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Event	Description	Date	Time	Location

Stream Flow Celebration	Commissioner hosting celebration of completion of stream flow classification process for all streams in the state!	6/19/2019	1:30 p.m.	DEEP Headquarters, Gina McCarthy Auditorium Hartford

Kids Bird Program	We will take a walk through the field and forest to find a variety of birds and bird homes. Then we will play a bird game or two.	6/19/2019	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Relaxed Ramble	Join Goodwin Guide Jack Griffin on an easy to moderate walk taken on forest trails. All are welcome. Hiking sticks are available to borrow.	6/20/2019	1:00-3:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

FALPS "History of the Farmington River"	Historian, Dr. Anne C. Hall will present her research regarding the Farmington River .The program is family friendly and accessible.	6/21/2019	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Peoples State Forest Pleasant Valley (Barkhamsted)

Gardener’s Roundtable	This workshop is intended for gardeners of all experience levels. We share best practices and pitfalls for gardening in eastern Connecticut.	6/22/2019	1:00pm-3:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Habitat Hike: Forest Forensics	Come explore what the landscape can tell us about past land use with this fun and educational nature walk.	6/22/2019	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

DATE CHANGE Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day	Come stroll through the lovely Colonial Revival gardens at the Osborne Homestead Museum. Make a scented sachet at the potpourri station, all materials provided at no cost.	6/23/2019	Noon – 4:00 pm	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

Kids Wildlife Program	We will learn about mammals, identify the signs that different animals leave when they pass through, and go on a wildlife scavenger hunt.	6/25/2019	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Forest Roundtable	Forestry & conservation professionals help shape the future of our state's woodlands by providing input to Connecticut's Forest Action Plan.	6/25/2019	1:00pm-4:30pm	Middlesex Community College-Chapman Hall 808 A and B Middletown

Forest Roundtable	Help shape the future of our state's woodlands by providing input to Connecticut's Forest Action Plan.	6/25/2019	6:00pm-8:00pm	Middlesex Community College-Chapman Hall 808 A and B Middletown

Working Session - Water Discharge General Permits (MISC and SIU)	Meeting with stakeholder representatives to discuss permit conditions and proposed revisions/clarifications.	6/25/2019	1:00 pm	The MDC Training Center Hartford

Trail Running Club	Join us for a relaxed run on Goodwin trails! The route and pace will be chosen by those who attend.	6/26/2019	5:30-6:30 pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Kids Wildlife Program	We will learn about mammals, identify the signs that different animals leave when they pass through, and go on a wildlife scavenger hunt.	6/26/2019	9:00am	Belding Wildlie Management Area Vernon

Citizen Science Series: An Introduction to Getting Involved	This series will provide different opportunities to get involved with citizen science projects right where you are, to expand your knowledge and that of researchers!	6/29/2019	1:00-3:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Summer Plant and Fungi Foraging With The 3 Foragers	Learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and prepare the wild foods of summer.	6/29/2019	10:00am-12:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Summer Residents Bird Walk	After taking stock of the summer residents earlier in the month, join Goodwin Naturalist Lena Ives out on the trails to see what birds we can observe tending to nests and breeding in Connecticut.	6/29/2019	8:00-10:00am	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Kids Plant Program	We will take a walk to find lots of different kinds of flowering plants. After the walk, we will make plant artwork.	7/2/2019	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Relaxed Ramble	Join Goodwin Guide Jack Griffin on an easy to moderate walk taken on forest trails. All are welcome. Hiking sticks are available to borrow.	7/3/2019	11:00am-1:00pm	Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

A Derby Industrial Diva	Visit the Osborne Homestead Museum during the month of July and view a special exhibition on Frances Osborne Kellogg and her financial investments.	7/4/2019 - 7/28/2019	Thurs & Fri 10am-3:00pm, Sat 10am-4pm and Sun 12-4:00pm	Osborne Homestead Museum Derby

Kids Insect Program	Butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs, beetles! We’ll walk the wildflower meadow looking for all kinds of fascinating insects.	7/9/2019	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Environmental Education Academy - Understanding Climate Change	Educator Workshop focused on understanding and identifying impacts of climate change in Connecticut. Build your skills in science methods and principals to better inform students on climate science, changes in ecosystems and human impacting.	7/9/2019 - 7/11/2019	9:00 am - 3:00 pm	Goodwin College East Hartford

Trail Running Club	Join us for a relaxed run on Goodwin trails! The route and pace will be chosen by those who attend.	7/10/2019	5:30-6:30 pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Citizen Science Series: Wildlife Cameras	This series will provide different opportunities to get involved with citizen science projects right where you are, to expand your knowledge and help with research projects. Suitable for ages 7 and up.	7/10/2019	6:00-8:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Kids Insect Program	Butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs, beetles! We’ll walk the wildflower meadow looking for all kinds of fascinating insects.	7/10/2019	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Exams for Supervising Forest Products Harvester and Forest Product Harvester	Certification is required of all persons who conduct Commercial Forest Practices within the State of Connecticut	7/10/2019	9am	Sessions Woods WMA Burlington

CANCELLED 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.	7/11/2019	9:00am	DEEP Headquarters Hartford

Habitat Hike	Enjoy a family-friendly nature walk and learn about biodiversity.	7/13/2019	10:00am-11:00am	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

Edible Plants Walk	Join hobby botanist Liz Sangree to learn more about edible and medicinal plants, and plants that are historically important.	7/14/2019	2:00-4:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Full Moon Night Hike and Campfire	Come experience the forest at dusk and let the full moon guide your path as you take a night hike at Goodwin State Forest.	7/14/2019	8:00-10:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Kids Nature Photography Program	We will learn some basics of nature photography and then head out into the wildflower meadow for some great shots.	7/16/2019	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Connecticut’s Natural History: Stories of the human-nature relationship	Join Naturalist Lena Ives as we look for the stories of our relationship to the land over time through the lens of the Harvard Forest Dioramas.	7/17/2019	6:00-8:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Kids Nature Photography Program	We will learn some basics of nature photography and then head out into the wildflower meadow for some great shots.	7/17/2019	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Butterflies	Learn the basics of butterfly identification. Following a brief indoor program, participants will be led on a walk to identify butterflies.	7/17/2019	10:00am	Sessions Woods WMA Burlington

Relaxed Ramble	Join Goodwin Guide Jack Griffin on an easy to moderate walk taken on forest trails. All are welcome. Hiking sticks are available to borrow.	7/18/2019	1:00-3:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Family Woods Walk	Join Goodwin Naturalist, Lena Ives, on a slow ramble through our trails where stops sparked by curiosity are welcome and encouraged! Kids of all ages and all families are encouraged to attend.	7/20/2019	1:00-2:30pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Exploring Pond Life	Come to Goodwin to explore what lives in the pond. We’ll be getting a bit mucky to identify as much life as possible. Geared toward families, but all are welcome!	7/20/2019	10:00am-12:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Gardener’s Roundtable	This workshop is intended for gardeners of all experience levels. We share best practices and pitfalls for gardening in eastern Connecticut.	7/20/2019	1:00pm-3:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

CT’s Most-Wanted Species	Come and learn about some of Connecticut’s most notorious invasive plants and insects through an interactive nature walk. All ages welcome!	7/20/2019	11:00am-12:00pm	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

Rain Barrel Workshop	Members of the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition will be leading this session on water conservation actions including rain barrels for home and gardens.	7/21/2019	2:00 to 3:30pm	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

Kids Stream Life Program	The streams at Belding WMA are full of critters. Get your hands and feet wet as we look for stream-dwelling animals.	7/23/2019	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Kids Stream Life Program	The streams at Belding WMA are full of critters. Get your hands and feet wet as we look for stream-dwelling animals.	7/24/2019	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Trail Running Club	Join us for a relaxed run on Goodwin trails! The route and pace will be chosen by those who attend.	7/24/2019	5:30-6:30 pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Trivia Night!	Gather your friends and come on down for Thursday night trivia. Popcorn will be available.	7/25/2019	6:30pm-8:00pm	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

Long Distance Hike	Enjoy the company of fellow hikers and get some great outdoor exercise. The hike will be approximately 3 hours and cover 5 to 6 miles on our trails.	7/27/2019	10:00am-1:30pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Summer Fairy Homes	Come contribute to our fairy community by creating your own fairy home and helping us make our forest home to magical guests. Suggested ages are 4-12, but all are welcome!	7/27/2019	10:00am-12:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

All About Trees	Join us on a walk to practice identification skills and figure out just what makes trees so useful in this State. All ages welcome!	7/27/2019	10:00am-11:30am	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

Identification Walk	Bring your own field guide or borrow from our collection as we identify as much as we can during a short walk on the trails. Our pace will be slow with many stops to encourage curiosity and discovery!	7/29/2019	4:00-6:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Made in Derby	Visit the Osborne Homestead Museum throughout the month of August and view cultural artifacts celebrating civic pride in Derby!	8/1/2019 - 8/31/2019	Thurs & Fri 10am-3pm,Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 12-4pm	Osborne Homestead Museum Derby

Turtle Talk	In this talk we’ll have live turtles in a demonstration on why turtles are so important to the environment and what you can do to help them.	8/3/2019	11:00am-12:00pm	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

TIME CHANGE 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.	8/8/2019	9:30am-11:30am	DEEP Headquarters Hartford

Habitat Hike: Mammal Mania	Did you know more than a third of all mammal species are rodents? All ages are welcome to come take a walk through the woods and learn how this diverse group of animals lives and thrives.	8/10/2019	10:00am-11:00am	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

The Story of the Monarch	This epic story will cover one of the most amazing migration journeys in the insect world, from Mexico all the way to your backyard milkweed. All ages welcome!	8/17/2019	10:00 to 11:30am	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

The American Chestnut Tree Talk & Hike	Learn the story of the American chestnut and efforts to bring this tree back. An indoor lesson will be followed by an outdoor hike.	8/24/2019	8:30am	Sessions Woods WMA Burlington

Outdoor Nature Drawing	Learn to draw from observation the way field scientists do with this kid-friendly program.	8/24/2019	2:00pm- 3:00pm	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

CANCELLED 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.	9/12/2019	9:00am	DEEP Headquarters Hartford

Exams for Forester, Supervising Forest Products Harvester and Forest Product Harvester	Certification is required of all persons who conduct Commercial Forest Practices within the State of Connecticut	10/9/2019	9am	Sessions Woods WMA Burlington

TIME CHANGE 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.	10/10/2019	9:30am-11:30am	DEEP Headquarters Hartford

Remediation Roundtable	An open forum to exchange ideas and information on site cleanup in Connecticut and to solicit opinions, advice and information.	10/22/2019	1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.	DEEP Headquarters, Gina McCarthy Auditorium Hartford

CANCELLED 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.	11/14/2019	9:00am	DEEP Headquarters Hartford

TIME CHANGE 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.	12/12/2019	9:30am-11:30am	DEEP Headquarters Hartford

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