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Dr. Devaughn Fraser, Wildlife Biologist, CT DEEP will introduce the nine species of bat we have here in Connecticut, and discuss the methods used to monitor and protect these valuable members of our community. As always, our events are free to the public and all are welcome!
Jim Sirch, retired Yale-Peabody Museum of Natural History Education Coordinator will discuss several types of water features, and what water feature attracts which wildlife. Seating is limited and registration is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Meet in the Faulkner Room. Additional event information: 203-453-0780
Virtual Board Meeting
Gardening Like the Forest: Designing Edible Ecosystems for Homes and Communities with David Jacke November 19, 2026, 7pm On Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) Healthy forests maintain, fertilize, and renew themselves, […]
Gardening Like the Forest: Designing Edible Ecosystems for Homes and Communities with David Jacke November 19, 2026, 7pm On Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) Healthy forests maintain, fertilize, and renew themselves, naturally. Meanwhile, […]
Longwood Gardens Christmas Dec. 11-13, 2026 Experience the beauty of the holidays in Pennsylvania and more. Over the course of our three days together, we’ll travel to Lyndhurst Mansion, the famous Winterthur Museum, and then, to Longwood Gardens, before catching the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show. Includes two nights at the hotel, two breakfasts […]
Dr. Yonghao Li, CAES Plant Pathologist, will provide tips on care, pruning, watering, and disease management for your flower, fruit, and vegetable gardens. Seating is limited and registration is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Additional event information: 203-453-0780
Virtual Board Meeting
When the Wild Things Are: The Science and Experience of Phenology with Theresa Crimmins January 21, 2027, 7pm On Zoom only Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) Phenology is all about timing—when trees leaf out, flowers bloom, birds migrate, animals bear young and hibernate—and it is […]
When the Wild Things Are: The Science and Experience of Phenology with Theresa Crimmins January 21, 2027, 7pm On Zoom only Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) Phenology is all about timing—when trees leaf out, flowers bloom, birds migrate, animals bear young and hibernate—and it is everywhere […]
Merrie Avallone, owner of Dreamland Flower Farm in Cromwell, has been growing Dahlias for over 25 years. She will cover what makes Dahlias fun to grow, including all aspects of growing, maintaining, dividing and over-wintering them. Seating is limited and registration is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Additional event information: 203-453-0780
Virtual Board Meeting