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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
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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/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Rockfall Group Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T103000
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CREATED:20260706T203903Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T180000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T194807Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260910T172340Z
CREATED:20260817T181151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T172340Z
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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_1789061014716{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. \nAbout the Speaker:\nKate Mosley is the Director of Marina Operations and Green Team Leader at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina. Kate followed in the footsteps of her parents who also worked in the Marine Trades and were passionate about environmental conservation. As Green Team Leader at the resort\, Kate has planned coastal cleanups\, electronics & textiles recycling\, and more. Kate serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Marine Trades Association\, is co-chair of the Connecticut Young Marine Professional group\, and has earned her Certified Marina Manager certification. Kate has also been recognized by Boating Industry Magazine as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” in both 2017 and 2018\, and one of the “Women Making Waves” by the same publication in 2019. \n  \nGuests will receive a token for a free beer\, wine\, or soft drink.  \nRegistration is preferred\, but not required. Register 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T183000
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SUMMARY:2027 Environmental Grant Information Session
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1790260069258{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. \nNew and returning applicants are encouraged to attend this session. \nThe session will be held in person with a remote attendance option and will be recorded for those unable to attend. \nRSVP is required. Please complete the form below to reserve your spot. \nLocation: deKoven House Community Center\, 27 Washington Street\, Middletown \nClick here to join by Zoom.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\n                \n                        LinkedInThis 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                        Phone(Required)Organization(Required)\n         Submit \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ\n \n                        [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/2027-environmentalgrant-information-session/
LOCATION:deKoven House Community Center\, 27 Washington Street
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T210000
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CREATED:20260904T174628Z
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SUMMARY:The Elements: An Environmental Film Series  |  Singing Back the Buffalo
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1788542995005{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series\, launched in 2015\, is presented by the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District\, The Rockfall Foundation\, the Russell Library\, Middletown Garden Club\, and Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts\, Bailey College of the Environment\, and College of Film and the Moving Image. The series offers three to four screenings each academic year\, alternating between Wesleyan University and Russell Library. All events are free and open to the public. \nThe first screening of the 2026–27 season is Singing Back the Buffalo on Monday\, October 5th at 7:00PM at the Wesleyan Goldsmith Family Cinema at 301 Washington Terrace\, Middletown CT. \nRichly visualised and deeply uplifting\, Singing Back the Buffalo is an epic reimagining of North America through the lens of buffalo consciousness and a potent dream of what is within our grasp\, which follows Indigenous visionaries and communities who are rematriating the buffalo to the lands they once defined.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” url=”https://buffalosong.com/” target=”_blank”]Watch the Trailer[/mk_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” url=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe60B8YWbmI425_HrmhizAqdpsf1wGzkKHvX2CXbExVyNb7-g/viewform?usp=publish-editor”]Register Here[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/singing-back-the-buffalo/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University’s Center for Film Studies – Goldsmith Family Cinema\, 301 Washington Terrace\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T200000
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting\, Grants\, and Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1790014691415{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nThe Rockfall Foundation’s Board of Directors welcomes the community to our 2026 Annual Meeting\, Grants & Awards Celebration on Wednesday\, October 14\, at 6:00 p.m. at the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown. \nThe evening will celebrate the people and organizations making a difference across the Lower Connecticut River Valley. We’ll present the 2026 Environmental Champion Awards\, recognizing individuals for their contributions to the region\, and showcase projects supported through Rockfall’s 2026 Annual Environmental Grants. \nThe evening begins with a heavy hors d’oeuvres reception\, followed by a brief annual meeting\, awards presentation\, and multimedia presentations featuring two 2026 grantees: \n\nCollective Oyster Recycling and Restoration\nChicks Ahoy Farm\n\n2026 Environmental Champion Awards\nThe 2026 award recipients were selected from nominations submitted by environmental community members throughout the Lower Connecticut River Valley. \nRockfall is honored to present Certificates of Environmental Achievement to Kim Price and Matthew Marrotte\, and the Tom O’Dell Distinguished Service Award to Judy Preston. \nDisplays for the 2026 Annual Environmental Grant recipients will include: \n\nArts for Learning Connecticut – CT Conservation Tour: “Creating” Earth Day 2026\nBrownstone Quorum – Portland Riverfront Park Riverwalk\nBushy Hill Nature Center – Supporting Youth Access to Nature at Bushy Hill Day Camp\nChicks Ahoy Farm – Miller Street Community Farm Youth on Invasives and Composting\nClean Water Fund – ReThink Disposable Zero Waste Events Connecticut\nCollective Oyster Recycling & Restoration – Connecticut Shell Recovery and Oyster Habitat Restoration\nConnecticut Forest & Park Association – Mattabessett Trail Repair and Resilience Initiative\nConnecticut River Museum – Eagle Ecology: Advancing Learning with Interactive Design\nEveryone Outside – Everyone Outside Summer Camp Scholarships\nIndependent Day School – IDS Pollinator Garden and Raised Beds Enhancements\nTwo Coyotes Wilderness School – Justice-Informed Nature Connection for Youth\nThe Unversity of Connecticut Foundation – Natural Resources Conservation Academy\nValley Shore YMCA – Farm to Table Summer Camp Scholarships and Supplies\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”rounded” size=”large” url=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_0c8jaAqthtGoBcmzrJaz7FXj7E55jDkDeJmwjt9V2THMew/viewform?usp=publish-editor”]RSVP Here[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/2026-annual-meeting-grants-and-awards-celebration/
LOCATION:Wadsworth Mansion\, 421 Wadsworth Street\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T103000
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SUMMARY:Hammonasset Beach Clean-up with cinder + salt
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1790709378731{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-clean-up-with-cinder-salt/
LOCATION:Hammonasset Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Rd\, Madison\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T190000
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UID:19916-1793728800-1793732400@rockfallfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1789399054127{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\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**Optional participation in a snack potluck – bring a snack to share with the group if you’d like!** \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, November 3rd\, 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_1789399391898{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nThis Fine Piece of Water: An Environmental History of Long Island Sound by Tom Andersen\nLong Island Sound is not only the most heavily used estuary in North America\, it is also one of the most beautiful waterways\, with picturesque seascapes and landfalls. But centuries of pollution and other abuse have gradually been killing off its marine life and have pushed the Sound to the brink of disaster. This fascinating book traces the history of the Sound and its use as a resource from the time of contact between the Native Americans and Dutch traders through the suburban sprawl of recent decades-and tells how a group of scientists and citizens has been working to save the Sound from ruin. Tom Andersen begins by describing the dramatic events of the summer of 1987\, when a condition called hypoxia (lack of dissolved oxygen in the water brought about by a combination of pollution and other factors) killed large numbers of fish and lobsters in the Sound. He discusses how scientists first documented and explained the development of hypoxia and how research and cleanup are now being carried out to restore the Sound. Interweaving current events\, natural history\, and human history\, Andersen presents a cautionary tale of exploitation without concern for preservation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”19893″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/environmental-book-club-this-fine-piece-of-water/
LOCATION:deKoven House Community Center\, 27 Washington Street
CATEGORIES:Environmental Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Greens with Lisa Liesener: Let's Talk Trash: Inside Connecticut's Waste & Recycling System
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1790085260671{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nWhere Does Your Trash Go? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our Waste\nYou toss it in the bin\, the truck takes it away—and then what? Where does all that trash actually go? And what happens to the things we put in the recycling and compost bins? \nJoin us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the places our waste goes after it leaves our homes. Lisa Liesener\, Recycling & Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Middletown\, will take us inside a landfill\, a recycling facility\, a food-scrap composting facility\, and a trash-to-energy plant. Through photos and stories\, she’ll show us what happens to our waste\, how these facilities work\, and why New England is facing a growing trash crisis. \nWe’ll also talk about what we can do differently\, from reducing and reusing to recycling and composting. \nAbout the Speaker\nLisa Liesener is the Recycling & Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Middletown\, where she leads the city’s waste reduction\, recycling\, and sustainability initiatives. Her work includes food-scrap diversion\, recycling infrastructure\, public education\, energy conservation\, and other projects that support a more sustainable Middletown. \nRegistration is kindly requested.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” letter_spacing=”0″ url=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFFa5P-6jO0AmNWlRUUvUupMjtoyW_tvcqIYUhH7t8w3cTHg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113508607613467264289″ target=”_blank” button_custom_width=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″]Register Here[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/meet-your-greens-with-lisa-liesener/
LOCATION:Perk on Main\, Middletown\, 386 Main Street\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet Your Greens
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