Live Green Connecticut! scheduled for Sept. 18 and 19 at Taylor Farm Park on Calf Pasture Beach Road in Norwalk, is a family-friendly, fun-filled, two-day festival showcasing eco-friendly businesses, environmental organizations, demonstrations, health and wellness, money saving ideas and new technology.
The New Haven Land Trust invites you to celebrate the champions of Long Wharf Preserve and view its new long-range preserve plan at a celebration taking place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Leon’s Restaurant, 501 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven 06511.
The 2010 CT Folk Festival and Green Expo offers more choices than ever, with exhibitors, educators, vendors, workshops and plenty of activities for kids. Our World Stage will feature music by Red Molly, Rob Messore, the Professors of Bluegrass, and the finalists in our CT Folk Songwriting Contest: Brian Dolzani, Sam Chase, Rebecca Pronsky, Walter
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Judging to take place 9 am-11 am on Thursday, Sept. 2, by members of the Greater Bridgeport Men’s Garden Club. Please have a representative available to open your garden gate and to give a presentation.
Awards Ceremony at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the picnic grove opposite the main bathhouse at Seaside Park.
Connecticut’s Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) issued a draft decision Aug. 26, 2010, that rejects the plan that would allow ratepayers to save millions of dollars. This measure, which some environmental groups support, would have enabled ratepayers to take the least costly path to fulfilling their energy needs through increased efficiency.
One of Connecticut’s most amazing “green renovation homes” will be open to the public on Saturday, August 28. The 1910 Westport farmhouse has been transformed into a state-of -the-art green home by the owner/architect. Between noon and 4 p.m., ticket holders will learn about the unique features of this Energy Star-rated home.
At 10:30 am, please come and welcome the artists of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators-Greater New York Chapter, as they discuss their subject matter and the personal experiences that inspired their work. The Songbird Exhibit runs until October 29, weekdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd., Redding, CT 06875.
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Wed. Aug. 25, Milford Green Drinks. 6:30 -8:30 p.m., Bridge House Restaurant, 49 Bridgeport Ave., Milford. via Wed 25th, Milford Green Drinks. 6:30 -8:30pm, Bridge House Restaurant, All Jobs Into Lean Green Jobs? – GREEN DRINKS.
NAUGATUCK — The Board of Mayor and Burgesses will meet tonight to discuss and possibly vote on a proposed blight ordinance. via Naugatuck panel to discuss blight tonight | The Republican-American.
The Friends of Sherwood Island State Park are hosting a series of Thursday evening lectures on environmental topics at the Park’s Nature Center. The lectures are free, and at 6 entrance to the park is free. Aug. 19 at 6:30: Dan Levinson, Green Village Initiative Aug. 26 at 6:30: Chris Cryder, Save the Sound Sept.
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New Haven Register’s Nature Calendar … it looks like a cool resource to me! NATURE CALENDAR- The New Haven Register – Serving New Haven, Connecticut.
Long Island Sound Biennial Research Conference titled “Long Island Sound; A Regional Perspective” takes place Oct 29-30, 2010, at the University of Connecticut Stamford Campus. For more information visit Long Island Sound Foundation.
The 24th Annual Rockfall Symposium titled, “Changes to Regional Planning – New Opportunities to Share State & Local Services” will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 at Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. Four speakers will help participants understand what can be done to achieve necessary efficiencies
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Griswold – The Economic Development Commission and Griswold Board of Selectmen will hold a combined public hearing and special meeting on Aug. 18 to discuss the Municipal Development Plan (MDP). via The Day – Griswold holds hearing on development plan | News from southeastern Connecticut.
Insects that were collected on the 2nd BioBlitz will be identified with our guest Carol Lemmon, a retired entomologist with the Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station and current President of the Connecticut Botanical Society Tuesday Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Prospect Library’s Community Room, is open to all ages
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“It’s all in your head” is what some Lyme disease patients hear when they tell doctors about their persistent fatigue, pain, and cognitive problems.”Lyme disease can present in myriad ways,” says Dr. Harriet Kotsoris, neurologist and medical advisor to Time for Lyme, a Greenwich, CT-based research, education and advocacy group. “The result is that it
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Join Audubon Greenwich for the 12th Annual HawkWatch Festival & Green Bazaar, October 9 & 10, 2010, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (rain or shine). Save the dates and join this exciting two-day nature festival at Audubon’s sanctuary in northern Greenwich – a celebration of the annual hawk migration passing overhead at Audubon Greenwich’s “Quaker
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The Citizens for Easton (CFE) in Easton, Connecticut, will be hosting its 2nd Annual Easton Farm Tour on Saturday, August 14 from 10 am to 2pm. Come and enjoy the many farming delights that Easton has to offer and learn where your food comes from. via 2nd Annual Easton Farm Tour to Be Held Aug.
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Shape the future of conservation and recreation in the United States. On August 6 in Poughkeepsie, NY, the Federal Government will host a listening session to gather your thoughts and ideas on reconnecting Americans with the great outdoors. Join senior representatives from the Department of the Interior, EPA, and the USDA at this public listening
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35 years of outstanding NOFA conferences. Don’t miss the 36th! Here are some of the reasons why you should attend: 200 workshops (full list here) on organic farming, gardening and land care, homesteading, sustainability, nutrition, spirituality, food politics, activism, and much, much more… Special workshops designed for kids and teens. An educational, fun opportunity for
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