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Event	Description	Date	Time	Location

Connecticut Master Woodland Manager Program	Make your mark on Connecticut’s woodlands, become a Master Woodland Manager!	8/19/2021 - 8/11/2022	One Year	Virtual and Locations Throughout Connecticut

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.	9/1/2021 - 9/1/2023	See schedule upon arrival	Dinosaur State Park Rocky Hill

Kids Wildflower Program	Explore the field and forest to find different kinds of wildflowers, and make some plant artwork.	6/28/2022	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Kids Wildflower Program	Explore the field and forest to find different kinds of plants, and make some plant artwork.	6/29/2022	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Nature Journaling for Kids	Join mother, artist, and Professor of Art at Naugatuck Valley Community College, Amanda Lebel, to learn how to document what we see in the natural world through simple prompts. We’ll find some inspiration and journal what we see. Novices are welcome! Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and pencils but supplies will be provided. This class is designed for children ages 5-12.	7/1/2022	2:00-3:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Amazing Sand	Take part in an in-person program at the Kellogg Environmental Center as we are joined virtually by Marc Rugoff, lead educator for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. He will explain how sand is created, unique minerals and colorations, variation for uses and connections to locations from around the coast and globe. This program includes observation of sand, some hands-on science and art.	7/1/2022	6:00-8:00pm	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

Into the Meadow	It’s time for a field trip...literally! Explore field and meadow habitats in search for insect friends. Investigate insects and other macroinvertebrates as you walk our field trails and discover some of nature’s smallest inhabitants.	7/2/2022	10:00 - 11:30am	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

Natures Alphabet Series	Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join Goodwin Naturalist Eoin Horning-Kane and Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for this series of nature walks at Goodwin Forest. We will share stories about habitats, plants, and animals of the forest, color pages related to each topic, and then go exploring to see what we can find on the trails.	7/2/2022 - 8/13/2022	1:00-2:30pm July 2, 16, 30, and August 13, 2022	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Morning Hike with Master Naturalist Juan Sanchez	Start your day off right with a morning stroll led by Goodwin Master Naturalist Juan Sanchez! Meet at the Conservation Center on Potter Road ready to hike and learn. The hike will be an easy level of difficulty.	7/5/2022	10:00am-12:00pm	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.	7/5/2022	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Kids Insect Program	Butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs, beetles! We’ll walk the wildflower meadow looking for all kinds of fascinating insects.	7/6/2022	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

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	7/6/2022	9am	Online

Hunt for the Giant Golden Goblet	Enjoy a free, family-friendly treasure hunt! Learn about history, art, and more with a map and clues that will lead you to the treaure!	7/9/2022	12 noon	Osborne Homestead Museum Derby

Kids Nature Photography Program	We will learn some basics of nature photography and then head out into the wildflower meadow for some great shots.	7/12/2022	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Kids Nature Photography Program	We will learn some basics of nature photography and then head out into the wildflower meadow for some great shots.	7/13/2022	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Intro to Nature Journaling Series	Learn to document your surroundings with Nature Artist and Professor of Art at Naugatuck Valley Community College, Amanda Lebel. We’ll discuss what Nature Journaling is and how it can connect us with the natural world. Then we will go for a short walk and record our observations through drawing and writing. Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and pencils. Drawing supplies will also be supplied at the event.	7/14/2022 - 8/25/2022	5:00-6:30pm July 14, 28, and August 11, and 25, 2022	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

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.	7/19/2022	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.	7/20/2022	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Afternoon Ramble with Master Naturalist Juan Sanchez	Come experience Goodwin Forest in the summer with Goodwin's favorite Master Naturalist Juan Sanchez! Meet at the Conservation Center ready to hike and learn. This hike will be an easy level of difficulty.	7/21/2022	3:00-5:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Rare Books	Guests will view some beautifully illustrated art books, inscribed books, unusual books, and books by Frances Osborne's uncle, Henry Kriehbiel.	7/23/2022	1:00 pm	Osborne Homestead Museum 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.	7/26/2022	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

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.	7/27/2022	9:00am	Belding Wildlife Management Area Vernon

Nature Journaling for Kids	Join mother, artist, and Professor of Art at Naugatuck Valley Community College, Amanda Lebel, to learn how to document what we see in the natural world through simple prompts. We’ll find some inspiration and journal what we see. Novices are welcome! Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and pencils but supplies will be provided.	8/5/2022	2:00-3:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Meet the Artist Reception- Raheem Nelson	Meet digital artist from New Haven, Raheem Nelson! His work specializes in portraits, pop art, cartooning, and urban landscapes and will also be on display at the environmental center throughout the month of July.	8/6/2022	2:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

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.	8/11/2022	9:30am-11:00am	Webniar via zoom

Connecticut Butterflies with Pamm Cooper	A 45-minute presentation on Connecticut butterflies will be followed by a walk to search for nearby butterflies and caterpillars in the Richard Haley Native Plant wildlife gardens. We will look at plants that are important for nectar sources and as hosts for caterpillars.	8/13/2022	10:00-12:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Stargazing with the Connecticut Science Center	Staff from the Connecticut Science Center will be joining us with their telescopes to allow us a close-up look at Goodwin’s beautiful nighttime skies. Come out for a night of stargazing and extraplanetary observation.	8/27/2022	8:00-10:00pm	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton

Commission for Environmental Standards	Park City Wind’s commitment to meet quarterly with the Commission on Environmental Standards	9/13/2022	10:00am	Zoom Webinar

Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program	Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program - Board Meeting	9/15/2022	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	10/5/2022	9am	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.	10/13/2022	9:30am-11:00am	Webinar via zoom

Commission for Environmental Standards	Park City Wind’s commitment to meet quarterly with the Commission on Environmental Standards	12/6/2022	10:00am	Zoom Webinar

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.	12/8/2022	9:30am-11:00am	Webinar via zoom

Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program	Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program - Board Meeting	12/15/2022	3:00-5:00pm	Webinar via zoom

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