BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Rockfall Foundation - ECPv6.18.2//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:20260928T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T183000 DTSTAMP:20260924T142754Z CREATED:20260817T202804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T142754Z 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_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 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T210000 DTSTAMP:20260923T132059Z CREATED:20260904T174628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T132059Z UID:19881-1791226800-1791234000@rockfallfoundation.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/slider-revolution.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260921T181817Z CREATED:20260917T190351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T181817Z UID:19926-1792000800-1792008000@rockfallfoundation.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/annual-meeting-program-book.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T103000 DTSTAMP:20260929T191654Z CREATED:20260929T191654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T191654Z UID:20000-1792312200-1792319400@rockfallfoundation.org 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 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:20261103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T190000 DTSTAMP:20260914T152433Z CREATED:20260914T152155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T152433Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/book-club-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000 DTSTAMP:20261028T195223Z CREATED:20261014T163310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T195223Z UID:19959-1795109400-1795116600@rockfallfoundation.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rockfallfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/website-cover.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR