An event series beginning on April 27th-July 10th brining the public to free engagement activities throughout the Housatonic Watershed. Activities include Paddles, Hikes, Public Discussions and Dining for a Cause gatherings.
Join us for a groundbreaking global webinar on ecological engineering and environmental technology! Discover the latest innovations and sustainable solutions shaping our world. Engage with leading experts, exchange ideas, and explore cutting-edge research driving positive change for our planet. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping a greener future for all. […]
Mother Nature is the greatest architect. Reading the natural landscape offers a planting palette that is both resilient and already adapted to your specific eco-region. Learn how to use native plant communities in your backyard and the surrounding habitats as a mirror for the types of plants that will survive and thrive in the built […]
Join Jay Kaplan from Roaring Brook Nature Center for his annual bird walk at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Jay will lead participants through the ornamental foreground in search of resident and migratory birds. Appropriate hiking shoes and binoculars are strongly recommended. Admission is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. Cedar […]
Mystic, CT - Avalonia Land Conservancy is thrilled to announce the launch of its third annual photography contest, inviting photographers and nature enthusiasts of all skill levels to capture the beauty of Avalonia’s preserves through their lenses. The contest, which is now open and runs until August 31, 2024, provides a platform for participants to […]
Dig deep into the fundamentals of gardening in this weekend-long, intensive workshop. Whether you are new to gardening or have a few seasons under your belt, this comprehensive course will develop and refine your skills. A lively combination of classroom instruction and hands-on activities will teach you the optimal way to plant, mulch, water, feed […]
May 18, 2024 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Connecticut Daylily Society Annual Sale takes place at the Avon Senior Center, Sycamore Hills Park, 635 W Avon Rd, Avon, CT 06001. Cash or check, rain or shine! CDS hosts an annual May plant sale at the Avon Senior Center. Our plants are member-grown, freshly dug, bare-root, hardy […]
Your body is your best gardening tool! Learn how to work stronger and longer with Madeline Hooper, creator and host of the hit National Public Television series, GardenFit. After a behind the scenes look at the show’s creation, Madeline will demonstrate key body movement awareness strategies. Audience members will be encouraged to join in at whatever level they […]
Spend the day with friends and clients on an exceptional day of mission, golf, food, and fundraising that will help CLC prepare hundreds of young children for kindergarten and a lifetime of learning. The 8th Annual Outing will begin at 9 am with a shotgun start. The all-inclusive Tournament includes breakfast, golf, greens fees, on-course […]
Join arborist John Kehoe on this walk featuring Cedar Hill Cemetery’s rare and notable trees. The tour, through the ornamental foreground and historic memorial sections, will highlight trees such as the beautiful European Weeping Beech, the unusual (for the Northeast) Umbrella Magnolia, and the Huss Hemlock named for a resident of Cedar Hill. The Tree […]