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 […]
Join The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Dr. Sarah Taylor, Collection Manager for the George Safford Torrey Herbarium at UConn, on a spring hike to identify and collect specimens from blooming trees! Dr. Taylor will discuss best practices for collecting and preserving tree flowers and will demonstrate how to press what you collect […]
Learn the basic techniques of sumi-e, Japanese black ink painting. Because the process of sumi-e painting is immediate, we will have time to learn to load our brushes, practice different brush strokes and get comfortable using ink on paper before starting on our final paintings. Using the blossoming magnolias of Hollister House Garden as our […]
Climate change is quickly approaching a series of disastrous turning points. Joshua Goldstein, an award-winning scholar of international relations, suggests in his book, A Bright Future, that a solution is hiding in plain sight. Goldstein explains how Sweden, France, and South Korea have already replaced fossil fuels with advanced nuclear technology while enjoying prosperity and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Instructor: Michelle Rini Date: Saturday, May 18, 2:00–3:30pm Cost: $65/$60 for ACE Members Register online or call 860-871-8222 Explore your creative side and design your very own “Succulent Sanctuary.” What a great way to celebrate Earth Day as you select from a variety of succulent plants and decorative features while you design a miniature masterpiece! […]
