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Connecticut Master Woodland Manager Program
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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
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Live Animal Encounters at Dinosaur State Park
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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 |
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Kids Wildflower Program
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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 |
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Kids Wildflower Program
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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 |
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Nature Journaling for Kids
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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 |
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Amazing Sand
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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 |
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Into the Meadow
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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 |
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Natures Alphabet Series
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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 |
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Morning Hike with Master Naturalist Juan Sanchez
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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 |
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Kids Insect Program
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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 |
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Kids Insect Program
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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 |
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Exams for Supervising Forest Products Harvester and Forest Products Harvester
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Certification is required of all persons who conduct Commercial Forest Practices within the State of Connecticut |
7/6/2022 |
9am |
Online
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Hunt for the Giant Golden Goblet
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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 |
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Kids Nature Photography Program
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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 |
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Kids Nature Photography Program
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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 |
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Intro to Nature Journaling Series
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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 |
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Kids Stream Life Program
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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 |
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Kids Stream Life Program
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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 |
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Afternoon Ramble with Master Naturalist Juan Sanchez
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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.
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7/21/2022 |
3:00-5:00pm |
James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton |
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Rare Books
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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 |
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Kids Wildlife Program
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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 |
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Kids Wildlife Program
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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 |
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Nature Journaling for Kids
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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 |
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Meet the Artist Reception- Raheem Nelson
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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.
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8/6/2022 |
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Kellogg Environmental Center Derby |
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SIPRAC
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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 |
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Connecticut Butterflies with Pamm Cooper
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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 |
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Stargazing with the Connecticut Science Center
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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 |
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Commission for Environmental Standards
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Park City Wind’s commitment to meet quarterly with the Commission on Environmental Standards |
9/13/2022 |
10:00am |
Zoom Webinar
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Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program
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Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program - Board Meeting |
9/15/2022 |
3:00-5:00pm |
Webinar via zoom |
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Exams for Forester, Supervising Forest Products Harvester and Forest Products Harvester
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Certification is required of all persons who conduct Commercial Forest Practices within the State of Connecticut |
10/5/2022 |
9am |
Online
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SIPRAC
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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 |
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Commission for Environmental Standards
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Park City Wind’s commitment to meet quarterly with the Commission on Environmental Standards |
12/6/2022 |
10:00am |
Zoom Webinar
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SIPRAC
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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 |
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Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program
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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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