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SUMMARY:All Things Green: November Episode
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1572373737071{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]On this month’s episode of All Things Green\, we’ll talk with the The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Director\, Alisha Milardo. She’ll tell us about efforts to protect the CT River Estuary and educate youth and adults about their impact and what we can do to make a positive difference. The center has grown in 4 years from teaching 35 children to reaching close to 3\,000 students this year. Find out what all the excitement is about! \nListen live 4 to 4:30pm online at iCRV Radio\, or stream the replay anytime afterwards at All Things Green.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/all-things-green-november-episode/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T120000
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SUMMARY:Hike Windswept Ridge Preserve
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1570566177147{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]November 9\, 2019 at 10 a.m. join Essex Land Trust and The Rockfall Foundation for a 3 mile loop hike on Windswept Ridge Preserve in Essex. Traverse ridges\, ravines and wetlands\, enjoying glacial boulders\, bog walks\, and a seven-trunk tulip tree along the way. Intermediate level hike with easy sections and one very steep section gaining 150 feet. \nFree. All are welcome. No dogs\, please. Bring sturdy hiking boots/shoes\, tick repellant and water. Hiking poles optional. Threat of morning rain postpones to the next day\, November 10th at 1pm. \n  \nTrail head location: Meet behind Essex Financial\, 176 Westbrook Rd. (Route 153)\, Essex\, CT 06426 \nDirections: From Route 9\, take exit 3. Follow signs for 153-S/Westbrook. Essex Financial is a little more than a mile\, on the right\, after turning onto 153-S. \n  \nCarpool is available from Middletown. Contact amanda@rockfallfoundation.org \nContact hike leader Jeff Croyle for other questions: croylejeff@gmail.com \n  \nAll participants on Rockfall Foundation hike outings are required to sign a standard liability waiver. If you would like to read the Liability Waiver before you choose to participate on an outing\, please contact amanda@rockfallfoundation.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/hike-windswept-preserve/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20191008T162310Z
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SUMMARY:"Ice on Fire" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1570551655846{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The second film in the 2019-2020 season of The Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series is Ice on Fire. \nProduced by Leonardo DiCaprio\, this film goes beyond the current climate change narrative\, presenting many never-before-seen solutions from people at the forefront of the climate crisis. Technologies that draw CO2 out of the atmosphere and other Innovations offer hope that we can stave off the worst effects of global warming. \n  \nFollowing the film\, we welcome you to stay for an informal discussion led by an expert on the film’s topic. \nThis film series is open to the public and free of charge. \nLocation map for Middlesex Community College and Chapman Hall can be found here. \n  \nSponsored by Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District\, Middlesex Community College\, Middletown Garden Club\, The Rockfall Foundation\, and Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts\, College of the Environment\, and College of Film and the Moving Image.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/ice-on-fire-film-screening/
LOCATION:Chapman Hall\, Middlesex Community College\, 100 Training Hill Road\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T193000
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Greens with Bill Hesbach
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1566593369885{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Our October Meet Your Greens will be on Thursday\, October 17th at Vero Cucino Rustico Restaurant\, 749 Saybrook Road\, Middletown. Join us for drinks\, food\, and conversation 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Guest speaker Bill Hesbach will be talking about honey bees and native pollinators. We’ll learn how our pollinator population influences the health of our environment. \nBill Hesbach is a Certified Master Beekeeper who teaches bee biology and basic beekeeping in Connecticut and throughout the United States. Bill is president of the Connecticut Queen Breeders Cooperative\, serves on the board of the Connecticut Beekeepers Association\, and works with the Eastern Apicultural Society as an educator and evaluator of aspiring Master Beekeepers. Bill also holds monthly “Bee Talks” at deKoven House where beekeepers from all over the state gather to share beekeeping knowledge. He was recently named a recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation by The Rockfall Foundation for his contributions to environmental conservation. \nVero Cucino Rustico is located in the TradeWinds plaza. We have a private dining room reserved for the gathering. Please join us! \nFor 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. 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. For more information\, please visit  https://rockfallfoundation.org/about-us/meet-your-greens/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/meet-your-greens-with-bill-hesbach/
LOCATION:Vero cucino rustico\, TradeWinds Plaza\, 749 Saybrook Rd.\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T163000
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SUMMARY:All Things Green: October Episode
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1568925596134{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Kelp – the unnamed superfood. Sustainably and organically grown in Long Island Sound\, sugar kelp also absorbs nitrogen\, carbon and phosphorus which can mitigate damage done to waterways. But there are challenges in the growing kelp industry. Tune into our October 10 episode of All Things Green to hear from Suzie Flores\, owner of Stonington Kelp Company\, about the opportunities and challenges with this wonder plant. \nListen live 4 to 4:30pm online at iCRV Radio\, or stream the replay anytime afterwards at All Things Green.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/all-things-green-october-episode-2/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190911T173122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T191203Z
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SUMMARY:"The Human Element" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1568229119514{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The first film in the 2019-2020 season of The Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series is The Human Element. \nEarth. Air. Water. Fire. And the fifth element: People. Environmental photographer James Balog captures the collision between people and nature with a great sense of urgency\, and rare compassion and heart. \nFollowing the film\, we welcome you to stay for an informal discussion led by an expert on the film’s topic. \nThis film series is open to the public and free of charge. \nDirections and venue information can be found here. \nSponsored by Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District\, Middlesex Community College\, Middletown Garden Club\, The Rockfall Foundation\, and Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts\, College of the Environment\, and College of Film and the Moving Image.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/the-human-element-film-screening/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University Center for the Arts – Ring Family Performing Arts Hall\, 287 Washington Terrace\, Middletown\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T210000
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SUMMARY:2019 Annual Meeting\, Grants and Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1566239734767{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\n\n\nThe Rockfall Foundation’s Board of Directors welcomes all to the 2019 Annual Meeting\, Grants and Awards Celebration on Thursday\, October 3rd\, at 6 pm at the deKoven House Community Center. We will present the 2019 Environmental Champions Awards to honor individuals and groups for their contributions to the region. Additionally\, recipients of the 2019 Annual Environmental Grants will display their projects and programs. An hors d’oeuvres and wine reception kicks off the evening\, followed by a brief meeting\, the awards ceremony\, and multimedia presentations by two grantees. \nRSVP to amanda@rockfallfoundation.org by September 30. \n  \nWinners of the 2019 Environmental Champion Awards who will be honored are as follows. \nEssex Land Trust and Pat Young will receive Tom ODell Distinguished Service Awards\, honoring their long-term accomplishments in environmental conservation and preservation. Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to Katie Hughes-Nelson and Bill Hesbach to recognize their significant environmental programs and projects. Read this news post for full details on the awardees’ environmental contributions and accomplishments. \n  \nDisplays for the 2019 Annual Environmental Grant recipients will include: \n Coginchaug Area Transition (CAT) Giving Garden working group – Giving Garden of Durham-Middlefield \nConnecticut Audubon Society – Science in Nature Education Program for Chester and Deep River Elementary Schools \nConnecticut Forest and Park Association – Highlawn Forest Vernal Pool Education Boardwalk \nConnecticut League of Conservation Voters (2018) – Middletown Chispa Program \nIndian Hill Cemetery – A Celebration of the Trees of Indian Hill Cemetery \nMacdonough Elementary School – Macdonough Gets Into Nature \nMiddlesex Community College Foundation – Organic Garden Student Internship \nMystic Aquarium – Amphibian Conservation through Community Stewardship \nThe North End Action Team – Ferry Street Community Garden Initiative \nTown of Westbrook – Sustainable Practices Education and Demonstration in a Parking Lot Project \nValley Shore YMCA – Farm to Table Camp \n  \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/2019-annual-meeting-grants-and-awards-celebration/
LOCATION:Pattaconk Reservoir\, Chester\, CT 06412\, Pattaconk Reservoir\, Chester\, CT\, 06412\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T150000
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1567108823489{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Rockfall Foundation in cooperation with City of Middletown Recycling & Public Works\, and RiverCOG will be hosting a Repair Cafe on September 21 at the deKoven House Community Center.  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 is free. Participants cover spare part costs or bring their own. \nSewing & Mending\nSmart Phones & Tablets\nJewelry\nKnife Sharpening\nSmall Appliances\nFurniture\nBicycles\nAND MORE \n  \nPlus: \nBring in your gently-used reusable bags for donation. Need a bag? Take a bag! \n  \nCoffee and snacks will be served. Please bring your travel mug. \n  \nHave a skill to offer? To volunteer call 860-347-0340 or email tmarino@rockfallfoundation.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”11459″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/repair-cafe-3/
LOCATION:deKoven House\, 27 Washington Street\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190826T190548Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Greens at Forest City Farms
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1566846239893{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Our September Meet Your Greens will be on Thursday\, September 19 at Forest City Farms\, 1100 River Road\, Middletown. Join us for a farm tour\, picnic\, and conversation 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Tour starts at 6pm. BYOB\, food\, and chair. Forest City Farms is an organic farm focused on growing heirloom vegetables\, flowers\, and culinary herbs to serve the local community. Join us for networking and to see this community farm in action! Rain cancels. \nFor 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. 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. For more information\, please visit  https://rockfallfoundation.org/about-us/meet-your-greens/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.facebook.com/kahlil54/videos/1125419514209523/”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/meet-your-greens-at-forest-city-farms/
LOCATION:Forest City Farms\, Forest City Farms\, 1100 River Road\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190814T185505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T185505Z
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SUMMARY:All Things Green: September Episode
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1565808885083{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Where do things stand on the state of water management? What are the greatest threats to rivers\, streams\, lakes\, ponds and groundwater? What can you do to help? Join us on the September 12th episode of All Things Green to find out!  Executive Director of Rivers Alliance\, Alicea Charamut\, will join The Rockfall Foundation’s host\, Tony Marino\, to talk about how the Alliance is organizing efforts to improve water policy and water management in Connecticut. \nListen live 4 to 4:30pm online at iCRV Radio\, or stream the replay anytime afterwards at All Things Green.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/all-things-green-september-episode-2/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190724T181409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T195052Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Information Session
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1568058622126{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In this informational session\, we will cover the 2020 Annual Environmental Grant and the Fostering Future Environmental Stewards Grant. Requirements\, process\, and filling out the application forms will be discussed in detail\, including highlighting what is new this year and comparing the two different grants. We will allow plenty of time for Q&A so please bring your questions! Please review these websites in advance of the session:\n2020 Annual Environmental Grants\nFostering Future Environmental Stewards Grants \n  \nPresentation for Info Session[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/grant-information-session-2/
LOCATION:deKoven House\, 27 Washington Street\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190701T210344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T161420Z
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SUMMARY:Crystal Lake Picnic and Hike
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562014994434{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Enjoy a Summer Picnic with The Rockfall Foundation community\, family and friends on August 3\, 1-4pm. Burgers and hotdogs (meat and non-meat options)\, corn-on-the-cob\, watermelon\, and soft drinks to be served at the pavilion on Crystal Lake at McCutcheon Park\, Middletown. Potluck dishes to share would be a welcome addition. Swim in Crystal Lake or bring your paddleboard or kayak. Wildlife\, birds\, and hiking trails surround the area\, with a guided walk** beginning at 11:30am\, concluding in time for the picnic at 1pm. All are welcome to join the hike and/or the picnic. Free for members of The Rockfall Foundation and their immediate family or a plus one guest. $5 donation for non-members for the picnic. RSVP required for the picnic. Please RSVP to amanda@rockfallfoundation.org by 7/31 with the number in your party\, and a potluck dish\, if you’re bringing one.  Bring your own place setting or we’ll have recycled paper plates\, cups\, napkins and utensils available. Rain date for both activities is August 4th\, at the same times.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”5604″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562084024158{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Directions to Crystal Lake at McCutcheon Park: From Randolph Road (Route 155)\, turn south onto Millbrook Road. Follow Millbrook for 1.5 miles and take the fifth right onto Livingston Road. After 0.2 miles\, take the first right off Livingston into McCutcheon Park.  (Don’t rely on GPS\, but if you do\, “Crystal Lake Park” is the most accurate destination in Google Maps.) After passing the guard booth\, turn left and park at the far end of the lot where you will see our pavilion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562084037356{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Hike: \n**Walk with hike leader Amanda Kenyon through the hilly\, wooded trails of McCutcheon Park. Experience large mountain laurel groves and rock formations from the early Jurassic period\, 201 million years old. Narrow\, packed dirt trail with some flat and some steeper sections. Approximately 1.5-2 mile hike meeting at the pavilion at 11:30\, wrapping up around 1pm for the picnic. Time permitting we’ll also explore a short lakeside trail where blue heron and other birds may be spotted. Bring water and tick repellant. Wear sneakers (no sandals). Rain postpones hike and picnic to August 4th. No dogs on the hike\, please.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”5597″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/crystal-lake-picnic-and-hike/
LOCATION:Crystal Lake Park\, Livingston Road\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190620T185326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T154904Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Greens at ION Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561492080629{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Our July Meet Your Greens will be on Thursday\, July 18th at It’s Only Natural Restaurant\, 606 Main Street\, Middletown. Join us for drinks\, food\, and conversation 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Guest speaker Anne S. Bingham\, MD will talk about eating greener. Did you know that up to 78% of total agricultural greenhouse-gas emissions come from the production of animal products? Come learn how to eat greener with confidence for the sake of your health and that of our environment. Considering the average human consumes approximately 2000 lbs. of food a year\, our choices make a ton of impact! Learn about the benefits of plant-based diets from Dr. Bingham\, a member of the Middlesex medical community since 1995\, while enjoying 100% vegan food and drink from ION Restaurant. \n  \nFor 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. 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. For more information\, go to https://rockfallfoundation.org/about-us/meet-your-greens/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/meet-your-greens-at-its-only-natural-restaurant/
LOCATION:ION Restaurant\, 606 Main St.\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190503T150435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T190103Z
UID:5506-1563006600-1563013800@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Hammonasset Beach Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562612459382{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Join us for a morning where the sea meets the sand! \nThough the park has a crew to clean and comb the beach every night\, lots of litter gets left behind. Help us grow a happier coastline by pitching in for a few hours of work you can feel good about! \nThe teams from cinder + salt and The Rockfall Foundation will be convening at Middle Beach. Parking is free for all CT license plates and all clean-up supplies will be provided. Get a primo parking spot and enjoy the rest of the day on the beach or riding the bike trails. \nThis event is weather permitting; If we need to cancel due to heavy rain or inclement weather\, we will reschedule for the following Sunday. If weather persists\, this event will be cancelled. You may want to bring sunglasses\, a jacket and a water bottle. \nWater & light snacks will be provided. This event is kid friendly. \nFollow this link and click the green Register button to sign-up. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinder-salt-beach-clean-up-with-the-rockfall-foundation-at-hammonasset-state-park-july-13-tickets-59725590850 \nApprox one week before the event you will receive an email confirming your registration. There will be a short survey requesting your shirt size; please respond in a timely manner so that all volunteers will have a t-shirt waiting for them.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/hammonasset-beach-clean-up/
LOCATION:Hammonasset Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Rd\, Madison\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190529T161325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T161325Z
UID:5556-1561118400-1561123800@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert at deKoven House
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1559146250036{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In celebration of Make Music Day\, The Rockfall Foundation will be hosting a free lunchtime concert at the historic 18th-century deKoven House. The concert will be held on the lawn under the shade of a magnificent maple tree. Bring your lunch and enjoy performances by three musicians. Picnic table and chairs available\, or bring your picnic blanket! In the event of inclement weather\, the concert will move to the indoor meeting space. \n  \n12 – 12:30 Gracin Dorsey – Drawing from his folk and bluegrass roots in Oklahoma\, his original music has been performed at festivals all across the USA. \n12:30 – 1:00 Steve Dedman – Frontman and songwriter behind Plywood Cowboy\, his authentic\, heart-born Americana songs earned a spot on the 2018 Grammy ballot. \n1 – 1:30 Robert Nasta – Musical Director of Artists for World Peace performing original compositions and improvisations on the koto\, a Japanese stringed instrument. \n  \nThe deKoven House\, just yards from the banks of the Connecticut River\, is owned and maintained by The Rockfall Foundation\, a non-profit organization that has been promoting and supporting environmental education and conservation in the Lower Connecticut River Valley since 1935. It is home to The Rockfall Foundation and 8 other non-profit organizations.  The house also offers two meeting rooms for rent to the public\, ideal for workshops and trainings\, association gatherings\, board retreats\, and membership meetings. For more information visit https://rockfallfoundation.org/dekoven-house/. Tours available upon request after the concert. \nParking is limited at the deKoven House during the day. However\, ample parking is available adjacent to the building in the Melilli Plaza Municipal Parking Lot.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/lunchtime-concert-at-dekoven-house/
LOCATION:deKoven House\, 27 Washington Street\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190514T205348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T155523Z
UID:5537-1560963600-1560970800@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Meet Your Greens RiverQuest Cruise
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1559577144456{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nRSVPs for wait-list being accepted\nOur annual RiverQuest Connecticut River cruise in coming up on June 19. On this beautiful trip\, our guides Captain Mark and Mindy Yuknat of CT River Expeditions will point out highlights of the river’s ecosystem. There is a suggested donation of only $5 cash per person to help defray fuel costs. Thank you to RiverQuest for their generous sponsorship for the rest of the costs! Attendees are encouraged to bring drinks and snacks. Eco-friendly cups\, napkins\, and utensils will be provided. Please arrive by 5 pm as the cruise departs at 5:15 pm sharp from Eagle Landing State Park\, Haddam. Confirmed reservation spots are full\, however if weather conditions are favorable\, we’ll be able to take a handful more folks aboard. To be added to the wait-list\, email amanda@rockfallfoundation.org.\n\nAnd 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/meet-your-greens-riverquest-cruise/
LOCATION:Eagle Landing State Park\, Haddam\, 1 Marine Park\, Haddam\, CT\, 06438\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190508T154757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T155626Z
UID:5518-1559842200-1559853000@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Seafood Soiree
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1559577381789{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Back by popular demand\, our 3rd Annual Sustainable Seafood Soiree returns to Safe Harbor Pilots Point Marina North Yard Clubhouse\, a CT Certified Clean Marina. You are cordially invited to join us for an evening of locally and sustainably farmed oyster and kelp delicacies\, hors d’oeuvres\, beer and wine. Enjoy these delicacies over picturesque views of the marina. With a short presentation by UConn Sea Grant’s Aquaculture and Fisheries Program\, you will learn how their efforts with the growing local aquaculture industry are making Connecticut’s $30 million shellfish industry a sustainable one. \nProceeds benefit The Rockfall Foundation’s grant-making and community programming. $75/person or $250 for a group of four (save $12.50 per person). \nSpace is limited so get your tickets today! \nClick here to purchase tickets here for payment via PayPal\, including credit cards. \nClick here to purchase tickets here for payment by check. \nFor additional information\, please email The Rockfall Foundation or call 860-347-0340. \n  \n\nWe would like to thank our event sponsors and business members for their support.\n\n\nEvent sponsors: Guilford Savings Bank\, Stonington Kelp Co.\, Steve Plant\, JP Vellotti\, Atlantic Seafood\, Safe Harbor Pilots Point Marina\, UConn Sea Grant\nBusiness Members: Connecticut Water Company\, Halloran & Sage LLP\, Farrell\, Geenty\, Sheeley\, Boccalatte & Guarino\, P.C.\, Tower Laboratories\, Xenelis Construction\, Geo SubSea\, Raczka Electric\, Mountain Laurel Fund at Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, Murtha Cullina\, Community Health Center\n\n\n$60 per individual ticket\, and $190 per 4-pack is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Rockfall Foundation is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization. EIN #06-6000700[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/sustainable-seafood-soiree/
LOCATION:Safe Harbor Pilots Point Marina\, 333 Boston Post Road\, Westbrook\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T154500
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190429T165845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T183159Z
UID:5488-1559480400-1559490300@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:River Highlands State Park Hike & Ice Cream Stop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1559241087326{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\n\nCome explore the newest of CT’s State Parks. Our 3.3 mile hike will take in fine\, pristine vistas of the Connecticut River. We will discover a tiny\, hidden beach\, along with wooded highlands along the river\, and a small stream and its canyon. Mostly moderate terrain with some limited steep parts. We’ll hike at a very gentle pace\, allowing time to take in the views as we traverse many newly-built trails all around this attractive\, little-known\, and mostly undeveloped State Park. Bring boots\, water. Families with kids 8+ experienced in hiking are welcome. Due to recent rains\, please bring bug repellent. No dogs\, please.\n\n  \nVery limited parking so car-pooling is encouraged. If you arrive right at 1 pm and the lot is full\, you may need to be shuttled or walk in from adjoining parking elsewhere. A carpool will meet at 12:30 at the deKoven House\, 27 Washington St. Middletown\, departing at 12:40 for the trailhead.\nTrailhead is at the small parking lot on E. side of 115 Field Rd\, Cromwell\, just south of the RR track crossing. See Google map for directions.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nHeavy\, steady\, rain cancels. Optional ice cream stop after the hike.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nLed by Kenneth Selling of Sierra Club\, with Amanda Kenyon from The Rockfall Foundation.  This outing is part of Connecticut Trails Day — the huge statewide two-day weekend event with over 220 hikes\, nature walks\, paddles\, and more all across CT\, June 1-2.  Hikes range from long to short\, easy to hard. The event is part of National Trails Day\, and is coordinated by our partner:  the CT Forest and Park Association.  Outings in 118+ other CT towns statewide are also part of that event at: \nhttps://www.ctwoodlands.org/ct-trails-weekend/events-2019 \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/river-highlands-state-park-hike-ice-cream-stop/
LOCATION:River Highlands State Park\, 41.618138 -72.635178\, Cromwell\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190429T164014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T170219Z
UID:5482-1559383200-1559390400@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Mica Ledges Family Hike
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1556557334339{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\n\nJoin us for a fun all-ages exploratory hike on a wooded trail to a small cave and a beautiful pond. We will look at the latest beaver activity and wind our way back through a lovely forest with interesting moss-covered boulders to climb on. We will spend time exploring whatever piques our interest and play a game or two. All ages are welcome\, as long as they can walk the full distance (or you have a backpack to carry them.) We will still hike in light rain\, but this event will be cancelled if conditions are deemed to be unsafe. Led by Lisa Liesener of Everyone Outside and in conjunction with Middlesex Land Trust. Meeting point is the gravel parking lot at the south end of Cream Pot Rd.\, Durham. See Google map for directions.\n\n\n\nThis outing is part of Connecticut Trails Day — the huge statewide two-day weekend event with over 220 hikes\, nature walks\, paddles\, and more all across CT\, June 1-2.  Hikes range from long to short\, easy to hard. The event is part of National Trails Day\, and is coordinated by our partner:  the CT Forest and Park Association.  Outings in 118+ other CT towns statewide are also part of that event at: \nhttps://www.ctwoodlands.org/ct-trails-weekend/events-2019 \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/mica-ledges-family-hike/
LOCATION:Mica Ledges Trailhead\, 41.443937 -72.676547\, Durham\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190423T173859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T173859Z
UID:5469-1558027800-1558035000@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Meet Your Greens with Jen Kleindienst
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1556040732470{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Our May Meet Your Greens will be on Thursday\, May 16th at Cinder + Salt\, 520 Main Street\, Middletown. Join us for drinks\, snacks\, and conversation 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Jennifer Kleindienst\, Sustainability Director at Wesleyan University since 2012.  Jen will share successes and challenges of promoting sustainability on campus\, including student engagement\, composting\, promoting reusables\, and integrating sustainability into the curriculum. \nCinder + Salt designs and creates eco-friendly and sustainable products that are innovative\, stylish and fun\, and made from clean\, reusable waste with minimal carbon footprint. \nJoin us for socializing and to hear the guest speaker! Food and beverage provided courtesy of The Rockfall Foundation and Cinder + Salt. \n  \n\nAnd 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/meet-your-greens-at-cinder-and-salt/
LOCATION:cinder + salt\, 195 Main St.\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190501T160211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T160211Z
UID:5500-1557417600-1557419400@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:All Things Green: May Episode
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1556726346350{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Did you know that Connecticut is a major producer of shellfish\, including oysters and northern quahog clams\, valued at greater than $30 million? For this month’s episode of All Things Green on iCRV Radio\, we’ll be talking with aquaculture specialist Anoushka Concepcion\, an educator in residence at Connecticut Sea Grant. She’ll tell us about Sea Grant’s mission to contribute to the expansion of environmentally- and economically-sustainable marine aquaculture industries in Connecticut and the Northeast. \nListen live 4 to 4:30pm online at iCRV Radio\, or stream the replay anytime afterwards at All Things Green. \nThis episode might just whet your appetite for our annual Sustainable Seafood Soiree (save the date for June 6th!).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/all-things-green-may-episode-2/
LOCATION:iCRV Radio\, 108 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190506
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190318T164854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T180928Z
UID:5399-1556496000-1557100799@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Screen-Free Week 2019
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554487744289{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Screen-Free Week is coming up April 29th to May 5th! This is a chance to get your kids (and yourselves) off your phones\, TVs\, and computers\, and enjoying each others’ companies\, reading\, playing\, and the outdoors. The Rockfall Foundation is pleased to have helped organize 17 events for Screen-Free Week in Middletown to get you and your children off their screens and having fun. Play a board game\, listen to a world-renowned storyteller\, play in a museum\, take a karate\, yoga or dance class\, go for a hike\, and more! \nCheck out the full calendar of fun events below that will help you rediscover the joys beyond the screen. All events are FREE unless otherwise noted. Addresses are listed at the end of the page. \nMonday\, April 29  \n\nStory Time at Russell Library: Wonderful Ones. 10:00am-11:00am\nFree Karate Class at Hidy Ochiai Karate Dojo: 5:30pm-7pm (Children and adults)\nSwing and Blues Practicum: Come and practice Swing and Blues Dance with experienced instructors at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive\, Ages 16 and up only please: 8:00-10:30pm\n\nTuesday\, April 30  \n\nStory Time at Russell Library: Twos are Terrific: 10:00am-11:00am\nPlay boardgames at The Board Room. Kids get in free (adults $5): 3:00pm-11:00pm\nLen Cabral\, internationally-acclaimed Storyteller\, will be telling stories at Russell Library: 6:30pm -7:30pm\n\nWednesday\, May 1  \n\nStory Time at Russell Library: Preschool Power. 10:00am-11:00am\nFree admission at Kidcity Children’s Museum. Three floors of imagination play for kids age 1 to 7 and their grown-ups. 9:00am-5:00pm\nCreate a Family-opoly Game Board\, personalized for your family\, at Russell Library. 6:00-7:30 PM\n\nThursday\, May 2 \n\nStory Time at Russell Library: Baby Rhyme Time. 10:00am-11:00am\nCraft Night at the Rec Center. Free. Come make crafts with your family. 5:00-8:00pm.\nFree Karate Class at Hidy Ochiai Karate Dojo: 5:30pm-7pm (Children and adults)\n\nFriday\, May 3 \n\nCupcakes Cookies & Canvases. Come paint with your family. 6:00 pm-7:30 pm at the Rec Center. $10 per person.\n\nSaturday May 4 \n\nMay Nature Walk with Beth Lapin at Guida Farm Conservation Area\, 10:00 am-11:30 am\nFamily Story Time at Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore\, 10:30am-11:30am\nFamily Fun Day at YMCA Camp Ingersoll\, 2:00 -4:00 pm\n\nSunday May 5 \n\nFamily Yoga at the YMCA. Free for all (including non-members). 1-2pm\n\nLocations (in Middletown\, unless otherwise noted):\nHidy Ochiai Karate Dojo: 565 High Street \nRussell Library: 123 Broad Street \nVinnie’s Jump and Jive: 424 Main Street \nThe Board Room: 514 Main Street \nKidcity Children’s Museum: 119 Washington Street \nMiddletown Recreation Center: 61 Durant Terrace \nGuida Farm Conservation Area: 301 Round Hill Road \nWesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore: 413 Main Street \nMiddlesex YMCA: 99 Union Street \nYMCA Camp Ingersoll: 94 Camp Ingersoll Road\, Portland \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/screen-free-week-2019/
LOCATION:City of Middletown
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190228T205422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T205422Z
UID:5361-1555608600-1555615800@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Meet Your Greens with Steve Gephard
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1551386846228{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Our April Meet Your Greens will be on Thursday\, April 18th at The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex. Join us for drinks and conversation 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Stephen Gephard. Steve will give a brief talk on opening up Connecticut’s waterways for migratory fish. \nSteve is a Supervising Fisheries Biologist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Fisheries Division\, overseeing the Diadromous Fisheries and Habitat Conservation and Enhancement programs. Throughout his 30+ year career with DEEP\, Steve has given a strong voice to diadromous fish across the state\, region\, nation and world. His efforts have led to the construction of over 50 fish passage structures and numerous dam removals in Connecticut\, restoring access for diadromous fish to hundreds of miles of historic habitat. \nJoin us for socializing and to hear the guest speaker! \n  \n\nAnd 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/meet-your-greens-with-steve-gephard/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190215T175545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T204849Z
UID:5295-1555056000-1555072200@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:2019 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554238025161{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSite Design and Green Infrastructure for Changing Weather Patterns\nA Symposium presented by The Rockfall Foundation and UConn Climate Adaptation Academy \n  \nDownload registration form for payment by check\nor\nRegister and pay on-line\n  \nChanging weather patterns affect all aspects of site design and maintenance.   \n\nThere’s more to Green Infrastructure than accommodating stormwater.\nHow sites are designed and maintained affects not only the plants that thrive best\, but also the insects and animals that live and breed on them.\nOnsite Wastewater Management Systems must be designed to function under drought/deluge weather patterns and to share the real estate with Green Infrastructure.\n\nSessions – \n\nGreen Infrastructure isn’t just for Stormwater Management – Sohyun Park\, Assistant Professor\, University of Connecticut College of Agriculture\, Health and Natural Resources\, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture\n\nGreen Infrastructure can be multi-functional\n\n\nOnsite Septic Systems – Jose Amador\,  Professor\, University of Rhode Island\, College of the Environment and Life Sciences\, Department of Natural Resources Science\n\nRethinking onsite wastewater management systems to address drought/deluge weather patterns and accommodate groundwater infiltration systems on the same property\n\n\nMaintenance and Design for Vector Control – Roger Wolfe\, Mosquito Management Coordinator\, CT DEEP Wetland Habitat & Mosquito Management\n\nPreferred designs for new and maintenance of existing structures to better function under changing weather patterns and decrease vector habitat\n\n\n\nPanel – The three speakers joined by Michael Pascucilla\, M.P.H.\, REHS\, Director of Health\, East Shore District Health Department with a CT perspective relative to onsite wastewater. \n  \nRead more about the speakers. \n  \nSymposium Program\n8:00 – 8:30       Registration & Continental Breakfast \n8:30 – 8:45        Welcome – Tony Marino\, Executive Director\, The Rockfall Foundation \n8:45 – 9:30        Green Infrastructure isn’t just for Stormwater Management – Sohyun Park\, University of Connecticut\, College of Agriculture\, Health and Natural Resources \n9:30 – 10:15      Onsite Septic Systems – Jose Amador\, University of Rhode Island\, College of the Environment and Life Sciences \n10:15 – 10:30   Break \n10:30 – 11:15   Maintenance and Design for Vector Control – Roger Wolfe\, Mosquito Management Coordinator\, CT DEEP Wetland Habitat & Mosquito Management \n11:15 – 12:30   Panel Discussion/ Q & A Session with all three speakers plus Michael Pascucilla\, East Shore District Health Department \n12:30                   Optional Lunch \n  \nWho should attend?\nLocal elected and appointed officials\, land use planners\, zoning enforcement officials\, health officials\, developers\,architects\, engineers\, landscape architects\, educators\, Planning\, Zoning\, Wetlands and ZBA board and commission members\, and all concerned with climate change and effective community planning \n3.75 AICP CM CREDITS \n  \nRegistration Information: \nRegistration fee: $45 / $15 Students\nOptional lunch: $15 / Rockfall Members $5 \nRegistration for lunch must be received by April 10th. \nDownload registration form for payment by check\nor\nRegister and pay on-line:\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Register” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.lglforms.com%2Fform_engine%2Fs%2F8V5Wbtirg__0VwII1l7hDg||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/2019-symposium/
LOCATION:UConn Middlesex County Extension Office\, 1066 Saybrook Road\, Haddam\, CT\, 06438\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190401T200233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T200233Z
UID:5425-1554998400-1555000200@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:All Things Green: April Episode
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554148873425{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]For this month’s episode of All Things Green on iCRV Radio\, Rockfall’s Executive Director\, Tony Marino\, is diving in for a second interview about recycling with Kim O’Rourke\, Recycling Program Coordinator for the City of Middletown. Learn what’s in and what’s out\, issues with single stream\, how to deal with the recycling market collapse\, and more. Listen to their first interview on last month’s show at All Things Green. \nListen live 4 to 4:30pm online at iCRV Radio\, or stream the replay anytime afterwards at All Things Green.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/all-things-green-april-episode/
LOCATION:iCRV Radio\, 108 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190225T175509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T200033Z
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SUMMARY:Anthropocene Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1553025586952{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The final film in the 2018-2019 season of The Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series is Anthropocene. Anthropocene is about humanity’s massive re-engineering of the planet\, and a new geological epoch coined the Anthropocene\, describing a planet shaped more by mankind than by nature. More information and a trailer can be found at https://theanthropocene.org/film/. \nFollowing the film\, we welcome you to stay for an informal discussion led by Geologist Christine Witkowski\, who is  Professor and Program Coordinator of Environmental Science at Middlesex Community College. \nAs always\, the film is open to the public and free of charge. \nDirections and public transportation information can be found here. \nThe Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series was begun in 2015 by the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District\, Middlesex Community College Environmental Science Program\, The Rockfall Foundation\, and Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts and College of the Environment. Additional sponsors include Wesleyan’s College of Film and the Moving Image.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/anthropocene-film-screening/
LOCATION:Chapman Hall\, Middlesex Community College\, 100 Training Hill Road\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190227T194314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T201014Z
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1553535501036{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Rockfall Foundation in cooperation with RiverCOG will be hosting its second Repair Cafe on April 7th at the Estuary Council of Seniors. Bring your broken lamps\, ripped pants\, dull knives\, jewelry\, phones\, cameras\, and small appliances to our repair cafe. 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 is free. Participants cover spare part costs or bring their own. \nAnd if you have skills in repair of any sort and want to join us as a volunteer\, please let Tony at tmarino@rockfallfoundation.org know. Thanks![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/repair-cafe-2/
LOCATION:The Estuary\, 220 Main St.\, Old Saybrook\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190226T160854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T181531Z
UID:5351-1553938200-1553950800@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Hike Beseck Mountain
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1553710483789{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Join The Rockfall Foundation for a 3.6 mile roundtrip hike to Beseck Mountain on the Mattabesett Trail in Middlefield\, CT. Enjoy rocky terrain along an open ridge with expansive views over Black Pond and facing westward. Moderately difficult terrain at a fast pace\, with 800 feet of elevation gain. Prior hiking experience or equivalent physical fitness recommended. \n  \nFree. Non-members welcome.  No dogs\, please.  Bring sturdy hiking boots/shoes\, snacks and water. Steady precipitation or snow cover cancels. \n  \nTrail head location: Route 147 in Middlefield\, just south of the intersection with Route 66. GPS address: 429 CT-147\, Middlefield\, CT. Please park cars snugly so everyone fits. \n  \nDirections: From Route 66 in Middlefield\, CT\, turn south onto Route 147 (across from Guida’s Restaurant). Trailhead pull-off parking is almost immediately on the right. Please park cars snugly so everyone fits. (To get to Route 66 from Route 9\, take exit 15 off Route 99\, then follow Route 66 West for 5 miles\, then turn left on Route 147 South.) \n  \nOptional RSVP to hike leader Amanda Kenyon at amanda@rockfallfoundation.org or via Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/rockfallfoundation/ for weather updates or to carpool from Middletown. \n  \nCARPOOL: Please consider joining our 9 a.m. carpool from 27 Washington St. Middletown. This will reduce the number of people having to park on the roadside if the trailhead parking fills up. 27 Washington Street is immediately off of Route 9. It is a brick house and has it’s own FREE parking. It’s the deKoven House\, home of The Rockfall Foundation. Please arrive by 8:55am for 9am departure to trailhead. \nPlease contact hike leader for another carpool option from DURHAM. \n  \nAll participants on Rockfall Foundation hike outings are required to sign a standard liability waiver. If you would like to read the Liability Waiver before you choose to participate on an outing\, please contact the hike leader.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/hike-beseck-mountain/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190122T202653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T202653Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Greens with Lori Brown
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1548188726284{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The March Green Drinks will be on Thursday\, March 21st at Tavern at the Armory in the Inn at Middletown\, 70 Main Street. Join us for drinks and conversation 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Lori Brown\, Executive Director of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV). CTLCV is a bipartisan\, statewide\, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut’s environment by making environmental issues a priority for our elected leaders. Lori will give a brief talk on the major environmental issues and initiatives facing Connecticut in the current legislative session and how they relate to the national and global landscape. \nLori Brown has been the Executive Director of CTLCV since 2000. She has prior experience as the Communications Director for the New York League of Conservation Voters\, as a consultant on projects with the Federation of State Conservation Voter Leagues\, and as Chapter Director for the Sierra Club’s Manhattan office. Lori has organized multiple public education and grassroots lobbying campaigns\, and has worked on political campaigns for pro-environment candidates across New York and Connecticut. She served most recently on the boards of the Farmington Land Trust and Recovery Wing\, a wildlife rehabilitation clinic. She is a resident of Bloomfield and was one of the founding members of the on-going resistance to Niagara Bottling and water commodification in the state and nation. \nJoin us for socializing and to hear the guest speaker! \n  \n\nAnd 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/meet-your-greens-with-lori-brown/
LOCATION:Tavern at the Armory – Inn at Middletown\, 70 Main Street\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091756
CREATED:20190306T210340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T210340Z
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SUMMARY:All Things Green: March Episode
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1551906035523{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]For this month’s episode of All Things Green on iCRV Radio\, Rockfall’s Executive Director\, Tony Marino\, will be interviewing Kim O’Rourke\, Recycling Program Coordinator for the City of Middletown. Kim will talk about the collapse of the recycling market\, as well as how Middletown is working towards achieving the state’s goal of 60 percent diversion of materials from disposal by 2024. \nListen live 4 to 4:30pm online at iCRV Radio\, or stream the replay anytime afterwards at All Things Green.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/all-things-green-march-episode-2/
LOCATION:iCRV Radio\, 108 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, United States
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