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Putting Your Garden to Bed – Re-thinking the Ritual with Sarah Bailey 10/16/25
Sarah Bailey Putting Your Garden to Bed - Re-thinking the Ritual Oct. 16, 2025, 7pm On Zoom and in person at Elmwood Community Center 1106 New Britain Avenue West Hartford Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk. Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here) Traditionally, the Fall garden to-do list […]
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Have fun and make a difference – join the Symposium Committee!
Have fun and make a difference— join our Symposium Committee! Our biennial Symposium is slated for November 2026, and we’re looking for more folks to help us plan it and bring new ideas to the table. This will be our first in-person Symposium since 2020. That will mean a few more moving parts to manage, […]
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Seed Mix Formulation for Native Meadows (Fall Virtual Series)
Virtual EventWhile 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 […]
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The Great Pumpkin at Hill-Stead
Hill-Stead Museum 35 Mountain Road, FarmingtonThe 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! […]
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Gardens and Temples of Japan with C. Colston Burrell – Main Tour + Post Tour Nov 5, 2025 – Nov 23, 2025
Registration is now open! Gardens and Temples of Tokyo and Kyoto November 4—15, 2025 Post Tour: Gardens and Temples of Shikoku and Hiroshima November 15—23 Escorted by Cole Burrell and Maurice Horn TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Visit four storied cities: Tokyo, Kamakura, Gotemba, and Kyoto Learn about the art of Japanese gardening from a master in the […]
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Utilizing Natural Disturbances in the Establishment and Maintenance of Prairie Vegetation (Fall Virtual Series)
Virtual EventThis 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 […]
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2025 UConn Native Plants and Pollinators Conference
University of Connecticut 2100 Hillside Road, Room 330, Storrs, CTThe 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. Join us for an exciting day of presentations featuring current science-based research and information on supporting pollinators in managed landscapes. Learn how […]
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CACIWC Conference
Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell 4 Sebethe Drive, Cromwell, CTThe 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. Register for a full day of educational workshops, informative displays, and special keynote […]
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Holiday Cards and Tags: A Festive Printing Workshop with Joanne Wasti
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington, CTCelebrate 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 […]
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The Growth of Trees: A Journey Through Time with Michael Wojtech 11/20/25
Michael Wojtech The Growth of Trees: A Journey Through Time Nov. 20, 2025, 7pm On Zoom and in person at Elmwood Community Center 1106 New Britain Avenue West Hartford Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk. Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here) No single view of a tree is […]
