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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

A Book of Days: Nature Lovers, Their Journals, and Phenology	Join nature writer and graduating Goodwin Master Naturalist Katherine Hauswirth for a webinar: A Book of Days: Nature Lovers, Their Journals, and Phenology. She will also read from her new book The Morning Light, the Lily White: Daily Dips into Nature and Spirit. The New England-based book has an entry for each day of the year, giving readers an opportunity to pay attention to the natural world, contemplating the enrichment and meaning to be found in all the wondrous creatures and happenings around us. Katherine Hauswirth writes about nature, often with a spiritual bent. Her essay collection, The Book of Noticing: Collections and Connections on the Trail (Homebound Publications, 2017), won honorable mention for general nonfiction in ASJA�s 2018 contest; a piece from the book won a first prize in the Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition. Webinar link will be sent after registration.	1/31/2023	6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.	Webinar

Winter Festival Event sponsored by NCLI and Fish with CARE	17th annual Winter Festival Event-Outdoor Winter Fun at Burr Pond State Park	2/4/2023	10AM to 3PM	Burr Pond State Park (beach area) Torrington, 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.	2/9/2023	9:30-11:00am	*Webinar via zoom or DEEP Headquarters, Gina McCarthy Auditorium Hartford

Acorn Adventures with The Last Green Valley: Every Tree For Itself	Come experience an active game where children grades K-6 can better understand what trees need to live and grow and how trees can compete for their needs. After playing several rounds of this activity we will compare results and discuss how foresters might use their knowledge of competition in caring for a stand of trees. Participants will take home a cross-section of a tree trunk (tree �cookie�) and will make a paper plate tree cookie that represents their own life.	2/26/2023	1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton, CT

Long Distance Hike: Brown Hill Marsh Loop	Join Goodwin volunteer and happy hiker June Powell for a long-distance hike through Goodwin State Forest. Powell is an active AMC hike leader who has led many walks throughout Connecticut. She has also hiked around the world with AMC and Sierra Club. Hike about 4-5 miles around Brown Hill marsh, through pine/oak forests, and along Pine Acres Pond. We will also hike the Air Line Trail for a short distance. Traction devices may be needed if icy. The hike is on mostly flat dirt paths with few rocks. There is a chance to leave the hike early after about 3 miles. Meet at 10:30 for prompt start at the 23 Potter Rd parking lot across from Goodwin Conservation Center. Please bring hiking footwear, lunch and water.	2/26/2023	10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.	James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Hampton, CT

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	3/8/2023	9am	Sessions Woods WMA Burlington

Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program	Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program - Board Meeting	3/16/2023	3:00-5:00pm	Webinar via zoom

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

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 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

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

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

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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