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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T150000
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SUMMARY:OPENING RECEPTION: Botanical Impressions: Preserving Nature's Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Join pressed botanical artist Marguerite Alpert for the opening reception: Botanical Impressions: Preserving Nature’s Beauty. Marguerite will share insights into her creative process and present her handcrafted wooden flower presses\, filled with beautifully preserved plant material. Gardeners and art enthusiasts alike will appreciate this distinctive perspective on the natural world.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/opening-reception-botanical-impressions-preserving-natures-beauty/
LOCATION:Kerri Art Studio and Gallery\, 861 Main Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226
CATEGORIES:Community,Windham County
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeDe Delaney":MAILTO:redtwigct@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T203000
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SUMMARY:Lights Out CT -- You Can Help Prevent Bird Deaths!
DESCRIPTION:Craig Repasz\, Chair and Co-Founder of Lights Out CT will present an informational program: \nLight Pollution and its Effects on Birds\,\nWildlife\, and Human Health:\nYou Can Help Prevent Bird Deaths!\nMillions of birds pass through Connecticut every spring and fall on their way to and from their summer nesting grounds. \nLight pollution has wreaked havoc on our night sky. Artificial light emitted by our homes\, buildings\, streetlights\, bridges\, and other structures can confuse and disorient birds\, causing them to land near buildings\, crash into windows\, and/or circle around for hours until they drop from exhaustion. \nThe result is catastrophic:\nThere are over 1 billion bird deaths in North America each year. \nAll are welcome to this free event.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/lights-out-ct-you-can-help-prevent-bird-deaths/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Peter's Eco-Justice Council":MAILTO:communications@stpeterscheshire.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000
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SUMMARY:The Little Things that Run the World - Film Screening- Hamden\, CT
DESCRIPTION:“Insects are the little things that run the world\, and if they disappear\, life as we know it will change.” – E.O. Wilson \nJoin Cheshire Pollinator Pathway and Hamden Land Conservation Trust for this FREE screening. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshment. Showtime: 7 p.m.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-little-things-that-run-the-world-film-screening-hamden-ct/
LOCATION:Whitney Center\, 200 Leeder Hill Rd.\, Hamden\, Connecticut\, 06517
CATEGORIES:Community,New Haven County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260309T223722Z
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SUMMARY:Gardeners of Simsbury Speaker Series: Bird-friendly Gardening by Jennifer McGuinness
DESCRIPTION:Even as many bird populations face decline\, every backyard garden has the power to make a difference. In this hopeful and practical seminar\, led by award winning journalist and author Jen McGuinness\, learn what birds need to thrive\, how to use organic practices and native plants to meet those needs\, and which trees\, shrubs\, and flowers attract specific species. With inspiring ideas and easy actions\, this session shows how helping birds also helps create more balanced\, life-filled gardens for us all.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardeners-of-simsbury-speaker-series-bird-friendly-gardening-by-jennifer-mcguinness/
LOCATION:Simsbury Public Library\, 725 Hopmeadow St.\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gardeners of Simsbury":MAILTO:gardeners0607@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T153000
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CREATED:20260107T172407Z
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SUMMARY:Pot Herbs\, Sallads and Roots”: Kitchen Gardens in Early America (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:“Pot Herbs\, Sallads and Roots”: Kitchen Gardens in Early America is a program defining the role played by kitchen gardens in the lives of New Englanders 1790 to 1850.  Using documentation from  Samuel Deane’s book\, The New England Farmer (Worcester\, MA: Isaiah Thomas\, 1790)\, with additional 19th-century publications and landscape illustrations\, and the re-created gardens at  Old Sturbridge Village as examples\, Christie will discuss both typical and more progressive garden styles and cultural practices\, plant varieties\, and preservation techniques. \nAbout our presenter: Christie Higginbottom\, Garden Consultant and Research Historian:  Christie has worked as a costumed interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village since 1981. From 1984  to 2004 she coordinated the historic horticulture program researching\, planning and planting the re-created kitchen and flower gardens at the museum’s historic households. She also supervised the Village’s Herb Garden collection\, a garden exhibiting over 300 varieties of historic herbs. From 2004 to 2006 she researched and developed a series of self-guided walking trails interpreting people and the environment in the early 1800s. She contributed research and design for the 2007–2009 exhibit\, “Taking Root: Gardening in Pots in the Early 1800s.” Now retired from full-time work at OSV\, she continues to work in costume part-time – most often in the Herb Garden. \nChristie writes and consults on historic gardens and their interpretation\, antique plants\, and herb use; and she lectures at museums and historic sites\, garden clubs\, historical societies\, and libraries. She has taught home gardening classes at the Adult Education program at Bay Path Regional Vocational High School\, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill\, and the Northeast Organic Farmers Association. \nChristie and her husband\, Bruce Craven\, have published Finding William Lewis [1819-1897]; The Every Day Life of This Singular Man. Their book relates the life of this New England leatherworker\, book peddler and farmer as revealed in his 143 journals and over 200 account books. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library\, Garden Club of Avon\, Avon Land Trust\, and Avon Clean Energy Commission. \nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating. \nSnow date: 3/31/25\, same time \n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/pot-herbs-sallads-and-roots-kitchen-gardens-in-early-america-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd.\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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SUMMARY:“Pot Herbs\, Sallads and Roots:" Kitchen Gardens in Early America
DESCRIPTION:“Pot Herbs\, Sallads and Roots”: Kitchen Gardens in Early America is a program defining the role played by kitchen gardens in the lives of New Englanders 1790 to 1850. Using documentation from Samuel Deane’s book\, The New England Farmer (Worcester\, MA: Isaiah Thomas\, 1790)\, with additional 19th-century publications and landscape illustrations\, and the re-created gardens at Old Sturbridge Village as examples\, Christie Higginbottom will discuss both typical and more progressive garden styles and cultural practices\, plant varieties\, and preservation techniques. \nChristie is a garden consultant and research historian. She has worked as a costumed interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village since 1981. From 1984 to 2004 she coordinated the historic horticulture program researching\, planning and planting the re-created kitchen and flower gardens at the museum’s historic households. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library and Garden Club of Avon\, Avon Land Trust and Avon Clean Energy as part of their “How They Grew” Avon 250 Initiative.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/pot-herbs-sallads-and-roots-kitchen-gardens-in-early-america/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd.\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T140000
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SUMMARY:Annual Founder's Day Event-Farmington Garden Club Program
DESCRIPTION:The Farmington Garden Club\, as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary\, in conjunction with the Farmington Libraries is pleased to welcome Adam Wheeler from Broken Arrow Nursery to our Annual Founders Day Event\, Throw the Burning Bush on the Brush Pile\, Overused Plants and Superior Alternatives. The member meeting and lunch will run from 11:30-12:30; the program is free and open to the public is from 1-2:30pm.\n\nMany familiar landscape staples have become so ubiquitous that they’re losing their impact – and in some cases\, creating ecological challenges. In this lecture\, Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery will explore some of the most overused woody plants\, discussing why they became popular and why it might be time to retire them. Most importantly\, he will highlight superior alternatives that deliver outstanding performance and beauty without negative environmental effects. Attendees will leave with practical ideas to refresh their planting palettes and design landscapes that truly stand out for all the right reasons.\nDonations of canned goods or non-perishables are suggested to benefit the Farmington Food Pantry.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/annual-founders-day-event-farmington-garden-club-program/2026-03-23/2/
LOCATION:Farmington Main Library\, 6 Monteith Drive\, Farmington\, CT\, 06032
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T170000
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SUMMARY:Annual Founder's Day Event-Farmington Garden Club Program
DESCRIPTION:The Farmington Garden Club\, as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary\, in conjunction with the Farmington Libraries is pleased to welcome Adam Wheeler from Broken Arrow Nursery to our Annual Founders Day Event\, Throw the Burning Bush on the Brush Pile\, Overused Plants and Superior Alternatives. The member meeting and lunch will run from 11:30-12:30; the program is free and open to the public is from 1-2:30pm.\n\nMany familiar landscape staples have become so ubiquitous that they’re losing their impact – and in some cases\, creating ecological challenges. In this lecture\, Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery will explore some of the most overused woody plants\, discussing why they became popular and why it might be time to retire them. Most importantly\, he will highlight superior alternatives that deliver outstanding performance and beauty without negative environmental effects. Attendees will leave with practical ideas to refresh their planting palettes and design landscapes that truly stand out for all the right reasons.\nDonations of canned goods or non-perishables are suggested to benefit the Farmington Food Pantry.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/annual-founders-day-event-farmington-garden-club-program/2026-03-23/1/
LOCATION:Farmington Main Library\, 6 Monteith Drive\, Farmington\, CT\, 06032
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T153000
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Daylily Society Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CONNECTICUT DAYLILY SOCIETY \nUpcoming Spring Event \nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026 \n  \nCome celebrate with us! Rich Howard\, CT Daylily Club past president and hybridizer from Wallingford\, CT\, won the  2025 Stout Silver Medal for his stunning flower “EXPLOSION IN THE PAINT FACTORY.” This award is the highest honor for a daylily and its hybridizer\, given by the American Hemerocallis Society.   \n  \nRich will talk about his hybridizing program and how Explosion came to be.  He will also feature many of his other beautiful daylilies\, some of which will be auctioned off.  CAKE and refreshments will be served! \n  \nMeeting Agenda\n12:30 – 1:00 – Social Time \n1:00 – 2:00 – Guest speaker: Rich \n2:00 – Short Business Meeting \n3:00 – 3:30 – Clean up \n  \nSycamore Hills Recreation Center\, aka the Avon Senior Center\, 635 West Avon Rd\, Avon CT (intersection with Scoville Road) \n  \nPlease join us for this in-person meeting  \n  \nLooking forward to seeing everyone! \n  \nPlease contact Rebecca Nisley at 860-306-6315 with any questions. \n  \nCDS Membership:\nThere is no fee to join CDS and attend meetings\, however if you’d like to get the “full daylily experience\,” join The American Daylily Society for $30.  Included with your membership\, you will receive four beautiful issues of The Daylily Journal\, our official newsletter magazine\, each year. This magazine contains articles on award winning daylilies\, the most popular daylilies by geography\, trends in daylily hybridizing\, scientific studies\, and highlights of gardens and conventions. \nNew members joining the American Daylily Society also receive a $25 voucher\, which can be redeemed towards purchases of daylilies with select growers across the United States. Visit https://daylilies.org/membership/ for more details. \n  \nVisit our website \nhttps://ctdaylilyclub.com/ \nLike and Follow us on Facebook (Connecticut Daylily Society) and Instagram (ctdaylilyclub) \nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1CiwSpPgR6/?mibextid=wwXIfr \n  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/ctdaylilyclub?igsh=MXZpYTNicG45cHptNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr \n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/connecticut-daylily-society-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:Avon Senior Center\, 635 West Avon Rd.\, Avon\, CT\, 06001
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Daylily Society":MAILTO:rg-nisley@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T203000
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SUMMARY:An Engineer’s Approach to Houseplant Care with Darryl Cheng 3/19/26
DESCRIPTION:Darryl Cheng\nAn Engineer’s Approach to Houseplant Care\nMarch 19\, 2026\, 7pm\nZoom only\nMembers will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.\nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here) \nIf you follow traditional houseplant advice\, you’ll be disappointed because your plant is no longer “perfect.” Darryl’s approach breaks down the barriers to true\, long-lasting enjoyment of houseplants. When you understand how plants work\, you can gain a deeper appreciation for their character and more acceptance of how they’ll grow. It’s a healthy dose of practical science and realistic expectations! \nDarryl Cheng is the author of The New Plant Parent and The New Plant Collector and creator of House Plant Journal. Darryl’s passion for plants and engineering approach to plant care have turned him into one of the most trusted houseplant resources on the internet. What was initially a hobby Tumblr page has turned into an Instagram account with more than 500\,000 followers\, a go-to website for anything houseplant related\, two houseplant books\, and plant time-lapse videos that have gone viral around the world. \nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
URL:https://cthort.org/event/6414/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000
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SUMMARY:Gardening for the Birds by Page Dickey | Lecture\, Lunch & Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:By weaving native perennials\, shrubs\, and trees into our gardens\, we are restoring habitats that welcome a rich variety of birds. Page Dickey will talk about the plants she particularly likes to grow to attract birds\, including a number of natives that are considered herbs. \nPage has been gardening passionately since her early twenties\, and writing about gardening\, as well as designing gardens for others\, for the last three decades. She has written eight books and edited another. Most of her books concentrate on aspects of garden design. \nPage was the editor of the book Outstanding American Gardens\, celebrating 25 years of the Garden Conservancy with photographs by Marion Brenner. She lectures around the country about plants and garden design\, and has written many articles for magazines over the years. \nHer new book\, Uprooted: A Gardener Reflects on Beginning Again\, describes leaving a beloved garden of thirty-four years\, finding a home in the northwest corner of Connecticut\, and falling in love with its land. Page knew the transitions she faced walking away from her celebrated garden at Duck Hill. What surprised her were the happy opportunities that came with starting over. Uprooted follows Page’s evolution from old to new\, cultivated to wild\, and from one type of gardener to another. It\nis a story for anyone who has had to begin anew – in gardening or in life. \nPage is a Director Emeritus of the Garden Conservancy and is one of the two founders of its Open Days Program\, and serves on the board of several garden non-profits. She was recently elected as an Honorary Member of The Garden Club of America. \n\nThis lecture is sponsored by the Brinley Speakers Fund of The Connecticut Unit of the Herb Society of America.\n\nLecture\, Lunch & Book Signing: $50\n\nBOOKS\n\nUprooted: A Gardener Reflects on Beginning Again – $27.95\n\nEmbroidered Ground: Revisiting the Garden – $26
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardening-for-the-birds-by-page-dickey-lecture-lunch-book-signing/
LOCATION:Pond House Café\, 1555 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Park Conservancy":MAILTO:knolen@elizabethparkct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T164500
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260210T163359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T163408Z
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SUMMARY:Branching Out Together: Partnerships in Urban & Community Forestry Conference
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut’s three leading organizations in arboriculture and urban forestry\, in partnership with the Connecticut College Arboretum\, will co-host a one-day conference at Connecticut College in New London. Join the Connecticut Tree Protective Association\, the Tree Wardens’ Association of Connecticut\, and the Connecticut Urban Forest Council on March 18\, 2026\, as we celebrate these partnerships and explore the many ways trees bring us together. Presentations will be of interest to urban foresters\, arborists\, tree wardens\, community volunteers and advocates\, tree enthusiasts\, landscape architects\, nursery professionals\, students\, city planners\, and engineers. \nFeatures keynote speaker Ethan Tapper\, author of “How to Love a Forest.” \nEvent page\, details\, directions\, and registration are available through the CTPA website \nEarly bird pricing ends March 1.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/branching-out-together-partnerships-in-urban-community-forestry-conference/
LOCATION:Connecticut College Arboretum\, 270 Mohegan Avenue\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,New London County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Tree Protective Association":MAILTO:info@ctpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T114500
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260211T150307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150307Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Emerald Isle: Ten of Ireland’s Finest Gardens
DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick’s Day Garden Lecture – RSVP Required \nIn celebration of St. Patrick’s Day\, the Greenfield Hill Garden Club presents a public lecture exploring Ireland’s extraordinary garden heritage. While Ireland is widely known as the Emerald Isle\, it is also home to more than 400 public gardens and an estimated two million private gardens\, making it one of the world’s most garden-rich landscapes. \nInternationally recognized garden tourism scholar Richard Benfield will showcase ten of the finest gardens in Ireland\, featuring both iconic destinations and lesser-known gems\, while sharing insight into garden design\, landscape history\, and tourism trends. \nThis horticulture program is open to the public and ideal for gardeners\, landscape designers\, garden club members\, and anyone interested in Irish gardens and global garden travel. \nRSVP REQUIRED – Advance Registration NeededTo attend\, guests must RSVP in advance.Please email GreenfieldhillGardenClub2@gmail.comSubject line: Irish Gardens
URL:https://cthort.org/event/beyond-the-emerald-isle-ten-of-irelands-finest-gardens/
LOCATION:The Audubon Nature Center\, 2325 Burr Street\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:Community,Fairfield County
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Greenfield Hill Garden Club":MAILTO:greenfieldhillgardenclub2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260203T162223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T162223Z
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SUMMARY:'Set 4 You\, Seasonal Favorites' Floral Tablescape Event
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy many inspirational and creative table setting designs put together by our members. Meet new friends\, help pick the winning table\, shop a little\, and take a chance on going home with one of the beautiful centerpieces. Suggested Donation $10
URL:https://cthort.org/event/set-4-you-seasonal-favorites-floral-tablescape-event/
LOCATION:Waterford Community Center\, 24 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, CT\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,New London County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thames River Garden Club":MAILTO:prma39@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
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SUMMARY:CT Rose Society presents "All About Star Roses"
DESCRIPTION:Tim Lomasney from Star Roses and Plants will present on the production of Star Roses from the growing fields to the catalog pages. Star Roes and Plants has been a wholesaler of plants since 1897 and seeks to introduce plants with beneficial trails to make the gardening experience more beautiful.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/ct-rose-society-presents-all-about-star-roses/
LOCATION:The Lutheran hurch of Saint Mark\, 75 Griswold Street\, Glastonbury\, CT\, 06033
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Rose Society":MAILTO:https://www.ctroses.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Greenhouse Show
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to the Elizabeth Park Conservancy’s annual Spring Greenhouse Show\, where a stunning array of colorful blooms and other botanical offerings will be on display. \nFeatured plants include: Muscari\, tulips\, daffodils\, Fritillaria\, snowdrops\, Amaryllis\, scented and zonal geraniums\, Coleus\, culinary herbs\, Canna\, ferns\, papyrus\, hanging baskets\, perennials\, and a collection of tropical flowering plants and succulents. \nThe show is free and open to the public Friday\, March 13 through Friday\, March 20\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, culminating in the Conservancy’s annual Bulb & Plant Sale on Saturday\, March 21. \nThe show and sale take place in the historic Sweetland-Patricelli Greenhouse Complex in Elizabeth Park.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/2026-spring-greenhouse-show/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Park\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Park Conservancy":MAILTO:knolen@elizabethparkct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260303T181833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181833Z
UID:10000283-1773322200-1773325800@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Winning Window Boxes and Perfect Planters
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Jen Plasky\, floral designer and horticulturalist\, on selecting and arranging plants in seasonal containers for best visual impact.  Hosted by The Watertown Garden Club with free admission to the public.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/winning-window-boxes-and-perfect-planters/
LOCATION:Union Congregational Church\, 161 Buckingham Street\, Oakville\, CT\, 06779
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260219T231006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T231006Z
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SUMMARY:Traprock Ridge Hiking Club Hike at West Hartford Reservoir #6
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this hike with TRLC volunteer Dave Mogul at West Hartford Reservoir #6. Although the route may vary due to trail conditions\, the planned hike is a circular loop of about 3 miles using multiple trails (including the Metacomet)\, and it’s expected to take 2-3 hours\, depending on our group’s pace. \nThis is expected to be an easy hike with a limited number of inclines and areas with uneven footing. Since there’s potential for snow and/or ice on the trail\, please wear sturdy shoes or boots that have good traction\, and bring ski poles if you like to use them. \nWe’ll meet at 10:00 a.m. in the northern-most parking lot off Albany Ave (not the one that’s located right inside the property). This lot is accessed by driving through that first lot\, following the road along the reservoir until it ends\, and then making a left at that intersection\, then following the signs past the stop sign to the northern parking lot. \nAlternate date of March 18 if we need to reschedule. Contact Dave Mogul at hikes@trlandconservancy.org with any questions.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/traprock-ridge-hiking-club-hike-at-west-hartford-reservoir-6/
LOCATION:West Hartford Reservoir #6\, 3022 Albany Ave\, West Hartford
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy":MAILTO:admin@trlandconservancy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20250624T215939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T200918Z
UID:10000158-1773169200-1773172800@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cthort.org/event/board-meeting-6/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260106T011632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T011632Z
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SUMMARY:Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs\, Benign Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Leete’s Island Garden Club invites Pamm Cooper\, Public Service Garden Specialist at UConn Home and Garden Education Center who will cover insects that are pests\, insects that are beneficial and those that are benign\, all commonly found in Connecticut. \nGuests are welcome at this free event. Contact 203-453-0780 with questions and to register.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/good-bugs-bad-bugs-benign-bugs/
LOCATION:Nathanael Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260218T184149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T185058Z
UID:10000268-1772890200-1772893800@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Ecological Landscaping Series - Introduction to Permaculture Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore the basics of permaculture\, with a focus on rain gardens and bioswales\, and how you can apply the learnings in your own landscape.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/ecological-landscaping-series-introduction-to-permaculture-workshop/
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fairfield County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260210T164056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T164140Z
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SUMMARY:Be A Badass Arborist!
DESCRIPTION:Believe it or not\, wintertime is the BEST time to prune young trees. Become a badass arborist with badass arborists!   \nJoin Hartford City Forester\, Sophia Rodbell\, and Urban Forester and PhD student at UMass Amherst\, Candace Powning\, with an introduction and hands-on experience.  \nParticipate in pruning several young trees on the Stowe Center campus\, including elms\, maples\, yellowwood\, serviceberry\, and pear.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/be-a-badass-arborist/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260225T204806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T204806Z
UID:10000281-1772877600-1772883000@cthort.org
SUMMARY:WORKSHOP | A Spring Pruning Primer: Roses\, Fruit Trees\, Evergreens\, Perennials\, and Grasses
DESCRIPTION:After a long\, cold winter\, gardeners are eager to get back outside. Kick off your 2026 gardening season by joining WDS Head Gardener Peter Winne for a hands-on workshop focused on pruning techniques and other essential early-spring garden tasks. Learn about which plants to prune now\, how much to cut back\, and the right tools for the job. The workshop will also cover strategies for waking up perennial beds and borders after winter dormancy. Plants covered include roses\, ornamental and fruit trees\, perennials\, ornamental grasses\, and evergreen shrubs. This outdoor demonstration will take place in the museum gardens. In the event of rain\, snow\, or extreme cold\, the workshop will be rescheduled for the following Saturday\, March 14. \n  \nTickets: $25 | $20 Members | Children 6-12 FREE \n*This event is not suitable for children under 6. \nPeter Winne | Hartford-based horticulturist Peter Winne is a landscape designer and gardener who has served as Head Gardener at WDS since 2022. He founded Peter Winne Gardens in 2021 after four years as Head Gardener at Hartford’s Elizabeth Park\, and currently leads the redesign of the Frank M. Weston Garden adjacent to the Wethersfield library.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/workshop-a-spring-pruning-primer-roses-fruit-trees-evergreens-perennials-and-grasses/
LOCATION:Amy Cogswell Revival Garden- Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260219T231532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T231532Z
UID:10000271-1772735400-1772740800@cthort.org
SUMMARY:The Elegant and Edible Garden: Designing a Potager (livestream event)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the French tradition of the potager—artful kitchen gardens where colorful flowers\, fruits\, vegetables\, and fragrant herbs grow side by side. Drawing from her award-winning book\, The Elegant and Edible Garden\, author Linda Vater guides you through the process of designing a kitchen garden that is as beautiful as it is productive. \nAt the heart of her approach is the principle that successful kitchen gardens begin not with plants\, but with an honest assessment of time\, lifestyle\, space\, and expectations. Let Linda show you how to identify your priorities and translate them into confident design decisions. Be inspired by a fabulous range of kitchen garden design options – from formal geometric layouts and raised beds to relaxed edible borders and patio containers. Learn to design a potager that is uniquely your own and a delight to both the eye and the palate. \nJoin the live-stream event for the chance to ask questions during the presentation. You will also receive a recording of the session to re-watch at home. \nYour $25 registration fee supports the education programs at our non-profit organization.\n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-elegant-and-edible-garden-designing-a-potager-livestream-event/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hollister House Garden":MAILTO:office@hollisterhousegarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260224T173159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T173159Z
UID:10000277-1772649000-1772652600@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Prey LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:Christine Cummings director of A Place Called Hope will talk about Connecticut’s raptors and the role they play in our ecology and controlling pests. She will introduce us to a live owl\, hawk\, and falcon from her rehabilitation facility.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/birds-of-prey-live/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Cheshire\, 111 Church Drive\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410
CATEGORIES:Community,New Haven County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eco Action Team First Congregational Church":MAILTO:annesmturtle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260206T173215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T173229Z
UID:10000259-1772649000-1772652600@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Nature Lecture: Bobolinks and Warblers
DESCRIPTION:May is the month when many birds arrive back to their nesting territories\, some flying thousands of miles. We will learn about what causes birds to migrate in spring and fall\, how latest technology is used to track them\, and dangers to migrating birds. We will discuss the Bobolinks of Bloomfield and the issues they face here and will view a video on warblers\, the little gems of the bird world. Presented by: By Zellene Sandler\, DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist. Co-sponsored by: Bloomfield Parks\, Recreation and Leisure Services. RSVP to Receive Webinar Link
URL:https://cthort.org/event/nature-lecture-bobolinks-and-warblers/
LOCATION:Virtual: via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy":MAILTO:admin@trlandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260212T183520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T183541Z
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SUMMARY:CT Chapter of American Rhododendron Society presents: The Science of Color: How Pink\, Orange\, Red & Purple Help Rhododendrons Survive and Reproduce in a Stressful World
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Juliana Medeiros\, Plant Biologist at Holden Arboretum\, will speak on “The Science of Color: How Pink\, Orange\, Red & Purple Help Rhododendrons Survive and Reproduce in a Stressful World”. \nPlease email ctrhody@gmail.com to get the link for the meeting.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/ct-chapter-of-american-rhododendron-society-presents-the-science-of-color-how-pink-orange-red-purple-help-rhododendrons-survive-and-reproduce-in-a-stressful-world/
LOCATION:Virtual: via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="American Rhododendron Society - CT Chapter":MAILTO:ctrhody@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20250403T203005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T163703Z
UID:10000147-1772236800-1772495999@cthort.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! 2026 Philly Flower Show Trip
DESCRIPTION:So sorry\, this trip is sold out! \nEnjoy the Philadelphia Flower Show along with the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show & Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza\, Feb. 28-March 2. \nFeaturing special guest tour guide Nancy DuBrule-Clemente\, Author & Founder of Natureworks Horticultural Services! \nHighlights include:\n* Philadelphia Flower Show Admission\n* New York Botanical Gardens Orchid Show\n* Longwood Gardens – Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience\n* 2 Nights Hotel Accommodations at the Mendenhall Inn with Welcome Reception\n* 2 Breakfast & 2 Dinners\n* Friendship Tours Escort \nNon Member double – $995\nCT Hort Member double – $940\nNon Member Single per person – $1139\nCT Hort Member Single\, per person – $1084\n \nRegistration and information:\nhttps://www.friendshiptours.net/tours/philadelphia-flower-show-ct-hort
URL:https://cthort.org/event/register-now-for-2026-philly-flower-show-trip/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260203T162441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T162441Z
UID:10000247-1772100000-1772107200@cthort.org
SUMMARY:From Bloom to Canvas: The Flowered Press Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of pressing flowers and transforming them into beautiful\, one-of-a-kind works of art. In this special two-part workshop led by artist Marguerite Alpert\, participants will learn both traditional and contemporary techniques for preserving botanicals and using them creatively. \nDuring the first hour\, Marguerite will demonstrate how to use a wooden flower press and explore several methods for pressing flowers and leaves to achieve different colors\, textures\, and effects.  You will be able to take your press home with you! \nIn the second hour\, you’ll create your own original artwork using pressed plant materials that Marguerite has grown and foraged. She will share techniques for arranging\, layering\, and gluing delicate botanical elements to help you create a meaningful and personal piece. \nThis intimate workshop is limited to 15 participants to allow for hands-on instruction and guidance. \nPlease register by February 9.$195 Members / $205 Non-Members(includes all materials and a wooden flower press to take home)
URL:https://cthort.org/event/from-bloom-to-canvas-the-flowered-press-workshop/
LOCATION:Carriage Barn Arts Center\, Waveny Park 681 South Avenue\, New Canaan\,\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community,Fairfield County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T065722
CREATED:20260109T180845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T180845Z
UID:10000226-1772100000-1772107200@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Pressed Botanical Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of pressing flowers and transforming them into beautiful\, one-of-a-kind works of art. In this special two-part workshop led by artist Marguerite Alpert\, participants will learn both traditional and contemporary techniques for preserving botanicals and using them creatively. \nDuring the first hour\, Marguerite will demonstrate how to use a wooden flower press and explore several methods for pressing flowers and leaves to achieve different colors\, textures\, and effects. \nIn the second hour\, you’ll create your own original artwork using pressed plant materials that Marguerite has grown and foraged. She will share techniques for arranging\, layering\, and gluing delicate botanical elements to help you create a meaningful and personal piece. \nThis intimate workshop is limited to 15 participants to allow for hands-on instruction and guidance. \nPlease register by February 9.$195 Members / $205 Non-Members(includes all materials and a wooden flower press to take home) \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/pressed-botanical-art-workshop/
LOCATION:New Canaan\, CT\, Waveny Park 681 South Avenue\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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