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Event	Description	Date	Time	Location

Story Walk	Come explore our new story walk! Read a children's story about dinosaurs as you stroll along the trail. Starts to the right of timeline on entrance sidewalk.	12/21/2022 - 12/31/2023	At your convenience	Dinosaur State Park Rocky Hill, CT

DATE CHANGE Live Animal Encounters at Dinosaur State Park	Meet some of the Park's live animals and have the opportunity to ask questions! Animals may include turtles, snakes, lizards, and amphibians.	1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023	See schedule upon arrival	Dinosaur State Park Rocky Hill

Daily Track Talk	Listen to the history of Dinosaur State Park and how the tracks here were made. You will get an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.	1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023	12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.	Dinosaur State Park Rocky Hill, CT

How I see Us- Art Exhibition by Lydia Douglas	Lydia Douglas is a semi-retired art teacher, and a full-time fine art photographer and independent filmmaker. �My life�s work is to make work that makes people feel happy and empowered.� True to the medium of silver gelatin image making, Ms. Douglas shoots and prints all her own black and white film. Her work distinguishes itself because it arrests the eye and spirit with its gentle, poetic quality that captures the essence of her subjects. This exhibition displays examples of works from a variety of national and international shows in which she has participated.	3/1/2023 - 3/31/2023	9:00am-4:30pm	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

Sky's the Limit (STL) Hiking Challenge 2023	The STL Hiking Challenge begins on 3/20/23. Visit 15 CT State Parks and Forests by hiking and walking. FREE program and open to all	3/20/2023 - 12/1/2023	STL 2023 information will be released by Noon on March 20, 2023	15 locations and trails to be provided Various towns across CT

DATE CHANGE Hands on Air Quality Workshop	Go deeper into activities for the classroom that engage students in understanding air quality, monitoring methods, and inclusion of outdoor activities. Suitable for grade levels 2-8. Focuses on the application of STEM learning and the outdoors. Will include information on the Purple Air monitoring program and the EPA Flag Program.	3/28/2023	9:00am - 2:00pm	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

Rabbit, Rabbit	Spring is here and rabbits are often an image associated with holidays and the season. Many cultures have rabbit as a symbol of spring and growth. Join us for a family friendly program presented by Dawn Sotir from Coon Hallow Farm and DEEP staff. Information will be shared on uses of rabbits domestically, mythology of rabbits, and on the efforts to conserve our only native rabbit- the New England Cottontail.	3/31/2023	6:00PM	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

Orchard Hill Overlook Hike	Join Goodwin Naturalist Adam Drouin for about a 2.5 mile hike to Orchard Hill Overlook. Parking at the kiosk off 11th section road adjacent to the blue/white trail near Black Spruce Pond. Discover the view from the overlook, enjoy the great visibility and scenery. There is some uphill terrain but its overall a relaxed hike, only a little over a mile to the overlook from the available parking.	4/1/2023	10:00am-1:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton, CT

SIPRAC	State of Connecticut, State Implementation Plan Revision Advisory Committee (SIPRAC) is an open forum for information exchange and discussion on the State's Air Quality Programs, proposed regulations and status of efforts to achieve and maintain air quality standards in the State.	4/13/2023	9:30-11:00am	Webinar via zoom or DEEP Headquarters, Gina McCarthy Auditorium Hartford

DATE CHANGE Status Conference in the Matter of CWPM, LLC	A public hearing has been requested on the tentative determination to approve an application submitted by CWPM, LLC, to renew a Permit to Construct and Operate. Accordingly, a status conference to schedule this hearing and discuss hearing procedures will be conducted via Zoom on March 16, 2023, at 10:00 AM.	4/13/2023	10:00 AM	Zoom

Bug Hotels	Come to the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center if you are interested in learning about, and building homes for some native insects, bees, or arachnids, out of found natural and upcycled materials. There will be one large group bug-hotel that will stay at Goodwin. Please feel free to bring your own empty cans, glass jars, or other recyclable containers, so that you may make one to take home with you!	4/15/2023	12:00pm-2:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton, CT

Recyclable Crafts Program	Come down to the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a fun recyclable crafts program for all ages with Naturalist Adam Drouin. Learn a little bit about recycling and its importance to us. Then enjoy the arts and crafts activities, such as making pine-needle magnifiers, or anything you can think to make out of recyclable materials. Please feel free to bring some of your own recyclable materials that you think would be good for arts and crafts, but we will do our best to provide. Registration required.	4/19/2023	4:30pm-6:30pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton, CT

Fun With Clay	Join naturalist Adam Drouin at the Goodwin Conservation Center for an opportunity to learn about clay and soil, beginning with a small erosion experiment. Get to work with clay to create a mug, bowl, or animal figurine with guidance. Tools and Clay provided but please feel free to bring your own.	4/29/2023	12:00pm-3:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton, CT

DATE CHANGE Dinosaur Track Casting	Have you ever wanted to have your own dinosaur footprint? At Dinosaur State Park you can make your own plaster cast from a real ~ 200 million year old Eubrontes footprint! The casting area at Dinosaur State Park contains real dinosaur footprints likely made by a dinosaur similar to a Dilophosaurus. The casting area is open Tuesdays through Sundays, May 1 to October 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Masks must be worn and physical distancing maintained in this area.There is no fee to use this area but park guests must bring their own materials. Upon arrival please make your way to the casting area. Please call 860-529-5816 if you need assistance making the cast. For each cast you will need: 10 pounds of Plaster-of-Paris (no substitutions) 1/4 cup cooking oil Five gallon bucket Cloth rags and paper towels The park provides: Eubrontes tracks Metal rings Water	5/1/2023 - 10/31/2023	Per your Schedule	Dinosaur State Park Rocky Hill

Exams for Supervising Forest Products Harvester and Forest Products Harvester	Certification is required of all persons who conduct Commercial Forest Practices within the State of Connecticut	5/10/2023	9:00am	online

SIPRAC	State of Connecticut, State Implementation Plan Revision Advisory Committee (SIPRAC) is an open forum for information exchange and discussion on the State's Air Quality Programs, proposed regulations and status of efforts to achieve and maintain air quality standards in the State.	6/8/2023	9:30-11:00am	Webinar via zoom or DEEP Headquarters, Gina McCarthy Auditorium Hartford

Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program	Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program - Board Meeting	6/15/2023	3:00-5:00pm	Webinar via zoom

Exams for Supervising Forest Products Harvester and Forest Products Harvester	Certification is required of all persons who conduct Commercial Forest Practices within the State of Connecticut	7/12/2023	9:00am	Online

SIPRAC	State of Connecticut, State Implementation Plan Revision Advisory Committee (SIPRAC) is an open forum for information exchange and discussion on the State's Air Quality Programs, proposed regulations and status of efforts to achieve and maintain air quality standards in the State.	8/10/2023	9:30-11:00am	Webinar via zoom or DEEP Headquarters, Gina McCarthy Auditorium Hartford

Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program	Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program - Board Meeting	9/14/2023	3:00-5:00pm	Webinar via zoom

Exams for Forester, Supervising Forest Products Harvester and Forest Products Harvester	Certification is required of all persons who conduct Commercial Forest Practices within the State of Connecticut	10/4/2023	9:00am	Franklin Swamp Wildlife Management Area Franklin

SIPRAC	State of Connecticut, State Implementation Plan Revision Advisory Committee (SIPRAC) is an open forum for information exchange and discussion on the State's Air Quality Programs, proposed regulations and status of efforts to achieve and maintain air quality standards in the State.	10/12/2023	9:30-11:00am	Webinar via zoom or DEEP Headquarters, Gina McCarthy Auditorium Hartford

SIPRAC	State of Connecticut, State Implementation Plan Revision Advisory Committee (SIPRAC) is an open forum for information exchange and discussion on the State's Air Quality Programs, proposed regulations and status of efforts to achieve and maintain air quality standards in the State.	12/14/2023	9:30-11:00am	Webinar via zoom or DEEP Headquarters, Gina McCarthy Auditorium Hartford

Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program	Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program - Board Meeting	12/14/2023	3:00-5:00pm	Webinar via zoom

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us at (860) 418-5910 or deep.accommodations@ct.gov if you: have a disability and need a communication aid or service; have limited proficiency in English and may need information in another language; or if you wish to file an ADA or Title VI discrimination complaint. Any person needing a hearing accommodation may call the State of Connecticut relay number - 711. Requests for accommodations must be made at least two weeks prior to any agency hearing, program or event.

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