workshops: Northeast Connecticut Regional Taskforce Workshop Date: Tuesday\, May 22\, 2012 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location:  Stafford Springs Library Community Room\, 5 Levinthal Run\, Stafford Springs\, CT South Central Connecticut Regional Taskforce Workshop Date:  June 6\, 2012 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Keefe Community Center\, 11 Pine Street  Hamden\, CT 06514 LOCATION: 11 Pine St. , Hamden, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/clean-energy-communities-spring-regional-workshop-may-22-and-june-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120516T192019 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T192019 UID:56855-1337709600-1337716859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Clean Energy Communities Spring Regional Workshops DESCRIPTION:Clean Energy Communities Spring Regional Workshops Hosted by: Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority and Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Workshop Agenda: Review Expanded Clean Energy Communities Program Creating a Municipal Action Plan (MAP) Learning How to Promote CTCleanEnergyOptions and Home Energy Solutions Setting Up Successful Initiatives Using Media and Community Outreach *Dinner and Refreshments will be provided. Registration: To register\, please visit the CL&P Seminar and Event Calendar at: http://www.cl-p.com/register Navigate to the date of the session and click on link.  Individual Workshop Agendas are posted within the calendar. For more information\, please contact: Diana McCarthy-Bercury at mccard@nu.com or Robert Schmitt at robert.schmitt@ctcleanenergy.com Spring 2012 Workshops: Northeast Connecticut Regional Taskforce Workshop Date: Tuesday\, May 22\, 2012 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location:  Stafford Springs Library Community Room\, 5 Levinthal Run\, Stafford Springs\, CT South Central Connecticut Regional Taskforce Workshop Date:  June 6\, 2012 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Keefe Community Center 11 Pine Street  Hamden\, CT 06514 LOCATION:5 Levinthal Run, Stafford Springs, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/clean-energy-communities-spring-regional-workshops/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120516T112547 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T112547 UID:56819-1337797800-1337806859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:EPA Connecticut Meeting on Housatonic River Status 6:30-9 p.m., May 23, Falls Village DESCRIPTION:EPA and the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut will be holding public meetings in both states next week to discuss next steps for the potential clean up of the Housatonic River in western Massachusetts and Connecticut. EPA and the states have been working cooperatively for the last several months to discuss potential approaches to clean up the Rest of River portion of the Housatonic River contaminated with pollutants from General Electric’s former Pittsfield\, Mass. facility. These discussions have focused\, in part\, on the need to address the risks from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) to humans\, fish\, wildlife and other organisms while avoiding\, mitigating or minimizing the impacts of the clean up on the unique ecological character of the Housatonic River. Prior to the meetings\, EPA and the states will release a document called the “Status Report of Preliminary Discussions of Potential Remediation Approaches to the GE-Housatonic River Site “Rest of River” PCB Contamination.” This summary document\, which recognizes that no remedy decisions have yet been made\, reflects the current status of EPA and the states’ efforts to discuss and identify potential remedial approaches for the Rest of River in light of their shared goals and interests. The summary report\, which will be available on EPA’s web page on Friday\, May18\, will be the topic of the public meetings. The Connecticut meeting will be on Wednesday\, May 23\, 2012 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Housatonic Valley Regional High School\, 246 Warren Turnpike Road\, Falls Village\, Conn. Curt Spalding\, regional administrator of EPA’s New England office\, will be joined at the May 23 Connecticut meeting by Macky McCleary\, Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Kenneth Kimmell\, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection\, and Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game Commissioner\, Mary Griffin will join Curt Spalding at the meeting in Lenox on May 24. More information on EPA’s work to clean up contamination in the Housatonic River (http://www.epa.gov/region1/ge/) - on Friday\, 5/18 this site will also contain the document referenced above. For more on this story\, visit: 05/15/2012: EPA\, Massachusetts and Connecticut Host Public Meetings on Housatonic River Status. LOCATION:246 Warren Turnpike Road, Falls Village, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/epa-connecticut-meeting-on-housatonic-river-status-630-9-p-m-may-23-falls-village/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T233059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T222956 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T222956 UID:56802-1338631200-1338679859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Meriden Trails Day 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2 DESCRIPTION:The Meriden Trails Day will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday\, June 2\, at the Quinnipiac River Linear Walking Trail at Red Bridge on Oregon Road. For more on this story\, visit: Meriden briefs\, May 14 to 18\, 2012 - MyRecordJournal.com: Brief. LOCATION:Oregon Road, Meriden, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/meriden-trails-day-10-to-1130-a-m-saturday-june-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T222732 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T222732 UID:56798-1339232400-1339250459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Trumbull household hazardous waste collection 9a.m-2p.m June 9 DESCRIPTION:It’s time to clean out your garage and basement for the household hazardous waste collection day set for Saturday\, June 9 at Indian Ledge Park\, next to BMX Facility\, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for Trumbull\, Monroe and Easton residents. Must show CT driver’s license. For more on this story\, visit: Household hazardous waste collection | Acorn-Online.com. LOCATION:Trumbull, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/trumbull-household-hazardous-waste-collection-9a-m-2p-m-june-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T215343 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T215601 UID:56783-1337421600-1337436059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:US Coast Guard Open House, 10-2 Saturday, May 19, New Haven DESCRIPTION:NEW HAVEN - U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound\, New Haven\, will hold their annual open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 120 Woodward Ave. For more on this story\, visit: U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound told hold New Haven open house- The New Haven Register - Serving New Haven\, Connecticut. LOCATION:120 Woodward Ave. , New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/us-coast-guard-open-house-10-2-saturday-may-19-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T153059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T183621 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T183621 UID:56754-1337871600-1337873459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Live webcast with Mary Evelyn Tucker on "Global Stewardship: An Integrating Story for Ecological Civilization," 3 p.m., May 24 DESCRIPTION:Live webcast with Mary Evelyn Tucker on "Global  Stewardship: An Integrating Story for Ecological Civilization." This webcast is one of the many wonderful events happening in the Spring of Sustainability Summit\, presented by the Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. Mary Evelyn's webcast will be hosted by Betsy Rosenberg and broadcast on Thursday\, May 24\, at 12:00-12:30pm PST. You can register here for this free event: http://springofsustainability.com/ LOCATION:United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/live-webcast-with-mary-evelyn-tucker-on-global-stewardship-an-integrating-story-for-ecological-civilization-3-p-m-may-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120518T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120518T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T121218 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T121218 UID:56733-1337326200-1337333459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day / National Bike to Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. From Rick Green at The Hartford Courant Since this is "CT Rides Week" -- when the state Department of Transportation wants you to try\, if only for a day\, a different way of getting to work – and Friday is national Bike-to-Work-Day\, (Google bikewalkct or CT Rides for more information) let's take a moment to salute the commuting pioneers like the Alyssa Norwoods out there. Because ever so slowly some of us really are looking beyond the cars that clog the roads\, pollute the air and raise our blood pressure. For more on this story\, visit: State tries to get people to reconsider driving alone to work. - Courant.com. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T203059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T121059 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T121059 UID:56729-1337279400-1337286659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Goodwin College president to speak to land trust 6:30 p.m. Thursday May 17 East Hartford DESCRIPTION:Goodwin College President Mark Scheinburg will outline how preservation of open space along the Connecticut River fits into the school’s mission at the annual meeting of the Manchester Conservation Trust at 6:30 p.m. Thursday\, May 17\, in Goodwin College’s Community Room. For more on this story\, visit: Journal Inquirer > Connecticut & Region > Goodwin College president to speak to land trust. LOCATION:East Hartford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/goodwin-college-president-to-speak-to-land-trust-630-p-m-thursday-may-17-east-hartford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T105919 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T105919 UID:56707-1337421600-1337428859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Stratford Greenway opens Saturday, 10 a.m. May 19 DESCRIPTION:The grand opening of the Stratford Greenway will take place Saturday\, May 19\, at 10 a.m. at the DeLuca Field entry\, Main Street. Mayor John A. Harkins will be among the speakers\, as the town takes a first step in the revitalization along the Stratford’s waterfront. For more on this story\, visit: Stratford Greenway opens Saturday\, May 19 | Stratford Star. LOCATION:Main St., Stratford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/stratford-greenway-opens-saturday-10-a-m-may-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1339745400-1339752659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120720T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120720T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1342769400-1342776659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. 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LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120921T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120921T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1348212600-1348219859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121019T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121019T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1350631800-1350639059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121116T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121116T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1353051000-1353058259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121221T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121221T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1356075000-1356082259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130118T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130118T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1358494200-1358501459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. 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LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130315T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130315T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1363332600-1363339859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130419T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130419T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1366356600-1366363859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. 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LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1371799800-1371807059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130719T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130719T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1374219000-1374226259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130816T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130816T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1376638200-1376645459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130920T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130920T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1379662200-1379669459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. 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LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131115T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131115T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1384500600-1384507859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131220T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131220T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1387524600-1387531859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140117T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140117T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1389943800-1389951059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140221T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140221T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1392967800-1392975059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140321T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140321T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1395387000-1395394259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140418T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140418T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1397806200-1397813459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140516T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140516T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1400225400-1400232659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140620T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140620T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1403249400-1403256659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140718T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140718T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1405668600-1405675859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140815T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140815T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1408087800-1408095059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140919T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140919T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1411111800-1411119059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141017T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141017T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1413531000-1413538259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141121T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141121T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1416555000-1416562259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141219T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141219T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1418974200-1418981459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150116T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150116T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1421393400-1421400659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150220T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150220T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1424417400-1424424659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150320T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150320T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1426836600-1426843859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150417T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150417T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1429255800-1429263059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150515T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150515T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120515T092418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T092418 UID:56680-1431675000-1431682259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Bike To Work Day DESCRIPTION:Day  Join other cyclists in front of the Devil's Gear (next to Bru Coffee Shop) for our monthly free breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30. More info at ElmCityCycling.org. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-bike-to-work-day/2012-06-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120514T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120514T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120514T102739 LAST-MODIFIED:20120514T102729 UID:56200-1337020200-1337032859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Defend human health at coal plant hearing, 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, Bridgeport DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 14\, 2012 6:30pm until 10:00pm An informational hearing to take public comments concerning the draft Title V permit for PSEG's Bridgeport Harbor Station. It will be moderated and recorded by DEEP. Our Healthy CT Alliance calls on CT residents to attend this hearing to show DEEP and PSEG that we are very concerned about the effects of the continued operation of this coal plant on our health!. City Of Bridgeport City Hall Annex\, 999 Broad St.\, Bridgeport\, CT 06604 LOCATION:999 Broad St., Bridgeport, 06604, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/defend-human-health-at-coal-plant-hearing-630-p-m-monday-may-14-bridgeport/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T190059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120512T133916 LAST-MODIFIED:20120512T133916 UID:56595-1337101200-1337108459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Elm City Cycling Meeting 5 p.m. May 15, New Haven City Hall DESCRIPTION:This is ECC's busiest season -- there is much going on with neighborhood festivals\, bike education and training\, our big Bike to Work Day and planning for our Century ride July 1. Our small Education and Outreach Committee can certainly use more members to contribute your ideas and your time to improving cycling in New Haven. Our next meeting is Monday\, May 14 at 5 p.m. at New Haven City Hall\, 165 Church St.\, second floor meeting room (usually Room #1\, at the far end of the hall across from the aldermanic chamber). Hope to see some new faces there\, and be sure to contact me if you have questions. LOCATION:165 Church St. , New Haven URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/elm-city-cycling-meeting-5-p-m-may-15-new-haven-city-hall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120512T104108 LAST-MODIFIED:20120512T104108 UID:56588--@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Green Homes Tour, New Canaan, 2 & 3:30 p.m. May 20 DESCRIPTION:Wilton Go Green (WGG) invites you to its upcoming Green Homes Tour on Sunday\, May 20th.  The four Fairfield County homes on the tour are: •  A bright\, airy home illustrating the virtues of natural materials\, a re-purposed attached barn and sustainable use of the landscape; •  An antique home retrofitted to address the current priorities for energy conservation while maintaining its original architectural character; •  A craftsman-style ranch home featuring green energy upgrades\, such as geothermal heating and cooling\, cork flooring\, and photovoltaic solar panels; and •  An Adirondack-style New Canaan home — a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Certified house.  It is constructed from entirely local and recycled materials with solar thermal panels and multiple enhancements that make it worthy of the countless green building awards that it has earned. All participants must sign in\, present a photo ID\, and pick up maps for the homes by registering at Old Town Hall\, 69 Ridgefield Rd/Rt 33\, Wilton\, starting at 1 pm on Sunday\, May 20.  (This registration site is just 1/4 mile north of the Wilton train station\, Rts 7 and 33.) Tickets are $20 per person or per family.  Everyone may tour the three Wilton homes.  Tours of the New Canaan home are offered at 2 and 3:30 pm and by reservation only on a first-come first- served basis.  Reservations for that particular house tour must be made the day of the tour at Old Town Hall beginning at 1 pm. Parking at Old Town Hall is available behind the building off Belden Hill Road.  Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.wiltongogreen.org.  Wilton Go Green looks forward to seeing you! LOCATION: URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/green-homes-tour-new-canaan-2-330-p-m-may-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120511T085047 LAST-MODIFIED:20120511T085715 UID:56260-1337191200-1337198459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:New Haven Green Drinks 6-8 p.m. May 16, Sitar DESCRIPTION:Wed. 5/16\, 6 to 8pm at Sitar Indian Restaurant 45 Grove Street New Haven\, CT 06511 (203) 777-3234 Speaking at 7pm will be Marydale DeBor\, JD Member\, Board of Directors of New England Farmers Union +  an independent consultant advising on integrating wholesome\, nurturing food service into institutions mission-based operations. Marydale will be talking about the importance of "reforming" institutional- in particular health care- food service systems. The model she created is known as Plow to Plate:  http://www.plowtoplate.org.html Sitar will be having happy hour specials\, including wonderful mango lassi (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)\, Indian wine\, a full bar\, as well as\, some sampling plates of Sitar's delicious food for New Haven Green Drinks. A special thanks to our host Inderjit + his newly renovated restaurant! Feel free to invite your friends- we had a great Q+A last month so bring your curiosity once again. Sitar is located on the corner of Grove Street and Orange Street with easy access to downtown New Haven\, East Rock\, and the train station. LOCATION:45 Grove St. , New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/new-haven-green-drinks-6-8-p-m-may-16-sitar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120510T224613 LAST-MODIFIED:20120510T224652 UID:56553-1337850000-1337860859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:North Branch Park River Watershed-based Plan Watershed Research Coordination Meeting 9-12 p.m. May 24, Hartford DESCRIPTION:The following May 24th meeting is open to persons who have\, are or planning environmental science and/or design research in the North Branch Park River watershed. RSVP to Mary Rickel Pelletier <maryp@parkwatershed.org> or (860) 881-5089. There is no cost. Thursday\, May 24\, 2012 9 am - 12 noon North Branch Park River Watershed-based Plan Watershed Research Coordination Meeting Gray Conference Center\, University of Hartford AGENDA 9 am Sign-in 9:15 am · Introductions of environmental science professors and design professionals with a brief summary of their work (15 min)? · North Branch Park River Watershed Management Plan\, "North Park Plan" (30 min)? North Park Implementation Mary Rickel Pelletier\, Project Coordinator with CT DEEP: MaryAnn Nusom-Haverstock and Chris Malik · Review of Park River Watershed sediment quality research ? Dr. Jonathan Gourley\, Environmental Science Program Trinity College (15 min) 10:15 am break 10:30 am · Current North Branch Park River Watershed research and major project work?i) i) Dam removal projects along the North Branch Park River (presenters t.b.d.) (15 min) ii) Stormwater run-off Blue Hills neighborhood Dr. Joseph Bushey\, Assistant Professor\, School of Engineering\, Univ Connecticut (15 min) 11:00 am · Open conversation regarding North Branch Park River Watershed research Opportunities for collaboration: water\, ecology\, stormwater\, and green infrastructure 12:00 noon closing + lunch (to be confirmed) *Parking available in Visitor parking lot "K" or lot "F" near the Lincoln Theatre. For a campus map and driving directions\, see http://www.hartford.edu/visitingcampus/campus_maps.aspx * If you are not able to attend yet currently\, recently\, or planning research in the North Branch Park River Watershed\, please forward a brief summary (one paragraph to a page) of your work: Your name\, office or institutional affiliation\, contact information + research You may also describe interest in collaborative research and outline funding needs Please feel welcome to forward this email to environmental science professors\, students professionals\, who have recently\, currently or are planning to North Branch Park River research. Thanks ! Mary LOCATION:University of Hartford, Hartford, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/56553/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120512T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120512T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120510T093127 LAST-MODIFIED:20120510T093127 UID:56546-1336827600-1336838459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Students to break ground on bird garden in Cove Island Park in Stamford 1-4 p.m. May 12 Stamford DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 12\, the two organizations will host a groundbreaking ceremony and an International Migratory Bird Day celebration from 1:00-4:00pm in the park. Free and open to the public\, the event will feature live falcons and owls on display\, a flying bird show\, exhibits\, games and statements by Stamford students\, elected officials\, and the corporate partners who have made the Urban Oases initiative possible. People interested in creating Urban Oases in their yard or other open space area are invited to contact Audubon Connecticut for native plant lists and site specific advice. Visit www.audubonCT.org to learn more or contact Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239. via ConnecticutPlus.com News - Students to break ground on bird garden in Cove Island Park in Stamford. LOCATION:Stamford, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/students-to-break-ground-on-bird-garden-in-cove-island-park-in-stamford-1-4-p-m-may-12-stamford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T190059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120509T003115 LAST-MODIFIED:20120509T003115 UID:56516-1337616000-1337626859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Humane and Sustainable Livestock Farming Workshop, 4-7 p.m. May 21, Stonington DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA) and the owners of Footsteps Farm\, Craig and Sheryl Floyd\, to learn about humane certified and sustainable livestock farming on May 21 from 4pm – 7pm. Workshop registration is $20 for members and beginning farmers (ten years or fewer of farming experience) and $30 for non-members. Please register in advance by calling the CT NOFA office at 203-888-5146 or by visiting www.ctnofa.org. CT NOFA is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the practices of ecologically sound farming and gardening\, and to the development of local sustainable agriculture. CT NOFA is a growing community of farmers\, gardeners\, land care professionals\, businesses and consumers that encourages a healthy relationship to the natural world via Zip06 - Community News from Southeastern Connecticut. LOCATION:Stonington, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/humane-and-sustainable-livestock-farming-workshop-4-7-p-m-may-21-stonington/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T193059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120430T111924 LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T111924 UID:56396-1337103000-1337110259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Middlesex County Green Drinks 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, Middletown DESCRIPTION: Meet Your Greens! Tuesday\,  May 15 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It's Only Natural (ION) Restaurant\, Middletown   Join us for green networking & a presentation by Slow Food Shoreline Slow Food Shoreline (www.slowfoodshoreline.org) is a local chapter of the national non-profit organization Slow Food USA. As a local chapter it invites members and the greater community to taste\, celebrate\, and champion the foods and food traditions of the Connecticut Shoreline. In order to carry out the Slow Food mission\, SFS offers educational events and activities to promote sustainability and biodiversity. Slow Food’s mission is to promote Good food that is delicious and created with care from healthy plants and animals; Clean food that is nutritious and grown and harvested in ways which have a positive impact on the planet; and Fair food that is accessible to all\, regardless of income. It's Only Natural Restaurant has served CT diners for more than 30 years. It is known throughout the state for its delicious\, innovative vegetarian/vegan creations. It's Only Natural Restaurant 336 Main Street Middletown\, CT 06457-2856 (860) 346-9210 http://www.ionrestaurant.com Meet Your Greens meets generally every third Tuesday of the month.Venues and times change-- join our e-list for updates and invites by contacting Claire Rusowicz\, crusowicz@rockfallfoundation.org or Jennifer Weymouth\, jaweymouth@yahoo.com You can also join us on Facebook . Questions? Please e-mail or call Claire Rusowicz (860)347-0340. LOCATION:336 Main St., Middletown, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/middlesex-county-green-drinks-530-730-p-m-tuesday-may-15-middletown/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120430T111537 LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T111537 UID:56394-1338631200-1338638459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:West River Tidal Restoration Project celebration 10 a.m. Saturday June 2, New Haven DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 2\, 2012 10:00am Edgewood Park Duck Pond\, New Haven\, CT You are invited to a celebration and volunteer planting commemorating the completion of the West River Tidal Restoration Project. Please join project partners\, elected officials\, community members\, and volunteers on Saturday\, June 2 at 10:00 AM at the Edgewood Park Duck Pond in New Haven. Parking can be found along both sides of Chapel Street between Yale Avenue and Ella T. Grasso Boulevard. All are welcome to come celebrate the West River Tidal Restoration Project and to stay for a planting of native tidal plants at the newly-enhanced Duck Pond area. Refreshments and some tools will be provided\, though volunteers are asked to bring a shovel and boots if they have them. Please RSVP to Save the Sound’s Kierran Broatch at kbroatch@savethesound.org if you wish to volunteer or just attend. LOCATION:Chapel St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/west-river-tidal-restoration-project-celebration-10-a-m-saturday-june-2-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120430T105831 LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T105831 UID:56382-1339236000-1339254059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Constitution Park Open House, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 9, Madison DESCRIPTION:Madison Park Development Committee Chairman George McManus says the committee has set a date of Saturday\, June 9th\, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an open house for Constitution Park\, the town's newest park. For more on this story\, visit: Save The Date: Constitution Park Open House Saturday\, June 9th - Madison\, CT Patch. LOCATION:Madison, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/constitution-park-open-house-10-a-m-to-3-p-m-june-9-madison/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120503T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120503T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120430T095532 LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T095532 UID:56365-1336064400-1336075259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:117th CFPA Annual Meeting 5-8 p.m. Thursday May 3, Bloomfield DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 3rd from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.\, CFPA will be holding its 117th Annual Meeting at the beautiful St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield (467 Bloomfield Ave). The featured speaker will be Dr. Fred Carstensen of the University of Connecticut who will speak about the efforts by his team of researchers to document an annual economic benefit of over $1 billion and 9\,000 jobs directly tied to Connecticut's state parks\, forests\, wildlife management areas\, and related activities. CFPA will also be unveiling its "Tales from the Trails" video (first of a ten-part series) featuring the Regicides Trail in New Haven produced by Bill Flood productions. The cost of the event is $25/person for dinner\, beverages\, and a lovely evening. Please RSVP today to info@ctwoodlands.org LOCATION:467 Bloomfield Ave. , Bloomfield , United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/117th-cfpa-annual-meeting-5-8-p-m-thursday-may-3-bloomfield/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120510T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120510T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120429T155439 LAST-MODIFIED:20120429T155859 UID:56336-1336676400-1336683659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Where Is the Next Generation of Conservationists Coming From? 7-9 p.m. May 10, Pomfret DESCRIPTION:  Join Us at Community Forums in Milford & Pomfret April 2012 – How can we get our kids to spend more time outdoors? We at Connecticut Audubon Society think it’s a question that is essential to the future of conservation. Join us and a panel of experts for a discussion of the issue at a two community forums on Thursday evening\, May 3\, at our Milford Point Coastal Center\, and on Thursday\, May 10\, at our Grassland Birds Conservation Center in Pomfret. The basis for the discussion will be our Connecticut State of the Birds 2012 report\, “Where Is the Next Generation of Conservationists Coming From?” Each forum is from 7 to 9 p.m. They are free and open to the public. The Coastal Center is at 1 Milford Point Road\, Milford; the Grassland Bird Conservation Center is at 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center. RSVP to tandersen@ctaudubon.org. We’ll have round-table discussions led by Milan Bull\, senior director of science and conservation for Connecticut Audubon Society\, and Michelle Eckman\, director of education for CAS. The Milford panel will also include: Mark Beekey\, associate professor of biology at Sacred Heart University; Chris Bosak\, reporter and columnist for the Norwalk Hour\, and host of Bird Calls Radio Kevin McFadden\, Zoology and Marine Biology major at the University of Maine\, Orono; CAS instructor James Purcell\, Fairfield high school student and CAS volunteer April Kelley\, science teacher at Lauralton Hall\, in Milford The Pomfret panel will include: Ross Tomlin\, President of Quinebaug Valley Community College\, in Willimantic Tim Hotchkiss\, who teaches 6th grade in Pomfret The forums are the third and fourth we are organizing this spring. The first was at Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at Glastonbury\, on March 14; the second at our Center at Fairfield\, on April 12. The underlying concern of Connecticut State of the Birds 2012 is that children spend so much time on computers and playing video games\, or in highly-structured\, carefully-scheduled activities\, that they are not forming the bond with the natural world that will translate into a commitment to conservation in 10 or 20 years. The community forums are designed to give our members and other concerned residents a chance to talk about the problem and to offer solutions. LOCATION:218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/where-is-the-next-generation-of-conservationists-coming-from-7-9-p-m-may-10-pomfret/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120503T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120503T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120429T155229 LAST-MODIFIED:20120429T160032 UID:56333-1336071600-1336078859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Where Is the Next Generation of Conservationists Coming From? 7-9 p.m. May 3, Milford DESCRIPTION:  Join Us at Community Forums in Milford & Pomfret April 2012 – How can we get our kids to spend more time outdoors? We at Connecticut Audubon Society think it’s a question that is essential to the future of conservation. Join us and a panel of experts for a discussion of the issue at a two community forums on Thursday evening\, May 3\, at our Milford Point Coastal Center\, and on Thursday\, May 10\, at our Grassland Birds Conservation Center in Pomfret. The basis for the discussion will be our Connecticut State of the Birds 2012 report\, “Where Is the Next Generation of Conservationists Coming From?” Each forum is from 7 to 9 p.m. They are free and open to the public. The Coastal Center is at 1 Milford Point Road\, Milford; the Grassland Bird Conservation Center is at 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center. RSVP to tandersen@ctaudubon.org. We’ll have round-table discussions led by Milan Bull\, senior director of science and conservation for Connecticut Audubon Society\, and Michelle Eckman\, director of education for CAS. The Milford panel will also include: Mark Beekey\, associate professor of biology at Sacred Heart University; Chris Bosak\, reporter and columnist for the Norwalk Hour\, and host of Bird Calls Radio Kevin McFadden\, Zoology and Marine Biology major at the University of Maine\, Orono; CAS instructor James Purcell\, Fairfield high school student and CAS volunteer April Kelley\, science teacher at Lauralton Hall\, in Milford The Pomfret panel will include: Ross Tomlin\, President of Quinebaug Valley Community College\, in Willimantic Tim Hotchkiss\, who teaches 6th grade in Pomfret The forums are the third and fourth we are organizing this spring. The first was at Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at Glastonbury\, on March 14; the second at our Center at Fairfield\, on April 12. The underlying concern of Connecticut State of the Birds 2012 is that children spend so much time on computers and playing video games\, or in highly-structured\, carefully-scheduled activities\, that they are not forming the bond with the natural world that will translate into a commitment to conservation in 10 or 20 years. The community forums are designed to give our members and other concerned residents a chance to talk about the problem and to offer solutions. LOCATION:1 Milford Point Rd. , Milford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/where-is-the-next-generation-of-conservationists-coming-from-7-9-p-m-may-3-milford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120427T074542 LAST-MODIFIED:20120427T074702 UID:56188-1335634200-1335646859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Farmageddon screening, Saturday, April 28, 2012, New Haven DESCRIPTION:Come see FARMAGEDDON: The Unseen War on American Family Farms\, Saturday April 28th at Barnard Environmental School\, 170 Derby Avenue\, New Haven. Let’s bring our community together with food\, film\, and conversation!! 5:30 - 6 PM Visit Barnard’s School Garden 6 - 6:45 PM Community Potluck 6:45 - 8:15 PM Movie 8:15-8:45 PM Discussion with Bill Duesing\, CT NOFA and Cob Carlson\, Film Editor New Haven Bioregional Group & Barnard Environmental School (170 Derby Ave\, New Haven\, CT 06511) Present: A Film FARMAGEDDON The Unseen War on American Family Farms Let’s bring our community together  with food\, film\, and  conversation!! Saturday\, April 28\, 2012 5:30 - 6 PM Visit Barnard’s School Garden 6 - 6:45 PM Community Potluck 6:45 - 8:15 PM Movie 8:15-8:45 PM Discussion with Bill Duesing\,CT NOFA and Cob Carlson\, Film Editor Americans’ right to access fresh\, healthy foods of their choice is under attack. Farmageddon tells the story of small\, family farms that were providing safe\, healthy foods to their communities and were forced to stop\, sometimes through violent action by government agents and seeks to figure out why. Cosponsored by: CitySeed; Common Ground High School\, Urban Farm\, and Environmental Center; CT NOFA; Fertile Ground; Friends of Edgewood Park;  Green Haven Cohousing; Kim McClure Brinton\, DVM; New Haven Food Policy Council;  New Have Land Trust; Slow Food Shoreline; West River Neighborhood Services Corporation LOCATION:170 Derby Ave., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/farmageddon-screening-friday-april-28-2012-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120508T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120508T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120426T111033 LAST-MODIFIED:20120426T111114 UID:56132-1336469400-1336478459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Farmland ConneCTions Presentation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday May 8, Milford DESCRIPTION:Sorry the calendar got sent out incorrectly. The event with Farmland Connections is May 8\, from 9:30 until 12 noon. It will be located at 110 River Street\, Milford City Hall.  Economic Development People\, Open Space Committees\, Conservation Agents\, Farmers\, Mayors\, Entrepreneurs\,  Local Food Enthusiasts\, Etc... please attend and invite friends. Did you know that Milford has the longest shoreline in Connecticut and over 2\,500 acres of open space? Did you know that our once vibrant farming heritage is nearly gone and that most of our open space is unmanaged and in very poor ecological health? Did you know that now for the first time in our lifetimes it is possible to revive our farming heritage\, feed ourselves with local organic food\, create local green jobs\, and restore our open spaces naturally at virtually no cost to taxpayers? If you would like to lear more about how Milford can join cities and towns throughout Connecticut in taking charge of their natural heritage in responsible and sustainable ways\, please join our workshop on May 8\, 2012 at 9:30am\, City Hall\, 110 River ST. Milford CT. Milford ECC welcomes Jennifer McTiernan from the Connecticut Farmland ConneCTions Outreach service. At this workshop Jennifer will....... Farmland ConneCTions Presentation Description: For a municipality\, making land available for farming can have many benefits\, including helping to connect with area residents or a membership base\, as well as reducing the costs of owning and maintaining arable land. Moreover\, in some cases\, a partnership with the tenant farmer could lead to ways to directly benefit and engage the wider community\, such as providing healthy foods to local schools\, food banks and pantries. This presentation will begin by introducing the concept of farmland leasing\, and will then explore case studies of farms operating on town (or land trust) land. Next\, the nuts and bolts of farmland leasing will be discussed\, including questions for municipalities regarding preparedness\, capacity\, and commitment to agriculture as a part of a mission or vision; soil suitability\, stewardship objectives\, sustainable farming practices\, elements of a good lease\, and more. Finally\, the meeting participants will learn about the Farmland ConneCTions Guide and Outreach Service\, which are available to them to assist with successfully execute legal lease agreements with farmers. A Guide for Connecticut Towns\, Cities\, Institutions and Land Trusts Using or Leasing Farmland - Come prepared http://www.farmland.org/programs/states/ct/Connecticut-Farmland-Leasing-Guide.asp This presentation lasts about 2 hours. Questions Call DD Vasseur at 203-283-1441 Helpful Links: http://www.emagazine.com/view/?4722&src http://metrocrops.com/html/in_the_news.html http://www.earthtimes.org/going-green/urban-farming-offers-green-benefits/1042/ http://www.growingpower.org/ LOCATION:10 River St. , Milford , United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/farmland-connections-presentation-930-a-m-tuesday-may-8-milford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120425T211036 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T211036 UID:56254-1336219200-1336230059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Exact Change 2012 features live theater on five New Haven bus routes Saturday May 5 DESCRIPTION:For the fifth consecutive year\, the Arts Council of Greater New Haven is pleased to partner with CT Transit in presenting Exact Change\, a series of live performances on five local bus routes. Performances will take place on Saturday\, May 5\, and are free with CT Transit’s regular fare. All routes converge at the New Haven Green\, where riders\, artists and the public can mingle to the music of The Kings Band of Harmony: Brass Shout Band from approximately 1:15-2pm. Schedule for participating artists: Verbal Slap - Connecticut Spoken Word Poetry Collective 12:15 pm- Route J - departs Milford from Westfield - Connecticut Post Mall/Door 5 Sherece M. Sellem 12:50 pm- Route O - departs Milford from Westfield - Connecticut Post Mall/Door 5 Elm City Dance Collective 1:02 pm- Route D - departs North Haven from BJ’s Plaza/Universal Drive (Grand Ave. route) Kings Band of Harmony: Brass ShoutBand 1:03 pm- Route B - departs Westville from Whalley Ave. and Fitch Salt and Pepper Gospel Choir 1:23 pm- Route B - departs West Haven from the Bull Hill Burlington Coat Factory (Congress Ave.) 2:40 pm- Route B - departs from the New Haven Green\, returning to West Haven For detailed information about bus routes and fares\, visit www.cttransit.com. Exact Change 2012 is supported by The Werth Family Foundation\, Pfizer\, and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. LOCATION:New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/exact-change-2012-features-live-theater-on-five-new-haven-bus-routes-saturday-may-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120425T070306 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T070306 UID:56205-1335610800-1335621659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Citizens for Protection of Public Lands picnic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, Haddam DESCRIPTION:Citizens for Protection of Public Lands (CPPL) picnic at Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam this Saturday\, April 28\, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  (rain date\, Sunday) The flyer is posted on our website\, www.landswap.org and has all the particulars. I hope you can take a day off from your busy schedules and come out to enjoy the land we all fought hard to protect. It is beautiful to sit on the grass and look across the Connecticut River at the Goodspeed Opera House and 100 year old swing bridge\, connecting the quaint villages of East Haddam and Haddam. Lunch and music will be provided. Please come out and join us on our beautiful land and celebrate a great group of citizens\, from so many towns throughout the state and all political affiliations\, who came together to make a difference in the preservation efforts of our land\, for present and future generations. A few CPPL members will do a recap and status update of the Haddam Land Swap and Representative Phil Miller will also be speaking. LOCATION:Haddam, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/citizens-for-protection-of-public-lands-picnic-11-a-m-2-p-m-saturday-april-28-haddam/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T203059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120423T231850 LAST-MODIFIED:20120423T231850 UID:56148-1335466800-1335472259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Talking Trash Panel Discussion, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012, Hamden DESCRIPTION:7:00pm-8:30pm Thornton Wilder Hall at Miller Library Complex 2901 Dixwell Avenue\, Hamden\, CT Topics Discussed * Principles of Zero Waste * State of CT DEEP Initiatives * How to Reduce Your Trash * Sustainable Practices * Is It Really Being Recycled? * What is Single Stream? * What is Hazardous Waste? * Why is Recycling Important? PANELISTS: Sherill Baldwin\, Source Reduction and Recycling\, CT DEEP Rachel Gilroy\, Environmental Leader and Sustainability Coordinator\, Common Ground High School Becky May - New Haven Resident Melinda Tuhus - Hamden Resident Pamela Roach Hamden Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator Hamden Government Center 2750 Dixwell Avenue Hamden\, CT 06518 203-287-7021 phone 203-287-7101 fax LOCATION:2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/talking-trash-panel-discussion-7-830-p-m-thursday-april-26-2012-hamden/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120423T084851 LAST-MODIFIED:20120423T084851 UID:56119-1335610800-1335632459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Middletown Encuentro community dialog 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 28\, 2012 11 a.m. For Community - For Humanity. This free half day event will catalyze collaborative dialog about who we are as Middletown residents\, what we want to change in our community\, and how we can unite across varying neighborhoods\, ideologies\, and backgrounds. Please add your stories and voices to the first Middletown Encuentro. First Church of Christ-UCC 190 Court St\, Middletown\, CT 06457-3302 LOCATION:190 Court St., Middletown, 06457-3302, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/middletown-encuentro-community-dialog-11-a-m-saturday-april-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120423T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120423T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120420T123034 LAST-MODIFIED:20120420T123034 UID:56062-1335186000-1335189659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Eco-Entrepreneur Majora Carter, 1-2 p.m. Monday April 23 DESCRIPTION:     The SCSU School of Graduate Studies presents: "home(town)security" with special guest Eco-Entrepreneur Majora Carter Majora Carter hosts the Peabody Award-winning public radio series "The Promised Land\," and serves onthe boards of the U.S. Green Building Council and The Wilderness Society. She has a long list of awards and honorary degrees\, including a MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship. She founded and led Sustainable South Bronx\, from 2001 to 2008 -- when few were talking about "sustainability" at all\, and even fewer in places like the South Bronx.   Admission: free Location: John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts   Contact Information: School of Graduate Studies\, (203) 392-5240 LOCATION:501 Crescent St. , New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/eco-entrepreneur-majora-carter-1-2-p-m-monday-april-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T110059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120420T113143 LAST-MODIFIED:20120420T113143 UID:56048-1335344400-1335351659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:CEQ Meeting 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Hartford DESCRIPTION:The Council on Environmental Quality will meet on Wednesday\, April 25\, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Holcombe Conference Room\, 5th floor\, 79 Elm Street\, Hartford. AGENDA 1. Call to order; establishment of a quorum 2. Approval of March 28\, 2012 minutes 3. Chairman's Report 4. Executive Director's Report including updates on legislation 5. Review of State Agency Actions a. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's proposed renewal of Title V air quality operating permit for the South Meadow Station\, Hartford Guests: Richard Pirolli\, Assistant Director\, Engineering and Enforcement Division\, Bureau of Air Management\, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Kiernan Wholean\, Supervising Air Pollution Control Engineer\, Engineering and Enforcement Division\, Bureau of Air Management\, DEEP Rintra McIntyre\, Air Pollution Control Engineer\, Engineering and Enforcement Division\, Bureau of Air Management\, DEEP b. Others 6. Natural Heritage\, Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Review Board: Should duties be expanded to include review of the protection status of preserved lands? - brief remarks by citizens 7. Citizen Complaints a. University of Connecticut Hazardous Waste Storage Facility - staff update b. Enforcement case in Westbrook - staff report c. Others 8. Discussion of Annual Report Topics including staff memo on petroleum's large burden on state environmental enforcement functions 9. Other Business LOCATION:79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/ceq-meeting-9-a-m-wednesday-april-25-2012-hartford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T123000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120419T121436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120419T121448 UID:56005-1335616200-1335632459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Green Party State Convention 12:30-5 p.m. Saturday, April 28 in Portland, CT DESCRIPTION:Ballots have been mailed to registered Green Party members on the state voter list. These may be returned by mail or cast in person at our annual convention April 28. If you are a registered Green and have not received your ballot by Friday\, please contact me or one of the state party officers. Annual Meeting Saturday\, April 28\, 12:30-5:00 Portland Senior Center 7 Waverly Avenue Portland\, CT Agenda: election of party officers; Presidential preference poll; state platform amendments Watch the website for any updates: http://ctgreenparty .org/ LOCATION:7 Waverly Avenue , Portland, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/green-party-state-convention-1230-5-p-m-saturday-april-28-in-portland-ct/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120419T105902 LAST-MODIFIED:20120419T105902 UID:56001-1335006000-1335009659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Dedication of Wallace Dam Fishway 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, Wallingford DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE SOUND\, SENATOR BLUMENTHAL\, COMMISSIONER ESTY\, NOAA\, STATE LEGISLATORS TO OBSERVE EARTH DAY AT CELEBRATION AND DEDICATION OF WALLACE DAM FISHWAY PROJECT NEW HAVEN\, CT — On Saturday\, in conjunction with Earth Day\, Save the Sound will be joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)\, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Daniel Esty\, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\, Senate Minority Leader Pro-Tempore Len Fasano (R-North Haven)\, State Representative Mary Mushinsky (D-Wallingford) and members of the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association to celebrate the completion of its Wallace Dam fishway project. The fishway will also be dedicated at the event to former Wallingford resident Harry Haakonsen. Save the Sound received funds from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation\, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, Restore America’s Estuaries\, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to coordinate the installation of a fishway at Wallace Dam in the Quinnipiac River. Following the press event\, local volunteers will plant native vegetation to help rebuild the habitat adjacent to the new fishway. WHO:             Save the Sound Senator Richard Blumenthal CT DEEP Commissioner Daniel Esty Jim Turek\, Marine Habitat Restoration Specialist\, NOAA State Senator Len Fasano State Representative Mary Mushinsky Wallingford Mayor William Dickinson   WHERE:       Intersection of River Road and Quinnipiac Street (on River Road) Wallingford\, CT   WHEN:          SATURDAY\, April 21\, 2012 11:00 A.M. LOCATION: URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/dedication-of-wallace-dam-fishway-11-a-m-saturday-april-21-wallingford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120418T114816 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T114816 UID:55950-1334777400-1334782859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Public hearing to discuss Entergy HQ proposal for Putnam County DESCRIPTION:Thursday April 18\, 2012 there will be a public hearing at the Philipstown Town Hall\, 238 Main St\, Cold Spring\, NY to discuss the proposal to build an auxiliary Entergy Headquarters off of route 9 --with a 200 car parking lot. Few people know about this and we need a contingency to speak up at this meeting. Meeting starts at 7:30 pm. It is a public hearing\, and public comment is sought\, mainly on a subdivision application of the property of the owner\, Mary Ellen Finger\, a veterinarian and planning board member. But she is very aware that she must recuse herself\, and actually must leave the room when the hearing is being held. When the application is granted\, which is almost certain\, she will sell the property to Entergy. Most of what we will do is to minimize the building's effect on the surrounding vicinity. http://philipstown. com/pbm11912. pdf LOCATION:238 Main St. , Cold Spring, NY, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/public-hearing-to-discuss-entergy-hq-proposal-for-putnam-county/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120418T111910 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T111913 UID:53260-1335002400-1335020459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Hamden's 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:We have ART FARM -- A Circus for a Fragile Planet performing at 1pm in the auditorium. C.J. May is returning with his Recycling Magic and this year the Magic of Water as well. We are looking to have sheep\, goats\, llamas\, - maybe a petting zoo -- if you know anyone that would want to do this\, please have them contact me or give me their contact information. We would also like to have bunnies and chickens. Dr. David Cooper is coming from Gateway with solar demonstrations\, We will be showing Carbon Nation - A Climate Change Solutions movie (this will run continuously throughout the day in a classroom) The Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) -- is holding an organic land care workshop Orchid Awards at Noon Reptile Show by the High School Free Activities\, Free Admission as always! more!   Saturday\, April 21st from 10am-3pm Hamden Earth Day Celebration Hamden Middle School 2623 Dixwell Avenue FREE ADMISSION   FREE ACTIVITIES    FREE  SHOWS 9:00am -- Pre-Event Bird Walk lead by Florence McBride 10:00am-1:00pm -- WTNH Weathervan 10:00am-1:00pm -- Petting Zoo 10:30am Reptile Show by Hamden High School 11am\, Noon\, 2pm - Organic Land Care Workshops by NOFA 11:30am and 12:30pm --C.J. May's Magic Shows Noon -- Orchid Awards presented by Mayor Scott D. Jackson 1:00pm -- ART FARM - A Circus for a Fragile Planet ALL DAY -- Carbon Nation - A Climate Change Solutions Movie ALL DAY -- CT Child Identification Program ALL DAY -- Amber Alert Registration FREE RAFFLE for CHILDREN'S BIKE (and helmet) donated by D'Aniello's Amity Bike ($250 value) and SO MUCH MORE !!! LOCATION:2623 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/hamdens-6th-annual-earth-day-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T110059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120417T081359 LAST-MODIFIED:20120417T081359 UID:55890-1335000600-1335006059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day with a 1.5 mile Hike around Notch Pond, 9-10:30 a.m. April 21, Bolton DESCRIPTION:Meet in the Bolton commuter lot\, Rt 6/44 across from Georgina’s Pizza Join Bolton Conservation Commission members and many elected and appointed public officials such as the ones listed below as we hike and talk around Notch pond. Stephen Cassano\, State Senator Pamela Sawyer\, State Representative William Britnell\, CT DOT Principal Engineer\, State Highway Design Unit Joyce Stille\, Town of Bolton Administrative Officer John Pagini\, Town of Bolton Community Development Director Phillip Morris\, Vernon Bolton Regional Water Pollution Control Director Gwen Marrion\, Open Space Preservation & Acquisition Chair and Bolton Land Trust President Rod Parlee\, Bolton Conservation Commission Chairman\, CACIWC & CT Bike Ped Board Andrew Perham\, Bolton Conservation Commission\, Vice-Chairman Brenda Cataldo\, Bolton Conservation Commission Ron Rousseau\, Bolton Conservation Commission We will hike and talk about:   Transit Oriented & Sustainable Development Filling the East Coast Greenway Gap CT DEEP Proposal to Remove or Repair Notch Pond Dam Some special guests will offer their brief talk in the commuter lot before hike. The Conservation commission will also be promoting the 11th Annual Town Wide Photo Contest and the sale of Rain Barrel systerns. A Bull Moose was recently photographed in the area of Freja park. Bring your camera for rare photo opportunities as we hike around the Moose habitat of Notch pond! Event will be held rain or shine. No dogs please. For more information call Rod Parlee\, Bolton Conservation Commission Chairman at 860-649-8066 ext 110 LOCATION:Bolton, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/celebrate-earth-day-with-a-1-5-mile-hike-around-notch-pond-9-1030-a-m-april-21-bolton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120306T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120306T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120416T103218 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103218 UID:55880-1331056800-1331064059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120207T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120207T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120416T102958 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103012 UID:55879-1328637600-1328644859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T110059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120416T092431 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T092431 UID:55860-1334743200-1334746859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:It's not too late to stop the Busway rally 10 a.m. Weds., April 18, LOB Hartford DESCRIPTION:It's not too late to stop the Busway rally 10 a.m. Weds.\, April Room 1B\, 18\, LOB Hartford\, 300 Capitol Ave.\, Hartford LOCATION:210 Capitol Ave. , Hartford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/its-not-too-late-to-stop-the-busway-rally-10-a-m-weds-april-18-lob-hartford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120415T223401 LAST-MODIFIED:20120415T223401 UID:55854-1335002400-1335027659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Rock to Rock; EPA Photo Exhibit Shares 40 Years of Environmental History at New Haven's Common Ground High School DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 21st\, Common Ground High School\, Urban Farm\, and Environmental Education Center will host a travelling exhibit of photographs from the Environmental Protection Agency. The exhibit -- which is visiting Common Ground in conjunction with the Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride (www.rocktorock.org) -- contains images "from the two largest photo documentary efforts of our lives and environment." New Haven is one of the first stops for this exhibit\, which will be touring the nation over the next year. The photographs will be at Common Ground for just one day\, so we hope to see you on the 21st. You can see the photographs by joining us for Rock to Rock\, a city-wide cycling celebration and fundraiser for 21 local environmental groups. You can also arrive after the last wave of riders depart at 10:45; Common Ground's Open Farm Day will continue until 1pm\, and the photos will be on display until then. *Documerica: The State of the Environment* Almost 40 years ago\, EPA’s Documerica project captured thousands of images of environmental problems and everyday life. EPA hired freelance photographers to document the human and environmental conditions when EPAs work was just beginning. Until recently\, that entire collection of images had been lost within the National Archives and the original intent of the project had been forgotten. In 2012\, highlights from Documerica begin visiting communities across the country as part of a travelling exhibit. The new travelling exhibit also shows off public submissions from the past year to EPA's modern version of *Documerica\, *called *State of the Environment. *Four decades after *Documerica *came to a close\, *State of the Environment *launched a global call for public photos last Earth Day to document the picture/s of our environment today. Within *State of the Environment *is also a public challenge to find Documerica scenes close to  them and share photos of that same place today; for better or for worse to visualize the change. LOCATION:358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/rock-to-rock-epa-photo-exhibit-shares-40-years-of-environmental-history-at-new-havens-common-ground-high-school/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120414T095544 LAST-MODIFIED:20120414T095544 UID:55819-1335016800-1335020459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Wilton Earth Day -- Esty to speak 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21, Trackside Teen Center, Wilton DESCRIPTION:In honor of Wilton’s Earth Day celebration\, Wilton Go Green\, Inc. has invited Daniel C. Esty\, Connecticut Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to speak on “Protecting our Environment in Turbulent Times” on Saturday\, April 21 at Trackside Teen Center\, 15 Station Road\, Wilton at 2 p.m. “We are extremely proud to have the Commissioner of the DEEP be our keynote speaker for our Earth Day festivities\,” said Jana Bertkau\, President of Wilton Go Green.   Mr. Esty will discuss how Connecticut is committed to serving as a national model on how an integrated approach to energy and the environment can best protect the public health and our natural resources – and also contribute to economic growth and job creation. Wilton Go Green\, Inc. is teaming up with the Wilton Family Y and the Wilton Alliance for a Healthier Community to present a variety of Earth Day activities beginning with First Selectman William Brennan’s dedication of Wilton’s new Wellness Park located at the intersection of Kristine Lilly Way and School Road at noon.   The Chamber of Commerce will offer special “Cash Mob” discounts at many Wilton stores for attendees of the ribbon -cutting ceremony. Following the ceremony\, families are invited to participate in a one-mile run\, bike or walk from the Wellness Park into Wilton Center.  There will also be an Environmentally Healthy Scavenger Hunt hidden along the path to Merwin Meadows. Gardeners are encouraged to bring their shovels and gloves to prepare the community spring vegetable garden at Trackside. At 12:30 the public is invited to view the spring program exhibits throughout the Trackside Teen Center.  The Nissan Leaf electric car will be on display as well as information about all the healthy activities and programs offered by local organizations\, such as Ambler Farm\, Woodcock Nature Center\, Wilton’s Farmer’s Market\, Wilton Go Green’s Spring Green Homes Tour\, Neighbor to Neighbor’s Energy Challenge\, summer camps at the Y and Parks and Recreation\, Library and Trackside events\, and Youth Council initiatives.  Healthy refreshments will be offered at Trackside before the Commissioner speaks at 2 p.m. For further information\, please visit www.wiltongogreen.org or contact Karen Strickland at kstrick@wiltonymca.org. Wilton Go Green is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to engage the community in initiatives that advance a culture of conservation and educate residents\, schools and businesses about best practices in building\, energy\, food\, transportation and waste/recycling to drive responsible stewardship of air\, land\, water\, wildlife and other natural resources; thereby promoting and supporting efforts by the Town of Wilton and other Wilton organizations to achieve environmental sustainability. Wilton Go Green is governed by a board comprised of 15 community volunteers. For additional information about the organization and programs\, visit www.wiltongogreen.org. LOCATION:15 Station Road, Wilton, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/wilton-earth-day-esty-to-speak-2-p-m-saturday-april-21-trackside-teen-center-wilton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120417T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120417T193059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120413T110425 LAST-MODIFIED:20120413T110425 UID:55803-1334683800-1334691059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Middletown Green Drinks -- 'Zero Waste' Initiative -- 5:30-7:30 Tuesday April 17 DESCRIPTION:Come Meet Your Greens & Learn About Middletown's  'Zero Waste' Initiative. Tuscany Grill     Tuesday\, April 17     5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.   Middletown        Featuring Kim O'Rourke\, Middletown Recycling Coordinator     Middletown recently joined forces with the US Environmental Protection Agency on implementing a zero waste initiative.  Zero waste suggests that the entire concept of waste be eliminated -and instead valuing "waste" as a potential resource (see www.zerowaste.org).   Come learn about what zero waste means for municipalities and residents.  Middletown's zero waste initiative will be rolling out just in time for Earth Day - be part of the conversation and learn how you can get involved. Remember\, come as you are and no reservations required!     Tuscany Grill Meet upstairs in the mezzanine. Drinks and bar-bite specials until 6:30 pm!     Tuscany Grill 120 College Street Middletown Ct 860-346-7096 www.tuscany-grill.com     Meet Your Greens meets generally every third Tuesday of the month.Venues and times change-- join our e-list for updates and invites by contacting Claire Rusowicz\, crusowicz@rockfallfoundation.org; or Jennifer Weymouth\, jenniferweymouth@gmail.com. You can also join us on Facebook ("Meet Your Greens").  Schedule updates are also provided on The Rockfall Foundation website\, www.rockfallfoundation.org Questions? Please e-mail or call Claire Rusowicz (860)347-0340. LOCATION:120 College St. , Middletown, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/middletown-green-drinks-zero-waste-initiative-530-730-tuesday-april-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120424T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120424T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120413T105820 LAST-MODIFIED:20120413T105820 UID:55801-1335294000-1335303059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Joe Roman, Listed: Dispatches from America's Endangered Species Act, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 Middletown DESCRIPTION:Joe Roman Listed: Dispatches from America's Endangered Species Act   Tuesday\, April 24  7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. deKoven House Community Center  "I discovered in my travels  that a law protecting all animals and plants\, all of nature\,  might be as revolutionary--and as American--as the Declaration of Independence. ..." America's ground-breaking\, comprehensive--and at times\, controversial-- Endangered Species Act was passed nearly 40 years ago.  In his recent book\, researcher and author Joe Roman explores the successes\, failures\, and future promise of  the ESA\, drawing from years of studies and field interviews.  More than a general history of endangered species\, Listed is a tale of threatened species in the wild\, and the inspiring people from all walks of life working to save them. Employing methods from the new field of ecological economics\, Dr. Roman explains how preserving biodiversity can help economies and communities thrive. Author presentation will be followed by an informal reception.    Joe Roman is a conservation biologist\, author\, and researcher at the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics at the University of Vermont. (www.joeroman.com)  Joe is the author of the cultural history Whale (Reaktion 2006 )as well as Listed (Harvard University Press.) His science and nature writing has appeared in The New York Times\, New Scientist\, Audubon\, Conservation\, and other venues. His research has been covered by the Associated Press\, National Public Radio\, The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.  Dr. Roman is also "Editor in chef" for the website Eattheinvaders.org\, "Fighting Invasive Species One Bite at a Time."  For more information visit  www.eattheinvaders.org.     Suggested donation: $20 per guest; copies of Listed will be available for purchase. Seating is limited. For reservations: Call (860)347-0340; or email tmarino@rockfallfoundation.org LOCATION:27 Washington St., Middletown, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/joe-roman-listed-dispatches-from-americas-endangered-species-act-7-930-p-m-tuesday-april-24-middletown/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120413T094706 LAST-MODIFIED:20120413T094706 UID:55779-1334948400-1334955659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Sound Communities Forum 7-9 p.m. Fri, April 20, Leamy Hall, Coast Guard Academy, New London DESCRIPTION:Sound Communities Forum 7-9 p.m. Fri\, April 20\, Leamy Hall\, Coast Guard Academy\, New London Join us for this special Earth Day forum on environmental issues affecting Long Island Sound and efforts to preserve and protect the health of the Sound. Featuring a keynote presentation by CT DEEP Deputy Commissioner\, Susan Frechette and panel presentations by Judy Preston\, CT Sea Grant\, Penny Vlahos\, Dept. of Marine Sciences\, UConn/Avery Point\, David Bingham\, CT League of Conservation Voters and Bill Kirby\, Environmental Protection Specialist\, US Coast Guard. High school students from teams who placed in the Quahog Bowl\, one of 25 regional competitions of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl\, will also be recognized during the event. Hosted by the CGA Sustainability Club and New London County Environmental Educators Coalition. Free & open to the public.  Come at 6:45 to visit informational table displays before the event. Tell them you read about it in CT Environmental Headlines! Thanks! LOCATION:Coast Guard Academy , New London, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/sound-communities-forum-7-9-p-m-fri-april-20-leamy-hall-coast-guard-academy-new-london/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120413T085050 LAST-MODIFIED:20120413T085230 UID:55770-1334907000-1334914259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:New Haven Bike to Work, Friday April 20 7:30 a.m. Pitkin Plaza DESCRIPTION:Bike to Work\, Friday April 20th from 7:30 - 9:30 on Pitkin Plaza\, Orange St.  Our sponsor is Elm City Market; they're providing the free breakfast with Bru Cafe providing coffee & tea. LOCATION:Orange St. , New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/new-haven-bike-to-work-friday-april-20-730-a-m-pitkin-plaza/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120411T204028 LAST-MODIFIED:20120411T204028 UID:55703-1334948400-1334955659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Sound Communities Forum, 7-9 p.m. April 20, New London DESCRIPTION:Sound Communities Forum When: Fri\, April 20\, 7pm – 9pm Where: Leamy Hall\, Coast Guard Academy\, New London Join us for this special forum on environmental issues affecting Long Island Sound and efforts to preserve and protect the health of the Sound. Featuring a keynote presentation by CT DEEP Deputy Commissioner\, Susan Frechette and panel presentations by Judy Preston\, CT Sea Grant\, Penny Vlahos\, Dept. of Marine Sciences\, UConn/Avery Point\, David Bingham\, CT League of Conservation Voters and Bill Kirby\, Environmental Protection Specialist\, US Coast Guard. High school students from teams who placed in the Quahog Bowl\, one of 25 regional competitions of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl\, will also be recognized during the event. Hosted by the CGA Sustainability Club and New London County Environmental Educators Coalition. Free & open to the public.  Come at 6:45 to visit informational table displays before the event. LOCATION:New London, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/sound-communities-forum-7-9-p-m-april-20-new-london/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120409T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120409T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120409T093454 LAST-MODIFIED:20120409T093454 UID:55645-1333958400-1333990859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Environmental Film Festival at Yale 2012 April 9-15 DESCRIPTION:the Environmental Film Festival at Yale 2012 April 9-15\, 2012 The Environmental Film Festival at Yale (EFFY) begins with Surviving Progress. Based on Ronald Wright's A Short History of Progress\, this documentary provides a subversive diagnosis of mankind's unique abilities and the danger they've brought to the world. Climate change\, brutal depletion of natural resources\, economic inequality and an alienation from the natural world--is the price of our native intelligence too high? See the attached flyer or our website for more details. Following the screening\, Director Harold Crooks will be discussing the film with Mary Evelyn Tucker\, Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Scholar at Yale. All films and events are FREE and open to the public. No tickets needed -- seating is first come\, first served. Everything you need to know: www.environment.yale.edu/film/films Feature Films Monday\, Apr 9\, Surviving Progress 7pm Yale Art Gallery Tues.\, Apr 10\,  Eating Alabama 7pm  Whitney Humanities Center Wed.\, Apr 11\,  The Last Mountain 7:30pm Kroon Hall Thurs.\, Apr 12\, Big Boys Gone Bananas! 7pm  Whitney Humanities Center Fri.\, Apr 13\,  The Atomic States of America 7pm Whitney Humanities Center Sat.\, Apr 14\,  The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom 1pm  Whitney Humanities Center Sat.\, Apr 14\,  The Island President 7pm  Whitney Humanities Center Sun.\, Apr 15\,  Chimpanzee 11am  Criterion  Cinema Sun.\, Apr 15\,  Bestiaire 1pm  Whitney Humanities Center Sun.\, Apr 15\,  The Whale 6pm  Whitney Humanities Center Special Events  Wed.\, Apr 11\,  Filmmaking Workshop with Andrew Grace Noon Kroon Hall Wed.\, Apr 11\,  "No Impact Man" Colin Beavan live in person 6pm Kroon Hall Fri.\, Apr 13\,  EFFY favorite: Bananas! (prequel to Big Boys Gone Bananas!) 4pm Whitney Humanities Center Sat.\, Apr 14\, EFFY After Dark wrap party with live music\, free food\, discount drinks 9pm GPSCY Pub LOCATION:New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/environmental-film-festival-at-yale-2012-april-9-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120409T092825 LAST-MODIFIED:20120409T092825 UID:55642-1334772000-1334779259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Wind Power at New Haven Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m. April 18, Gilt Restaurant DESCRIPTION:Does all this windy weather have you wondering about wind turbines? Come find out at: New Haven Green Drinks' Earth Day 2012 Event Wed. 4/18\, 6 to 8pm at Gilt New Haven Moroccan Restaurant 166 College St.\, New Haven facebook.com/giltlounge 203-562-3331 Speaking at 7pm will be Justin Marron\, VP of Sales of Optiwind\, a CT wind turbine manufacturer. They have a very innovative wind turbine design. See: http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news15381.html Gilt will be having happy hour specials and sustainable liquors\, as well as\, some yummy bar snacks for New Haven Green Drinks. Thanks to Lauren for having us! Feel free to invite your friends. The more the merrier! Gilt is located just off of the Chapel St bus line right near the West green downtown. See you there! LOCATION:166 College St. , New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/wind-power-at-new-haven-green-drinks-6-8-p-m-april-18-gilt-restaurant/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120503T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120503T190059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120403T220519 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T220519 UID:55540-1336066200-1336071659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Amy Goodman to Receive Gandhi Peace Award Promoting Enduring Peace Celebrates 60 years 5:30 p.m. May 3, New Haven DESCRIPTION: Promoting Enduring Peace (PEP) will hold its annual Gandhi Peace Award Ceremony beginning at 5:30 p.m Thursday\, May 3\, 2012\, at the United Church on the Green\, 323 Temple Street\, New Haven. 2012 Gandhi Peace Award recipient Amy Goodman will be available to sign her latest book which will be for sale during the event. A reception follows. The event is free and open to the public. The Gandhi Peace Award\, which\, in the spirit of Gandhi\, recognizes a significant contribution to the promotion of an enduring international peace founded on justice\, self-determination\, diversity\, compassion\, and harmony\, achieved through cooperative and non-violent means\, was first bestowed upon Eleanor Roosevelt in 1960. Since 43 recipients have included such peace activists as John Haynes Holmes\, Linus Pauling\, Norman Thomas\, Dorothy Day\, Daniel Ellsberg\, Helen Caldicott\, César Chávez\, and Dennis Kucinich. PEP believes it is time that this award take into account the contribution to world peace made by committed journalists such as Amy Goodman. Amy Goodman is an award-winning investigative journalist and syndicated columnist\, author and the host of Democracy Now!\, which airs on more than 1\,000 public television and radio stations worldwide. Goodman is the first journalist to receive the Right Livelihood Award\, widely known as the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’ for “developing an innovative model of truly independent grassroots political journalism that brings to millions of people the alternative voices that are often excluded by the mainstream media.” The Independent of London named Amy Goodman and Democracy Now! “an inspiration”; pulsemedia.org placed Goodman at the top of their 20 Top Global Media Figures. Though she has received numerous journalism awards\, this will be her first award specifically for her contributions to the promotion of enduring peace. Goodman is the author of four New York Times bestsellers. Her latest book\, Breaking the Sound Barrier\, proves the power of independent journalism in the struggle for a better world. She co-authored the first three bestsellers\, Standing Up to the Madness\, Static\, and The Exception to the Rulers\, with her brother\, journalist David Goodman. PEP highly values the dissemination of essential information. During the Vietnam War PEP distributed by mail over 10 million articles encouraging educators and organizers in numerous nations to better understand the underlying issues and the path to peace. In 1975 PEP presented "Uncloaking the CIA"\, the first national conference exposing the dangers posed by unregulated CIA activities\, from which a book of the same name was published in 1978 (edited by then-PEP Executive Director Howard Frazier). Currently PEP distributes articles and other peace resources worldwide via our website and blog peacenews.org and its daily RSS feed\, and provides a guide to the activities of PEP and many other prominent peace organizations at PEPeace.org For more information visit PEPEace.org or call 203-376-3120.   augusta.girard@pepeace.org LOCATION:323 Temple St. , New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/amy-goodman-to-receive-gandhi-peace-award-promoting-enduring-peace-celebrates-60-years-530-p-m-may-3-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T133059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120403T203749 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T203749 UID:55533-1335355200-1335360659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Walkable Cities & Alternative Transportation, noon-1:30 p.m., April 25, Stamford DESCRIPTION:SoundWaters Business & Environment Networking and Speaker Series You are invited to attend SoundWaters Networking and Speaker Series. There is no charge\, however lunch is served and reservations are preferred. To register\, email soundbusiness@soundwaters.org or call 203-406-3336. TOPIC: Walkable Cities & Alternative Transportation SPEAKER: David Kooris\, Vice President at the Regional Plan Association. Cities across the country and world are implementing innovative strategies to get their residents\, workers\, and visitors out of their cars and walking around. Through a combination of better transit\, more walkable streets\, bike lanes and greenways\, sidewalk-oriented buildings\, and user-friendly information\, cities can dramatically improve their quality of life and environment. This talk will explore some global and national best practices\, discuss strategies that are being employed in Stamford and its sister cities across the New York metropolitan region\, and chart a course forward for the downtowns of southwestern and southern Connecticut. DATE: Wednesday\, April 25\, 2012 TIME: 12 noon - 1:30 pm Networking and Lunch: 12 - 12:30 pm Presentation / Q&A: 12:30 - 1:30 pm. PLACE: UCONN Stamford CO-SPONSOR: Sikorsky Aircraft RESERVATIONS: To register\, email soundbusiness@soundwaters.org or call 203-406-3336. Dianne Selditch SoundWaters Center Director 203-406-3302 LOCATION:One University Place, Stamford, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/walkable-cities-alternative-transportation-noon-130-p-m-april-25-stamford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120330T094747 LAST-MODIFIED:20120330T094747 UID:55451-1334394000-1334422859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:99% Spring Action Training from 350.org, 9-5 Saturday April 14 DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Climate movement is doing big things. In Congress\, the fight against fossil fuel subsidies is reaching a full boil\, even as we defend our victory against Keystone XL. We're connecting the dots between the extreme weather sweeping the country and climate change. And if that wasn't enough\, natural gas fracking and other extreme energy projects seem to be popping up in communities everywhere. I have a lot of faith in our ability to accomplish great things together\, but if we want to tackle everything that's on our plate\, our movement needs to get bigger\, bolder\, and more collaborative. This April\, we have a chance to expand the skills we need to win as part of a project called the 99% Spring. 350.org has joined this huge effort that is bringing together over 60 organizations from labor unions to environmentalists\, to domestic workers\, immigrant rights groups\, and the peace movement -- all to train 100\,000 people in Nonviolent Direct Action tactics and strategy this Spring.  One of the 700 nonviolent direct action trainings is happening near you\, in New Haven on April 14th\, and led by 350CT organizers. Can you join us and be a part of this historic effort in New Haven? Click here to join the training. Here are the details: WHAT: New Haven 99% Spring Training WHEN: April 14th\, 9 AM - 5 PM WHERE: Location TBD\, New Haven\, CT (Sign up\, and we'll send you an email once we know more) If the event is full\, or you can't make it on the 14th\, click here to find another training near you.. The training will include strategies to address the climate crisis\, but it won’t be the only focus - we’ll also have an opportunity to learn from other dynamic movements who are working against all forms of injustice and inequality that are trashing our communities and planet. I’ve had the privilege of helping coordinate lots of large-scale trainings before\, including the two weeks of trainings each night before our Keystone XL White House sit-ins\, but this project is on a scale we’ve never attempted. Helping develop the curriculum for 99% Spring has been exciting and challenging and I’m looking forward to sharing it with everyone this spring. One thing you should know about these events: No protest experience is needed! This is the training where you can bring your grandchild or grandparent (and everyone in between). I hope as many of us as possible can seize this opportunity to make our movement bigger\, bolder\, and deeper. With love and perseverance\, --Joshua Kahn Russell U.S. Actions Coordinator\, 350.org LOCATION:New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/99-spring-action-training-from-350-org-9-5-saturday-april-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120417T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120417T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120329T100422 LAST-MODIFIED:20120329T100422 UID:55442-1334691000-1334696459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:The Wonderful World of Lichens at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, Derby DESCRIPTION: Naugatuck Valley Audubon and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will host an introductory lecture entitled The Wonderful World of Lichens at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, April 17\, 2012 by Barbara and Peter Rzasa at the Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby\, Connecticut. Participants attending the workshop will learn to recognize different lichen forms and structures\, their ecology\, habitat requirements and ancient and modern uses. Lichens are curious plants that are part fungus and part alga or cyanobacteria existing in a symbiotic relationship. They color our trees\, rocks\, boulders and soil and also form the dominant vegetation over 8% of the earth’s terrestrial surface.  Lichens are often the first to settle in places lacking soil and help to build up sufficient organic matter that eventually allows vascular plants to establish themselves. Lichens have been used to produce natural dyes\, as food sources\, as potential antibiotics\, and most recently as bio-indicators of air quality. Lichens have quite a different appearance when viewed under a hand lens where one can observe beautiful pixie cups\, disks and coral-like shrubs. Several specimens will be available for viewing through a stereo-microscope. This presentation is appropriate for ages 10 through adult.  The Kellogg Environmental Center\, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue\, Derby\, CT. A donation of $4.00/adult and $2/student or child is requested. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.  For further information\, directions or to register\, please call the Kellogg Environmental Center at (203) 734-2513 or contact Dennis Kocyla at (203) 734-9325 or dennisk32@yahoo.com LOCATION:500 Hawthorne Ave., Derby , United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/the-wonderful-world-of-lichens-at-730-p-m-on-tuesday-april-17-derby/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120424T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120424T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120329T100032 LAST-MODIFIED:20120329T100032 UID:55439-1335294000-1335303059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Joe Roman to Focus on Endangered Species 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, Middletown DESCRIPTION:Middletown\, CT—The Rockfall Foundation of Middlesex County is hosting a presentation by author and researcher\, Joe Roman\, featuring his most recent book\, Listed: Dispatches from America’s Endangered Species Act. on April 24\, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the deKoven House Community Center. The evening will feature a talk\, audience conversation and informal reception. (http://www.rockfallfoundation.org/eventItem.php?id=3 ) America’s ground-breaking\, comprehensive Endangered Species Act was passed nearly 40 years ago\, just three years after the first Earth Day celebration and establishment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency.  In his recent book Joe Roman explores the successes\, failures\, and future promise of  the ESA\, drawing from years of studies\, personal observation and field interviews.  More than a general history of endangered species\, Listed is a tale of threatened species in the wild\, and the inspiring people from all walks of life working to save them. Employing methods from the new field of ecological economics\, Dr. Roman explains how preserving biodiversity can help economies and communities thrive. Joe Roman is a conservation biologist\, author\, and researcher at the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics at the University of Vermont. Dr. Roman came to the Gund Institute as an Environmental Policy Fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science and helped start an interdisciplinary program on Biodiversity and Human Health at the US Environmental Protection Agency. He is the author of the cultural history Whale (Reaktion 2006) as well as Listed (Harvard University Press.) His science and nature writing has appeared in The New York Times\, New Scientist\, Audubon\, Conservation\, and other venues. His research has been covered by the Associated Press\, National Public Radio\, The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, and other outlets. More information can be found at www.joeroman.com. Dr. Roman is also “Editor in chef” for the website Eattheinvaders.org \, “Fighting Invasive Species One Bite at a Time\,” which promotes ways to eradicate destructive invasives from our local ecosystems while adding more diversity to our diets:  “This spring\, instead of dressing your lawn with herbicides\, consider balsamic vinaigrette...”  For more information:  www.eattheinvaders.org Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. Suggested donation: $20 per guest. For reservations: Call Tony at (860)347-0340; or email tmarino@rockfallfoundation.org. The deKoven House Community Center is located at 27 Washington Street in Middletown. There is some limited parking in the Center’s small lot\, as well as parking in the city lot next door. For directions go to www.rockfallfoundation.org and click on the deKoven House page.  The Rockfall Foundation supports environmental education\, conservation programs and planning initiatives in Middlesex County. Established in 1935\, it is one of Connecticut’s oldest environmental organizations whose mission is to be a catalyst-- bringing people together and supporting organizations to conserve and enhance the county’s natural environment. Rockfall awards grants each year to organizations\, schools and municipalities\, and continues to hold and manage open space property in the county.   LOCATION:27 Washington St., Middletown, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/joe-roman-to-focus-on-endangered-species-7-930-p-m-tuesday-april-24-middletown/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T180059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120326T230458 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T230458 UID:55388-1333036800-1333044059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Discuss the farm bill, 4-6 p.m. March 29, at The Grove, New Haven DESCRIPTION:Annie Cheatham from the New England Farmers Union is going to be here on Thursday to share with us some proposed changes to the Farm Bill that could really IMPROVE the food we eat. Find out how we can make this happen. If you eat\, you should check this out! Thursday March 29th 4-6pm @ The Grove - carriage house - 71 Orange St. LOCATION:17 Orange St. , New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/discuss-the-farm-bill-4-6-p-m-march-29-at-the-grove-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120405T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120405T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120326T091718 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T091718 UID:55350-1333652400-1333659659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:League of Dem. Women campaign finance reform discussion 7 p.m. April 5, Guilford DESCRIPTION:Shoreline League of Democratic Women to Host Citizens United / Campaign Finance Forum Free to the Public\, Thursday\, April 5\, 7pm at the Guilford Library\, Guilford\, CT Westbrook\, CT – March 21\, 2012 -- The Shoreline League of Democratic Women (SLDW) announced today it will present a panel discussion forum on the Citizens United Supreme Court decision and campaign financing. The program will be held on Thursday April 5\, 7:00 pm\, at the Guilford Library\, 67 Park Street\, on the Guilford Green. It will be free and open to the public. Senator Richard Blumenthal will deliver the opening remarks. Participating on the panel will be William Dunlap\, Professor of Law at the Quinnipiac University School of Law; Andrew Schatz\, President of the CT ACLU Board of Directors; and Cheri Quickmire\, executive director of CT Common Cause. For more information\, visit www.SLDW.org. In this election year\, Connecticut will join other states that have already experienced the huge\, unlimited amount of money being spent by individuals and corporations on non-stop political advertising. The unlimited and largely secretive nature of these contributions is legal as a result of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Citizens United case two years ago. This panel discussion forum will help citizens gain a better understanding of the court decision\, the campaign financing problem it created\, and possible solutions to solve the problem. The views and opinions expressed during this presentation do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the SLDW. For more information call 860-669-7034 or visit www.SLDW.org. The SLDW has membership in the towns of Clinton\, Westbrook\, Old Saybrook\, Lyme\, Old Lyme\, Centerbrook\, Essex\, Ivoryton\, Deep River\, Chester\, Killingworth\, Madison\, Guilford and Branford. About the Shoreline League of Democratic Women The Shoreline League of Democratic Women is a social and political fellowship that unites Democratic women along the shoreline\, and focuses on issues important to women of all ages. Women are encouraged to join the SLDW and participate in the organization’s valuable work in the community.  Participation may be 30 minutes a month\, or 30 minutes a year. As a part of the SLDW educational charter\, members will be notified of important pending state and national legislation. For more information on the Shoreline League of Democratic Women\, please send email to sldworg@gmail.com or contact Christine Rogers at 860-767-3143 or Barbara Lupa at 860-399-5579. Visit more information about our events and organization\, please visit our web site at http://www.SLDW.org. LOCATION:67 Park St. , Guilford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/league-of-dem-women-campaign-finance-reform-discussion-7-p-m-april-5-guilford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120321T220929 LAST-MODIFIED:20120321T220929 UID:55289-1332955800-1332964859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Screening of Cafeteria Man and a Conversation with Tim Cipriano 5:30 March 28, New Haven DESCRIPTION:Screening of Cafeteria Man and a Conversation with Tim Cipriano Wednesday\, March 28\, 5:30 pm Peabody Museum Auditorium\, 170 Whitney Avenue Cafeteria Man is a documentary about the folks who are working to transform Baltimore's public school food system. The film focuses on New Orleans-born chef Tony Geraci over the course of two years as he attempts to introduce fresh\, healthy\, local food to school cafeterias\, highlighting the positive possibilities of activism and collaboration to change the way the city's schoolchildren eat. After a screening of the film\, Tim Cipriano\, Executive Director of Food Services for New Haven Public Schools (or as he calls himself\, The Local Food Dude) will join Jeanette Ickovics\, Director of Community Alliance for Research and Engagement and curator of Big Food\, to talk about the work that's been done here in New Haven to reform school lunches. Co-sponsored by the Big Food exhibit at the Yale Peabody Museum and Community Alliance for Research and Engagement. LOCATION:170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/screening-of-cafeteria-man-and-a-conversation-with-tim-cipriano-530-march-28-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120321T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120321T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120319T073249 LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T073249 UID:55238-1332352800-1332360059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:New Haven Green Drinks 3/21 O'Tooles:Transit Theme DESCRIPTION: Wednesday\, March 21\, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM O'Tooles Irish Pub & Restaurant LOCATION:157 Orange St. , New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/new-haven-green-drinks-321-otoolestransit-theme/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120327T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120327T203059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120318T234150 LAST-MODIFIED:20120318T234150 UID:55229-1332873000-1332880259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:'How New Urbanism Enhances Sustainability' ... a Robert Orr presentation, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, Milford DESCRIPTION:  Milford\, CT: The (ECC) Environmental Concerns Coalition welcomes speaker “new urbanist” Robert Orr – principal architect at Robert Orr & Associates\, as our guest speaker. His presentation/ discussions will include: Ideas regarding our city wide Comprehensive Plan of Development that is required every 10 years by the State of Connecticut. Downtown Revitalization\, Urban Design\, How Sustainable Transportation Enhances Existing Economic Development and How New Urbanism Enhances a Cities Sustainability. This will be followed by a public Q & A session. In the words of Diane (DD) Vasseur\, “Robert Orr has been a fan of Milford’s for many years. He loves our city\, our historical heritage\, rich culture and natural beauty. We’re anxiously awaiting his 2012 Milford presentation and recommendations.” In addition\, Robert Orr has graciously volunteered to work with Milford’s Alternative High School Students. As part of Milford’s environmental outreach\, the ECC has started a Sustainable Student Advisory Board to the Mayor’s Office. Students will explore New Urbanism Careers and Concepts. Based on the information learned and gathered\, students will prepare a report with their findings and recommendations to the Mayor’s Office. The presentation by Robert Orr should set the foundation for a fantastic evening! All we need is you. I hope you can join us. Pass this invitation along to your friends and neighbors! Remember\, the environment is everyone’s responsibility. Don’t miss this! Come show Milford love! Date: Tuesday\, March 27th Time: 6:30 pm Refreshments followed by Mr. Orr’s presentation at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: City Hall\, 10 River Street\, Milford\, CT Please RSVP. Your RSVP will help us better prepare seating and refreshments! Leave a message for DD Vasseur at 203-283-1441 or emailddmiddens@gmail.com Rain date: 1March 30. Same time\, same place. A recording will be left at 203-283-1441 if inclement weather is expected ” Some informative links: Who is Robert Orr - http://seaside.library.nd.edu/catalog/ARCH-SEASIDE:340 5 STAR – A previous Robert Orr presentation in New Canaan “Staying Put: How to Capitalize on Existing Resources for Maximum Prosperity in the New Economy” Seaside Florida The Definition Of New Urbanism\, An International Tourist Destination. The Truman Show was filmed at Seaside! Robert Orr workshop.mp4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3uVHTa_0z (TOD) Transit Oriented Development Link: Planning & Development Cmte Informational Forum on Transit-Oriented Development This grant may be available again next year! I hope Milford will take advantage of this opportunity. http://blog.tstc.org/2011/11/15/tstc-one-region-funders-group-make-grants-available-for-transit-oriented-development-projects/  LOCATION:10 River St. , Milford , United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/how-new-urbanism-enhances-sustainability-a-robert-orr-presentation-630-p-m-tuesday-march-27-milford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120417T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120417T163059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120318T233402 LAST-MODIFIED:20120318T233459 UID:54825-1334651400-1334680259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Environmentally Sound Mattress Management, April 17, Northampton, Mass. DESCRIPTION:Are you paying more for disposing of mattresses then you would if they were recycled? Find out and compare the costs of strategies for managing mattresses at NERC’s Spring Workshop—Environmentally Sound Mattress Management—on April 17. Paschal Cohen\, President of Recyc-Mattresses\, will present a step-by-step approach to figure out the costs for recycling vs. disposal of mattresses. Join us for this informative session. Workshop Agenda.(www.nerc.org) When:  Tuesday\, April 17\, 2012 Where:  Hotel Northampton\, Northampton\, Massachusetts Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities Are Available For more information\, contact:  Mary Ann Remolador\, NERC (maryann@nerc.org) Athena Lee Bradley\, Projects Manager Northeast Recycling Council\, Inc. (NERC) 139 Main Street\, Suite 401 Brattleboro\, VT  05301 Tel. 802.254.3636 Fax. 802.254.5870 www.nerc.org NERC on Facebook NERC on Twitter\, @NERecycling LOCATION:Northampton, MA, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/environmentally-sound-mattress-management-april-17-northampton-mass/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120322T081500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120322T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120318T233243 LAST-MODIFIED:20120318T233243 UID:55225-1332404100-1332432059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Unlocking the Value: Transforming the Connecticut Materials Economy, Thursday, March 22, 8-4, New Britain DESCRIPTION:Unlocking the Value: Transforming the Connecticut Materials Economy March 22\, 2012 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley Street New Britain\, CT 06050 For more on this story\, visit: NEWMOA - Registration. LOCATION:1615 Stanley St. , New Britain, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/unlocking-the-value-transforming-the-connecticut-materials-economy-thursday-march-22-8-4-new-britain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120320T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120320T173000 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120318T232825 LAST-MODIFIED:20120318T232825 UID:55220-1332264600-1332264600@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Urbon Miners an innovator | Entrepreneurs Presentation & Networking 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, Bridgeport DESCRIPTION:The Innovators | Entrepreneurs Presentation & Networking Tue\, Mar 20\, 2012 starting at 5:30 PM University of Bridgeport Arnold Bernhard Center 84 Iranistan Avenue\, Bridgeport “The Innovators” is a new series of networking events being hosted at the University of Bridgeport to bring entrepreneurs and idea people together. Come learn how three local entrepreneurs went from having a raw idea to launching new products and growing businesses. Network with others and get help with what you are working on. Standard Oil: specially developed software creates significant savings and a new product line Aurora Products: a start-up snack food company now has $40 million annual revenue Urbanminers\, LLC: deconstruction and repurposing of materials for sustainability of our communities Date: Tuesday\, March 20\, 2012 Time: 5:30 PM Registration\, Networking\, Wine and Cheese Reception 6:00 PM Featured Entrepreneurs Presentation with Q & A 7:00 PM Networking Location: University of Bridgeport Arnold Bernhard Center 84 Iranistan Avenue\, Bridgeport This event is FREE. For more information and early bird registration\, please contact: Mary-Jane Foster at mjfoster@bridgeport.edu For more on this story\, visit: Event Details. LOCATION:84 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/urbon-miners-an-innovator-entrepreneurs-presentation-networking-530-p-m-tuesday-march-20-bridgeport/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120402T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120402T130059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120315T111346 LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T111346 UID:55178-1333368000-1333371659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Remaking Recycling in the US: The Potential of Extended Producer Responsibility: A Conversation with Kim Jeffery 12-1 p.m. April 2 DESCRIPTION:Yale University School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Remaking Recycling in the US: The Potential of Extended Producer Responsibility: A Conversation with Kim Jeffery\, CEO Nestlé Waters North America Burke Auditorium\, 195 Prospect St. New Haven CT Lecture 12:00-1:00PM\, April 2\, 2012 Free and Open to the Public\, Light Lunch Provided Kim Jeffery\, President and CEO of Nestlé Waters North America\, will speak at the Yale University School of Forestry & Environmental Studies on Monday\, April 2nd at 12:00PM in the Burke Auditorium\, 195 Prospect St. The talk\, entitled "Remaking Recycling in the US: The Potential of Extended Producer Responsibility\, A Conversation with Kim Jeffery" is organized by the Industrial Environmental Management (IEM) Program. The talk is the eighth of a special 2010/2012 IEM Speaker Series sponsored by Nestlé Waters North America. In its 21st year\, the IEM Lecture Series brings speakers from companies and organizations to the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies to discuss the relationship between business and the environment. This lecture series on Producers\, Packaging and Public Policy explores the topic of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and packaging. The goal of the series is to explore the advantages and disadvantages of the application of EPR to packaging waste and municipal solid waste more generally in the U.S. Kim Jeffery has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Waters North America Inc. since 1992. Nestlé Waters North America\, a division of Nestlé S.A.\, the global food and beverage company is the largest bottled water company in North America with 10 brands\, over 9\,000 employees\, 27 plants\, more than 100 facilities\, and $4.2 billion in sales. Throughout his tenure\, Mr. Jeffery has made environmental stewardship a priority and has been an industry leader in building green plants\, reducing water use\, protecting 14\,000 acres around more than 100 spring sites which NWNA owns\, and reducing raw material usage through light-weighting and self manufacture of packaging. Recently\, Mr. Jeffery and Nestle Waters have taken a leadership role in U.S. discussions about recycling\, arguing that EPR has the potential to resolve long-standing challenges and to boost recycling rates significantly and cost-effectively. Ongoing funding for the IEM Lecture Series is provided by the Joel Omura Kurihara Fund. For more information about the lecture series\, please see http://cie.research.yale.edu/events/lecture-series/2010-2012-lecture-series or contact Melanie Quigley\, program coordinator\, at 203.432.6953 or Melanie.quigley@yale.edu<mailto:Melanie.quigley@yale.edu> LOCATION:Burke Auditorium, 195 Prospect St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/remaking-recycling-in-the-us-the-potential-of-extended-producer-responsibility-a-conversation-with-kim-jeffery-12-1-p-m-april-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120315T092432 LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T092432 UID:55165-1333042200-1333051259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:An Evening of Spoken Word Tribute to Sisterhood in Memory of Zannette Lewis 5:30 p.m. March 29, SCSU DESCRIPTION:"The Z Experience"\, an Evening of Spoken Word\, a Tribute to Sisterhood in Memory of Zannette Lewis; 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM\, EN A 120 Thursday\, March 29\, 2012 5:30pm until 8:30pm The Southern CT State University Women's Studies Dept. as part of the 64 Days of Non-Violence 2012 Program presents The "Z" Experience (an evening of spoken word & music) A tribute to sisterhood in memory of Zannette Lewis (1946-2009) featuring: Croilot Adames\,Ngoma Hill\,Frederick Douglas Knowles III\, Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs\,Leah Lockdown Burgess\, & Others\, Engleman Hall\, A 120\, 501 Crescent Street\, New Haven\, CT 06515. For more on this story\, visit: Women's Studies 64 Days of Nonviolence. LOCATION:501 Crescent St. , New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/an-evening-of-spoken-word-tribute-to-sisterhood-in-memory-of-zannette-lewis-530-p-m-march-29-scsu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120313T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120313T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120313T110242 LAST-MODIFIED:20120313T110242 UID:55124-1331661600-1331668859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Public Hearing on the Possibility of a Street Car in New Haven 6 p.m. tonight DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to come testify at the hearing tomorrow night regarding accepting grant funding for the design of a street car for New Haven.  The city has been exploring the possibility of constructing a street car.  In order to receive federal funding in the future for any street car infrastructure\, the city is required to do an “alternatives analysis study”.  I am a strong supporter of a Street Car for New Haven for the economic development and health benefits that fixed rail brings.  Please come and testify to let us know your feelings on the matter or if you would like to learn more\, please contact me. LOCATION:165 Church St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/public-hearing-on-the-possibility-of-a-street-car-in-new-haven-6-p-m-tonight/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120411T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120411T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120312T082305 LAST-MODIFIED:20120312T082305 UID:55081-1334133000-1334145659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Sustainable Streets: Promoting Safety, Promoting Growth: 8:30 a.m. Bridgeport, April 11 DESCRIPTION:Tri-State\, in partnership with the One Region Fund\, the Fairfield County Community Foundation\, and the City of Bridgeport\, will be holding a sustainable streets forum in Bridgeport\, Connecticut on April 11. Sustainable Streets: Promoting Safety\, Promoting Growth will feature Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and ConnDOT Commissioner James Redeker. Mayor Finch\, a leader in sustainable transportation and development\, will provide an overview of Bridgeport’s work to create a more walkable\, bikeable\, and livable city\, and Commissioner Redeker will describe his efforts to make ConnDOT more bike and pedestrian friendly. Jon Orcutt\, Policy Director for the New York City Department of Transportation\, will keynote the event. He will provide insight into how sustainable transportation infrastructure can be implemented in different land use settings and how these improvements can spark economic development. Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch will be a featured speaker at the event. The event will take place in Beacon Hall at Housatonic Community College\, 900 Lafayette Blvd.\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut. Registration will begin at 8:30am\, and the event will take place from 9:00am-noon. Light breakfast will be provided. Directions are available here\, and the venue is within walking distance of Bridgeport’s Metro-North train station. To register for the forum\, send an email to rlynch@tstc.org. Space is limited. For more on this story\, visit: Save the Date: April 11 Sustainable Streets Forum in Bridgeport | Mobilizing the Region. LOCATION:900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/sustainable-streets-promoting-safety-promoting-growth-830-a-m-bridgeport-april-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120309T113209 LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T113209 UID:55045-1335632400-1335648659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:CT-AMC Annual Spring Dinner - Saturday, April 28, 2012 -- “How Dinosaurs Lived and Why They Died Out” DESCRIPTION:The talk will focus on a couple of exceptionally preserved dinosaur specimens\,  including a dinosaur "mummy\," named Dakota. This dinosaur was featured in a one  hour National Geographic documentary as well as several books. COST:                          AMC Members: $15\, non-members $15 Presentation only: $5 Social hour: 5 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Program: 7:30 p.m. Questions & Answers: 9:00 p.m. ____________ _________ _________ __ Bio: ____________ _________ _________ __ Tyler Lyson is a graduate student in the Geology and Geophysics department at Yale University. Tyler grew up in southwestern North Dakota\, in the middle of the dinosaur rich badlands and his passion for paleontology started at an early age. By Paleontologist Tyler Lyson LOCATION: FOOD:                                 RESERVATIONS: Cheshire Grange                                   Roast Beef 44 Wallingford Rd. Dinner               Send $15\, payable to AMC - CT Chapter by April 9th to: Stacey Hoffman Cheshire\, CT 171 Market Square\, Suite 111 One block East of Town Hall                                                             Newington\, CT 06111 LOCATION:44 Wallingford Rd. , Cheshire , United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/ct-amc-annual-spring-dinner-saturday-april-28-2012-how-dinosaurs-lived-and-why-they-died-out/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120309T112604 LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T112624 UID:55042-1332964800-1332972059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Green Party Fundraiser, 8-10 p.m., March 28, Manchester, CT DESCRIPTION:INDIAN BUFFET (ALL YOU CAN EAT) CT GREEN PARTY FUNDRAISER:   WHAT: GREEN PARTY OF CT STATE PARTY FUNDRAISER WHEN: WEDESDAY \, MAR 28\, 2012 8PM-10PM INDIA KITCHEN RESTAURANT\, 394 Tolland Turnpike\, Manchester CT (860)544-9595 (Right off RT 84) COST: $40 per person (60% of this will go to the GPCT). Pay at the door. LOCATION:394 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester , United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/green-party-fundraiser-8-10-p-m-march-28-manchester-ct/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120309T100536 LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T100536 UID:55035-1334401200-1334412059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Clean Energy Tour and Seminar, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., April 14, Voluntown DESCRIPTION:JUST PLAIN SMART CLEAN ENERGY TOUR & SEMINAR CT Zero Energy Challenge Winning House on Tour April 14 Voluntown\, Connecticut will be the site of a comprehensive solar house tour and seminar Saturday\, April 14. Tour/seminars of the winning 2011 Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge house will be held at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The owners\, as well as green recycling\, insulation\, geothermal and solar experts\, will speak about clean energy\, smart energy\, and provide relevant literature. The 2800-square foot passive solar cape has superior insulation; a geothermal heating and cooling system; a leased 10.8 kW photovoltaic solar electric system; and a heat recovery ventilation system. A Jotul wood stove backed up by a ventless propane gas log; irrigation provided by an old well\, rain gutters and a spring; Energy Star rated windows\, appliances and lighting and water-conserving fixtures make this a very “smart” house. The house was built economically using reclaimed wood\, and the beautiful site is on preserved agricultural land. There are opportunities to hike in nearby Patchaug State Forest headquarters\, with its old cedars and huge rhododendrons. The Voluntown Peace Trust house is also on the tour. The tour/seminar is sponsored by People’s Action for Clean Energy (PACE) in conjunction with the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA)\, the CT Chapter of the Sierra Club and the North Stonington Citizens Land Alliance. Reservations will be accepted in order of receipt for the April 14 tour\, which will be held rain or shine. The non-refundable tickets are $20.00 per person. To order tickets\, go online to www.pacecleanenergy.org and click on Events\, indicating the choice of time for the tour/seminar. Tickets may also be ordered by sending $20.00 per person to PACE c/o Donna Grant\, 128 Melrose Road\, Broad Brook\, CT 06016. Information should include the ticketholder’s phone number\, address and email address. For ticket information\, call 860-623-5487. For tour information\, call 860-693-4813. LOCATION:Voluntown, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/clean-energy-tour-and-seminar-11-a-m-2-p-m-april-14-voluntown/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T190059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120309T095902 LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T095902 UID:55031-1331312400-1331319659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Songs Along the Way: Music, Songs, and Images from Migratory Bird Species of the Park River Watershed, 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 9, Hartford DESCRIPTION:Micro-Exhibit Opening and Concert Connecticut Historical Society\, One Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT 06105 Songs Along the Way/is the second installation in the "micro-gallery" at the CHS\, created by students in the New Media Collaborative at the  University of Hartford\, under the direction of Ken Steen\, Professor of Composition and Theory at the Hartt School of Music. This "crowd-sourced" sound and image installation features music and sound composed from birdsongs and other sounds and noises collected from the Park River Watershed along with video\, photographic images\, migration maps\, and text. The opening reception will feature live "bird music" in a variety of genres performed by students from the Hartt School of Music. Works by Robert Carl\, Claude Debussy\, Olivier Messiaen\, and Joe Zawinul are planned. A Park Water Arts Event *FREE | refreshments will be served Mary Rickel Pelletier Founding Director Park River Watershed Revitalization Initiative /cultivating urban-suburban watershed stewardship/ www.parkwatershed.org LOCATION:One Elizabeth Street, Hartford, 06105, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/songs-along-the-way-music-songs-and-images-from-migratory-bird-species-of-the-park-river-watershed-5-7-p-m-friday-march-9-hartford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120320T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120320T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120305T211123 LAST-MODIFIED:20120305T211123 UID:54960-1332270000-1332277259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Public Meeting for Proposed Renovation of the Lake Lillinonah State Boat Launch in Bridgewater, 7-9 p.m., March 20 DESCRIPTION:            The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced that a public information meeting or “open house” is scheduled from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Tuesday\, March 20\, 2012 to inform interested parties about the proposed renovation of the state boat launch located on Lake Lillinonah in Bridgewater. Plans are to reconstruct the launch and make it a state-of-the-art\, handicapped accessible facility.  The ramp will be replaced with a two lane\, grooved\, concrete slab surface; the turning and parking areas will be redesigned and paved; and concrete pavers will be installed around the ramp area to prevent erosion.  An ADA accessible\, floating dock system will be added to make launching and retrieval of boats safer and more efficient.  In addition\, a solar powered street light will be installed at the ramp to assist boaters launching or retrieving boats at night\, and a trench drain will be placed at the top of the ramp to catch and filter much of the runoff into the lake.  DEEP plans to begin work in late summer. The meeting will take place in the “big room” at the Burnham Elementary School located at 80 Main Street Ext. in Bridgewater.  Anyone interested in the particulars is invited to attend\, look over the design\, provide comments\, and speak with DEEP officials concerning the proposed work. LOCATION:80 Main Street Ext., Bridgewater, CT, 06752, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/public-meeting-for-proposed-renovation-of-the-lake-lillinonah-state-boat-launch-in-bridgewater-7-9-p-m-march-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120305T210747 LAST-MODIFIED:20120305T210747 UID:54958-1331145000-1331154059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Pint Night to benefit CitySeed -- New Haven DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday\, March 7th at 6:30\, Trailblazer and Box63 are hosting a Pint Night to benefit CitySeed! More details here: http://blog.shoptrailblazer.com/hike/trailblazer-cityseed-and-box-63s-pint-night-in-new-haven-37 Please join us on Wednesday\, March 7 to support CitySeed's efforts to improve food access and farm viability!  Local businesses Trailblazer and Box 63 are teaming up to support our organization at the Pint Night event! Buy a $5 pint glass from Trailblazer's New Haven location and all of that will go to CitySeed. And…the first fill up is FREE at Box 63! All proceeds from pint glass sales go to CitySeed! Raffle Prizes and gift card giveaway at Trailblazer First Pint fill up is free with pint purchase Drink some great bear for a great cause Event Schedule: 6:30pm-7:00pm meet up at Trailblazer New Haven for the raffle and pint pick up. Trailblazer\, 296 Elm Street\, New Haven CT 7:00pm-9:00pm walk over to Box 63 next door. First pint fill up is free plus discounts on selected drafts. Box 63 338 Elm Street (Corner of Park) New Haven\, CT 203-821-7772 LOCATION:296 Elm Street, New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/pint-night-to-benefit-cityseed-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120326 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120304T113156 LAST-MODIFIED:20120304T113156 UID:54928-1332547200-1332720000@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:'Virtual' Citizens’ Summit to Address Sustainability, March 24, 25, New Haven DESCRIPTION:A major summit to encourage sustainability in the United States and Canada will take place on March 24 and 25 at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. The US/Canada Citizens’ Summit for Sustainable Development will host 180 diverse experts\, leaders\, advocates\, entrepreneurs and decision-makers from the United States and Canada for two days of discussions and planning linked to the forthcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development\, also known as the Rio+20 conference. Twenty years after the first Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro propelled the environment to the top of the world agenda\, Rio+20 is convening in June to secure renewed political commitment for sustainability and address new challenges in green jobs\, clean energy\, sustainable cities\, food\, water and oceans. “In the lead-up to the Rio+20 conference\, the Citizens’ Summit will provide a critical platform to develop new approaches and new initiatives to increase North America’s contribution to global sustainability\,” said Benjamin Cashore\, professor of environmental governance and political science at F&ES and an advisor to the summit. The summit will feature numerous high-level speakers to discuss the history and future of sustainability in the United States and Canada\, including Jim Balsillie\, founder and former CEO of RIM/Blackberry and the only private-sector representative on the U.N. Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability; Daniel Esty\, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and deputy head of U.S. delegation to the 1992 Earth Summit; and David Runnalls\, distinguished fellow and former director of the International Institute for Sustainable Development. “Sustainable development isn’t about big government or big business\,” said Lindsay Buchanan\, a master’s student at F&ES and an organizer of the event. “This summit is an opportunity for a new generation of trailblazers to help our countries and the world transition to a greener\, more sustainable future.” There are a limited number of spots available to attend the summit. In order to attend or nominate someone\, visit www.citizenssummit.org. While the summit is by invitation-only\, the public is encouraged to participate and contribute virtually. The summit is being organized by students and faculty at Yale\, in close partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council\, WeCanada\, Human Impacts Institute\,  SustainUs and Citizens Network for Sustainable Development. To follow the summit on Facebook\, search CitizensSummitforSD\, and on Twitter at @citizens_summit. LOCATION:195 Prospect St. , New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/virtual-citizens-summit-to-address-sustainability-march-24-25-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T153059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120304T112734 LAST-MODIFIED:20120304T112734 UID:54925-1332579600-1332603059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Green Lifestyle Fair looks at Saving Money on Home Energy, Westbrook, March 24 DESCRIPTION:How to detect and reduce energy costs in your home is the goal of the 6th Annual Green Lifestyle Fair on Saturday\, March 24\, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Water’s Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook\, Connecticut.  The fair is free to the public. Violette Radomski of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund will explain home energy assessments that are inexpensive and reveal how to save money on heating\, electricity\, and more.  Her workshops are at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Lori Brown\, executive director of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters\, will speak about current state and national environmental issues\, at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. More than 35 exhibitors will provide individual guidance by industry experts on energy alternatives\, including solar\, wind\, geothermal and biodiesel\, as well as eco-friendly building and consumer products\, and organic gardening/agriculture. Each year\, the Green Lifestyle Fair is designed to provide consumers with real-world energy choices\, financial incentives\, and knowledge about the most pressing challenges facing our environment today. The Energy-Saving Lighting Fair at the TechniArt booth will offer big savings on lighting to replace their highest-use bulbs and fixtures. The Green Book Fair booth offers the very latest books for adults and children on the environment\, green lifestyle\, organic cooking and more. There will also be a raffle to win eco-friendly products and services. New this year is the Book Swap and Cash for Newer Books Center at the Green Lifestyle Fair. Shoreline citizens can recycle and swap their older books\, and sell their newer books and textbooks for the most money. The SLDW is teaming with MyBookCart.com\, a local business that buys back the latest titles of fiction\, non-fiction\, college books\, and school textbooks. MyBookCart.com reserves the right to refuse a sale that does not meet their criteria. The Ultimate Shoreline Recycling Guide\, completely updated for 2012\, will also be available. Published by the Shoreline League of Democratic Women\, the paperback book will be available at the fair which is sponsored by the organization.  For more information\, visit sldw.org or call 860-399-1147. About the Shoreline League of Democratic Women The Shoreline League of Democratic Women is a social and political fellowship that unites Democratic women along the shoreline\, and focuses on issues important to women of all ages. The SLDW draws membership from the towns of Clinton\, Westbrook\, Old Saybrook\, Lyme\, Old Lyme\, Centerbrook\, Essex\, Ivoryton\, Deep River\, Chester\, Killingworth\, Madison\, Guilford and Branford. Women are encouraged to join the SLDW and participate in the organization’s valuable work in the community.  Participation may be 30 minutes a month\, or 30 minutes a year. As a part of the SLDW educational charter\, members will be notified of important pending state and national legislation. For more information on the Shoreline League of Democratic Women\, please send email to sldworg@gmail.com or contact Christine Rogers at 860-767-3143 or Barbara Lupa at 860-399-5579. Visit more information about our events and organization\, please visit our web site at http://www.SLDW.org. LOCATION:1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/green-lifestyle-fair-looks-at-saving-money-on-home-energy-westbrook-march-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T163000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T180059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120229T215800 LAST-MODIFIED:20120229T215818 UID:54854-1331224200-1331229659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Climate Change and Societal Collapse: Evidence from Ancient Mesopotamia DESCRIPTION:March 8: "Climate Change and Societal Collapse: Evidence from Ancient Mesopotamia\," a Biology and Botany Seminar Series lecture by Alexia Smith\, assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Connecticut\, 4:30 p.m.\, Olin Science Center Room 014. LOCATION:270 Mohegan Ave. , New London, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/climate-change-and-societal-collapse-evidence-from-ancient-mesopotamia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120323T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120323T110059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120227T185820 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T185820 UID:54802-1332491400-1332500459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Conservation Cafe´- 8:30- 11 a.m., March 23, Elmsford, NY DESCRIPTION: Preserving our Community Forests During 'Stormy' Times This event will take place at the Greenburgh Public Library located at 300 Tarrytown Road\, Elmsford\, NY. Registration beings at 8:30am and the program begins at 8:45am. With all the recent harsh weather wreaking havoc on our local tree population\, what does it take to protect the trees that are left behind?  Find out how you can help protect and preserve the trees in your local community. The program will feature: * Rick Harper\, from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester\, who will discuss the importance of urban forests  and their value to the ecosystem; * Mark Gilliland\, from the Village of Irvington's Green Policy Board and Chairman of the Tree Board\, who will discuss the results of the recent tree inventory and present analysis of the data collected during the study; * Frank DiMarco\, Commissioner of Tuckahoe Department of Public Works\, who will discuss the town's newly revised tree ordinance. A panel discussion with a question-and-answer session will follow with: * Brendan Murphy\, Forester with the Watershed Agricultural Council\, who will discuss helpful information about choosing and planting native trees for reforestation efforts on public land as well as in your own backyard; * Allan Douglas\, Field Operations Planner for Con Edison\, will give a brief overview of their Vegetation Management Program and respond to any inquiries. Beverages will be provided by Coffee Labs Roasters. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug) and carpool if possible. To RSVP\, e-mail Alicia at fcwc@fcwc.org\, call (914) 422-4053 by Tuesday\, March 20th. Conservation Cafe´ programs provide a forum for dialogue about current environmental issues.   Co-Sponsored by: Con Edison\, Grassroots Environmental Education\,Greenburgh Nature Center\,  FCWC\, Friends of Westchester County Parks\,\, Mianus River Gorge\, Pace University\, Teatown Lake Reservation\, Westchester County Parks and Planning Departments. LOCATION:300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, NY, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/conservation-cafe%c2%b4-830-11-a-m-march-23-elmsford-ny/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T081500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120227T121316 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T121316 UID:54798-1333008900-1333033259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:The Water Connection – From Stormwater to LID to Riparian Buffers and Dams - March 29, 2012, Greenwich DESCRIPTION:The Town of Greenwich Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is hosting a daylong seminar on March 29\, 2012: The Water Connection – From Stormwater to LID to Riparian Buffers and Dams Topics include: Stormwater Basics; LID Concepts; Philadelphia Green City\, Clean Waters Program; the Town of Greenwich Drainage Manual; Dams Safety\, Maintenance and Removal; Riparian Buffers; Streambank Restoration; and the Mill River Removal Project. This event will take place in the Town Hall Meeting room at the Greenwich Town Hall\, from 8:15 – 3:00. There is no fee\, but reservations are required. Please RSVP to Tina Hartley at 203-622-7736 or thartley@greenwichct.org. LOCATION:101 Field Point Rd., Greenwich, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/the-water-connection-from-stormwater-to-lid-to-riparian-buffers-and-dams-march-29-2012-greenwich/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120304 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120226T193302 LAST-MODIFIED:20120226T193302 UID:54772-1330732800-1330819200@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Audubon Greenwich Family Day and Store Grand Re-opening March 3 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 3 ~ An all-day event celebrating the Center\, Store\, Art Gallery\, and Summer Camp   Visit Audubon Greenwich’s Nature Education Center for a fun celebration featuring live animal shows\, VIP summer camp registration\, and Nature Store raffles\, and more. The store has been redesigned and stocked with new gifts\, toys\, books\, binoculars\, bird feeding supplies\, and other items you will wonder how you ever lived without. Events throughout the day include:    •       Family Breakfast & Live Animal Show with ‘Safari Jim’ (9:00-10:30 am; $25/family; 1.5 hrs.; RSVP) •       Explore the Trails with Audubon Staff (11:00 am & 2:00 pm; free; 1.5 hrs.) •       Art Show Reception with Nature Photographer Karen Sullivan (2:00-4:00 pm; free; drop in) •       Meet Live Animals & Get Wildlife Advice with ‘Wildlife in Crisis’ (2:00-4:00 pm; free; drop in) •       Store Grand Re-Opening Raffle (Enter for free in the Store by 4:00 pm)   Also enjoy arts & crafts\, nature exhibits\, and visit our homemade bake sale.  Come for all or part of the day. RSVP required to x239 for breakfast only. Questions? Call Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239. For SUMMER CAMP dates and registration forms\, visit us online: http://greenwich.audubon.org (Snow Date: March 10) LOCATION:613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/audubon-greenwich-family-day-and-store-grand-re-opening-march-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T223059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120226T191425 LAST-MODIFIED:20120226T191425 UID:54767-1331235000-1331245859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Sierra Club Hartford Group Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m. March 8 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 8\, 2012 7:30pm until 10:30pm Sierra Club-Greater Hartford Group Monthly Meeting Westmoor Park\, Flagg Rd.\, West Hartford Thursday March 8th at 7:30 pm. 2012 CT Legislative Session Invited Greater Hartford area Reps./Senators (TBA) will present an overview\, discuss environmental bills and strategy. Bring your questions for them! Doors open at 7:00 for letter writing and refreshments. Free and open to all.Questions: Rich at 860-816-1705 Westmoor Park - West Hartford West Hartford\, CT 06117 LOCATION:Flagg Rd., West Hartford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/sierra-club-hartford-group-monthly-meeting-730-p-m-march-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120301T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120301T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120224T102934 LAST-MODIFIED:20120224T104152 UID:54764-1330610400-1330621259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Notice of Oral Argument for CT DOT Busway 2 p.m. March 1, Hartford DESCRIPTION:Oral argument for the deputy commissioner of the DEEP Macky McCleary will take place at 2 p.m. March 1\, 2012\, in the DEEP Holcombe Room\, 3rd floor\, 79 Elm St.\, Hartford. Each party will have 15 minutes to present argument\, five of which may be reserved for rebuttal. Regs.\, Conn. State Agencies §22-3a-6(y)(3)(C). Argument must be limited to relevant issues raised in exceptions mad may not raise legal issues or\, subject to §22a-3a-6(w)\, factual issues which could have been\, but were not presented at the hearing. §22a-3a-6(y)(3)(A).   LOCATION:79 Elm St. , Hartford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/notice-of-oral-argument-for-ct-dot-busway/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120224T065455 LAST-MODIFIED:20120224T065455 UID:54718-1330070400-1330102859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Become a citizen scientist and help document the urban ecology at Yale March 26 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to become a Citizen Scientist for Yale. On March 1\, noon-1 pm\, join experts from the Yale Peabody Museum and representatives from the Office of Sustainability to learn how to become a successful citizen scientist. You will find out when and where to collect data\, how to submit data\, and how the information will be used to develop a strong understanding of the urban ecology of the Yale campus. Registered citizen scientists may make observations\, record and submit data on a regular basis. For novice bird watchers\, there will be a follow-up session (date and time TBD) at the Peabody Museum to learn how to identify many of the common campus birds. RSVP here. For more on this story\, visit: New Haven BULLETIN: Become a citizen scientist and help document the urban ecology at Yale. LOCATION: URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/become-a-citizen-scientist-and-help-document-the-urban-ecology-at-yale-march-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120301T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120301T130059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120224T065401 LAST-MODIFIED:20120224T065414 UID:54717-1330603200-1330606859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Become a citizen scientist and help document the urban ecology at Yale March 1 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to become a Citizen Scientist for Yale. On March 1\, noon-1 pm\, join experts from the Yale Peabody Museum and representatives from the Office of Sustainability to learn how to become a successful citizen scientist. You will find out when and where to collect data\, how to submit data\, and how the information will be used to develop a strong understanding of the urban ecology of the Yale campus. Registered citizen scientists may make observations\, record and submit data on a regular basis. For novice bird watchers\, there will be a follow-up session (date and time TBD) at the Peabody Museum to learn how to identify many of the common campus birds. RSVP by 5 pm  on Feb. 28. (There will be another opportunity on March 26 if that works better for you.) For more on this story\, visit: New Haven BULLETIN: Become a citizen scientist and help document the urban ecology at Yale. LOCATION: URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/become-a-citizen-scientist-and-help-document-the-urban-ecology-at-yale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120301T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120301T190059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120224T064936 LAST-MODIFIED:20120224T064936 UID:54713-1330621200-1330628459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein to speak in Middletown, 5-7 p.m. March 1 DESCRIPTION:Green Party presidential candidate\, physician\, and environmental-health advocate Dr. Jill Stein will be speaking in Middletown on March 1. Dr. Stein advocates for the creation of a "Green New Deal\," (http://www.jillstein.org/green_new_deal) which aims to end unemployment\, transition to a more sustainable energy infrastructure\, initiate financial reform\, and strengthen democracy by protecting voters' rights and limiting the power of corporations. If you're interested in Dr. Stein's campaign\, curious about the Green Party\, or frustrated by the politics of the two-party system\, come to the event from 5-7 p.m. March 1. This will be at the First Church of Christ\, located at 190 Court Street. More Info on Jill Stein/the Green Party: http://www.jillstein.org/ http://www.gp.org/index.php Presented by the Wesleyan College Greens (for more info email rlevin@wesleyan.edu) LOCATION:109 Court St. , Middletown, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/green-party-presidential-candidate-dr-jill-stein-to-speak-in-middletown-5-7-p-m-march-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120229T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120229T110059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120223T092828 LAST-MODIFIED:20120224T092838 UID:54525-1330506000-1330513259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Growing Connecticut Around Transit, 9 a.m. Feb. 29 Hartford (update) DESCRIPTION:Growing Connecticut Around Transit: Building a Game Plan for Transit-Oriented Development: Wednesday\, February 29th\, 9 a.m to 11 a.m.\, LOB Room 1E LOCATION:210 Capitol Ave. , Hartford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/growing-connecticut-around-transit-9-a-m-feb-29-hartford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120222T091024 LAST-MODIFIED:20120222T091024 UID:54673-1329935400-1329940859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Hearing on NSTAR and NU merger, 6:30 p.m. Hartford DESCRIPTION:The public will have a chance to comment on the proposed merger between Northeast Utilities and NSTAR during a hearing that will begin at 6:30 tonight in Room 1D of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. For more on this story\, visit: The Day - Hearing tonight on NSTAR and NU merger | News from southeastern Connecticut. LOCATION:210 Capitol Ave. , Hartford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/hearing-on-nstar-and-nu-merger-630-p-m-hartford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120313T181500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120313T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120222T074602 LAST-MODIFIED:20120222T074602 UID:54654-1331662500-1331674259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Appalachian Mountain Club Meeting, 6:15 p.m., March 13, Westport DESCRIPTION:Adventure traveler and photographer David Roberts will make an audio-visual presentation entitled “Galapagos" to the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) on Tuesday\, March 13\, 2012 in Westport. The presentation will be at The Unitarian Church\, 10 Lyons Plain Road\, Westport\, CT 06880 (www.uuwestport. org). Wine and appetizers from 6.15 pm\, dinner at 7.00 pm. and presentation at 8.00 pm. AMC members and non-members are welcome to attend. The cost is $8 for members and $15 for non-members. Participants are asked to bring along a dessert to share if they can. No reservations. Pay at door only. For more information and directions go to http://www.ct-amc.org/fairfield) or email Eleanor Sasso easasso@optonline.net. In this presentation Stamford based David will show beautiful images from a recent trip to the spectacular Galapagos Islands\, where he spent more than two weeks on an 86ft motor yacht\, visiting many of the islands and photographing the amazingly diverse scenery and wildlife\, both at sea and on land. He will also include photographs of Quito\, Ecuador’s picturesque capital city. Roberts is a retired corporate executive\, who has traveled to over sixty countries\, and has previously presented on topics ranging from South-West Africa\, Ethiopia\, Egypt\, Rajasthan\, South-East Asia\, Bolivia\, Syria and Jordan. Founded in 1876\, the Appalachian Mountain Club is America’s oldest conservation and recreation organization. With more than 100\,000 members\, advocates\, and supporters in the Northeast and beyond\, the nonprofit AMC promotes the protection\, enjoyment\, and stewardship of the mountains\, forests\, waters\, and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC supports natural resource conservation while encouraging responsible recreation\, based on the philosophy that successful\, long-term conservation depends upon first-hand enjoyment of the natural environment. LOCATION:10 Lyons Plain Road, Westport, 06880, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/appalachian-mountain-club-meeting-615-p-m-march-13-westport/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120422T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120422T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120220T130947 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T130948 UID:54577-1335088800-1335110459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Earthstock Earth Day event in Farmington, 10-4, April 22 DESCRIPTION:2012 EDITION Earthstock Connecticut April 22\, 2012 (Rain Date April 29\, 2012) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Athames.com Metaphysical Wholesalers In our store you will find athames\, wiccan supplies\, magic amulets\, sacred talismans\, religious symbols\, metaphysical art and more! athames.com Metaphysical Wholesalers Aurora Borealis Designs Unique beaded jewelry designed using sterling silver\, glass\, semi-precious stones\, pearls\, and Swarovski crystal. www.auroraborealisdesigns.com Bead For Life Bead for Life eradicates extreme poverty by creating bridges of understanding between impoverished Africans and concerned world citizens. Ugandan women turn colorful recycled paper into beautiful beads\, and people who care open their hearts\, homes and communities to buy and sell the beads. www.beadforlife.org Bernier Hypnosis & Life Enrichment\,LLC Hypnosis programs for Addictive Behaviors\, Pain Management\, Weight Loss\, Stress\, Smoking\, Anxiety\, Depression\, Living with Cancer\, and Sport Enrichment. www.bernierhypnosis.vpweb.com www.FVHolisticAlliance.com bernierhypnosis.blog.com Bethany Homecrafts Needle felted sculptures and upcycled fibers for your home. www.bethanyhomecrafts.etsy.com Blu-Print automotive Blu-Print LLC\, Founded in 2009\, is an automotive aftermarket company specializing in gasoline-to-electric vehicle conversions. We convert gasoline-powered vehicles to electric using proven off-the-shelf components and technology. All of our conversions plug-in to a standard 110volt outlet. We also offer a 220volt home Charging Station and J1772 compatibility for public charging. Our mission is to bring the freedom of energy independence to all. We offer 3 basic types of vehicle conversions: Hybrid conversion: We install a plug-in electric drive system that works in conjunction with the vehicles existing gasoline drive train 100% electric conversion: We remove the vehicles existing gasoline drive train and install a plug-in electric drive system. Plug-in conversion for factory hybrid vehicles: We install a plug\, a charger and more powerful lithium battery pack. Cost of conversions vary depending on the size of the vehicle\, desired speed\, and range. www.bluprintauto.com www.facebook.com/bluprintauto Bonniejean Maker of Native American jewelry. Corner Cafe of Tunxis Community College Providing yummy food to fill your tummy. Serving their very famous vegetable chili\, chicken and vegetable quesadillas\, along with the good old standby hot dogs and hamburgers CT River Candles CT River Soy Candles are made from 100% natural soy wax. A paraffin free fragrant candle that burns clean and promotes a healthy environment. www.ctrivercandles.com Dancin' With Hoops Hoop Dance is the fusion of dance\, exercise\, creative movement\, and play. Dancin' with Hoops uses Bodyhoops(TM) that are custom made\, larger\, and have slightly more weight then the classic toy hoop. The larger size and weight of the Bodyhoops(TM) makes it easier for an adult or youth to manuever around the body. In addition\, Hoop Dance provides a multitude of physical and mental benefits to people of all ages. http://www.creativegameparties.com  Dondero Orchards Voted BEST in CT for their jams\, pickles and pesto !!! Dondero farm was established in 1911 and has been passed down four generations. The farm is now being operated by Edward and Doris' grandson\, Joe\, his wife Sandy\, their sons Joey\, Jr. and Nicholas\, Anthony and daughter Angelina. The farm now attends 17 Farmers markets during the growing season and has a farm stand\, balery and 7\,200 square foot greenhouse. www.donderoorchards.com Dreamweaver Distribution\, LLC Dreamweaver Distribution is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business that has based its structure from its motto\, "We are not just DREAMING of a better World! We are doing something about it!" Dreamweaver Distribution's primary goal is to create product awareness\, to the consumer\, of ONLY quality products that are "TRULY" environmentally safe. Dreamweaver Distribution understands that EVERYONE is jumping on the "GREEN" bandwagon and trying to claim their product are either "environmentally safe" or "effective." Unfortunately\, these products are either "one or the other" OR "neither." That is why Dreamweaver Distribution\, LLC was started! www.dreamweaverdist.com Earth's Treasures Earth's Treasures is just as it sounds. The treasures are brought to you by our planet earth\, which houses them. Soaps\, oils\, salves\, ointments\, creams\, tinctures\, syrups\, and teas. http://earthstreasuresct.com/ Flatbread Company “The very best pizza that we can imagine” Enjoy a natural pizza baked in a primitive wood fired oven with organic produce\, free range chicken\, and nitrate free meats. A community oriented company\, where they work hard\, have fun and do their part in saving the planet\, all in a day’s work. www.flatbreadcompany.com Gifts of a Lesser Goddess gifts of a lesser goddess- a gift for every journey Handcrafted in the Mountain Moon Studios of Bristol.....agate wire-wrapped amulets and earrings\, journey charms\, Hippie Owles\, dancing goddess dolls\, loom woven organic crafts\, and much more. http://www.handsomedesigns.com Golden Spoon Creamery We offer a variety of ice cream delights in cluding gelato and sorbet. We also have over 50 flavors of Soft Serve ice cream. Our ice cream is made right at the store and we use only the freshest ingredients available. No artificial ingredients or atificial perservatives. Our commitment to quality separates the Golden Spoon Creamery from the rest. http://thegoldenspooncreamery.com HannaH*s Field HannaH*s Field brings love\, spirit & organic fresh flavor to the people with their gypsy reggae music. Their uplifting acoustic roots and African Earth beats blend together\, growing a magical experience for all. Nominated best female vocalist in the Hartford Advocate for many years\, this powerful songstress has shared the stage with such great acts as the Average White Band\, the Brothers Johnson\, Gov’t Mule (members of the Allman Brothers Band)\, Derek Trucks\, the Samples\, Percy Hill\, and Sound Tribe Sector Nine. They have performed at such venues as the Eugene Hempfest\, The North West Organic Brewers Festival\, Toad’s Place\, Pearl Street Nightclub\, the Spiral Rhythms Festival and the Bite of Oregon. HannaH's Field tours from New England to California. The duo’s new release\, Music Magic Medicine\, weaves 15 musical tracks with a vegetarian/wheat free cookbook written by Chef Andy. “The little girl that sings big. With a blues man’s warmth\, a bad girl’s passion\, and a Buddha’s enlightenment.” John Bolduc Music producer. http://www.hannahsfield.com Happy Chick's Creations Massage Therapist\, Hypnotherapist\, Reiki Master\, Ear Coning Lynn has been assisting people in their healing and growth since graduating from massage therapy school in 1991. Several years later she became interested in the energetic healing modality called Reiki. Lynn found this to be a very effective form of healing and has been using it extensively in her practice. Please come by and check out Lynn's cushion massage system designed especially for pregnant women. This cushion system allows a pregnant woman to lay face down with no pressure on the "baby bump." This allows for a wonderful relaxing massage just when it's needed the most. Also check out her fabulous homemade soaps. All of Lynn's soaps are made with goat's milk for the benefits to your skin. Some are scented and some are fragrance free. Lynn also does party favors for special events. Everything at Lynn's booth will be 10% off during Earthstock Connecticut. This is a good time to consider buying a gift certificate(s) for any of your upcoming special events! Heathers's Hair Wraps and Feather Hair Extensions Hair Wraps are created from 100% cotton floss that is "wrapped" around a small lock of hair\, my wraps are $1.00 per inch\, plus a free charm of your choice with purchase. Your wrap can last from a few weeks to a few months\, depending on how you care for it. People love to sport these multicolor\, fun hair accessories. They can be as creative and unique as the person wearing them. Considering the popular of hair wraps\, I offer removable clip-on hair wraps\, perfect for those who may have to dress regulations from schools\, dance classes or various sports. Feather Hair Extensions.The hottest trend right now is getting  with hair extension is getting around\, even celebs are jumping in on this trend..... If you are ready to bedazzle your hair\, you should look into feather hair extensions. Prices vary. HennaDancer Traditional henna body art and sparkly glitter designs since 1994. Lauren is the area's most experienced henna artist\, offering fabulous design work at events\, classes\, parties\, and weddings. She also teaches belly dance classes! See more of her work at www.HennaDancer.com Auntie Arwen Spices Arwen's spice blends are all hand mixed in small batches\, using only the best quality and freshest herbs and spices. We offer a little of everything\, including fancy salts\, classic ethnic blends\, super hot peppers\,salt-free\, kosher\, and organic. www.AuntieArwenSpices.com Suleiman's Turkish Delights Our now legendary Turkish Coffee and Baklava comes to you from the Middle East by way of your local Renaissance Faire. The coffee is delicately spiced\, fragrant\, and super strong\, with decaf and Splenda available on request. You'll love the fancy pistachio baklava as much as we do. Suleiman's is also available for parties. INKA Arts I make and sell eco-friendly jewelry out of organic seeds and natural stones from THE AMAZON in Peru. I also make dresses and sweaters for children made of 100% organic cotton and Alpaca fiber sweaters and accessories. www.inkaartsllc.com Kerrie Ogren "The Siren of Self-Realization" As the Siren of Self-Realization\, it is my mission to help women rewrite their stories and reclaim their personal power. www.coaching2create.com Keifer's Kettle Korn Keifer's Kettle Korn uses “Magic Mushroom” style popcorn\, a hybrid from Nebraska\, popped in corn oil in a 160 qt stainless steel kettle\, adding cinnamon\, pure cane sugar\, and salted to perfection. It’s fun to watch pop\, it tastes delicious and is highly addictive! Lisl Meredith Huebner HerbaLisl's Essence... at Johnnycake A feast is awaiting you in your own backyard! Join nationally board certified herbalist\, Lisl Meredith Huebner for an informative and entertaining day of meeting the leafy green neighbors you never knew! You will learn some of the most commonly available 'weeds' for your herbal medicine chest and nutritious additions to your family's diet. Conducting weed walks throughout the day for a fee. http://www.HerbaLisl.com Marguerite Yawin Crafts made of recycled products such as bottle cap pendants\, paper bag bowls\, price tag book marks\, and beautiful\, one of a kind\, handmade cards Mindful Village Mindful Village (the former Families for Conscious Living CT) is building a nurturing community\, online and in person\, for families & individuals who choose conscious\, compassionate parenting and informed natural living choices. In addition to our online message board\, we have monthly conscious living meetings\, playgroups\, women's circles\, and other opportunities to interact with and support each other. http://www.fclct.org / www.mindfulvillage.org  Mother Mary's Every bag has its own signature\, measurement and design\, which makes each one unique. All bags have plenty of room and are easy to clean and fits over your shoulder perfectly. They are great to use for any occasion: gift bag\, purse\, shopping\, library\, market\, knitting\, work\, dog parks\, note bag\, lunch bag\, etc. Makes a wonderful gift! We have all your specialty party needs covered. Do you have a loved one or friend expecting a baby? Or a friend who is getting married? Want to give them something special? We can help!  Check us out on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/MotherMarys Nutmeg Naturals Nutmeg Naturals is a family run business offering handmade soaps and other natural items. Website: www.nutmegnaturals.com Blog: nutmegnaturals.blogspot.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/#!nutmeg_naturals Facebook: www.facebook.com/NutmegNaturals Etsy Store: www.etsy.com/shop/NutmegNaturalsCT Paloma Face Painting As a teacher and art lover facepainting combines my two best talents. Aside from facepainting\, I've also studied Art History at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid\, Spain\, and graduated with a B.A. in Contemporary History from the University of Granada\, in Spain. I enjoy the artistic\, fun and creative designs of facepainting. www.palomafacepainting.webs.com Plainville Greenway Alliance Advocates for better bike-pedestrian conditions in Plainville and to find a route from the south side of town to the north allowing for a continuous bike and pedestrian route. http://plainvillegreenway.blogspot.com Planet Zero Gravity Planet Zero Gravity sells eco-friendly stainless steel water bottles. Our mission is to educate people about the importance of staying hydrated\, reduce plastic water bottle pollution and encourage a healthy\, active lifestyle. They are perfect for the trail\, road\, office\, school or anywhere on the go. We are members of 1% For The Planet. www.planetzerogravity.com Pure Spun Fun Organic Cotton Candy Safe and healthy organic cotton candy! It's kosher too! Natural and organic with all natural Rainbow Kids Rainbow Kids is a home based business working with cotton clothing to create a work of art which is as special and unique as the person who wears it. The clothing is hand dyed with fiber reactive dyes that produce vibrant long-lasting colors. We enjoy experimenting with different colors and take inspiration from the playful nature of children. www.rainbowkidstiedye.etsy.com RC-Arts unique and Stylish Handcraft Go green! No more wasting disposable bags day after day\, recycle!Each bag is unique\, sturdy\, comfortable\, practical\, and stylish and is made out of recycled materials. The handles of every bag are filled with recycled material such as: rice\, coffee\, beans\, water\, oatmeal\, string\, etc. The bag’s sides are transparent or have a design\, depending on the bag\, and is held together with a strong nylon cord. It's a sturdy bag and will not tip over. Visit: www.rc-arts.com for new bags\, price or more information.   Silver Moon Herbals Handcrafted organic herbal creations & products to help you live a healthy\, natural lifestyle. Silver Moon Herbals offers all natural healthy solutions to every day needs at affordable prices\, with incredibly better results. www.silvermoonherbals.com Stonewall Apiary Providing highest-quality honey and bee-related products. http://www.ct-honey.com Sunglasses for Man and Dog Top Shelf Creations Top Shelf Creations repurposes glass bottles by turning them into illuminated works of art. These bottles are great as elegant centerpieces\, holiday or special event decorations\, or to use as your childs favorite nightlight. Two Coyotes Wilderness School Two Coyotes is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurture healthy\, whole human beings through building self-awareness\, community\, and connecting people to nature. http://www.twocoyotes.org/About_Us.html **There is no charge to attend this event\, but some vendors will be offering items for sale and a portion of their proceeds will be donated to the Tunxis Community College Sustainable Energy Fund.** LOCATION:271 Scott Swamp Rd., Farmington , 06032, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/earthstock-earth-day-event-in-farmington-10-4-april-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120220T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120220T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120220T113158 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T113158 UID:54570-1329760800-1329771659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Earth Charter Community of the Lower Valley, Inc. Annual Meeting, Mon. Feb. 20, 6 p.m., Deep River DESCRIPTION:6 PM potluck\, brief business meeting; plenty of time to socialize. LOCATION:8 Elm St., Deep River, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/earth-charter-community-of-the-lower-valley-inc-annual-meeting-mon-feb-20-6-p-m-deep-river/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120219T114930 LAST-MODIFIED:20120219T114930 UID:54546-1329852600-1329858059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Impacts of Invasive Species on Our Forests – and How to Control Them, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 Derby. DESCRIPTION:Naugatuck Valley Audubon\, Audubon CT and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will host a program entitled Impacts of Invasive Species on Our Forests – and How to Control Them. The program will take place on Tuesday\, February 21 at 7:30 p.m.\, at the Kellogg Environmental Center\, 500 Hawthorne Avenue\, Derby. For more on this story\, visit: The Green Outdoors » Blog Archive » Invasive species program at Naugatuck Valley Audubon. LOCATION:500 Hawthorne Ave., Derby , United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/impacts-of-invasive-species-on-our-forests-and-how-to-control-them-730-p-m-feb-21-derby/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120219T114753 LAST-MODIFIED:20120219T114753 UID:54543-1330165800-1330171259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Esty at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 25 DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Daniel C. Esty is bringing his “Commissioner in Your Corner” series to the Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby on Saturday\, Feb. 25 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Commissioner Esty will make a bluebird box with the Naugatuck Valley Audubon Society and take a Winter Bird Hike with Diane Joy\, Director of Kellogg Environmental Center and Corrie Folsom-O’keefe of Audubon CT. For more on this story\, visit: Environmental Protection Commissioner Coming To Derby | Valley Independent Sentinel. LOCATION:500 Hawthorne Ave., Derby , United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/esty-at-kellogg-environmental-center-derby-1030-a-m-feb-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120218T152103 LAST-MODIFIED:20120218T152103 UID:54509-1330455600-1330462859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:“Power Struggle: Balancing the Needs of People, Power and Trees” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28, Darien DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Darien\, Fairfield\, Greenwich\, New Canaan\, Norwalk\, and Stamford\, and the Greenwich Tree Conservancy\,Fairfield Forestry Committee\, Stamford Tree Foundation and the Tree Conservancy of Darien have joined together to host  “Power Struggle: Balancing the Needs of People\, Power and Trees” Tues February 28\, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Darien Town Hall\,2 Renshaw Road\, Darien\, CT. The Snow Date is Wednesday\, March 7\,also from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Speakers include: * ·Joseph McGee\, Chair of the Governor’s Two Storm Panel * ·Ken Bowes\, Vice President of Energy Delivery Services\, CL&P * ·Jonathan Schrag\, Deputy Commissioner for Energy\, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection *·Eric Hammerling\, Executive Director\, CT Forest and Park Association * ·Chris Roy\, Engineering & Operations Manager of Concord Light Plant\, a municipal utility in Concord\, MA with extensive undergrounding experience. Moderator: Kay Maxwell\, former president LWV United States and current Ex Dir of the Forum for World Affairs LOCATION:2 Renshaw Road, Darien, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/power-struggle-balancing-the-needs-of-people-power-and-trees-7-9-p-m-feb-28-darien/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120217T112546 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T112546 UID:54498-1329591600-1329598859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:U.S. Green Party Founder Howie Hawkins, 7 p.m. Feb. 18, Atticus, New Haven DESCRIPTION:The Dr. Jill Stein for President Committee will meet at Atticus Bookstore/Café at 1082 Chapel Street\, in New Haven\, CT at 7 pm\, Saturday\, February 18th. (Atticus Bookstore/café is between High ST and York ST on Chapel ST in New Haven. It is right in the middle of Yale University) It will introduce guest speaker Howie Hawkins of the DR. Jill Stein for President Committee and the National Green Party Committee. It is free to the public. The public is invited to visit: www.jillstein.org Howie Hawkins was the Green Party candidate for Governor of New York state in 2010. He was a founder the Green Party in the US in 1984. He is a member of Teamsters Local 317 and active in Teamsters for a Democratic Union\, US Labor against the War\, and the Labor Campaign for Single Payer Healthcare. He writes for Against the Current\, Green Politics\, New Politics\, Z Magazine\, and many other publications. He edited the 2006 book\, Independent Politics: The Green Party Strategy Debate. LOCATION:1082 Chapel St. , New Haven, 06510, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/u-s-green-party-founder-howie-hawkins-7-p-m-feb-18-atticus-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120217T112304 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T112304 UID:54497-1329559200-1329573659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Green Party Platform discussion, 10-2 Feb. 18, New Haven DESCRIPTION:The Green Party of Connecticut announced two meeting of state wide interest today. The first will discuss the state platform of Green Party and the second the leading candidate for the Green Party nomination for President. On Saturday\, February 18\, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm\, a hearing will be held on the state party's platform at the New Haven Free Library at the corner of Elm and Temple Street in the Conference Room. Free parking will be allowed in Lot 51 of Yale University. Jerry Martin\, Chair of the Platform Committee\, and Ronna Stuller\, Co-Chair of the GP of CT Executive Committee and Patricia Kane\, Secretary of the GP of CT will conduct an open dialogue to review and discuss Platform suggestions submitted by Green Party members\, as well as topics raised that require further study. LOCATION:133 Elm Street , New Haven, 06510-2057, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/green-party-platform-discussion-10-2-feb-18-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120217T111442 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T111442 UID:54494-1330455600-1330462859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Forum: A "Complete Streets and Bikeway Master Plan" for Middletown, 7 p.m. Feb. 28 DESCRIPTION:The Jonah Center for Earth and Art invites the public to a forum on Middletown's efforts to develop a comprehensive and detailed plan to make our city safer and more conducive for walking and bicycling. The program will be held on Tuesday\, February 28\, at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Room at First Church of Christ\, Congregational\, 190 Court Street\, in Middletown. The forum will begin with 3 short presentations. Kari Sullivan from the Connecticut Department of Education will describe programs like "Safe Routes to School" and how walking contributes to public health. Local cyclist and biking educator Beth Emery will explain how both cyclists and motorists can make our streets safer for all who use them. Middletown Engineer Tom Nigosanti will be available with maps and information regarding improvements such as sidewalks\, off-street trails\, and bike lanes. The proposed $1 million multi-use trail connecting downtown Middletown\, Wesleyan University\, and the Wesleyan Hills neighborhood will also be described\, but it is not the primary focus of this program. Those in attendance will have an opportunity to indicate their preferred routes for walking or cycling by using orange or green markers on a Middletown street map. This event is free and pre-registration is not necessary. For more information\, contact John Hall at 860-398-3771 or visit http://www.thejonahcenter.org and click on "send us a message."   Tell them you read about it in the Headlines! Thanks! LOCATION:190 Court Street, Middletown, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/forum-a-complete-streets-and-bikeway-master-plan-for-middletown-7-p-m-feb-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120229T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120229T133059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120217T105215 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T105215 UID:54483-1330516800-1330522259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:How two highly urbanized, but different Connecticut cities promote initiatives and meet challenges of sustainability -- noon, Stamford, Feb. 29 DESCRIPTION:SoundWaters Business & Environment Speaker Series You are invited to attend SoundWaters Networking and Speaker series. There is no charge\, however lunch is served and reservations are preferred. To register\, call 203-406-3336 or email soundbusiness@soundwaters.org. (Don't forget to mark your calendar and please forward to friends and colleagues.) TOPIC: A Tale of Two Cities: How two highly urbanized\, but different Connecticut cities promote initiatives and meet challenges of sustainability. SPEAKERS: Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia & Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch DATE : Wednesday\, February 29\, 2012 TIME: 12 noon - 1:30 pm Networking and Lunch: 12 - 12:30 pm Presentation / Q&A: 12:30 - 1:30 pm. PLACE: Purdue Pharma 201 Tresser Boulevard\, Stamford\, CT CO-SPONSOR: Purdue Pharma RESERVATIONS: 203-406-3336 or soundbusiness@soundwaters.org DIRECTIONS: Purdue Pharma\, One Stamford Forum\, 201 Tresser Blvd.\, Stamford. I-95\, Exit 8 to Atlantic Street. North on Atlantic\, Right on Tresser Blvd. Right into Purdue Visitors Lot\, across from Stamford Town Center. Free parking. 5-minute walk from Stamford Train Station. SoundWaters 1281 Cove Road Stamford\, CT 06902 www.soundwaters.org LOCATION:201 Tresser Boulevard, Stamford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/how-two-highly-urbanized-but-different-connecticut-cities-promote-initiatives-and-meet-challenges-of-sustainability-noon-stamford-feb-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T100059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120216T193519 LAST-MODIFIED:20120216T193519 UID:54444-1329901200-1329904859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Council on Environmental Quality Feb. 22, Hartford DESCRIPTION:MEETING NOTICE The Council on Environmental Quality will meet on Wednesday\, February 22\, 2012 at 9:00 AM in Conference Room 6A\, 6th floor\, 79 Elm Street\, Hartford. AGENDA 1. Call to order; establishment of a quorum 2. Approval of January 25\, 2012 minutes 3. Chairman's Report 4. Executive Director's Report 5. Discussion of Recommendations for Legislation 6. Review of State Agency Actions a. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's proposed renewal of Title V air quality operating permit for the South Meadow Station\, Hartford b. Others 7. Citizen Complaints 8. Preliminary Review of Annual Report Data 9. Other Business LOCATION:79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/council-on-environmental-quality-feb-22-hartford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120215T223726 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T223726 UID:54368-1330781400-1330786859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Sustainable Living, Community Resilience, and Transition Towns" with Tina Clarke, Simsbury DESCRIPTION:RE-SCHEDULED Saturday\, March 3\, 1:30 PM On Saturday\, March 3\, at 1:30 PM\, Canton Public Library hosts Tina Clarke in a program titled "Sustainable Living\, Community Resilience\, and Transition Towns." The presentation\, which is funded by a grant from the Newman's Own Foundation\, was to have been the kick-off for a series of events including films\, speakers\, and programs on sustainable living skills. Unfortunately\, we postponed from October when a major snow storm crippled the state. Better late than never\, and we hope you can join us! For a while now we've lived with the terms "sustainable living"\, "locavores"\, "peak oil"\, and "carbon footprint" as we make both daily decisions and long-range policy decisions. Should we walk\, bike\, or drive the car? Should we use the dryer or line dry our clothes? Should we support farmers' markets or the local big box grocery store? Add to that mix of terminology the phrase "transition town\," and you'll discover an avenue of hope. What is a "transition town?" A town which has recognized that we are on an unsustainable trajectory in our energy use\, our economy\, and our treatment of the planet. The international Transition Towns movement seeks to address issues of sustainability by "engaging local communities in vibrant\, grassroots community initiatives that increase local self-reliance and resilience." The "transition towns" movement believes that the challenges we face are not insurmountable\, but our approach to meeting the challenges is key: "If we wait for the governments\, it will be too little\, too late; if we act as individuals\, it will be too little; but if we act as communities\, it might just be enough\, just in time." According to Tina Clark\, "Recent weather events have reminded us of the importance of a strong community\, mutual support among neighbors\, family resilience\, and reducing our dependence on external sources of energy\, food\, and other essentials. Our grandparents and great-grandparents had skills and technologies\, organizations and a local economy that could weather storms and mobilize for mutual aid." Transition towns draw upon some of those skills and behaviors. "Thousands of communities around the world are connected in the global Transition Network\," said Clark. The Transition Towns movement includes not just towns but also cities\, suburbs\, counties\, and even islands. "It's a grassroots movement-neighbors coming together to sustain and enhance their quality of life and local economy and environment." Tina Clarke is a certified Transition Towns Trainer who has worked with over 60 communities across the U. S. and Canada. She has been an advocate\, educator\, consultant\, and director of nonprofit programs since 1985. She has been providing professional training and support for community leaders and campaigns for over 20 years. While in Washington\, DC\, she directed the Greenpeace USA's citizen activist network. As a Campaign Director for Clean Water Action\, she initiated and helped lead coalitions on environmental justice\, toxins\, and energy. She has an MA in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and is certified for consensus process facilitation and mediation. She is a popular speaker on energy and environmental issues\, creative frugality\, and social change. And Tina "walks the walk." She lives in a below-zero energy house that she helped design and build\, with passive solar heating\, Platinum LEED\, and low toxins. In 2009 the home won the Massachusetts utility company-sponsored competition\, the Zero Energy Challenge\, and in 2010 won the NESEA award for zero energy buildings. The house is free of all fossil fuels and wood-burning\, and it generated 2.5 times more energy than needed in 2009. The program "Sustainable Living\, Community Resilience\, and Transition Towns" is free; REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED. Canton Public Library is at 40 Dyer Avenue\, Canton. For information: (860) 693-5800 or www.cantonpubliclibrary.org -- Be the Change Katie Bunn\, MLS\, Circulation Supervisor Canton Public Library LOCATION:40 Dyer Ave. , Canton, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/sustainable-living-community-resilience-and-transition-towns-with-tina-clarke-simsbury/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120215T122311 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T122311 UID:54361-1330174800-1330182059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:PACE sponsors passive solar tour Feb. 25, North Franklin, CT DESCRIPTION:PACE SPONSORS PASSIVE SOLAR TOUR Super-insulated house tour will be held February 25th Contact: Judi Friedman\, 860-693-4813 A unique solar house tour will be held in North Franklin\, CT on Saturday\, February 25. Sponsored by People’s Action for Clean Energy (PACE)\, the tour will feature a 1700-square-foot passive solar\, super-insulated house currently under construction. The roofs are constructed with high performance structural insulated panels (R-60) and roof eaves are calculated to eliminate solar exposure at noon after June 1. Tours will be held at 1:00 and 2:00 pm. Visitors will view the house’s four-inch thick lightweight polished concrete floor\, to be insulated from the basement below with R-30 blown-in insulation\, which will store and reradiate solar energy as needed; French Bieber windows\, whose combination of beauty\, low U value\, high solar heat gain and visual light transmission are unlike anything made in the US; and architectural grade curved beams supporting two roofs that will eventually be covered with vegetation suitable for this climate. The house has a geothermal heating and cooling system\, which will provide heat\, air conditioning and domestic hot water\, and an energy recovery ventilation system in all the bathrooms for maintaining moisture content and fresh air year round with maximum energy efficiency. Reservations will be accepted in order of receipt for the February 25 tour\, which will be canceled if there is a snowstorm. To order tickets\, indicate the choice of time and send $15 per person to PACE/ Donna Grant\, 128 Melrose Road\, Broad Brook\, CT 06016. Checks should contain the ticket holder’s phone number and email address. For ticket information\, call 860-623-5487. For tour information\, call 860-693-4813. LOCATION: URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/pace-sponsors-passive-solar-tour-feb-25-north-franklin-ct/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120605T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120215T094307 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T094307 UID:54317-1338883200-1339088459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Environmental Symposium: Religion and Environmental Stewardship June 5-7, Yale University DESCRIPTION:Summer Symposium: Religion and Environmental Stewardship\, June 5-7 This environmental symposium —aimed at clergy\, lay leaders\, and seminary faculty—will engage experts from Yale and across the country to address topics such as the greening of seminaries and churches\, curricular initiatives in eco-theology\, climate change\, environmental justice\, and preaching and liturgical approaches to environmental stewardship. The symposium will include a screening\, and discussion\, of the movie Journey of the Universe\, for which Yale Divinity School Senior Lecturer and Research Scholars Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim served as executive producers. The symposium is co-sponsored by YDS\, Berkeley Divinity School at Yale\, the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies\, and the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology. Tuition is $100\, and the registration deadline is May 1. For more on this story\, visit: Environmental Symposium | Summer Study at Yale Divinity School. LOCATION:401 Prospect St., New Haven, 6511 , United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/environmental-symposium-religion-and-environmental-stewardship-june-5-7-yale-university/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120215T090805 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T090805 UID:54303-1329312600-1329325259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Environment Committee meeting -- 1:30 p.m. in Room 2D of the LOB DESCRIPTION:Environment Committee meeting was bumped up to Wednesday\, Feb 15 (tomorrow). Meeting agenda below. Also note that the first hearing is set for Feb 22. Count on Feb 29\, Mar 7 and Mar 16 as hearing dates as well. Environment Committee MEETING AGENDA Wednesday\, February 15\, 2012 1:30 PM in Room 2D of the LOB I. CONVENE MEETING II. REMARKS BY THE CHAIRS III. CONCEPTS TO BE RAISED 1. AAC Mercury Disposal 2. AAC the Repeal of Local Zoning Authority in Solid Waste Management Act 3. AAC Modification to the Floodplain Exemption 4. AAC Clean and Alternative Fuel Vehicles 5. AAC Funding Eligibility for Phosphorus Reduction and Reducing Phosphorus Use in Non-Agricultural Applications 6. AAC Underground Storage Tank Programs 7. AA Removing the Fourteen Day Exemption to Boat Renters in Need of a Boating Certificate 8. AAC Buoyed\, Staked Shellfish Beds 9. AA Clarifying the Coastal Area Management Laws Regarding Seawalls 10. AA Clarifying the Existing Statute Allowing the Hunting of Deer with a Handgun 11. AAC Funding for a Turn-In-Poachers Fund and the Lobster Conservation Program 12. AAC Substances Toxic to Lobsters in Their Habitat 13. AAC The Importation of Animals 14. AAC Pet Shops and Reimbursement of Veterinary Expenses IV. CONCEPTS TO BE RAISED FROM FEBRUARY 10\, 2012 Agenda 15. AAC Technical Revisions to Animal Restraint Orders (DoAG) 16. AAC Conditions for Denial of Issuance of a License or Permit (DoAG) 17. AAC Animals Seized in Animal Cruelty Cases (DoAG) 18. AAC the High Tide Line (DEEP) 19. AAC The Dam Safety Program (DEEP) 20. AAC The Regulation of Certain Low Emission Vehicles\, Ionizing Radiation and Stream Channel Encroachment Lines by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) 21. AAC Hunting and Fishing Licenses\, Improving Safe Hunting Education and Amending Definitions for the Wildlife Division of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) 22. AAC Campground Reservations at Certain State Parks (DEEP) 23. AAC CT Green Plan 24. AAC Training Incentives for Wetlands Agents 25. AAC Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs 26. AA Requiring the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to Submit to the Environment Committee a Study and Recommendations Regarding Enhanced Harbor Management Responsibilities 27. AAC Amendments to the Coastal Zone Management Laws 28. AAC Renewable Energy Portfolio Waste-to-Energy 29. AAC The Increase of Municipal Participation on the Connecticut Resource Recovery Authority Board of Directors 30. AAC Outdoor Wood Furnaces 31. AAC Certain Horse Trails 32. AAC Pesticide Preemption 33. AAC A Sewage Right-to-Know 34. AA Establishing a Mattress Recycling Program 35. AAC The Taxation of Exported Refuse 36. AA Permitting the Possession of Reindeer in Connecticut Year-Round 37. AAC Genetically Engineered Foods 38. AAC Tree Trimming Programs 39. AA Permitting Veterinarians to Euthanize Injured Wildlife 40. AAC Penalties for Poaching 41. AAC Zebra Mussels 42. AAC The Surveying of Unlicensed Dogs 43. AAC Bisphenol-A in Reusable Containers 44. AAC Biting Dogs 45. AAC Golden Bamboo 46. AAC Water Quality Certification Applications 47. AAC The Structures and Dredging Permit Process 48. AA Authorizing Bow and Arrow Hunting on Sundays Under Certain Circumstances (DEEP) V. ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME AND DATE OF NEXT MEETING Wednesday\, February 22nd: 10:30am Committee Meeting to raise concepts\, followed by 11am Public Hearing in Room 1C VI. ADJOURNMENT LOCATION:210 Capitol Ave. , Hartford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/environment-committee-meeting-130-p-m-in-room-2d-of-the-lob/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120217T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120217T093059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120215T081414 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T081414 UID:54298-1329463800-1329471059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Bike to Work Day Breakfast, New Haven DESCRIPTION:Friday is predicted to be sunny with a high of 48 degrees (a little cooler in the a.m.) Is this really winter?! It's a perfect day to stop by the Devil's Gear\, 151 Orange St. in Pitkin Plaza\, for a cozy breakfast and schmooze with your fellow cyclists. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Food and coffee by Bru. LOCATION:151 Orange St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/bike-to-work-day-breakfast-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120226T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120226T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120215T081225 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T081225 UID:54295-1330261200-1330268459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Walking The Wards Of New Haven: Sustainability Tour Of Fair Haven Feb. 26 DESCRIPTION: Sunday\, February 26\, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m Meet at Fair Haven Furniture\, 72 Blatchley Avenue\, New Haven Join us for the third installment of our "Walking the Wards of New Haven" series as we explore some of the environmental challenges facing Fair Haven and some of the ways that Fair Haven is striving to become a sustainable community. (This walk will feature different sites than the Fair Haven sustainability tour we organized last October.) We will visit the Phoenix Press wind turbine\, which was funded through state government clean energy programs and generates 5500 kilowatts of electricity annually for its owners; a site along the Quinnipiac River being considered for use by a new initiative that uses abandoned city lots for urban agriculture; a polluted brownfields area at the southern tip of Fair Haven that is part of a $20 million redevelopment project; and an EPA air quality monitoring station\, one of only 14 in the state. We will also discuss environmental justice issues related to the mothballed English Station power station\, which has been in the news lately. Whether you are a philanthropist\, policy-maker\, student\, longtime resident\, new resident or visitor to New Haven\, you will not want to miss this tour. The walk will be at a leisurely pace and will cover about two miles. Please bring water and appropriate footwear. We will meet at 1 pm in front of Fair Haven Furniture at 72 Blatchley Street. Parking is available on the street. The "G" bus line runs at frequent intervals along Chapel Street (one block away) and connects with Downtown. The tour will return to Fair Haven Furniture at 3 pm. Questions? Contact Aaron at aaron.goode@gmail.com or (203) 589-9445. LOCATION:72 Blatchley Ave., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/walking-the-wards-of-new-haven-sustainability-tour-of-fair-haven-feb-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120215T080959 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T080959 UID:54292-1329939000-1329946259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Thinking the Sacred Earth -- Discuss Ecotopia, UU, New Haven DESCRIPTION: Join a Discussion of  Ecotopia  Thinking the Sacred Earth is an informal  discussion group that explores religions\, philosophies\, ethical systems and spiritual practices\, past and present\, that have set aside an anthropocentric view of the cosmos in favor of biocentrism. Our discussion topic this month is Ernest Callenbach's novel Ecotopia. Wednesday\, February 22\, 7:30 pm First Unitarian Universalist Society 608 Whitney Avenue\, New Haven. Call Mark at 203-878-1952 email:mitsock@optonline.net for more information LOCATION:608 Whitney Ave., New Haven. , United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/thinking-the-sacred-earth-discuss-ecotopia-uu-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T163059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120215T080720 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T080720 UID:54290-1330763400-1330792259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:CT NOFA 30th Annual Winter Conference DESCRIPTION: Connecticut's Largest Sustainable Food and Agriculture Conference For Families\, Farmers and Foodies - March 3\, 2012 The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA) announces its 30th Annual Winter Conference\, an important focal point about the future of our food system. Geared not only toward farmers\, but also gardeners\, locavores\, homesteaders and anyone interested in a sustainable lifestyle\, the conference features workshops\, internationally-celebrated speakers\, and the renowned potluck. The 2012 Winter Conference's keynote speaker is Jeffrey Smith\, noted author and speaker on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). He is the author of Seeds of Deception and Genetic Roulette\, and will share insights on the real threats that GMOs pose to local food production as well as to consumers' health. A second workshop on GMOs will be hosted by Daniel Ravicher\, legal counsel representing CT NOFA and 80 other plaintiffs against Monsanto to legally protect small farms and farmers. All workshops are taught by Connecticut professionals bringing expertise from the farm\, kitchen\, government\, or non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable lifestyle. Specific growing workshops include production of fruit\, garlic\, honey\, nuts\, and mushrooms. Classes on pollination\, nitrogen management and soil microbiology are among those that will provide more technical instruction. Sustainable home-life classes include seminars on root cellars\, food storage\, cooking\, household products as well as well as how to make healthy choices in cosmetics. For activists and organizers the conference offers workshops in climate change\, starting food co-ops\, transitioning your town and establishing a winter farmers' markets. The Winter Conference is a celebration of local foods and farms. In keeping with this theme\, attendees are encouraged to bring a favorite food dish for the potluck feast. Local\, organic vendors including Sweet Sage Bakery of Madison\, CT and Bean & Leaf of New London\, will be selling delicious\, sustainable treats. Children are welcome to spend time in the Family Play 'n' Chill room. The CT NOFA 30th Annual Winter Conference will be held March 3\, 2012 at Manchester Community College\, on Great Path Rd in Manchester\, CT\, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is $50 for NOFA members\, $60 for non-members ($35 for students or seniors). There is a $5 discount for early registration (before February 18th) and an additional $10 discount for those interested in volunteering. For more information and registration online\, visit www.ctnofa.org\, or call the office at 203-888-5146. LOCATION:Great Path Rd. , Manchester, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/ct-nofa-30th-annual-winter-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T053000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T193059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120215T080301 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T080301 UID:54287-1329370200-1329420659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:MOVIE: Soylent Green, Thursday, Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m. New Haven Main Library DESCRIPTION: Bring a snack to share Movie will start at 5:45 PM sharp Soylent Green is a riveting\, cautionary tale that holds a mirror to a tomorrow rife with ecological disaster. The year is 2022\, and the world is overpopulated to the point of disaster. In New York City\, population 40\,000\,000\, Thorn (Charlton Heston) works as a detective. He is given the case of a murdered politician to investigate; it looks as if the wealthy man has been attacked by an intruder to his exclusive apartment\, but Thorn is suspicious about the way his bodyguard had been sent out and the security system had failed for the first time in two years. Could it have been an assassination? And could it be something to do with what the politician was threatening to reveal about the world's main producer of  synthetic food\, the Soylent Corporation? LOCATION:133 Elm Street , New Haven, 06510-2057, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/movie-soylent-green-thursday-feb-16-530-p-m-new-haven-main-library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120229T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120229T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120214T105012 LAST-MODIFIED:20120214T105012 UID:54282-1330538400-1330545659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Milford Green Drinks 6-8 p.m. February 29, 2012 DESCRIPTION:Milford Green Drinks\, February 29\, 2012 Presentation by Ed Bowman\, Assistant Director of Public Works\, City of Fairfield. Learn How The Town of Fairfield leveraged grants\, utility monies and tax revenue to incorporate Sustainable Energy Solutions into the Town of Fairfield's operations. Bring your questions and your ideas... 6-7pm - Networking; 7-8pm Presentation: Ed Bowman The following were important to the Town of Fairfield's Energy Management Plan: Grants from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund for the fuel cell\, A Photovoltaic system and a wind power study Loans and grants from United Illuminating Company's Energy Opportunity and Energy Blueprint programs An ARRRA grant for the combined heat and power facility at the police station DEP grants at the Water pollution control facility Department of energy funds to build and upgrade a natural gas fueling station and buy 29 compressed natural gas vehicles The use of local tax dollars when necessary Support of the elected officials at all times RSVP to drowe@ibsgreen.com Tell them you read about it in the Headlines! Thanks! LOCATION:56 S. Broad St. , Milford, 06460, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/milford-green-drinks-6-8-p-m-february-29-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T193059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120214T102110 LAST-MODIFIED:20120214T102110 UID:54269-1329845400-1329852659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Middletown Green Drinks with Phil Miller, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Middletown DESCRIPTION:Meet Your Greens\, Middlesex County monthly green drinks networking gathering\, will meet at the Tavern at the Armory\, 70 Main Street in Middletown on February 21\, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm to toast to Mardi Gras and meet CT State Rep.\, Phil Miller. The former First Selectman of Essex\, Rep. Miller earned a 100% environmental rating this year from the CT League of Conservation Voters\, was named Vice Chair of the legislature's Environment Committee\, and was appointed to serve on the bipartisan National Conference of State Legislature's (NCSL) Nuclear Legislative Workgroup. For more information and directions\, please click this link: http://www.rockfallfoundation.org/eventItem.php?id=9 Meet Your Greens is Middlesex County's monthly green drinks happy-hour network providing opportunities to make connections and exchange news about environmental issues in Middlesex County. Based on the popular Green Drinks in CT and nationwide\, this informal gathering of people drawn from the community\, nonprofit groups and the business world offers time to brainstorm ideas and plant seeds for collaboration. All are welcome with no reservations or advanced registration necessary. Claire E. Rusowicz Executive Director The Rockfall Foundation deKoven House Community Center 27 Washington Street Middletown CT 06457 (860)347-0340 crusowicz@rockfallfoundation.org LOCATION:70 Main St. , Middletown , 06457, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/middletown-green-drinks-with-phil-miller-530-730-p-m-feb-21-middletown/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120305 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120213T084846 LAST-MODIFIED:20120222T080504 UID:54214-1330300800-1330905600@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Approaches to Mitigating Global Warming Online Course Feb. 27-March 3 DESCRIPTION:APPROACHES TO MITIGATING GLOBAL WARMING Dates: February 27-March 30\, 2012 Location: Online course Conducted by: Earth & Peace Education International Course fees: $25 for persons from OECD countries and $10 for persons from non-OECD countries NPA Certificate Points: 2 certificate points / 1.4CEUs In this online course\, students will explore the following questions: 1) What are the consequences of global warming on the whole Earth community? 2) What can individuals do to reduce global warming? Should they change their life styles\, and if so how? 3) How should business and governments become involved? What are some of the approaches to reducing global warming that business and governments can consider? How would they work? What are their benefits and shortcomings? Click here for more information and to register today! For more on this story\, visit: Online Workshop: Approaches to Mitigating Global Warming. Tell them you read about it here! Founded in 1992\, Earth & Peace Education International* (EPE) aims to promote the recognition of the reciprocal relationship between ecological degradation and the violation of human rights on a local\, national and global level \, in other words between social and ecological violence and its converse\, social and ecological peace. Contextual sustainability\, the organizing principle underlying EPE's educational approach\, defines this relationship. It assumes that the Earth is the primary context and essential foundation of all social activity and that ecological sustainability is key to achieving a culture of peace. Reciprocally\, respect for human rights characterizes the social context essential to ecological sustainability. Click here for more information and to register today! This course is part of the National Peace Academy's National Peacebuilding Peacelearning Certificate Program\, a program designed to make learning for peace accessible\, available and affordable for all. The program allows participants to pursue an individualized course of study that will help them achieve depth in knowledge and skills they need to achieve their personal and professional goals and interests in peacebuilding and peace education. LOCATION:United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/approaches-to-mitigating-global-warming-online-course-feb-27-march-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T123059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120212T143153 LAST-MODIFIED:20120212T143153 UID:54146-1332585000-1332592259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:"Dirt: The Movie" 10:30 a.m. March 24, Milford Library DESCRIPTION:Friends of Milford Library\, Milford's Environmental Concerns Coalition\, the Benson-Crump Community Gardens Program\, and the Milford Garden Club. March 24 at 10:30 a.m.\, “Dirt\,” a film about the role Earth's soil plays in the survival of the planet\, will be screened. Following the film\, a short discussion will be lead by Terry Halwes\, a scientist who devotes his time to studying how people can create a society that works with nature (including human nature) rather than struggling\, in vain\, against it. He supports\, and is supported by\, the Greater New Haven Transition Initiative\, the New Haven/Quinnipiac Bioregional Group\, the New Haven Shambhala Meditation Center\, The Grove (New Haven)\, and two co-housing communities: Green Haven and the ARC (the Atwater Resources Cooperative). free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. For more information\, call 203-783-3307. LOCATION:57 New Haven Ave. , Milford, CT, 06460, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/dirt-the-movie-1030-a-m-march-24-milford-library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T130059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120212T143042 LAST-MODIFIED:20120212T143042 UID:54145-1330772400-1330779659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:The Lorax screening March 3, 11 a.m. Milford Library DESCRIPTION:Friends of Milford Library\, Milford's Environmental Concerns Coalition\, the Benson-Crump Community Gardens Program\, and the Milford Garden Club. On March 3 at 11 a.m.\, Milford Library Children's Department will screen Dr. Seuss' famous environmental work “The Lorax\,” along with “Toxic Toys\,” a short documentary about the hazardous material that can be found in some toys made overseas. There will be an arts and crafts program for the youngsters. A discussion will follow\, lead by Susan Eastwood\, outreach and communications director for Clean Water Action\, and Joyce Acebo\, chairwoman of diesel clean-up for the Environmental Concerns Coalition. free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. For more information\, call 203-783-3307. LOCATION:57 New Haven Ave. , Milford, CT, 06460, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/the-lorax-screening-march-3-11-a-m-milford-library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120212T142923 LAST-MODIFIED:20120212T142923 UID:54143-1330178400-1330185659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:“The Vanishing of the Bees” screening in Milford, Feb. 25, 2 p.m. DESCRIPTION:Friends of Milford Library\, Milford's Environmental Concerns Coalition\, the Benson-Crump Community Gardens Program\, and the Milford Garden Club. On Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.\, local beekeeper and member of the Connecticut Beekeeper's Association Ralph Harrison will lead a discussion following a screening of the film “The Vanishing of the Bees.” Harrison has promised to bring up-to-minute news on the scientific thinking about Colony Collapse Disorder\, a disease that is threatening the existence of the honeybee worldwide. free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. For more information\, call 203-783-3307. LOCATION:57 New Haven Ave. , Milford, CT, 06460, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/the-vanishing-of-the-bees-screening-in-milford-feb-25-2-p-m/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120226T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120226T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120212T142125 LAST-MODIFIED:20120212T142125 UID:54137-1330268400-1330275659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Carbon Nation Film Screening, Middletown, Sun. Feb. 26, Free DESCRIPTION: Connecticut Forest & Park Association and WesCFPA & special thanks to the Appalachian Mountain Club present the film Please join us on (February 26th\, 3:00pm) for a local screening of 'carbon nation\,' a climate change solutions movie. A discussion will be held afterwards for those interested in more information on the movie's topic.  Refreshments & Light Food will be served.      at Wesleyan University   DATE:  SUNDAY\, FEBRUARY 26th   WHEN: 3:00pm (Doors open 2:15)        The film will run until 4:30\, to be followed by a short break A brief moderated discussion of the film follows the break   WHERE: DANIEL FAMILY COMMONS                           3rd Floor\, USDAN UNIVERSITY CENTER                    45 Wyllys Avenue\, Middletown\, CT 06459   ADMISSION: FREE    PLEASE RSVP TO: kmurphy@ctwoodlands.org OR 860.346.TREE   LOCATION:USDAN University Center, 45 Wyllys Ave. 3rd Floor, Middletown, 06459, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/carbon-nation-film-screening-middletown-sun-feb-26-free/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130101T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130101T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120206T231436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103607 UID:54076-1357063200-1357070459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests in May: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks/2013-01-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121204T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121204T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120206T231436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103607 UID:54076-1354644000-1354651259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests in May: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks/2013-01-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121106T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121106T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120206T231436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103607 UID:54076-1352224800-1352232059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests in May: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks/2013-01-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121002T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121002T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120206T231436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103607 UID:54076-1349200800-1349208059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests in May: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks/2013-01-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120904T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120904T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120206T231436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103607 UID:54076-1346781600-1346788859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests in May: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks/2013-01-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120807T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120807T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120206T231436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103607 UID:54076-1344362400-1344369659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests in May: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks/2013-01-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120703T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120703T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120206T231436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103607 UID:54076-1341338400-1341345659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests in May: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks/2013-01-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120605T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120605T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120206T231436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103607 UID:54076-1338919200-1338926459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests in May: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks/2013-01-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120403T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120403T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120206T231436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103607 UID:54076-1333476000-1333483259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests in May: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks/2013-01-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120501T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120501T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120206T231436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103607 UID:54076-1335895200-1335902459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests in May: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks/2013-01-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130205T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130205T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120206T231436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103607 UID:54076-1360087200-1360094459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Fairfield Green Drinks, 6-8 p.m., The Shack, Fairfield DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests in May: Jim Motavalli\, Environmental Writer & Speaker Etta Kantor and her Nissan LEAF! Ken Edwards and his Tesla Roadster! Fairfield Mitsubishi and their MiEV! LOCATION:2070 Post Road , Fairfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/fairfield-green-drinks/2013-01-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120205T214338 LAST-MODIFIED:20120205T214338 UID:54015-1329328800-1329336059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:New Haven Green Drinks DESCRIPTION:Claudia Bosch and Ben Northrup of New Haven Protecting our Water (NHPOWer)! discuss protecting New Haven waters from toxic sludge. They oppose the Army Corp of Engineers' (ACE) dredging plan and its potential serious consequences to our environment and our children with their plan to dump the waste from Bridgeport Harbor into Morris Cove.  Come help NHPOWer! stop ACE's plan. See http://nhpower.yolasite.com/about-us.php Toad’s will have drink specials\, so come on down. Please walk\, ride a bike or commute there by bus or with friends. LOCATION:300 York Street, New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/new-haven-green-drinks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120206T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120206T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120205T210720 LAST-MODIFIED:20120205T210750 UID:54007-1328533200-1328536859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Press event and discussion of bill to ban phosphorus in certain fertilizers DESCRIPTION:There will be a bill this session to ban phosphorus in certain fertilizers for established lawns or other turfs that do not need phos. Two of the sponsors are Sen. Andrew Roraback and Rep. Clark Chapin. Till be a press event and discussion tomorrow at 1 pm at White Memorial Land Trust in Litchfield. All are welcome. Excess phosphorus is a major cause of harmful algae blooms and dense plant growth in fresh water and estuaries. LOCATION:Litchfield, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/press-event-and-discussion-of-bill-to-ban-phosphorus-in-certain-fertilizers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T101500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120205T210412 LAST-MODIFIED:20120205T210412 UID:54004-1329560100-1329573659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Green Party of CT statewide dialogue on platford proposals DESCRIPTION:Community Room. Free Parking in Lot 51 of Yale University LOCATION:133 Elm Street , New Haven, 06510-2057, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/green-party-of-ct-statewide-dialogue-on-platford-proposals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T130059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120203T081536 LAST-MODIFIED:20120203T081536 UID:53942-1329393600-1329397259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:The End of Deforestation in the Amazon: Is it Possible? Webinar DESCRIPTION:This month\, the Climate Change Solutions: Frontline Perspectives from Around the Globe webinar series continues with a discussion of Brazil's climate policy by Dr. Paulo Moutinho. Dr. Moutinho is the Executive Director of the Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM) and joins us to discuss Brazil's policies on climate change and deforestation. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Please note: No phone-based teleconference option will be available for this event. Audio will be broadcast online using WebEx Event Center. Presentation Abstract Brazil faces a unique situation. While more than 80% of its electrical power comes from renewable sources\, the country is also historically the world’s biggest carbon emitter from deforestation (0.15-0.2 PgC/year during the 90’s\, or 2-3% of global total). These emissions could be doubled by human-caused tropical forest fires in years of extreme drought and increased deforestation in coming decades (by 2050). Paradoxically\, over the last five years\, Brazil has become the world’s leading nation in both committing to and achieving GHG reductions. During the UNFCCC conference in Copenhagen (COP15)\, the Brazilian government announced its official goal of reducing GHG emissions\, and at the end of 2009\, the National Congress voted into law the National Policy for Climate Change (NPCC). In 2010\, during COP16 in Cancun\, that goal was turned into a Decree (Nº 7.390)\, which regulates the NPCC and provides details on the path Brazil intends to follow in order to reach its targets by 2020. This includes an 80% reduction in Amazon deforestation—-the country’s major source of emissions-—by 2020. Finally\, there is a growing perception within Brazilian society that the economic and social costs associated with deforestation in the Amazon are much higher than those related to its conservation. Society is starting to perceive forest protection and deforestation reduction as important elements for climate change mitigation\, biodiversity conservation\, and social and cultural protection of traditional communities and indigenous groups. However\, all of the above mentioned progress is threatened by a broad attack on the Brazilian Forest Code\, escalating federal and private investments into deforestation-promoting infrastructure\, the inevitable recovery of beef and soy prices\, as well as the general global economic recovery. In the long term\, Brazil’s powerful agricultural sector is planning to double its agricultural and livestock output by 2020\, threatening to undo the NPCC commitments. Considering these threats\, it is urgent that Brazil chooses to ground the nation’s development on a low carbon emission economy\, in which the forest sector plays a fundamental role. But\, is Brazil prepared to undertake this type of development? Do we really have a chance to extinguish deforestation in the Amazon permanently? About the Speaker Dr. Paulo Moutinho (Ph.D. in Ecology\, UNICAMP) is the current Executive Director of the Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM). Dr. Moutinho has been working over the past fifteen years in the Amazon\, conducting studies related to the dynamics of deforestation and its effects on biodiversity\, climate\, and inhabitants of the region. Since 2000\, Dr. Moutinho has participated in the international discussion on climate change under the UN Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). He has authored dozens of scientific articles and books and has co-authored the “compensated reduction of deforestation” concept\, which pleads for international financial compensation to developing countries that make efforts to reduce deforestation and provides a basis for the development of the REDD+ mechanism. Dr. Moutinho is currently based at the IPAM office in Brasilia\, working with the National Congress\, the Federal Government\, and the Amazon States to foster the implementation of the National Policy for Climate Change and to build an alternative model of low emissions development for the Amazon region that promotes forest and biodiversity conservation\, ensures the rights of indigenous and traditional communities of their territories and traditional way of life\, improves social\, economic and environmental conditions\, and allows the achievement of the country’s emissions reduction target. About the Series Hosted and sponsored by the Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy\, in partnership with the World Resources Institute and Environmental Defense Fund\, the Climate Change Solutions: Frontline Perspectives from Around the Globe webinar series features ten speakers between September 2011 and April 2012. This series highlights the current state of climate change policy actions through speakers who provide unique insight into the latest policy developments in the world’s highest greenhouse gas emitting countries: United States\, China\, Germany\, Russia\, India\, United Kingdom\, Canada\, South Korea\, Japan\, and Brazil. The series is publicly available online and promoted to both domestic and international academic and policy communities\, including governmental officials\, think tank analysts\, climate change advocates\, professors\, and students. The webinar format enables those interested in international climate change policy to access and participate in these presentations from anywhere in the world. The series is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be posted online for public access after the event. LOCATION: URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/the-end-of-deforestation-in-the-amazon-is-it-possible-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120131T235637 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T235637 UID:53842-1330074000-1330095659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Ethics and the Environment: PLT workshop DESCRIPTION: Teachers\, Youth Group Leaders\, other Educators Geared toward the 6th - 12th grade educator or youth leader. Recognized as a leader in environmental education for more than 35 years\, Project Learning Tree (PLT) enhances critical thinking\, problem solving\, and effective decision-making skills\, teaching students to weigh various sides of an environmental issue to make informed and responsible decisions. Learn engaging activities to teach social studies and civics through an environmental lens. Participants receive: Project Learning Tree (PLT) activity guide Copy of the CT Walk Book (East or West) CEU’s Light refreshments Association with other educators across the states Eligibility to receive GreenWorks! grants from PLT Register: Send in completed registration form or contact CFPA for a copy: info at ctwoodlands dot org or 860-346-TREE. Workshop Fee: $40 each; $5 discounts for multiple registrants from same organization or if members of CFPA; financial assistance available from CFPA’s Paul F. Pikula Education Fund. Directions: Workshop held in CFPA's downstairs meeting room. Click for driving directions. LOCATION:16 Meriden Road, Rockfall, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/ethics-and-the-environment-plt-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120301T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120301T123059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120131T231241 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T231241 UID:53830-1330590600-1330605059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Low Impact Development and Riparian Land Use Changes Workshop -- Southbury DESCRIPTION:This half-day program will present ways to incorporate development practices that are sensitive to aquatic resources\, minimize impact to the land\, appropriately address stormwater treatment. The program will also focus on infrastructure adaptations\, low impact development (LID)techniques\, and habitat conservation measures that respond to water inundation and projected changes in the timing and volume of precipitation. Attention will also be given to variety of economic benefits and savings that LID can bring to property owners\, developers\, and local municipalities. Considering the link between land use to water quality\, the program will also explore the changes in land use along waterways and review the impacts that differing land uses can have on water resources. Workshop Agenda 8:30 AM Registration and refreshments 8:50 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks Commissioner Daniel Esty\, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will underscore the importance and variety of economic benefits and savings that LID can bring to property owners\, developers\, and local municipalities. 9:15 AM Riparian Land Use Changes in Connecticut Chet Arnold\, Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) at the University of Connecticut\, will present on CLEAR’s recent Riparian Corridors Study and share data available through the Study’s online mapping tools available via http://www.clear.uconn.edu. Juliana Barrett of CLEAR and CT Sea Grant will then briefly review strategies to protect and restore these critically important areas. 10:00 AM Planning for Stormwater Mike Dietz of Connecticut Nonpoint Source Education for Municipal Officials (CT NEMO) will discuss how impervious surfaces like asphalt\, concrete and rooftops generate polluted runoff and are a major indicator of the impacts of development on water resources. This session will review planning and site design options to reduce both the amount and the impact of impervious surfaces. It also includes information on road and parking lot designs and alternative materials that promote infiltration. This workshop is supported by CT NEMO’s “Planning for Stormwater” website in the Tools & Resources section. 11:00 AM Incorporating LID into the Planning Process Darin Overton along with Vincent McDermott of Milone and MacBroom\, LLC will share their expertise on Low Impact Development (LID) practices. They will discuss different LID options and how they can be best implemented as well as how to incorporate LID practices into local regulatory approval processes including commission review of applications before them. 12:00 PM Questions & Discussion 12:30 PM Wrap-up/Departure LOCATION:1284 Strongtown Road, Southbury, 06488, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/low-impact-development-and-riparian-land-use-changes-workshop-southbury/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120131T223230 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T223230 UID:53823-1328815800-1328821259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:"The History and Changing Role of World Botanic Gardens" -- Sierra Club Greater Hartford Group Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Dr. Richard Benfield\, Professor of Geography\, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Benfield's current research focuses on the geography of floriculture and tourism as a conservation tool. He has traveled to botanic gardens in 115 countries. Recently he began research into the interaction of tourists\, botanic reserves and some of the threatened great cats: the mythical snow leopard in India and the South American jaguar in Peru. Free and open to all. LOCATION:Flagg Rd., West Hartford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/the-history-and-changing-role-of-world-botanic-gardens-sierra-club-greater-hartford-group-monthly-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120131T222327 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T222327 UID:53819-1328374800-1328385659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:'A Live Retrospective of Mark Patnode' ~ Local New London Artist DESCRIPTION:Come see his art change throughout the month as we display his art work as it is completed... Our Opening Night will kick off with many phases of Mark Patnode life's work. You will see the shifts and changes as Mark explored creativity\, inspiration\, and emotion in each piece of art. You won't want to miss his New London Series! LOCATION:190 State Street, New London, 06320, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/a-live-retrospective-of-mark-patnode-local-new-london-artist/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120131T114738 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T114738 UID:53815-1328346000-1328367659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Winter Trails Workshop -- Rockfall DESCRIPTION: Where: 16 Meriden Rd Rockfall\, CT 06481 When: Saturday\, February 4\, 2012 - 9:00am - 3:00pm Who: All Are Welcome Event Info: Our annual Winter Trails Workshop provides new trail maintainers and managers with a comprehensive introduction to CFPA's trails program\, trail techniques\, signage & blazing\, trail tools and volunteer management. The workshop is open to the public but seating is limited. Kindly rsvp to tpeters at ctwoodlands dot org to register. Coffee and donuts available at 8:45am prior to the workshop. Please bring your own lunch and appropriate clothing for a lunchtime hike. This workshop is generously sponsored by REI. LOCATION:16 Meriden Rd , Rockfall, 06481, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/winter-trails-workshop-rockfall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120131T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120131T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120131T114417 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T114417 UID:53811-1328014800-1328018459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Peekskill Joint Riverkeeper/EnvironmentNY media conference DESCRIPTION:Advisory: Media Event For Immediate Release: 1/30/2012 Contact: Eric Whalen\, (971) 998-8786 What: In the wake of a radioactive coolant leak leading to the shutdown of a reactor at the Indian Point nuclear facility\, Environment New York will joined by Riverkeeper to release a new report titled Too Close to Home: Nuclear Power and the Threat to Drinking Water. This report will include new information showing that Indian Point Nuclear Facility is among the most hazardous nuclear plants in the nation because of its threat to drinking water supplies. Similar to the disaster at Fukishima Daiichi\, an accident at Indian Point could contaminate drinking water for millions of New Yorkers. The report will show the total number of people whose drinking water could be contaminated if radiation escaped from Indian Point. When: Tuesday\, January 31st at 1:00 PM Where: <http://maps. google.com/ ?ie=UTF8& hq=&hnear= Manhattan\, +New+York+ 10025&t=m& vpsrc=6&q=Peekskill+ Landing+Park& cid=122278830496 87411906& ll=41.289384\,-73.929191&spn=0.019799\, 0.027595& z=15&iwloc= A> Peekskill\, New York <http://maps. google.com/ ?ie=UTF8& hq=&hnear= Manhattan\, +New+York+ 10025&t=m& vpsrc=6&q=Peekskill+ Landing+Park& cid=122278830496 87411906& ll=41.289384\, -73.929191&spn=0.019799\, 0.027595& z=15&iwloc= A> Show on Google Maps Google Maps <http://maps. google.com/ maps/api/ staticmap? size=300x300& maptype=roadmap& sens or=false&markers= color:red% 7C41.288925\, -73.931135& client=google- maps-sharing &signature=d0I_ kAhbdmE7mb3pz1In JudJbK8=> Visuals: Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant\, Hudson River Who: Eric Whalen\, field organizer with Environment New York Phillip Musegaas\, Hudson River program director with Riverkeeper ### Environment New York is a statewide\, citizen-based advocacy group working to protect New York's clean air\, clean water and open space. For more information go to EnvironmentNewYork. org <http://environmentn ewyork.org/> LOCATION:Peekskill, NY, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/peekskill-joint-riverkeeperenvironmentny-media-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120131T100930 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T100930 UID:53757-1329332400-1329339659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:WPCC To Hold Informational Meeting - Clinton DESCRIPTION:What's happening with the wastewater treatment issues in town you ask? Now is your chance to ask questions and receive an update on what the town's Water Pollution Control Commission (WPCC) is doing. The WPCC is holding a public information meeting on Wednesday\, Feb. 15\, at 7pm at Andrews Memorial Town Hall\, Green Room (downstairs)\, 7:00pm. The purpose of the meeting is to update the community on the commission's current work. Clinton Patch lists topics to be discussed at the meeting. For more on this story\, visit: Questions Anyone? WPCC To Hold Informational Meeting - Clinton\, CT Patch. LOCATION:54 East Main Street , Clinton, 06413, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/wpcc-to-hold-informational-meeting-clinton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120131T082553 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T082553 UID:53731-1331146800-1331154059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Bike Walk Connecticut presents: "Bicycle Dreams" - Hartford DESCRIPTION:   When: Wednesday\, March 7\, 2012 at 7:00 PM Where: Aetna Theater located inside the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Arts\, 600 Main St.\, Hartford\, CT The event is a benefit for Bike Walk CT Tickets are $11 in advance ($10 plus $1 service fee) at www.imathlete.com/events/ bicycledreams or $15 at the door the night of the show. For information\, email gharrington3165@hotmail.com. For information about Race Across America\, go to www.raceacrossamerica.org. LOCATION:600 Main St., Hartford, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/bike-walk-connecticut-presents-bicycle-dreams-hartford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120129T170541 LAST-MODIFIED:20120129T170541 UID:53688-1328724000-1328738459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:PechaKucha - New Haven DESCRIPTION: PechaKucha New Haven creative\, innovative\, passionate ideas LOCATION:76 Orange Street, New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/pechakucha-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120128T090438 LAST-MODIFIED:20120128T090438 UID:53634-1336212000-1336219259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Organic Gardening Workshop -- New Haven DESCRIPTION: Saturday\, May 5\, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT NOFA offers instruction and seasonal tips on what can be planted in your garden now and what must wait for warmer weather. Learn how to prep your garden beds\, plan your plantings\, deal with early garden pests\, and improve soil fertility using organic methods.  $10 per person. Tell them you heard about it here. LOCATION:358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/organic-gardening-workshop-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120317T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120317T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120128T090324 LAST-MODIFIED:20120128T090324 UID:53633-1331978400-1331985659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Starting Seedlings - New Haven DESCRIPTION: We invite you to learn about starting your own vegetables and flowers from seed.  Demonstrations for both planting and transplanting\, plus a list of which plants are set out by seedlings and which ones are directly sown by seed into the ground. $10 per person. LOCATION:358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/starting-seedlings-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120128T090213 LAST-MODIFIED:20120128T090213 UID:53632-1331373600-1331380859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Soils and Compost Workshop - New Haven DESCRIPTION: Saturday\, March 10\, 2012 (originally scheduled for March 17\, 2012) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT NOFA's Bill Duesing and Common Ground will cover the basics of building great soil in our gardens and in the compost pile. Tom Rathier\, Emeritus Soil Scientist from the The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, will also be be on hand to address the issue of soil safety and lead contamination. Demonstrations of composting skills as well as great hand outs will be available. $10 per person. LOCATION:358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/soils-and-compost-workshop-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T130059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120128T090102 LAST-MODIFIED:20120128T090102 UID:53629-1329559200-1329570059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:How to Plan For a Bountiful Vegetable Garden - New Haven DESCRIPTION: Saturday\, February 18\, 2012 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT NOFA and Common Ground will cover the basic principles of planning for organic vegetable and flower gardens. Choosing the site and style\, soil testing and improvements\, choosing the right vegetables for the season\, crop rotation and companion planting will be covered. $10 per person. LOCATION:358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/how-to-plan-for-a-bountiful-vegetable-garden-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120127T115658 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T115658 UID:53615-1331370000-1331380859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Please consider volunteering as a Piping Plover monitor for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service DESCRIPTION:Connecticut's shoreline provides critical habitat for the federally threatened Piping Plover. You can help us conserve this threatened beach-nesting species: Do you have an interest in wildlife? Do you enjoy walking along the beaches of Long Island Sound? Can you spare at least two hours a month to help threatened birds in our state? Please consider volunteering as a Piping Plover monitor for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service! For the last several years the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, the Connecticut Audubon Society\, Audubon Connecticut\, The Nature Conservancy and The Friends of Milford Point/Stratford Great Meadows NWR have partnered together to monitor beaches between West Haven and Stratford for nesting Piping Plovers. These migratory birds return to the Connecticut coast each March from their wintering grounds on the Gulf Coast and stay here up to five months to nest and raise their young.  Located on the beach\, their nests are extremely susceptible to human disturbance\, destruction by predators\, and tidal wash outs. Volunteer monitors make a big difference\, enhancing the survival and productivity of plovers and terns in our state. As a monitors\, you will observe and record data about various beach nesting birds and their chicks at one of four locations: Milford Point near the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center; Silver Sands State Park in Milford; Long Beach in Stratford; and Sandy Point in West Haven. The primary duties involve assisting the USFWS with observation and data collection about nesting Piping Plovers\, and helping to educate the public about these species. Volunteers work 2-hour shifts from April until the end of the breeding season (usually in August) and must donate a minimum of 2 hours per month. If you are interested\, please attend the training and orientation session held Saturday\, March 10\, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center at Milford Point. The session will include piping plover natural history\, the state of plovers in Connecticut\, volunteer organization and logistics\, reporting responsibilities\, and beach training with simulated plovers and eggs. For more information on the training session\, directions to the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center\, or to make reservations\, please call USFWS Ranger Shaun Roche at (860) 399-2513 or email Shaun_Roche@fws.gov Thank you! Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbird Conservation\, Audubon Connecticut and the Connecticut Audubon Society partnering to improve conditions for coastal waterbirds in Connecticut. For more on this story\, visit: Connecticut Audubon Society: Help conserve threatened beach nesting birds in Connecticut. LOCATION:1 Milford Point Road, Milford, 06460 , United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/please-consider-volunteering-as-a-piping-plover-monitor-for-the-u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120127T110816 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T110816 UID:53576-1328349600-1328367659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Sixth Annual 'Winter Festival' atBlack Rock State Park, Watertown DESCRIPTION:Event keeps “No Child Left Inside” continuing this winter         The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) No Child Left Inside initiative continues this winter with the sixth annual “Winter Festival” at Black Rock State Park\, Watertown. The Winter Festival will take place Saturday\, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a full range of winter outdoor activities for the whole family. The Festival is FREE and there is no registration or sign-up.  Everyone is welcome to attend. Come out and enjoy a day full of outdoor adventure.  Activities will include fish stocking at 12:00 p.m.\, ice fishing\, fish fry\, snowshoeing\, tracking\, ice safety rescue demonstrations by the Watertown Fire Department\, winter survival skills\, winter painting with artists from Weir Farm\, visits from Resources in Search and Rescue and CT Horse Council – Volunteer Horse Patrol\, and a bonfire complete with a marshmallow roast and storytelling. Commissioner Daniel C. Esty said\, “DEEP’s Winter Festival is a time-honored tradition\, now in its sixth year.  Join DEEP and many volunteers who can guarantee you a fabulous time outdoors and educate you on how to be safe on those cold\, frosty days.  DEEP encourages families and friends to come out on February 4th to learn about what Connecticut’s parks and forests have to offer during the wintertime and learn skills that you can take away for an adventure on your own.” Visit   No Child Left Inside to learn more and visit  Black Rock State Park for directions. LOCATION:Watertown, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/sixth-annual-winter-festival-atblack-rock-state-park-watertown/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120127T095036 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T183829 UID:53548-1329321600-1329325259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY: Amory Lovins to discuss his book Reinventing Fire, which maps pathways for the U.S. to phase out fossil fuels DESCRIPTION:NEW HAVEN\, Conn. ­ Amory Lovins\, co-founder of Rocky Mountain Institute\, will be at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies to discuss his book Reinventing Fire on Wednesday\, February 15. Reinventing Fire maps business-led pathways for the U.S. to phase out fossil fuels and win the global clean energy race. Building on Rocky Mountain Institute¹s 30 years of research and fieldwork\, Lovins contends that by 2050 the U.S. economy (2.6-fold bigger than it is currently) could exist without oil\, coal\, nuclear energy ­ or any new inventions. Further\, this economy could cost $5 trillion less in net present value than business-as-usual\, conservatively valuing all externalities at zero; it could emit 82 percent to 86 percent less fossil carbon than in 2000\, and the transition could be led by business for profit with no Act of Congress. The talk\, co-hosted by the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Center for Business and the Environment at Yale\, begins at 4:00 PM in Kroon Hall's Burke Auditorium at 195 Prospect Street\, New Haven\, Conn.;  it is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in Kroon Hall¹s Knobloch Environment Center. Amory Lovins is co-founder\, chairman\, and chief scientist of Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Institute\, an independent nonprofit think-and-do-tank. An advisor to major firms and governments in over 50 countries for the past four decades\, he is the recipient of the Blue Planet\, Volvo\, Zayed\, Onassis\, Nissan\, Shingo\, and Mitchell Prizes\, MacArthur and Ashoka Fellowships\, 11 honorary doctorates\, and the Heinz\, Lindbergh\, Right Livelihood\, National Design\, and World Technology awards. In 2009\, Time named him one of the world¹s 100 most influential people\, and Foreign Policy\, one of the 100 top global thinkers. The event will stream live at http://www.livestream.com/yale at 4:00 PM EST. For more information on the event\, contact Susanne Stahl at 203.432.5594 or Susanne.Stahl@yale.edu. LOCATION:195 Prospect St. , New Haven, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/amory-lovins-to-discuss-his-book-reinventing-fire-which-maps-pathways-for-the-u-s-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T190059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120127T093208 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T093208 UID:53545-1328808600-1328814059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Rock to Rock Launch Party -- New Haven DESCRIPTION:Includes opportunities to register for the ride - Get tips on raising pledges - Meet the sponsors - Enjoy wine and cheese - Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's new exhibit on East Rock and West Rock. See a flyer: http://www.rocktoro ck.org/launch. pdf Rock to Rock can be a great fundraising opportunity for ECC. Last year\, the event raised more than $52\,000 for 14 different environmental groups. When riders register\, they get to pick which environmental cause their fundraising for. Explore New Haven by bicycle Rock to Rock is New Haven's biggest Earth Day celebration. Here's how it works: You and a few hundred others travel from West Rock and East Rock\, with celebrations on both sides of the city. Along the way\, eat tasty food\, hear great music\, take on environmental service projects\, and explore our city's parks and neighborhoods. All are welcome Families and college students\, serious riders and weekend warriors are all part of Rock to Rock. Join our rock band. Think you're hard-core? Take detours to the top of the two rocks\, or take our 20- or 60-mile routes. Have a little kid in tow? Join us for part of the ride. If you are riding with someone under 18\, or are under 18 yourself\, get more information here. Support great local environmental organizations Your registration fees support the organizing partners who make Rock to Rock run: Common Ground\, The Urban Resources Initiative\, New Haven-Leon Sister City Project\, CitySeed\, Inc.\, and New Haven Parks Department. When you collect pledges\, you can choose to focus your fundraising energy on one of the following organizations\, or have it go to all of the great Rock to Rock participating partners:Common Ground\, CitySeed\, Inc.\, Elm City Cycling\, Farmington Canal Rail-to-Trail Association\, Friends of East Rock Park\, Friends of Edgewood Park\, Friends of Beaver Pond Park\, the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network\, New Haven Inner City Outings\, New Haven Environmental Justice Network\, The New Haven Land Trust\, New Haven-Leon Sister City Project\,New Haven Parks Department\, Solar Youth\, and the The Urban Resources Initiative. All of these organizations are creating a greener\, healthier New Haven community. These resources keep their important work strong and growing. LOCATION:114 Whitney Ave., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/rock-to-rock-launch-party-new-haven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120125T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120125T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120125T085145 LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T085145 UID:53515-1327514400-1327525259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Stamford Green Drinks 6-9 p.m. DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxing evening with people who care about sustainability\, while networking\, socializing and enjoying "green-focused" conversation with people who are making a difference. Special Guest:  Smaller Earth This month: Smaller Earth is planting trees in Zambia this summer to counteract the 2nd highest deforestation rate in the world. Come help plant trees in Africa this summer or in Connecticut this Spring! Visit us: Trees for Zambia More about Green Drinks Lots of free parking-No money required in meters after 5pm. Connect with others who care about green. Share your story with others who work in\, and care about sustainability. Make friends\, see friends and network. Stamford Green Drinks is casual and friendly and a great place to unwind and talk with others. It doesn't matter if you are new to "green" or are an expert. All are welcome to join us. No charge to attend. Complimentary Snacks! Free Admission! LOCATION:15 Bank Street, Stamford, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/stamford-green-drinks-6-9-p-m/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T153059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120124T223414 LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T082959 UID:53508-1327932000-1327937459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Register Now for New EPA Tech Forum: Deciding How to Quantify Emissions Reductions from Clean Energy 2-3:30 Jan. 30 DESCRIPTION: EPA's State Climate and Energy Technical Forum will hold a webinar on January 30\, 2012 from 2:00-3:30pm EST on different approaches to quantifying emissions reductions from energy efficiency and renewable energy\, and how to choose the best method for your state’s needs. Speakers will include Robyn DeYoung from U.S. EPA\, Sharon Weber from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection\, Carol Stemrich from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission\, and David Sumi from the Cadmus Group. To register\, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/584591818 For more information on this topic\, and to view presentations as they become available\, visit: EPA Tech Forum *** State and local officials interested in additional information about developing and implementing cost-effective climate and energy strategies that help further environmental goals and achieve public health and economic benefits may visit: http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate To subscribe to or unsubscribe from this newsletter\, go to: http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/listservs/index.html LOCATION: URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/register-now-for-new-epa-tech-forum-deciding-how-to-quantify-emissions-reductions-from-clean-energy-2-330-jan-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120125T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120125T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120123T121909 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T121909 UID:53440-1327512600-1327521659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Register newspapers want to hear from environmentalists DESCRIPTION:I received a personal invitation from Angie Carter of The New Haven Register today to the paper's first Citizens' Agenda voter forum Wednesday\, Jan. 25\, 2012\, at the main library downtown\, 133 Elm St. "We want to hear from voters what they are concerned about and which issues matter most to all of you\, so that we can plan coverage that is more useful\, informative and comprehensive than the horserace type of stuff we see too much of." The Register\, along with its sister papers the Middletown Press\, The Register Citizen in Torrington and Litchfield County Times\, have been asking you — by way of an online poll — to tell us which issues matter most to you in the 2012 election cycle. This year\, the Connecticut electorate will select members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives\, as well helping to choose the next president. The first will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the New Haven Free Public Library’s main branch at 133 Elm St.\, in the Performing Arts area. In addition to on-street parking spaces\, there is parking in the Yale University lot across from the library\, on the Temple Street side. We don’t want to cover this election in a horse-race fashion. We want to report on your concerns\, discern the facts and direct questions to candidates that will inform you about their policy positions on those issues and their visions for representing Connecticut voters. You are invited to meet our staff\, discuss the topics you want covered in depth and view resources we’re creating to help keep you informed and communicate with you during the campaigns. All this\, while we share some refreshments\, too. Feel free to use your laptops\, tablets or mobile phones to share social media updates with your family and friends during the forum\, which will be live streamed from our website at www.nhregister.com. LOCATION:133 Elm St., New Haven, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/register-newspapers-want-to-hear-from-environmentalists/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120123T084606 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T084633 UID:53390-1329244200-1329253259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:AMC -- Fairfield County Group Speaker Dinner - "Hiking in Austria and Bavaria" DESCRIPTION:Appalachian Mountain Club Fairfield County Group is having a speaker dinner that will include an audio-visual presentation by adventure tour leader Deborah Lewis. This presentation will highlight the spectacular scenery\, colorful villages\, and wildlife of this beautiful area\, including the contrasts of Alpine mountain huts and fairytale Bavarian castles. Appetizers 6:30pm; presentation 7:30pm. $6 members\, $8 non-members. No reservations\, pay at door. St Thomas Church\, 95 Greenwood Ave.  Registration is not required for this activity. However\, you may wish to contact us if you have any questions. LOCATION:95 Greenwood Ave., Bethel , CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/amc-fairfield-county-group-speaker-dinner-hiking-in-austria-and-bavaria/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120122T212003 LAST-MODIFIED:20120122T212003 UID:53331-1328860800-1328889659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Legal Solutions to Coastal Climate Change Adaptation in Connecticut DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker: Richard Blumenthal\, United States Senator (Connecticut) Sponsored by: Connecticut Sea Grant National Sea Grant Law Center The Nature Conservancy Conference Date: February 10\, 2012. Time: 8am to 4pm. Conference Location: University of Connecticut School of Law\, 55 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, Connecticut Registration is free\, but required.   Register by February 2\, 2012.    Key Issues covered by the conference: The conference presentations and discussions aim to enhance understanding and promote discussion of cutting-edge policy and legal approaches to climate change adaptation in coastal areas\, with potential application to Connecticut. Featured Speaker: US Senator Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut) Sponsors:  The Legal Solutions to Coastal Climate Change Adaptation in Connecticut Conference is funded through the generous support of the National Sea Grant Law Center\, Connecticut Sea Grant\, the Connecticut Chapter of The Nature Conservancy\, and the UConn School of Law Center for Energy and Environmental Law. Program: Download PDF here. Click here for Map & Directions Lodging: We have not reserved a block of rooms\, however\, if you are planning to arrive the night before the conference\, the Law School recommends: the Crowne Plaza in Hartford the Marriott in Downtown Hartford". Contact: Dr. Syma Ebbin\, Connecticut Sea Grant College Program\, University of Connecticut\, syma.ebbin@uconn.edu\, 860 405 9278 LOCATION:55 Elizabeth St., Hartford, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/legal-solutions-to-coastal-climate-change-adaptation-in-connecticut/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121005 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120122T211526 LAST-MODIFIED:20120122T211526 UID:53327-1349136000-1349395200@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:23rd annual SRI Conference for Sustainable, Responsible, Impact Investing DESCRIPTION:UNCASVILLE\, Conn. and COLORADO SPRINGS\, Colo.\, Jan. 20\, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Mohegan Tribe joined First Affirmative Financial Network today in announcing that the sovereign Indian nation will host the 23rd annual SRI Conference for Sustainable\, Responsible\, Impact Investing (The SRI Conference) at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center in Connecticut\, October 2-4\, 2012. The Mohegan Tribe's role as host of this major industry event reflects the sharp rise in interest among Native American nations in community impact investing\, which is one of the major elements of sustainable\, responsible\, impact investing (SRI). LOCATION:1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT, 06382, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/23rd-annual-sri-conference-for-sustainable-responsible-impact-investing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120202T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120202T193059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T154937 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T154952 UID:53282-1328203800-1328211059@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Debunking Transportation Myths and Sacred Cows: Restoring Our Cities and Towns DESCRIPTION:New Haven Urban Design League Membership & Community Meeting Health? Air Quality? Jobs? Citywide connectivity? Tax base growth? Come hear about The Streetcar Named Development\, and how the Downtown Crossing project can be improved to meet a broader range of urgent community goals. The future is easier than you think. LOCATION:133 Elm St., New Haven, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/debunking-transportation-myths-and-sacred-cows-restoring-our-cities-and-towns/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120604 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T153756 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T153756 UID:53279-1338595200-1338768000@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Connecticut Trails Day DESCRIPTION:During Trails Day 2011\, there were 193 events held in 115 towns making Connecticut (once again) tops in the nation. June 2-3\, 2012 will mark the 20th year of celebrating "Connecticut Trails Day\," and with your involvement we'd like to make it the biggest and best partnership event ever. Think ahead to that first weekend in June and come up with a way to show-off your trails\, organization\, staff\, programs\, and/or volunteers. Trail events of all kinds are welcome (on land or on water\, on foot or on horseback\, on bikes or in kayaks\, etc.). Visit  http://www.ctwoodlands.org/CT-TrailsDay2012-Registration for more information and to register your event. Registrations must be in by January 31\, 2012 to be included in the Connecticut Trails Day Celebration booklet. Booklet space fills up fast\, so be sure your event is included by registering early! Contact CFPA at info@ctwoodlands.org <mailto:info@ctwoodlands.org> or (860) 346-TREE if you need a printed registration form or have questions. Thank you! LOCATION: URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/connecticut-trails-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T150907 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T150907 UID:53274-1328349600-1328356859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Shoreline Greenway Trail “First Saturday” Winter Walk in Branford DESCRIPTION:Hardy walkers join us at 10a.m. for the SGT “First Saturday” Winter Walk taking place in Branford on February 4. The SGT Team will lead a hike along a section of the trail the town and SGT have agreed to develop next. Everyone is welcome to join us and share in the trail’s vision! The walk will begin by traversing a developed section of the SGT trail parallel to Tilcon Road and continue onto Totoket Road. We will cross over onto Blackstone Avenue and into Young’s Park. Next we will loop around the park and return via the “Around Branford” Trail. Terrain varies from smooth to rough road surfaces\, so wear sturdy shoes. If enough snow is on the ground\, feel free to wear snowshoes or X-Country skis. Note: The trail is not yet suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Directions: Route 146\, turn south on Totoket Road\, bear left at ”V” (golf course on left and ahead on right). First left is Tilcon Road which ends at the western end of the Stony Creek. Meet at the Tilcon parking lot by 10a.m. Come one\, come all – we look forward to sharing this walk with you! If there is any question about weather cancellation\, feel free to call J. Miller at 203 481-3870. LOCATION: URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/shoreline-greenway-trail-first-saturday-winter-walk-in-branford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120125T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120125T110059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T150500 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T150500 UID:53271-1327482000-1327489259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:CEQ Meeting DESCRIPTION:MEETING NOTICE The Council on Environmental Quality will meet on Wednesday\, January 25\, 2012 at 9 AM in Conference Room 4D\, 4th floor\, 79 Elm Street\, Hartford. AGENDA 1. Call to order; establishment of a quorum 2. Approval of December 14\, 2011 minutes 3. Chairman's Report 4. Executive Director's Report 5. Discussion and Approval of Recommendations for Legislation 6. Review of State Agency Actions a. University of Connecticut Health Center New construction and Renovation Project\, Farmington - Environmental impact Evaluation (discussion\, possible action item) b. Siting Council consultation re: Telecommunications Tower in Greenwich (no comments recommended by staff) c. Others (including brief reports/updates on Connecticut Forest Research and Conservation Forum\, proposed revisions to Connecticut Siting Council's Rules of Practice\, and accountability for environmental professionals) 7. Citizen Complaints a. Updates on Remediation Efforts in Haddam\, including Tylerville (brief staff report) b. Others 8. Preliminary Review of Annual Report Data 9. Other Business LOCATION:79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/ceq-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T133059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T143528 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T143623 UID:53266-1327579200-1327584659@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Designing Sustainable Products: What industry designers are doing to reduce waste at the end of a product's lifetime DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend SoundWaters Business & Environment Networking and Speaker series. Mark your calendar and forward to friends and colleagues. There is no charge\, however lunch is served and reservations are preferred. To register\, call 203-406-3302 or email soundbusiness@soundwaters.org. SPEAKER: Marian Chertow\, Associate Professor\, Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Management Networking and Lunch: 12 - 12:30 pm Presentation: 12:30 - 1:30 pm. LOCATION:One University Place, Stamford, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/designing-sustainable-products-what-industry-designers-are-doing-to-reduce-waste-at-the-end-of-a-products-lifetime/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120917 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T142705 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T142705 UID:53262-1347667200-1347840000@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Third Annual Live Green CT! -- Norwalk DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Norwalk, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/third-annual-live-green-ct-norwalk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120330 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T142333 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T142333 UID:53257-1332979200-1333065600@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:5th Annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium: Global Food, Farming, and Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Call for Presentations\, Papers\, Illustrated Paper/Posters & Performances. The Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition (GESAC) seeks proposals for presentations\, workshops\, panels\, performances\, posters\, and papers for the symposium proceedings. Submissions welcome from Faculty\, Students\, NGOs\, Business\, Government and Community members and leaders. LOCATION:1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/5th-annual-global-environmental-sustainability-symposium-global-food-farming-and-sustainability/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120325 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T142158 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T142158 UID:53254-1332547200-1332633600@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Connecticut Land Conservation Council 2012 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Call for Presentations -- The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) invites you to submit a workshop proposal for its 2012 Annual CT Land Conservation Conference\, the state’s largest annual land conservation gathering. The conference will be held on Saturday\, March 24\, 2012 from 9am to 4pm. This is a great opportunity to increase your visibility within the land conservation field! LOCATION:Middletown, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/connecticut-land-conservation-council-2012-annual-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120207T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120207T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T142032 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T184203 UID:53253-1328637600-1328644859@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:New Haven Environmental Justice Network Meeting DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:165 Church St. , New Haven URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/new-haven-environmental-justice-network-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120129T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120129T150059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T141804 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T141851 UID:53250-1327831200-1327849259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Free Home Energy Expo -- 10-3 Enfield DESCRIPTION:The Town of Enfield Neighborhood Services in conjunction with Enfield Clean Energy Committee is sponsoring a Home Energy Expo. The goal is to provide residents with a multitude of useful information about cost-saving measures and energy alternatives. There will be alternative energy installers including Solar and Geo-thermal. Several organizations will offer advice on energy saving measures and alternatives. LOCATION:1264 Enfield St. , Enfield, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/free-home-energy-expo-10-3-enfield/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T190059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T141505 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T141505 UID:53247-1327766400-1327777259@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:Film Screening Event: American Meat -- Audubon Greenwich DESCRIPTION:American Meat is a solutions-oriented macroscopic documentary surveying the current state of the U.S. meat industry. Featuring dozens of farmers across America\, the film aims to be an even-handed look at animal husbandry. The screening of American Meat will be followed by a short discussion about locally available meat and foods\, and then Slow Food Metro North and Audubon’s partners on this event will host a reception. $15/person. Space is limited. RSVP required to Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239. (Snow Date: Jan. 29). LOCATION:613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/film-screening-event-american-meat-audubon-greenwich/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T131847 CREATED:20120121T141144 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T141144 UID:53244-1327739400-1327766459@http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct SUMMARY:2012 7th Annual Getting Started in Organic Farming Conference DESCRIPTION:The Getting Started in Organic Farming Conference draws both beginning farmers who choose to farm organically and established farmers who are converting their operations to organic. Please tell them you heard about the conference here first. Thanks! LOCATION:16 Meriden Road, Rockfall, CT, United States URL:http://environmentalheadlines.com/ct/event/2012-7th-annual-getting-started-in-organic-farming-conference/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR