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Did you know that today 65-70% of the world’s population use traditional medicine as their primary source of healthcare, and 50% of new cancer and antibacterial drugs come from natural sources? If you are interested in botanicals and would like to learn about their history, discovery, development, and validation, as well as their diverse applications in modern society, […]

From the Porch performing arts series this summer at Hill-Stead Museum. These engaging performances are open to all ages, continuing the Pope-Riddle family’s legacy of community enrichment.From the Porch not only brings performing arts to the public but also supports Hill-Stead Museum’s future as a vibrant cultural hub. Some of this year’s performances include June 4’s Opera CT, three performances for

Go to https://www.bartlettarboretum.org/events/2024/4/21/arbor-earth-day for more information.

The following are just SOME of the many Earth Day celebrations that will occur in the coming weeks. Take advantage! April 20: Earth Day Extravaganza, Harbor Park, MiddletownApril 20: Earth Day Celebration, Ansonia Nature CenterApril 20: Ellington 5th Annual Earth Day CelebrationApril 20: Earth Day Family Festival, West HartfordApril 22: Environmental Justice and Climate Resiliency, Mystic AquariumApril 22: Earth Day Event & Celebration, HartfordApril 27: Hamden Earth

The next Sustainable CT Coffee Hour, on April 19 (10 a.m. on Zoom) will discuss the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF), which supports initiatives to improve water quality and foster resilient communities to support the health and living resources of Long Island Sound. This discussion will provide guidance on how to collaborate

95th FGCCT Annual Meeting and LuncheonWednesday, April 17, 2024Aqua Turf Club556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT“Popular Orchids for the Home” featuringART CHADWICK of Chadwick Orchids In 1989, Art founded Chadwick and Son Orchids Inc. along with his father, who has been growing orchids since 1943. Art is a regular on the orchid society speaker circuit, and since 2002 has

It’s scholarship season at the Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (CTASLA). Applications for the Karen Ann Shopis-Fox Memorial Scholarship (for Connecticut residents in an accredited landscape architecture program at the college/university level), and the CTASLA Landscape Architecture Environmental Stewardship Scholarship for High School Seniors (for Connecticut residents seeking to major in landscape architecture in college)

Introducing: Third Thursdays at the Bartlett! Members are FREE! Non-members: $10 for every third Thursday’s walk of the month at 11:00 am. The next walk is Thursday, April 18. A series led by Bartlett Education team members, each “walk and talk” will encourage a deeper relationship with the special trees, plants, and animals that live and

An Interactive Celebration and Demonstration of All Things Fiber! Join the folks at Hill-Stead Museum for “The Art of Shearing – A Sheep to Shawl Festival on April 7 from 10am-4pm.While the sheep are being shorn, Hill-Stead Museum will welcome fiber artists and vendors demonstrating skirting, carding, spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting, and more. There

Kerry Ann Mendez presents Adrian Bloom on Sat., April 13 at 11am in the webinar “An Inspirational Guide to Understanding Plants and Gardens.” World-renowned horticulturalist Adrian Bloom is the featured guest for this lively discussion centered around his new book, Foggy Bottom – A Garden to Share. The one-hour broadcast will be packed with spectacular photographs