Qi Gong at the Mansion: with Erik Harris - June 29
2024-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Wadsworth Mansion Rose Garden, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
Erik Harris has been a qi gong practitioner for 15 years. He was trained by Dr. Ming Wu from the Fengyang TCM lineage of practitioners that dates back thousands of years.
Qi gong is an ancient Chinese healthcare system that is the foundation for Tai Chi. Qi gong literally translates in Chinese to the practice of moving energy.
Qi gong focuses on breath and movement to open up the energy flow in the body.
Qi gong is commonly referred to as meditation in motion.
This class will be for beginners. Movements will be done in the standing position. You will be led through each exercise with mindfulness. The focus will be on the breath, grounding into the earth, and feeling the energy of the body.
The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qi Gong helps to:

reduce stress & anxiety
build stamina
increase vitality of the body & organs
enhance the immune system

It has been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions.

Classes will be held at the Wadsworth Mansion Rose Garden starting at 10:00 AM on Saturdays, June 1, 8, and 29.
There will also be classes on August 4, 11, and August 18.
$20 donations. Profits benefit The Rockfall Foundation.
After class, enjoy the mansion’s expansive grounds, walking trails, notable trees and exotic plants. Wadsworth Mansion is located at 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown. Rain cancels.
Click below to register: Schedule:
June 1
June 8
June 29
August 4
August 11
August 18
The garden has both shaded and sunny areas.
Rain cancels.

Yoga at the Mansion July 6, has been cancelled
2024-07-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Wadsworth Mansion Rose Garden, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
Due to expected rain and thunderstorms, Yoga at the Mansion scheduled for Saturday, July 6, has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding. Registrations for July 6 can be applied to any remaining sessions in July.
Starr Mill Yoga will offer yoga classes on Saturdays in July at Wadsworth Mansion’s rose garden. Enjoy the healthy benefits of breath, movement, and being outdoors. Meet Starr Mill Yoga’s instructors and experience a wide range of practices. All levels are welcome. Proceeds benefit The Rockfall Foundation’s environmental grants and education programs.
Classes begin at 9:30 AM and will be held Saturdays (July 6, 13, 20, and 27). Cash or check is preferred. $20 suggested minimum donation. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required at www.starrmillyoga.com.
$20 donations. Profits benefit The Rockfall Foundation.
After class, enjoy the mansion’s expansive grounds, walking trails, notable trees and exotic plants. Wadsworth Mansion is located at 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown. Rain cancels.
Click below to register:

For more information and assistance with pre-registration (encouraged but not required), contact info@starrmillyoga.com or call 860-740-4939.
Schedule:
July 6: Katie
July 13: Juliana
July 20: Lana
July 27: Nicole
Bring your own yoga mat, sunscreen, and water. The garden has both shaded and sunny areas.
Rain cancels. Contact 860-740-4939 for more information.

Yoga at the Mansion: with Juliana
2024-07-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Wadsworth Mansion Rose Garden, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
Starr Mill Yoga will offer yoga classes on Saturdays in July at Wadsworth Mansion’s rose garden. Enjoy the healthy benefits of breath, movement, and being outdoors. Meet Starr Mill Yoga’s instructors and experience a wide range of practices. All levels are welcome. Proceeds benefit The Rockfall Foundation’s environmental grants and education programs.
Classes begin at 9:30 AM and will be held Saturdays (July 6, 13, 20, and 27). Cash or check is preferred. $20 suggested minimum donation. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required at www.starrmillyoga.com.
$20 donations. Profits benefit The Rockfall Foundation.
After class, enjoy the mansion’s expansive grounds, walking trails, notable trees and exotic plants. Wadsworth Mansion is located at 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown. Rain cancels.
Click below to register:

For more information and assistance with pre-registration (encouraged but not required), contact info@starrmillyoga.com or call 860-740-4939.
Schedule:
July 6: Katie
July 13: Juliana
July 20: Lana
July 27: Nicole
Bring your own yoga mat, sunscreen, and water. The garden has both shaded and sunny areas.
Rain cancels. Contact 860-740-4939 for more information.

Meet Your Greens With Bill (Mr. Fix This) Agli
2024-07-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Conspiracy, 350 Main St, Middletown, CT, 06457
Join us at Conspiracy, 350 Main St, Middletown, CT, on Thursday, July 18th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This Meet Your Greens event features Bill Agli, a locally renowned Home Sustainability Specialist and the founder of Mister, Fix This. Bill has an engineering background and is an expert in home system and appliance health check-ups and repairs, helping homeowners reduce their environmental impact and enhance sustainability. His practical approach resolves immediate issues and educates homeowners on efficient home maintenance, significantly reducing landfill waste and saving them money.
During the event, Bill will share insights on improving home efficiency and sustainability, highlighting the community’s role in these efforts.
Enjoy an evening of learning and networking at Conspiracy, known for its unique cocktails inspired by Pre-Prohibition drinks. Attendees can purchase from the cocktail and food menu, including the special “Rockfall Cocktail,” inspired by Middletown philanthropist and conservationist Clarence S. Wadsworth.
While registration is not mandatory, we recommend it to help with efficient service.

REGISTER HERE
For those of you not familiar with Meet Your Greens: Middletown Green Drinks, this monthly event provides networking opportunities for anyone who is interested in making connections and exchanging news about emerging environmental issues to help keep Lower Connecticut River Valley communities green and growing. An official location of Green Drinks International, this informal monthly gathering of people drawn from the community, nonprofit groups and the business world offers time to brainstorm ideas and plant seeds for collaboration. All are welcome and there is no admission fee, unless otherwise noted.

Yoga at the Mansion: with Lana
2024-07-20 09:30 - 10:30 | Wadsworth Mansion Rose Garden, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT, 06457

Yoga at the Mansion: with Nicole
2024-07-27 09:30 - 10:30 | Wadsworth Mansion Rose Garden, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT, 06457

Qi Gong at the Mansion: with Erik Harris - August 11
2024-08-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Wadsworth Mansion Rose Garden, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT, 06457

Qi Gong at the Mansion: with Erik Harris - August 18
2024-08-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Wadsworth Mansion Rose Garden, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT, 06457

Learn How To Identify and Manage Invasive Plants In Your Back Yard
2024-09-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Middlefield Memorial School Parking Lot, 124 Hubbard St., Middlefield, CT, United States
This event is co-sponsored
by Everyone Outside | Flora & Friends | Coginchaug Outdoor Enrichment Center
Join us at the Rockfall Forest in Middlefield, CT, for an Educational Invasive Plant Workshop and Cleanup Party.
You will learn how to identify and remove some of the more aggressive invasives in our state: garlic mustard, barberry, Asian bittersweet, honeysuckle, privet, autumn olive, Japanese knotweed, multiflora rose, and winged euonymus (burning bush), to name a few.
What to Bring: Bring clippers and gloves if you have them; a limited supply will be available. Tick repellant is suggested.
Bonus: You will have a chance to sample some invasive plant recipes.
What are Invasive Plants?
UCONN’s Invasive Plants Council best describes invasive plants as “non-native plants that are disruptive in a way that causes environmental or economic harm or harm to human health. In minimally managed areas, invasive plants crowd out native plants. The presence of invasive plants alters how plants, animals, soil, and water interact within native ecosystems, often causing harm to other species in addition to the plants that have been crowded out.”
Location: Meet at 9:45 in the Middlefield Memorial School parking lot, 124 Hubbard St, Middlefield, CT. Heavy rain cancels. Sign-up Form

Meet Your Greens with Joe Attwater of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Joe Attwater is the Conservation & Education Coordinator for the Connecticut Audubon Society’s RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. He holds a B.S. in Wildlife and Conservation Biology from the University of Rhode Island, where he contributed to graduate research on migrating songbirds and seabirds. At the RTP Estuary Center, Joe leads bird-focused community programs and webinars and assists with K-12 and family education programs, sharing his passion for wildlife and conservation.
Shorebirds
Shorebirds are some of the champions of the bird world when it comes to migration. In this presentation, Joe will go over this incredible group of birds, which ones you can expect to see in Connecticut, as well as the Connecticut Audubon Society’s conservation efforts in protecting this important species.
RTP Estuary Center
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center was established in 2014 and is a center of the Connecticut Audubon Society. We dedicate ourselves to future generations through experiential education and conservation of our land, water and the species that inhabit them. We are named for the internationally and locally renowned artist, scientific illustrator, environmental educator and conservation advocate Roger Tory Peterson.
The Connecticut Audubon Society was founded in 1898 and currently manages 22 sanctuaries totaling over 3400 acres throughout Connecticut. The Connecticut Audubon Society protects Connecticut’s birds, other wildlife, and their habitats through conservation, education and advocacy.
Located on 5.25 acres on the banks of the Lieutenant River, the RTP Estuary Center has open lawns, wooded edges and inland wetland and a nearby salt marsh, the combination of which attracts a wide diversity of bird species.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided at the event.
The limit for this event is 30 people. Please register for the event by clicking the registration button below.
Date: September 19, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT

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For those of you not familiar with Meet Your Greens: Middletown Green Drinks, this monthly event provides networking opportunities for anyone who is interested in making connections and exchanging news about emerging environmental issues to help keep Lower Connecticut River Valley communities green and growing. An official location of Green Drinks International, this informal monthly gathering of people drawn from the community, nonprofit groups and the business world offers time to brainstorm ideas and plant seeds for collaboration. All are welcome and there is no admission fee, unless otherwise noted.

Adapting to a Changing Shoreline: Climate Impacts on Connecticut’s Coast
2024-10-17 17:30 - 21:00 | Saybrook Point Resort and Marina, 2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook, CT, 06475, United States
A presentation by Julianna Barrett, PhD.
Saybrook Point Resort and Marina
2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook CT
Storms Irene and Sandy showed how storms can significantly alter the shoreline of Connecticut through flooding and erosion, much as the Hurricane of 1938 did. The impacts of climate change on municipalities are likely to result in more intense rainfall events, higher air and water temperatures, sea level rise leading to more vulnerable beaches and dunes, and increases to the land and infrastructure that could be inundated by rising sea levels and riverine flooding.
Juliana Barrett, PhD, will discuss the impacts of climate change on the Connecticut coast and Long Island Sound. Dr. Barrett will explore the dynamic Connecticut coast and how changes to the coast are increasing due to climate change. She will discuss current and projected climate change impacts for coastal communities and Long Island Sound over the next 50 years.
This event is limited to 50 attendees.
Food and a Cash Bar will be provided.
Sponsored by Saybrook Point Resort and Marina, and Landtech.
Thank you for your interest in the ‘Adapting to a Changing Shoreline: Climate Impacts on Connecticut’s Coast’ event.
Unfortunately, we have reached full capacity and are no longer able to accommodate additional guests at this time.

Bio: Juliana Barrett is with the University of Connecticut Sea Grant College Program. Her work focuses on climate change adaptation and coastal habitat management working with Connecticut’s municipalities, NGO’s, state and federal partners and most recently, UConn undergrads through the Climate Corps program. Prior to coming to Sea Grant in 2006 she worked with CT DEP on management plans for state natural areas and for The Nature Conservancy as the Director of the Connecticut River Tidelands Last Great Places Program. She has a doctorate in plant ecology from the University of Connecticut and is a co-author of the Vegetation of Connecticut and several guides describing coastal habitats of Long Island Sound.

Repair Café At the Estuary Council of Seniors
2024-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT
Estuary Council of Seniors
220 Main St.
Old Saybrook, CT
The Rockfall Foundation, in cooperation with the Estuary, City of Middletown Recycling & Public Works, RiverCOG, Sustainable Essex, Reboot Eco, and Mr. Fix This! will be hosting a Repair Café on Saturday, October 26, from 1 pm – 4 pm, at the Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook.
Skilled volunteers will help fix and teach you how to fix your things—saving you money and keeping items working and out of the garbage. Tool use and help are free. Participants are responsible for obtaining any necessary replacement parts.
Have a skill to offer? To volunteer, call 860-347-0340 or email pete@rockfallfoundation.org.
Electronics & Electrical
Jewelry
Sewing & Mending
Knife Sharpening (in limited quantities)
Small Appliances (no TVs or large appliances)
Woodwork/Furniture
Laptops
Bicycles
Smart Phones & Tablets
Lamps
AND MORE
Coffee and snacks will be served. Please bring your travel mug.

The Elements: An Environmental Film Series: 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' Film Screening
2024-10-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Wesleyan University’s Center for Film Studies – Goldsmith Family Cinema, 301 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT, 06457
Wesleyan University’s Center for Film Studies – Goldsmith Family Cinema
301 Washington Terrace
Middletown, CT 06457
The Elements: An Environmental Film Series, launched in 2015, is presented by the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District, The Rockfall Foundation, Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts and College of the Environment, Middletown Garden Club, and the Russel Library. Three to four screenings occur throughout the academic year, alternating locations between Wesleyan University and Russel Library. Events are always open to the public and free of charge.
Film Screening: Follow the Drinking Gourd
“Follow the Drinking Gourd” is a feature documentary about the Black food justice movement. Family-friendly, funny, and moving, this film connects the legacy of slavery, capitalism, and climate change to our fight for food security.
The film screening on October 28, at 7 PM, is open to the public and free of charge.
Follow the Drinking Gourd/Running time: 1 hour – 1 minute
Location: Wesleyan University’s Center for Film Studies – Goldsmith Family Cinema 301 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT 06457

Meet Your Greens with Chester Fair Zero Waste Organizer Kim Price
2024-11-14 17:30 - 19:30 | The Brushmill by the Waterfall, 129 West Main St, Chester, CT
The Brushmill by the Waterfall
129 West Main St, Chester, CT
Join The Rockfall Foundation at The Brushmill by the Waterfall in Chester, CT, as we welcome Kim Price, the driving force behind the Chester Fair’s Zero Waste initiative. Kim has both forestry and wood science degrees. Semi-retired, he’s worked for the same company for 47 years in paper sales, focusing the last 20 years on eco-friendly packaging. By incorporating post-consumer waste, properly harvested wood fiber and production with certified energy alternatives, Kim was able to help companies like Estée Lauder, NBCU and Origin Cosmetics meet their corporate sustainability goals.
At this Meet Your Greens event, Kim will share insights into the Chester Fair’s ambitious goals and community-driven efforts to reduce waste drastically. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability or just curious about how a local fair can achieve such impressive environmental goals, this discussion promises to be informative.
Guests can enjoy a burger, including “Super Green Veggie Burger, from Brushmill’s special Thursday night burger menu, paired with fries and a choice of house wine, draft beer, or soft drink—all for $22. If you prefer, you’re welcome to order from the regular menu as well.
Date: Thursday, November 14 – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: The Brushmill by the Waterfall – 129 West Main St, Chester, CT

REGISTER HERE For those of you not familiar with Meet Your Greens: Middletown Green Drinks, this monthly event provides networking opportunities for anyone who is interested in making connections and exchanging news about emerging environmental issues to help keep Lower Connecticut River Valley communities green and growing. An official location of Green Drinks International, this informal monthly gathering of people drawn from the community, nonprofit groups and the business world offers time to brainstorm ideas and plant seeds for collaboration. All are welcome and there is no admission fee, unless otherwise noted.

Meet Your Greens: "Cultivating Justice - Farm Without Harm" With Diana Martinez
2025-01-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Conspiracy, 350 Main St, Middletown, CT, 06457
Join us at Conspiracy, 350 Main St, Middletown, CT, on Thursday, January 16th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This month, our featured speaker will be Diana Martinez from the Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice. During the event, Diana will share her insights on the systemic changes needed to make farming more accessible and equitable.
Diana Martinez is a Program Director with the Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice. Diana joined the team after working with Katal and Chicks Ahoy Farm to found Cultivating Justice. She also serves as the Chicks Ahoy Farm Board Chair; and is the owner of Dee’s Crafty Bees. Originally from the Bronx, Diana lives in Middletown, CT, where she has dedicated the last two decades to community empowerment and raising two young adults.
Enjoy an evening of learning and networking at Conspiracy, known for its unique cocktails inspired by Pre-Prohibition drinks. Attendees can purchase from the cocktail and food menu, including the special “Rockfall Cocktail,” inspired by Middletown philanthropist and conservationist Clarence S. Wadsworth.
While registration is not mandatory, we recommend it to help with efficient service.

REGISTER HERE For those of you not familiar with Meet Your Greens: Middletown Green Drinks, this monthly event provides networking opportunities for anyone who is interested in making connections and exchanging news about emerging environmental issues to help keep Lower Connecticut River Valley communities green and growing. An official location of Green Drinks International, this informal monthly gathering of people drawn from the community, nonprofit groups and the business world offers time to brainstorm ideas and plant seeds for collaboration. All are welcome and there is no admission fee, unless otherwise noted.

The Elements: An Environmental Film Series: Farming While Black
2025-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Russell Library – Middletown CT, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
Russell Library
123 Broad Street
Middletown, CT 06457
The Elements: An Environmental Film Series, launched in 2015, is presented by the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District, The Rockfall Foundation, Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts and College of the Environment, Middletown Garden Club, and the Russel Library. Multiple screenings occur throughout the academic year, alternating locations between Wesleyan University and Russel Library. Events are always open to the public and free of charge.
Film Screening: Farming While Black
Farming While Black is a feature-length documentary film which examines the historical plight of Black farmers in the United States and the rising generation reclaiming their rightful ownership to land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots.
As the co-founder of Soul Fire Farm in upstate New York, Leah Penniman finds strength in the deep historical knowledge of African agrarian agricultural practices that can heal people and the planet. Influenced and inspired by Karen Washington, a pioneer in urban community gardens in New York City, and fellow farmer and organizer Blain Snipstal, Leah galvanizes around farming as the basis of revolutionary justice.
The film screening on February 1, at 2 PM, is open to the public and free of charge. A facilitative discussion will follow after the film.
Farming While Black/Running time: 1 hour – 17 minutes
Location: Russell Library – 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457

Meet Your Greens Gathering Honoring Kim O’Rourke
2025-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Perk on Main, 386 Main St., Middletown, CT, 06457
Perk on Main
386 Main St, Middletown, CT
Join us on February 20 for a special Meet Your Greens gathering as we celebrate Kim O’Rourke’s recent retirement after over 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Middletown. As the longtime Recycling Coordinator, Kim has made a lasting impact on sustainability efforts in our community. This will be an evening of conversation, stories, and reflections on Kim’s journey—sharing her experiences, the progress she’s led, and her outlook on what’s to come.
We hope you can join us!
While registration is not mandatory, we recommend it to help with efficient service.
Date: Thursday, February 20 – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Perk on Main – 386 Main St, Middletown, CT

REGISTER HERE For those of you not familiar with Meet Your Greens: Middletown Green Drinks, this monthly event provides networking opportunities for anyone who is interested in making connections and exchanging news about emerging environmental issues to help keep Lower Connecticut River Valley communities green and growing. An official location of Green Drinks International, this informal monthly gathering of people drawn from the community, nonprofit groups and the business world offers time to brainstorm ideas and plant seeds for collaboration. All are welcome and there is no admission fee, unless otherwise noted.

Meet Your Greens: Offshore Wind & Marine Innovation with Jeff Gardner of Geo SubSea
2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Esca Restaurant & Wine Bar, 437 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457, United States
Esca Restaurant & Wine Bar
437 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
You don’t want to miss this Meet Your Greens event! Jeff Gardner will speak about the offshore renewable energy industry in the US and his company’s involvement in the marine/maritime sector.
Jeff’s company Geo SubSea (Middletown CT) is active on all three US coasts and heavily involved with the Vineyard Wind Project, the first large-scale offshore wind facility in the United States. Vineyard Wind 1 will generate 800 megawatts of electricity annually and power over 400,000 homes, the equivalent of removing 325,000 vehicles from roadways.
Jeff’s career includes 28 years of offshore surveying around the world followed by the start and continued growth of his own company since 2015 (10 year anniversary this year!). Geo SubSea manages a wide variety of offshore programs for large, complex engineering development projects and performs many specialized studies that are necessary for permitting and design efforts, including overall site characterization, benthic habitat mapping, geology ground model development, seabed mobility studies, cable routing feasibility studies, and much more. Jeff will provide an overview of many of these topics, talk about how the industry is impacting the state of Connecticut, and mix in a few seafaring stories from his travel adventures.
Admission: This event is free for Rockfall Foundation members and a $10 donation fee for non-members.
Become a Rockfall Member today! 100% of your tax-deductible gift directly benefits Rockfall’s programs and environmental grants, helping us advance conservation and sustainability in our communities.
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✅ Rockfall Foundation Members (Free Registration)
💳 Non-Members ($10 Donation Fee)

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The Elements: An Environmental Film Series: The Condor & the Eagle
2025-03-31 19:00 | Wesleyan University’s Center for Film Studies – Goldsmith Family Cinema, 301 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT, 06457
Wesleyan University’s Center for Film Studies – Goldsmith Family Cinema
301 Washington Terrace
Middletown, CT 06457
The Elements: An Environmental Film Series, launched in 2015, is presented by the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District, The Rockfall Foundation, Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts and College of the Environment, Middletown Garden Club, and the Russel Library. Multiple screenings occur throughout the academic year, alternating locations between Wesleyan University and Russel Library. Events are always open to the public and free of charge.
Film Screening: The Condor & the Eagle
From the tar sands of Alberta, Canada, to the oil fields of Texas, to the Ecuadorian Amazon, The Condor & the Eagle tells the story of the collective struggle of the Indigenous peoples of North and South America in their fight to preserve their communities and to protect the Earth from climate change.
More details: Four Indigenous leaders embark on a trans-continental adventure from the Canadian Boreal forests to deep into the heart of Amazonian jungle to unite the peoples of North and South America and deepen the meaning of “Climate Justice”. Their path through the jungle takes them on an unexpectedly challenging and liberating journey that will forever change their attachment to the Earth and one another. “The Condor & The Eagle” features Indigenous women leaders deploying an unparalleled global response. Facing this overwhelming current political climate, a great many people are looking for answers that are adapted to today’s urgency and the imperative of urgent change.
“The Condor & The Eagle” brings us together in the crisis – reminding us of our interconnection with the Earth and one another. Never-before-seen images expose the extractive economy and the global rise of land and water protectors across the Americas. In the midst of the burning of the Amazon, the mega-fires in Australia, and the global climate strikes, this award-winning documentary documents the ongoing collective climate awakening as world climate scientists predict unprecedented global catastrophe.
The Condor & the Eagle/Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Location: Wesleyan University’s Center for Film Studies – Goldsmith Family Cinema – 301 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT
Time: Monday, March 31, 7 PM

Meet Your Greens: Backyard Bugs with Brian Stewart
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Perk on Main, 386 Main St., Middletown, CT, 06457
Perk on Main
386 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
As a gardener and nature lover, Brian Stewart believes that a minute spent outside is worth ten spent indoors. On spring days, he enjoys observing wildlife, especially the annual return of the warblers, a thrilling moment best experienced after their arrival but before the trees fully leaf out. However, the majority of Brian’s wildlife-watching time is devoted to insects. Their season is long — virtually endless — and because their habitats are small and abundant, there are countless places to find them. Not only are insects visually captivating, but they are also fascinating to observe as they go about their routines.
On his personal “backyard safaris” across his quarter-acre property, Brian has photographed and identified 952 species so far and counting. In this presentation, he will share some of his favorite images and stories, hoping to spark the same appreciation for these remarkable little creatures in others.
Admission: This event is free for Rockfall Foundation members and a $10 donation fee for non-members.
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✅ Rockfall Foundation Members (Free Registration)
💳 Non-Members ($10 Donation Fee)

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Step Outside and Celebrate Earth Day with us at cinder + salt
2025-04-22 10:00 - 18:00 | cinder + salt, 195 Main St., Middletown, CT, 06457, United States
Join cinder + salt, The Rockfall Foundation, and the Connecticut Forest & Park Association on Tuesday, April 22, for a full day of Earth-loving fun in downtown Middletown. We’ll be set up outside of cinder + salt (195 Main St, Middletown, CT) from 10 AM to 6 PM, with special activities throughout the day.
🌎 From 12 – 2 PM, volunteer with us for a community street clean-up — and receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last).
See below for the full lineup of Earth Day happenings at cinder + salt, plus more events running through April 26!

* cinder + salt is donating 10% of all sales April 22-26 to CT Forest & Park Association – because parks, trees and forest matter.
* Volunteer for our street clean-up and get a free t-shirt (while supplies last)
* Enjoy a plant identification walk downtown, led by CFPA
* Plant your own eggshell seedings – This free activity include tomato, cucumber & basil.
* Make your own Floral Salt Scrub using dried floral petals and other skin healthy ingredients ($8 per person)
* Enjoy 30% off sustainable living goods for your home, at our sister store Oasis Home & Supply, who will be popping up on site.
* Get crafty & make some upcycled art with us! Rachel will be on site to show you how it’s done!
* Come for Happy Hour! We’ll have some vegan & organic snacks and drinks inside.
Can’t make it on Earth Day, the activities run all week, culminating in an Earth Day celebration on Saturday April 26. So, save A date and we’ll see you there!

2nd 'Oysters at the Point'
2025-05-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Saybrook Point Resort and Marina, 2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook, CT, 06475, United States
Join us for an afternoon of fresh oysters, coastal flavors, and live music at the 2nd Oysters at the Point! Hosted at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, this special event benefits The Rockfall Foundation’s environmental grants program.
📅 Sunday, May 4
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 Saybrook Point Resort & Marina – 2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook, CT
Enjoy the finest locally sourced oysters, premium beverages, and live entertainment from Jamie’s Junk Show, all set against the stunning backdrop of the marina.
Complimentary Tastings-
Oysters on the Half Shell / Garnishes / Lemon / Horseradish / Hot Sauce
Fried Oysters with Kelp Slaw, Chipotle Aioli, Served in a Sustainable Cone
Oyster Stew with Leeks
Crudites w/Roasted Garlic & Lemon Hummus
Eggplant Panini with Roasted Red Peppers, Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella

Food Kiosk-
Mini Lobster Rolls – Connecticut Style Warm Buttered Lobster Rolls on Brioche – $12.95
Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche– shrimp, Scallops, Mango, Chilis, Sweet Peppers, Cilantro, Lim Scallions – $8.95
Gourmet Hot Dogs – Hummel Hot Dogs with Jimmy Nardello Peppers & Caramelized Onions – $8.95
House Fried Kettle Chips – Malt Vinegar Powder – 2.95

Meet Your Greens: Amy Blaymore Paterson Reviews Connecticut Land Conservation Council’s 2025 Legislative and Policy Agenda
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | deKoven House, 27 Washington Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
The Rockfall Foundation – deKoven House
27 Washington Street, CT 06457
Guest speaker Amy Blaymore Paterson is the Executive Director of the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC). CLCC is the only statewide service provider and voice for all Connecticut land trusts. CLCC is a leader in advocacy and policy, education and training, and technical and financial assistance to empower Connecticut’s land trusts and ensure the long-term viability of land conservation efforts in the state. Amy will give a brief overview of CLCC’s 2025 legislative and policy priorities and the status of these and other major issues and initiatives impacting land conservation and the environment in the current legislative session.
Join us on Thursday, May 15, at The Rockfall Foundation – deKoven House
This event is free for everyone. Pizza, wine, and beverages will be provided for guests.
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Guided Spring Bird Walk: Haddam Meadows State Park
2025-05-17 08:30 - 11:30 | Haddam Meadows State Park, Haddam, CT, 06438
Join Anthony Zemba, Sr. Ecologist with LANDTECH, and Rockfall Foundation Board member for a morning Bird Walk at Haddam Meadows on Saturday, May 17th. We will meet at the parking lot at the entrance of the park (the parking lot is on the left as soon as you enter the park and cross the railroad tracks) at 8:30 AM.
From there, we will walk south along the edge of the wooded wetland on the west side of the open meadow field. We will be looking for Spring migrants and breeding resident birds among the park’s varied habitats, which include a forested swamp, a scrub/shrub swamp, a pond, the CT River and its associated freshwater tidal emergent wetlands, and open meadows. We will walk about a 2-mile loop on open, flat terrain. But wear sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (but we will try to avoid walking in wet areas), and protect yourself from ticks. We plan to go until about 10:30 AM with the option to go longer if desired. A steady rain will cancel the trip, so monitor the weather and the Rockfall’s website for forecasts.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 17
🕙 Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 pm (With the option to stay longer)
📍 Location: Meet at the parking lot at the entrance, Haddam Meadows State Park
🔭 Limited to 30 participants

Admission: This event is free for Rockfall Foundation members and a $5 donation fee for non-members.
✅ Rockfall Foundation Members (Free Registration)
💳 Non-Members ($5 Donation Fee)

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Learn How To Identify and Manage Invasive Plants In Your Back Yard
2025-05-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Middlefield Memorial School Parking Lot, 124 Hubbard St., Middlefield, CT, United States
This event is co-sponsored
by Everyone Outside

This event is co-sponsored
by Middlesex Land Trust
Join us at the Rockfall Forest in Middlefield, CT, for an Educational Invasive Plant Workshop and Cleanup Party.
You will learn how to identify and remove some of the more aggressive invasives in our state: garlic mustard, barberry, Asian bittersweet, honeysuckle, privet, autumn olive, Japanese knotweed, multiflora rose, and winged euonymus (burning bush), to name a few.
What to Bring: Bring clippers and gloves if you have them; a limited supply will be available. Tick repellant is suggested.
Bonus: You will have a chance to sample some invasive plant recipes.
What are Invasive Plants?
UCONN’s Invasive Plants Council best describes invasive plants as “non-native plants that are disruptive in a way that causes environmental or economic harm or harm to human health. In minimally managed areas, invasive plants crowd out native plants. The presence of invasive plants alters how plants, animals, soil, and water interact within native ecosystems, often causing harm to other species in addition to the plants that have been crowded out.”
Location: Meet at 9:45 in the Middlefield Memorial School parking lot, 124 Hubbard St, Middlefield, CT. Heavy rain cancels. Sign-up Form

Pee the Change! Urine Nutrient Recycling for Clean Water & Fertile Farms
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 | deKoven House, 27 Washington Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
This event is co-sponsored
by Rich Earth Institute

This event is co-sponsored
by Connecticut River Conservancy

This event is co-sponsored
by The Rockfall Foundation

This event is co-sponsored
by Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District
Join the Rich Earth Institute, Connecticut River Conservancy, The Rockfall Foundation, and the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District to learn about the paradigm-shifting practice of peecycling: reclaiming our “waste” as a resource to protect our watershed and support local farms. Human urine contains vital nutrients for growing crops. When flushed, urine contributes to nutrient pollution in the Long Island Sound, contributing to harmful algal blooms and damaging aquatic ecosystems. Instead of becoming pollution, urine can be recycled as a safe, effective fertilizer for farms and gardens. By completing the food nutrient cycle upstream, we can help protect our downstream neighbors — and grow an abundance of food from locally sourced nutrients.
For over a decade, the Rich Earth Institute has been advancing peecycling in the US, building a vision of regional nutrient sovereignty and climate resilient sanitation. The Institute operates the nation’s first and largest community-scale peecycling program – part of a growing global movement for circular sanitation systems. This presentation will cover this unique program, the issues of nutrient pollution in the Connecticut River Watershed, the Rich Earth Institute’s leading edge research, and opportunities to get involved with the global peecycling movement. Together, we can pee the change!
🍕 Pizza will be provided at this event
📅 Date: Thursday, May 29
🕙 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: deKoven House Community Center, 27 Washington Street, Middletown, CT. Sign-up Form

CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN Yoga in the Rose Garden at Wadsworth Mansion with Sybil - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
2025-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Wadsworth Mansion Rose Garden, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
Starr Mill Yoga will offer yoga classes on Saturdays in June at Wadsworth Mansion’s rose garden. Enjoy the healthy benefits of breath, movement, and being outdoors. Meet Starr Mill Yoga’s instructors and experience a wide range of practices. All levels are welcome. Proceeds benefit The Rockfall Foundation’s environmental grants and education programs.
Classes begin at 9:00 AM and will be held Saturdays (June 7, 14, 21, and 28). Cash or check is preferred. $20 suggested minimum donation. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required at www.starrmillyoga.com.
$20 donations. Profits benefit The Rockfall Foundation.
After class, enjoy the mansion’s expansive grounds, walking trails, notable trees and exotic plants. Wadsworth Mansion is located at 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown. Rain cancels.
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For more information and assistance with pre-registration (encouraged but not required), contact info@starrmillyoga.com or call 860-740-4939.
Schedule:
June 7th: Yoga Attunement
June 14th: Yin & Yang
June 21st: Energy Medicine Yoga
June 28th: Rise and Shine
Bring your own yoga mat, sunscreen, and water. The garden has both shaded and sunny areas.
Rain cancels. Contact 860-740-4939 for more information.

Cancelled Do To Weather - Yoga in the Rose Garden at Wadsworth Mansion with Sybil
2025-06-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Wadsworth Mansion Rose Garden, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT, 06457

Cancelled Due to Rain - Yoga in the Rose Garden at Wadsworth Mansion with Nicole - Cancelled Due to Rain
2025-06-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Wadsworth Mansion Rose Garden, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT, 06457

Repair Café At The deKoven House
2025-06-14 12:00 - 15:00 | deKoven House, 27 Washington Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
The Rockfall Foundation, in cooperation with City of Middletown Recycling & Public Works, RiverCOG, Sustainable Essex, Reboot Eco, and Mr. Fix This! will be hosting a Repair Café on Saturday, June 14, at the deKoven House Community Center in Middletown.
Skilled volunteers will help fix and teach you how to fix your things—saving you money and keeping items working and out of the garbage. Tool use and help are free. Participants are responsible for obtaining any necessary replacement parts.
Have a skill to offer? To volunteer, call 860-347-0340 or email tmarino@rockfallfoundation.org.
Electronics & Electrical
Jewelry
Sewing & Mending
Knife Sharpening (in limited quantities)
Small Appliances (no TVs or large appliances)
Woodwork/Furniture
Laptops
Bicycles
Smart Phones & Tablets
Lamps
AND MORE
Coffee and snacks will be served. Please bring your travel mug.
