BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Rockfall Foundation - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Rockfall Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T161045Z CREATED:20260417T163849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T161045Z UID:19176-1779523200-1779537600@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Guided Spring Bird Walk at Haddam Meadows DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1776700593392{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\nJoin Anthony Zemba\, Sr. Ecologist with LANDTECH\, and Rockfall Foundation Board member for a morning Bird Walk at Haddam Meadows on Saturday\, May 23rd. 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 8:00 AM. \nFrom 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. \nA steady rain will postpone the trip\, so monitor the weather and the Rockfall’s website for forecasts. \n📅 Date: Saturday\, May 23rd |  Rain Date: Sunday\, May 24th\n🕙 Time: 8:00 am – 12 pm (With the option to stay longer)\n📍 Location: Meet at the parking lot at the entrance\, Haddam Meadows State Park\n🔭 Limited to 25 participants \n  \n\n\nAdmission: This event is free for Rockfall Foundation members and a $5 donation fee for non-members.\n✅ Rockfall Foundation Members (Free Registration)\n💳 Non-Members ($5 Donation Fee\, paid in cash at the event) \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” url=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScT4zdlGghJKLrqgv_wTCxVcYJjRuXTY9YeUCmhbYrGFjBKeg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113508607613467264289″ target=”_blank”]Register Here[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/guided-spring-bird-walk-at-haddam-meadows/ LOCATION:Haddam Meadows State Park\, Haddam\, CT\, 06438 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260527T153009Z CREATED:20260513T184438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T153009Z UID:19269-1780740000-1780747200@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:National Trails Day Hike: Bluff Head Preserve\, Guilford DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1779894143150{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nAbout our Hike:\nOur hike will begin at the parking lot on route 77. From there\, we will take the gradual blue-blazed trail up to the cliffs and follow the ridgeline to our viewpoint\, the highest point in Guilford. The view includes the Broomstick Ledges and other properties on the east side of Route 77 protected by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust. \nOnce at the top\, we can enjoy the view for 15-20 minutes before heading back down the same trail we came up. The total distance will be about 2 miles round trip. Although relatively short distance\, this hike has a couple steep areas. \nAbout the Trail:\nBluff Head and its adjacent areas\, rising to more than 720 feet above sea level\, are the highest points in Guilford\, The Bluff Head overlook offers unparalleled views to the east\, north (to Hartford) and south (to Long Island). Immediately under the cliffs is Meyerhuber Pond. \nWhat to Bring:\n\nWear hiking shoes with excellent grip – this trail is rocky and steep in some places\nWater bottle\nTick/Insect repellent\,\nHiking poles are recommended\n\nFor more information about the trails at Bluff Head Preserve\, click here. \nMore Hike Details:\n\nRoute type: Out and back\nDifficulty Level: Moderate (rocky and steep in some spots). This hike is not suitable for young children.\nParking: Gravel parking lot on Route 77\nMeeting Place: Bluff Head Trail\, Guilford – parking lot on Route 77 (Look for a black Toyota Corolla Cross)\nMeeting Time: Please arrive at 9:45 AM. We will hike out promptly at 10:00 AM.\nWeather: Steady rain will cancel the event. No rain date. Please monitor our social media pages for updates.\n\nRegistration is preferred\, but not required. Register here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/national-trails-day-hike-bluff-head-preserve-guilford/ CATEGORIES:Rockfall Group Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260326T200110Z CREATED:20260325T162254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T200110Z UID:19084-1781352000-1781362800@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Repair Café at the deKoven House Community Center DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1774455735431{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Rockfall Foundation\, in cooperation with City of Middletown Recycling & Public Works\,  Reboot Eco\, and Mr. Fix This! will be hosting a Repair Café on Saturday\, June 13 from 12-3pm\, at the deKoven House Community Center in Middletown.  \nSkilled 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. \nHave a skill to offer? To volunteer\, call 860-347-0340 or email jenna@rockfallfoundation.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/repair-cafe-at-the-dekoven-house-community-center/ LOCATION:deKoven House\, 27 Washington Street\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/website-feature-image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000 DTSTAMP:20260601T171445Z CREATED:20260518T181142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T171445Z UID:19384-1783533600-1783537200@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Rockfall Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″]The Rockfall Environmental Book Club meets every other month at the historic deKoven House in Middletown to read and talk about books on nature\, climate\, ecology\, and sustainability. It’s a chance to learn together\, share ideas\, and connect with others who care about the environment. All are welcome—no RSVP required\, and don’t worry if you haven’t finished the book. Just bring your curiosity and join the conversation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″]Date: Wednesday\, July 8th\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 – 7:00 pm\nLocation: deKoven House Community Center\, 27 Washington St\, Middletown \n \n\nFathoms: The World in the Whale by Rebecca Giggs\n\n\n\n\nWhen writer Rebecca Giggs encountered a humpback whale stranded on her local beachfront in Australia\, she began to wonder how the lives of whales reflect the condition of our oceans. Fathoms: The World in the Whale is “a work of bright and careful genius” (Robert Moor\, New York Times bestselling author of On Trails)\, one that blends natural history\, philosophy\, and science to explore: How do whales experience ecological change? How has whale culture been both understood and changed by human technology? What can observing whales teach us about the complexity\, splendor\, and fragility of life on earth? \nIn Fathoms\, we learn about whales so rare they have never been named\, whale songs that sweep across hemispheres in annual waves of popularity\, and whales that have modified the chemical composition of our planet’s atmosphere. We travel to Japan to board the ships that hunt whales and delve into the deepest seas to discover how plastic pollution pervades our earth’s undersea environment. \nWith the immediacy of Rachel Carson and the lush prose of Annie Dillard\, Giggs gives us a “masterly” (The New Yorker) exploration of the natural world even as she addresses what it means to write about nature at a time of environmental crisis. With depth and clarity\, she outlines the challenges we face as we attempt to understand the perspectives of other living beings\, and our own place on an evolving planet. Evocative and inspiring\, Fathoms “immediately earns its place in the pantheon of classics of the new golden age of environmental writing” (Literary Hub). \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/rockfall-environmental-book-club-6/ LOCATION:deKoven House Community Center\, 27 Washington Street CATEGORIES:Environmental Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/book-club-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T203403Z CREATED:20260610T202213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T203403Z UID:19267-1784223000-1784228400@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Meet Your Greens: Reducing Plastic in Everyday Life with Yasemin Ugurlu DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1779824491455{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSmall Shifts\, Big Impact: Reducing Plastic in Everyday Life\nA realistic approach to low-waste living that actually works.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1779824410928{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nAbout the Speaker\nYasemin Ugurlu is the founder and owner of Reboot Eco\, a zero-waste and refill shop dedicated to making sustainable\, non-toxic living accessible through curated products and community programs. With 20 years of experience in community engagement\, hospitality\, and event planning\, she brings both expertise and passion to her work. Yasemin also serves or has served on the boards of RecycleCT\, The Rockfall Foundation\, the Northeast Organic Farmers Association of Connecticut\, and Middletown’s North End Action Team\, advancing environmental and social justice initiatives. In 2021\, she was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce and is a recognized speaker on sustainability\, with appearances at Yale University and on WNPR.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1781123027486{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Registration is preferred\, but not required. Click here to register.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/meet-your-greens-reducing-plastic-in-everyday-life-with-yasemin-ugurlu/ LOCATION:Conspiracy\, 350 Main St\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457 CATEGORIES:Meet Your Greens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/website-cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T103000 DTSTAMP:20260707T131115Z CREATED:20260706T203903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T131115Z UID:19549-1786782600-1786789800@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Hammonasset Beach Clean-up with cinder + salt DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1783429871472{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\n\nStart your weekend with your toes in the sand & some eco-activism! \n\n\n\n\nHelp us grow a happier coastline by pitching in for a few hours of work you can feel good about! \nMeet & mingle with cinder + salt‘s owner\, Rachel\, and see how she’s using plastic from beach clean-ups to create art. Plus\, connect with the Rockfall Foundation & learn more about their work in environmental education and conservation in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. \nWe 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 morning on the beach or riding the bike trails (park opens at 8am!). We’ll supply all the gear you need including trash grabbers\, buckets & gloves. This event is kid friendly. Registered volunteers will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last. \nThis event is rain or shine\, however if we need to cancel due to heavy rain or inclement weather\, we will notify you by email the night before. You may want to bring sunglasses\, a jacket\, your own work gloves if you have them and a water bottle. \n\nRegister here \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/hammonasset-beach-cleanup-with-cinder-salt/ LOCATION:Hammonasset Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Rd\, Madison\, CT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cinder-salt-beach-cleanup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T190000 DTSTAMP:20260715T191813Z CREATED:20260715T191813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T191813Z UID:19578-1788285600-1788289200@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″]\n\n\n\nThe Rockfall Environmental Book Club meets every other month at the historic deKoven House in Middletown to read and talk about books on nature\, climate\, ecology\, and sustainability. It’s a chance to learn together\, share ideas\, and connect with others who care about the environment. All are welcome—no RSVP required\, and don’t worry if you haven’t finished the book. Just bring your curiosity and join the conversation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 1st\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 – 7:00 pm\nLocation: deKoven House Community Center\, 27 Washington St\, Middletown \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1784142881812{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nThe Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth – A Popular Science and Natural History Study of Botany\nIt takes tremendous biological creativity to be a plant. To survive and thrive while rooted in a single spot\, plants have adapted ingenious methods of survival. In recent years\, scientists have learned about their ability to communicate\, recognize their kin and behave socially\, hear sounds\, morph their bodies to blend into their surroundings\, store useful memories that inform their life cycle\, and trick animals into behaving to their benefit―a fascinating display of plant behavior and sensory abilities\, to name just a few remarkable talents. \nThe Light Eaters is a deep immersion into the drama of green life and the complexity of this wild and awe-inspiring world that challenges our very understanding of agency\, consciousness\, and intelligence. In this captivating exploration of plant intelligence\, we see that plants\, rather than imitate human intelligence\, have perhaps formed a parallel system. What is intelligent life if not a vine that grows leaves to blend into the shrub on which it climbs\, a flower that shapes its bloom to fit exactly the beak of its pollinator\, a pea seedling that can hear water flowing and make its way toward it? Zoë Schlanger takes us across the globe\, digging into her own memories and into the soil with the scientists who have spent their waking days studying these amazing entities up close. \nWhat can we learn about life on Earth from the living things that thrive\, adapt\, consume\, and accommodate simultaneously? More important\, what do we owe these life forms once we come to understand their rich and varied abilities? Examining the latest epiphanies in botanical research\, Schlanger spotlights the intellectual struggles among the researchers conceiving a wholly new view of their subject\, offering a glimpse of a field in turmoil as plant scientists debate the tenets of ongoing discoveries and how insights into plant communication influence our understanding of what a plant is. \nWe need plants to survive. But what do they need us for―if at all? An eye-opening and informative look at the ecosystem we live in\, this book challenges us to rethink the role of plants―and our own place―in the natural world\, tackling the enthralling question of plant consciousness along the way.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”19579″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/environmental-book-club/ LOCATION:deKoven House Community Center\, 27 Washington Street CATEGORIES:Environmental Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/book-club-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000 DTSTAMP:20260805T185129Z CREATED:20260805T144457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T185129Z UID:19727-1788372000-1788375600@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Nature Storytime at the Ivoryton Library DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1785955886648{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nJoin The Rockfall Foundation and the Ivoryton Library for Nature Storytime\, a fun and engaging series for children ages 3–6 and their caregivers. We’ll read a nature-themed picture book\, enjoy a hands-on craft or activity\, and discover the amazing plants\, animals\, and habitats found right here in Connecticut. \nEvery storytime is designed to inspire curiosity\, encourage outdoor exploration\, and help children build a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/nature-storytime-at-the-ivoryton-library/ LOCATION:Ivoryton Library\, 106 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States CATEGORIES:Rockfall Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nature-storytime-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260819T194807Z CREATED:20260806T134117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T194807Z UID:19748-1789205400-1789214400@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1787168885137{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nJoin The Rockfall Foundation\, Middlesex Land Trust\, and Swamp Yankee Earthcare on Saturday\, September 12th at 9:30 am for an educational invasive plants workshop! \nLearn how to identify and remove invasive species such as multiflora rose\, barberry\, bittersweet\, mugwort\, Japanese knotweed\, and burning bush. After a brief demonstration\, we’ll head into the Rockfall Forest to get hands-on experience removing these plants. \nMeeting Location: Connwood Foresters\, 39 Cherry Hill Rd\, Rockfall\, CT   There are two dirt driveways for this address – both lead to a parking lot where we will meet.What to bring: Closed-toe shoes\, bug spray\, water\, work gloves\, clippers\, loppers\, or other tools. Some tools will be available to borrow.Rain date: Sunday\, September 13th \nRegistration is preferred but not required. Click here to register. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-workshop/ LOCATION:Rockfall Forest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/img_2953-scaled-e1786023826842.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000 DTSTAMP:20260813T194953Z CREATED:20260805T144723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T194953Z UID:19738-1789581600-1789585200@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Nature Storytime at the Ivoryton Library DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1785941059619{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nJoin The Rockfall Foundation and the Ivoryton Library for Nature Storytime\, a fun and engaging series for children ages 3–6 and their caregivers. We’ll read a nature-themed picture book\, enjoy a hands-on craft or activity\, and discover the amazing plants\, animals\, and habitats found right here in Connecticut. \nEvery storytime is designed to inspire curiosity\, encourage outdoor exploration\, and help children build a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/nature-storytime-at-the-ivoryton-library-3/ LOCATION:Ivoryton Library\, 106 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States CATEGORIES:Rockfall Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nature-storytime-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260820T174856Z CREATED:20260817T181151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T174856Z UID:19789-1789666200-1789673400@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Meet Your Greens: Sustainability at Saybrook Point with Kate Mosley DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1787248133821{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]How do you make a waterfront resort more sustainable when traditional infrastructure isn’t an option? Kate Mosley of Saybrook Point Resort & Marina will share how decades of environmental stewardship have transformed the Old Saybrook property into an award-winning model for sustainable waterfront hospitality. Learn about innovative wastewater treatment\, solar energy and cogeneration\, sustainable marina operations\, native habitats\, and the Green Team’s efforts to engage guests and the community—all while protecting the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. \nRegister here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/meet-your-greens-sustainability-at-saybrook-point-with-kate-mosley/ LOCATION:Saybrook Point Resort and Marina\, 2 Bridge Street\, Old Saybrook\, CT\, 06475\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet Your Greens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/saybrook-point--e1787233216993.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T183000 DTSTAMP:20260817T202813Z CREATED:20260817T202804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T202813Z UID:19793-1790616600-1790620200@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:2027 Environmental Grant Information Session DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1786995716770{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nJoin us for an information session about Rockfall’s grant program\, open to both new and returning applicants. We’ll provide an overview of the program\, highlight updates to this year’s requirements and application\, and answer your questions about the grant process. \nLocation: deKoven House Community Center\, 27 Washington Street\, Middletown\nRegistration is required to attend this in-person session.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneOrganization\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/2027-environmentalgrant-information-session/ LOCATION:deKoven House Community Center\, 27 Washington Street ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/6-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000 DTSTAMP:20260805T145015Z CREATED:20260805T144929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T145015Z UID:19740-1790791200-1790794800@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Nature Storytime at the Ivoryton Library DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1785941059619{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nJoin The Rockfall Foundation and the Ivoryton Library for Nature Storytime\, a fun and engaging series for children ages 3–6 and their caregivers. We’ll read a nature-themed picture book\, enjoy a hands-on craft or activity\, and discover the amazing plants\, animals\, and habitats found right here in Connecticut. \nEvery storytime is designed to inspire curiosity\, encourage outdoor exploration\, and help children build a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/nature-storytime-at-the-ivoryton-library-2/ LOCATION:Ivoryton Library\, 106 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States CATEGORIES:Rockfall Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nature-storytime-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T193000 DTSTAMP:20260804T194357Z CREATED:20260804T194230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T194357Z UID:19684-1790877600-1790883000@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Edible Wild Plant and Fungi Seminar with The 3 Foragers DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1785866367060{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nAutumn Foraging Classroom Seminar\nAutumn is a time of bounty and harvest for woodland creatures and foragers alike: nuts are falling to the forest floor\, fruits are ripening and scenting the crisp fall air\, roots and tubers are thickening up in anticipation of sustaining the plants through the tough winter\, and edible fungi can be found in astounding amounts. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll: \n\nLearn to identify seasonal plants\, nuts\, roots\, fruits\, and fungi safely and confidently\nExplore sustainable harvesting practices that protect natural ecosystems\nGet practical tips for preparing and cooking wild foods\nLearn about favorite fall finds\, including acorns\, wintergreen\, honey mushrooms\, and maitake (“dancing mushroom”)\n\nJoin The 3 Foragers as they teach the edible plants and fungi of autumn with their original photos and recipe ideas in an educational slideshow. \nThe 3 Foragers are a family from southeastern Connecticut who have been identifying\, photographing\, and cooking with the edible plants and fungi of New England for more than 17 years. Their blog\, Facebook page\, and book all focus on family-friendly\, environmentally sustainable harvest of both our native and invasive species of plants\, and ways to incorporate these foods into your diet with original recipes.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”thin_solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1785444637355{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nAttend Both Events & Save! \nThe Autumn Forage Walk on October 3 is a separate event from this presentation and requires its own registration. You may register for this presentation only ($15) or attend both events for a discounted rate of $25.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button dimension=”two” corner_style=”rounded” url=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/gUomaKki0Dj528eD1m0kaA” align=”center”]Register here for the Seminar[/mk_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button dimension=”two” corner_style=”rounded” url=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/RTS57YSBYLLb7yvqtbFDog” align=”center”]Register for the Bundle: Seminar +Foraging Walk[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/edible-wild-plant-and-fungi-foraging-with-the-3-foragers/ LOCATION:deKoven House Community Center\, 27 Washington Street ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/foraging-presentation-cropped-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTSTAMP:20260811T180319Z CREATED:20260804T194211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T180319Z UID:19716-1791021600-1791028800@rockfallfoundation.org SUMMARY:Edible Plant and Fungi Foraging Walk DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1786458800926{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Join us at the Pattaconk Reservoir on Saturday\, October 3rd\, at 10:00 am for a mushroom identification walk! \nAre you mystified by wild mushrooms? Curious? Scared? Or do they make you hungry? What are those weird things that pop up in the woods after the rain? \nJoin The 3 Foragers as they share some of the secrets of the fungal world and teach you how to safely identify wild mushrooms using various available tools and techniques. You’ll learn how to use your senses to examine mushrooms for their sights\, smells\, and tastes and consider the relationships between fungi and the natural world around us. We will dispel common myths and discuss mycophagy\, the cooking and eating of wild mushrooms. \nThe 3 Foragers are a family from southeastern Connecticut who have been identifying\, photographing\, and cooking with the edible plants and fungi of New England for more than 17 years. Their blog\, Facebook page\, and book all focus on family-friendly\, environmentally sustainable harvest of both our native and invasive species of plants\, and ways to incorporate these foods into your diet with original recipes. \nNO DOGS\, PLEASE – AS PER THE REQUEST OF THE INSTRUCTORS \nIt is your responsibility to correctly identify any mushrooms you decide to eat. Some mushrooms are extremely poisonous\, and mistakes can have serious consequences. The Rockfall Foundation is not liable for any misuse or misidentification of mushrooms. \nRegistration is required for this event.  \nAttend Both Events & Save!\nThe Edible Plants and Fungi Seminar on October 1st is a separate event from this walk and requires its own registration. You may register for this Foraging Walk only ($15) or attend both events for a discounted rate of $25.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button dimension=”flat” url=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/wi2bTgkijjEP30yGzUCs8w”]Register for the Walk[/mk_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button dimension=”flat” url=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/wi2bTgkijjEP30yGzUCs8w” target=”_blank”]Register for the Seminar + Walk[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/edible-plant-and-fungi-foraging-at-pattaconk-forest/ LOCATION:Pattaconk Reservoir\, Chester\, CT 06412\, Pattaconk Reservoir\, Chester\, CT\, 06412\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/pxl_20230930_154404230-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR