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SUMMARY:Foliage-Driven Garden Design
DESCRIPTION:Raise the bar for nonstop\, colorful flower gardens that welcome pollinators and slash maintenance. This presentation features clever design tips and foliage-dazzling plants with pollinator-friendly flowers for year-round\, head-turning gardens in sun or shade. Neighbors will be dumbfounded when they rarely see you maintaining these showcase gardens. This lecture is best suited for gardeners in hardiness Zones 3-8.\nZOOM LECTURE.  Registration fee 415.95.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND THE LIVE BROADCAST. EVERYONE RECEIVES A REPLAY LINK
URL:https://cthort.org/event/foliage-driven-garden-design/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
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SUMMARY:CT Rose Society presents "Roses and Romance"
DESCRIPTION:A special presentation by Marci Martin will delve into the Victorian language of flowers and the symbolism behind rose colors and varieties and how these have been used to express love and emotion.\nLutheran Church of ST Mark\, 75 Griswold Street\, Glastonbury\, CT  06033\nDoors open at 10 am. Guests welcome.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/ct-rose-society-presents-roses-and-romance/
LOCATION:The Lutheran Church of Saint Mark\, 75 Griswold Street\, Glastonbury\, CT\, 06033
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 CMGA Virtual garden Symposium  Gardening For Good Resilient\, Restorative\, Regenerative Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Annual Gardening Symposium sponsored by the CT Master Gardener Association.  Link to the event below. Registration at the link below \nhttps://ctmga.org/symposium-2026 \nThe event is virtual.  A link to the event is provided several days prior to the event \n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/2026-cmga-virtual-garden-symposium-gardening-for-good-resilient-restorative-regenerative-gardening/
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="CT Master Gardener Association":MAILTO:ctmga.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20260113T171741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T171741Z
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SUMMARY:Seedy Celebration Days
DESCRIPTION:Come and Seed Shop and Learn! \nJoin us for the annual Seedy Celebration Days Friday through Sunday February 6-8th\, 2026! 1000’s of vegetable\, flower and herb seeds from the best seed companies including Seed Savers Exchange\, Renee’s Garden\, High Mowing\, Botanical Interests\, Hudson Valley\, NE Seed\, Livingston and Flowering Lawn will fill the shop! \nOrganic seed starting soils\, organic composts\, organic fertilizers\, tools\, seed sowing supplies and much more fill our shop. \nMany helpful Natureworkers to answer any seedy questions and get you growing in 2026!
URL:https://cthort.org/event/seedy-celebration-days/
LOCATION:Natureworks Garden Center\, 518 Forest Road\, Northford\, CT\, 06472
CATEGORIES:Community,New Haven County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Natureworks Garden Center":MAILTO:info@naturework.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20260127T150722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T150751Z
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SUMMARY:The Chamaecypris Collection Tours with Dan Christina\, Blithewold’s Director of Horticulture
DESCRIPTION:Chamaecyparis (False Cypress) make up 15% of Blithewold Arboretum’s living collection. With more than 200 specimens growing on the property\, varying in form and cultivar\, you are sure to find something to be inspired by! Many of the trees that will be highlighted during the walking tour will be exhibiting their best winter color during these months\, so it is definitely not a tour to miss! \nThis is a walking tour across the property. Please dress and plan accordingly. \n\nPre-registration is required.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-chamaecypris-collection-tours-with-dan-christina-blithewolds-director-of-horticulture/
LOCATION:Blithewold Manor\, Gardens and Arboretum\, 101 Ferry Road\, Bristol\, RI\, 02809\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outside Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
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CREATED:20260116T160242Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Garden Club Seed Swap Jan. 31\nCelebrate National Seed Swap Day with the Portland River Valley Garden Club on Saturday\, January 31\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waverly Center\, 7 Waverly Ave\, Portland.\nThanks to our sponsors – Burpee Seeds\, Harts Seeds\, NE Seed\, MI Gardener and Baker Creek Seeds – we have a large selection of seeds available for you to take and swap. You can also bring labeled seeds saved from your garden or unopened seed packets from last year.\nClub members will be offering demos on making seed bombs\, winter sowing and growing microgreens. Plant basil or chive seeds to take home. Visit River Bend Bookshop’s pop-up garden-themed book fair and learn about the Portland Library’s Seed Library. Delicious comfort food and refreshments will be available.\n\nAdmission is free; food bank donations are encouraged.\nFor more details\, visit the Portland River Valley Garden Club website: https://portland-river-valley-garden-club.blogspot.com/
URL:https://cthort.org/event/2026-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Waverly Senior Center\, 7 Waverly Ave\, Portland\, CT\, 06480
CATEGORIES:Community,Middlesex County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Portland River Valley Garden Club":MAILTO:prv.garden.club@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20260108T155932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T155932Z
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SUMMARY:Pesticides\, Pollinators\, People and Planet: What We Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Neonicotinoids have caught the attention of the public\, but they are part of the larger issues with pesticides. For many decades\, we have been on the “pesticide treadmill\,” with each new pesticide promoted as better and safer\, until we identify the risks to human health and the environment\, and then\, ultimately\, the target pests become resistant.  Dr. Kimberly Stoner explains why information about pesticide use in our state should be available to the public\, so that researchers\, policy makers\, and concerned citizens can make informed decisions to protect human health and the environment. \nPresenter bio: \nDr. Stoner is the CT NOFA Director of Advocacy\, and adjunct professor at Western CT State University\, teaching a course on Public Policy for Biodiversity. She is also a member of the Pollinator Advisory Committee at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. The group promotes and protects pollinator health and biodiversity in Connecticut by advising on policies and practices that support pollinator populations\, facilitate research and education related to pollinator conservation\, and collaborates with stakeholders\, including farmers\, researchers\, and conservationists. \nThis program is made possible by the Friends of Cheshire Public Library\, the Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire and the Cheshire Pollinator Pathway.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/pesticides-pollinators-people-and-planet-what-we-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Cheshire Public Library\, 104 Main Street\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20260108T011305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T011305Z
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SUMMARY:Gardeners of Simsbury Speaker Series: Update on Invasive Species by Rose Hiskes
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gardeners of Simsbury as they host Rose Hiskes to discuss invasive Species updates. Learn about these pests and how they affect your garden.  Register here: https://simsbury.librarycalendar.com/event/gardeners-simsbury-speaker-series-update-invasive-species-rose-hiskes-73773 \nRose Hiskes works as a diagnostician and horticulturist at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, Valley Laboratory\, in Windsor\, CT.  Rose has a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in plant science from the University of Connecticut.  She has worked in the green industry for over 30 years.  Some of her horticultural interests are insects\, flower gardening and invasive plants.  She is a volunteer with the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardeners-of-simsbury-speaker-series-update-on-invasive-species-by-rose-hiskes/
LOCATION:Simsbury Public Library\, 725 Hopmeadow St.\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Gardeners of Simsbury":MAILTO:gardeners0607@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20260115T203640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T203657Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Folklore
DESCRIPTION:The Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire January meeting will be held on January 21\, 2026. The topic of the presentation is Wildflower Folklore and will be given by Ken Elkins who is Director of Education and Partnerships at the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Southbury. His talk will include how to identify different wildflowers\, their characteristics\, habitats\, and blooming seasons. In addition he will speak about the rich history\, mythology\, and cultural significance surrounding various wildflowers.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/wildflower-folklore/
LOCATION:Cheshire Senior Center located at 240 Maple Street\, Cheshire CT\, 240 Maple Street\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410
CATEGORIES:Community,New Haven County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20260108T212156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T212156Z
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SUMMARY:ZOOM CALL with Grace and Pat Stamile\, award-winning daylily hybridizers
DESCRIPTION:One-hour ZOOM call with pictures and talk. ZOOM CALL with  For more information\, email rg-nisley@sbcglobal.net. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/zoom-call-with-grace-and-pat-stamile-award-winning-daylily-hybridizers/
LOCATION:CT Daylily Society
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20260108T155128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T183551Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Club of Brookfield: Food Share Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Donna Katsuranis\, Brookfield neighbor and a UCONN Advanced Master Gardener\, is our first speaker of the new year. She will present about the value and practice of “food-share” gardening in our town and state.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/garden-club-of-brookfield-food-share-gardening-2/
LOCATION:Valley Presbyterian Church Brookfield CT\, 21 West Whisconier Road\, Brookfield\, CT\, 06804
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Garden Club of Brookfield":MAILTO:brookfieldgardenclub@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20260102T164726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T164726Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Mosses
DESCRIPTION:At its monthly meeting\, Leete’s Island Garden Club will host Christine Cook\, owner of Mossaics Ecological Landscape Design. Christine will explore moss ecology\, horticulture and a wide range ideas on how moss may be utilized in the garden. Guests are welcome at this free event. Contact 203-453-0780 with questions or to register.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardening-with-mosses/
LOCATION:Nathanael Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20260113T171841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T171841Z
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SUMMARY:"House Plants"
DESCRIPTION:Wallingford Garden Club will hold the January 2006 meeting on the 13th.  The program will be held at the first Congregational Church\, 23 South Main Street. The program is ‘House Plants’ by presenter Karla Dalley at 11:00.  Karla is a lecturer\, garden columnist\, and author. She will be speaking about planting and how to take care of house plants. Following the program will be a BYO lunch with dessert and coffee/tea available by the Club.  A WGC business meeting will follow.  Open to the public. $5 donation is welcome.  Parking is available off Center Street and/or beyond Town Hall public parking area.  For more information\, please call 203-269-2653.   www.wallingfordgardenclub.com
URL:https://cthort.org/event/house-plants/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 23 South Main Street\, WALLINGFORD\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,New Haven County
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ORGANIZER;CN="WallingfordGardenClub":MAILTO:eleanortessmer87@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20251023T195828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T172130Z
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SUMMARY:Tallamy and Weaner: A Season by Season Guide to Plant-Wildlife Connections (Fall Virtual Series)
DESCRIPTION:To support native birds and pollinators you need native plants. For those plants to thrive\, you need to know how to plant\, arrange\, and manage them. And to optimize the wildlife benefits\, those plants must provide habitat throughout the year. In this presentation\, entomologist & wildlife ecologist Doug Tallamy and landscape designer Larry Weaner will illustrate an all too rare\, integrated approach to habitat creation on residential properties. In an alternating series of presentations\, they will connect plants\, wildlife\, and their specific seasonal needs to illustrate the dynamic landscapes that this integrated approach can provide. They will conclude by comparing notes on their personal experience\, interacting with plants and wildlife on their respective home landscapes.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/tallamy-weaner/
CATEGORIES:Community,Virtual
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LOCATION:https://cthort.org/event/tallamy-weaner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20251106T162908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T172003Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cards and Tags: A Festive Printing Workshop with Joanne Wasti
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with handmade charm! In this festive\, hands-on workshop\, you’ll design and carve your own original linoleum blocks to create unique holiday cards and gift tags. Learn to work with positive and negative space as you sketch your design\, then use simple hand tools to bring it to life in print. A variety of colored inks will be available for experimenting with color and style\, and all materials\, including two linoleum blocks (one for cards\, and a smaller one for tags) will be provided. Your reusable blocks are yours to take home\, perfect for future printing or even making your own wrapping paper. No experience necessary\, just bring your creativity! All levels welcome\, and holiday treats will be on hand to keep spirits bright. \nJoanne Wasti has been an art educator for over twenty years. She’s worked as a museum educator at the Guggenheim Museum and as a teaching artist for various arts organizations in NYC\, the San Francisco Bay Area and Litchfield County. Painting and collage are her main media\, but her passion is teaching people of all ages to let go of their fear of art making and tap into their own creativity. She’s a founding board member of the Kent Curiosity Lab and works to promote access to the arts for all children. \nHHG Members: $105.00 (includes $15 required materials fee) \nNon-members: $125.00 (includes $15 required materials fee)
URL:https://cthort.org/event/holiday-cards-and-tags-a-festive-printing-workshop-with-joanne-wasti/
LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hollister House Garden":MAILTO:office@hollisterhousegarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T161500
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20251022T174845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T171622Z
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SUMMARY:CACIWC Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Association of Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commissions\, Inc. (CACIWC) invites you to its 2025 Annual Meeting & Environmental Conference on Sat.\, November 15 from 8am-4:15pm. The conference will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell\, 4 Sebethe Drive\, Cromwell. \nRegister for a full day of educational workshops\, informative displays\, and special keynote presentations. Register here.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/caciwc-conference/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell\, 4 Sebethe Drive\, Cromwell\, CT\, 06416
CATEGORIES:Community,Middlesex County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T151500
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20251022T174845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T171439Z
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SUMMARY:2025 UConn Native Plants and Pollinators Conference
DESCRIPTION:The fifth biennial UConn Native Plants and Pollinators conference will be held Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 8:45 a.m.-3:15 pm\, at the UConn Student Union Ballroom (Room 330)\, 2100 Hillside Road\, Storrs\, CT. \nJoin us for an exciting day of presentations featuring current science-based research and information on supporting pollinators in managed landscapes. Learn how native plants support pollinator health throughout the year! This program is designed for growers and other green industry professionals\, landscape service providers\, landscape architects and designers\, town commissions\, municipalities\, and home gardeners.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/2025-uconn-native-plants-and-pollinators-conference/
LOCATION:University of Connecticut\, 2100 Hillside Road\, Room 330\, Storrs\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Tolland County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T161500
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20251023T195719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T171339Z
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SUMMARY:Utilizing Natural Disturbances in the Establishment and Maintenance of Prairie Vegetation (Fall Virtual Series)
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore how natural disturbances\, such as grazing and fire\, can be valuable tools in the establishment and maintenance of prairie ecosystems. We’ll delve into how grazing by herbivores influences plant diversity and structure\, while fire serves as a natural disturbance that promotes the dominance of grasses and prevents woody plant encroachment. By understanding these interconnected processes\, we can appreciate their role in shaping vibrant\, resilient prairies. The discussion will also touch on how these ecological forces contribute to soil health\, biodiversity\, and the overall sustainability of prairie landscapes. To conclude the program\, Larry Weaner will join Chad Bitler to discuss ways to overcome the practical difficulties of incorporating these strategies outside of agricultural or ecological restoration settings. These will  include the potential availability of new landscape services and equipment that can provide mechanized facsimiles of the processes described in the program.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/utilizing-natural-disturbances-in-the-establishment-and-maintenance-of-prairie-vegetation-fall-virtual-series/
CATEGORIES:Community,Virtual
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LOCATION:https://cthort.org/event/utilizing-natural-disturbances-in-the-establishment-and-maintenance-of-prairie-vegetation-fall-virtual-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130825
CREATED:20251022T174634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T202022Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Pumpkin at Hill-Stead
DESCRIPTION:The Halloween fun won’t over on Oct. 31! Hill-Stead Museum is holding a cozy\, fall-filled afternoon on Sat.\, Nov. 1 from 1-4pm. Dress up in your spookiest costume or your comfiest flannel and enjoy laid-back trick-or-treating\, hayrides\, and plenty of pumpkin smashing. Didn’t snag your favorite Reese’s or Snickers last week? Here’s your second chance! Plus\, say hi to the sheep and give your old pumpkins (non-painted\, please) a green goodbye by recycling them with us. \nSoak up the cozy charm of fall as October fades into November. It’s the perfect way to keep the festive spirit going just a little bit longer! \nTickets: $5 person. Register. \nPlease drop in anytime between 1pm and 4pm. Pumpkins must be non-painted. Wear comfy shoes for exploring the property.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-great-pumpkin-at-hill-stead/
LOCATION:Hill-Stead Museum\, 35 Mountain Road\, Farmington
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T161500
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SUMMARY:Seed Mix Formulation for Native Meadows (Fall Virtual Series)
DESCRIPTION:While seed mix formulation can look simple\, long-term meadow success is rooted in a detailed understanding of individual species characteristics\, how to quantify those species\, how they fit together to form a community\, and their roles in the various stages of meadow development. He will also discuss how to overlay various mitigation requirements\, as well as the aesthetic preferences of the client. \nThrough his experience with Larry Weaner Landscape Associates (LWLA) and his encyclopedic knowledge of native plants\, Ethan Dropkin\, MLA\, is uniquely qualified to enhance your ability to design and oversee successful native meadows.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/seed-mix-formulation-for-native-meadows-fall-virtual-series/
CATEGORIES:Community
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LOCATION:https://cthort.org/event/seed-mix-formulation-for-native-meadows-fall-virtual-series/
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