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SUMMARY:90th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1753885860485{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nThe Rockfall Foundation is proud to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1935 by Colonel Clarence S. Wadsworth “to establish\, maintain and care for parks and forest or wild lands for the enjoyment of the public\,” the Foundation continues this mission throughout the Lower Connecticut River Valley. \nAs a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 06-6000700)\, we support environmental education and conservation through community grants\, awards\, the annual environmental symposium\, film screenings\, repair cafés\, and hands-on programs like bird walks and invasive plant workshops. We also steward open space properties and operate the historic deKoven House as a community meeting space and home to local environmental organizations. \nJoin us for an evening of celebration and inspiration as we honor our history and look ahead to the future. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1753885918565{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n		\n	\n		\n		\n	\n			\n		\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n			\n		\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n			\n		\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n			\n		\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n			\n		\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n			\n		\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n			\n		\n					\n	\n		\n\n			\n				\n					\n			\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1753886844511{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nEvent Highlights\n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025\nTime: 5:30–8:30 pm\nLocation: Wadsworth Mansion\, Middletown\, CT\n\nThe evening begins with food\, beverages\, and live music\, along with time to explore table displays from Rockfall’s 2025 grant recipients\, highlighting their work in environmental education\, conservation\, and stewardship throughout the Lower Connecticut River Valley. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow environmentally minded community members\, local leaders\, and longtime supporters. Guests will then gather for a short program featuring welcome remarks\, a keynote address by Christine Palm\, and the presentation of this year’s Environmental Champion Awards — all in celebration of 90 years of impact and community leadership. \nTickets\nTickets are $75 for Rockfall members ($19 is tax-deductible) and $90 for non-members ($34 is tax-deductible). Proceeds will support The Rockfall Foundation’s ongoing work in environmental education and conservation. All food and drink is covered by the cost of the ticket. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”PURCHASE TICKETS HERE” style=”custom” custom_background=”#0F6439″ custom_text=”#FFFFFF” size=”lg” align=”center” i_type=”typicons” i_icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-ticket” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.lglforms.com%2Fform_engine%2Fs%2FY1PMbaSbdggbXDzKbeITqQ|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1756140713922{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nKeynote Speaker & President’s Award Honoree\n \nChristine Palm recently completed three terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives\, where she served as vice chair of the Environment Committee. During her tenure\, she worked closely with youth activists on climate legislation\, including the successful passage of a bill requiring the teaching of climate change in Connecticut public schools — earning her the Walter Cronkite Award for Climate Change Education. \nIn addition to delivering the keynote address\, Palm will also receive the President’s Award\, a distinction presented only once every ten years. \nPalm brings decades of experience in education\, journalism\, government\, and advocacy\, and now leads The Active Voice\, a communications and advocacy initiative amplifying youth and underrepresented voices. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1756310586381{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nEnvironmental Champion Awards\nIn addition to the President’s Award\, Rockfall will also present the 2025 Environmental Champion Awards. \nTom ODell Distinguished Service Award: Bruce Dodson\, Killingworth Land Conservation Trust leader who helped protect over 1\,100 acres of open space; and Chet Arnold\, Essex Land Trust leader and co-founder of UConn’s Center for Land Use Education and Research. \nCertificate of Environmental Achievement: Diana Martinez\, Middletown agriculture and environmental justice advocate\, creator of the Miller Street Community Farm and Pathways to Agriculture program; and Dick Shriver\, founder of Estuary Magazine\, promoting conservation and stewardship of the Connecticut River Watershed.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1753887005638{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSupport Our Mission\nWe’ve been here for 90 years thanks to the support of people like you. Our community grants are 100% funded by individual donations\, and your support makes it all possible. \nMembership starts at just $5 per month and directly supports environmental education and conservation in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. As a member\, you’ll enjoy perks like invitations to our July 4th Fireworks Viewing at the deKoven House\, discounted tickets to the 90th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Symposium\, plus our e-news\, print newsletter\, and other special events. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”BECOME A MEMBER” style=”custom” custom_background=”#99C29C” custom_text=”#FFFFFF” size=”lg” align=”center” i_type=”typicons” i_icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-user-outline” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Frockfallfoundation.org%2Fdonate%2Findividual-donations%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”18411″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Wadsworth Mansion\, 421 Wadsworth Street\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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SUMMARY:The Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series - A Reflection of Life
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. \nOur first screening of the 2025–26 season is A Reflection of Life on Monday\, October 13 at 7 pm at Powell Family Cinema\, Wesleyan University (301 Washington Terrace\, Middletown). \nA Reflection of Life explores the challenges surrounding water in the Pacific Northwest while connecting them to broader issues facing the American West. The film amplifies Indigenous voices\, sharing stories and perspectives from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs\, the Yakama Nation\, the Nez Perce Tribe\, the Hopi Tribe\, Standing Rock\, and others\, offering wisdom and reflections on our relationship to water. \nAfter the film\, join us for a discussion facilitated by Brenda Geer\, Vice-Chairwoman of Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”3d” color=”info” size=”lg” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfrA6anXbYBX94juGlvBFI4R5KzxlWTUVyTZm3Dt6XXeiKVUA%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Wesleyan University’s Center for Film Studies –  Powell Family Cinema\, 301 Washington Terrace\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Greens: Ecological Invasive Plant Removal
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1759333804065{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\nJoin us for Meet Your Greens with Colin Bennett\, founder of Swamp Yankee Earthcare. Specializing in invasive species removal and ecosystem management\, Colin is committed to providing sustainable solutions that protect our planet. His team stands out for using only manual and mechanical methods—never chemicals—to tackle invasive plants like mugwort\, Japanese barberry\, Japanese knotweed\, multiflora rose\, bittersweet\, garlic mustard\, and more. Learn why these species threaten Connecticut’s native ecosystems and how to manage them responsibly while restoring healthy\, biodiverse habitats. Swamp Yankee Earthcare serves Middlesex\, New Haven\, New London\, and Litchfield Counties\, and is available statewide on request.\n\n\nAdmission is free for all attendees. Registration is preferred\, but not required.\n\n🗓 Date: October 16\, 5:30 – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Indian Springs Golf Club\, 123 Mack Rd\, Middlefield\, CT \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row dimension=”flat” corner_style=”pointed” size=”large” letter_spacing=”0″ icon=”” icon_anim=”none” target=”_self” nofollow=”false” align=”center” button_custom_width=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″ outline_skin=”dark” outline_active_color=”” outline_active_text_color=”” outline_hover_bg_color=”” outline_hover_color=”” bg_color=”#01baef” btn_hover_bg=”#01baef” text_color=”light” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”rounded” size=”large” url=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf67nMwR997afTzFSVQrDGQjQo2V4U_GZe01vrjbcfftBI0aA/viewform?usp=header” target=”_blank” bg_color=”#01baef” btn_hover_bg=”#01baef” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]REGISTER HERE[/mk_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/myg-invasives/
LOCATION:Indian Springs Golf Club\, 123 Mack Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06455
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SUMMARY:Repair Café
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758815830429{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nEstuary Council of Seniors220 Main St.Old Saybrook\, CT \n✨ Don’t toss it\, fix it! ✨The Rockfall Foundation and the Estuary are hosting a Repair Café on Saturday\, October 25\, from 1 to 4 pm at the Estuary Council of Seniors\, 220 Main Street\, Old Saybrook. \nBring your broken items such as lamps\, small appliances\, clothing\, bikes\, or jewelry\, and our talented volunteer fixers will help bring them back to life. You will save money\, learn new skills\, and keep useful items out of the landfill. \n🛠 Tool use and help are free. Participants are responsible for bringing any needed replacement parts. \nHave a skill to offer? To volunteer\, call 860-347-0340 or email hannah@rockfallfoundation.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1682961469286{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nElectronics & Electrical\nJewelry\nSewing & Mending\nKnife Sharpening (in limited quantities)\nSmall Appliances (no TVs or large appliances)\nWoodwork/Furniture\nLaptops\nBicycles\nSmart Phones & Tablets\nLamps\nAND MORE \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”16067″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1682962636464{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Coffee and snacks will be served. Please bring your travel mug.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”16072″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”13878″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”13879″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://rockfallfoundation.org/event/repair-cafe-4/
LOCATION:The Estuary\, 220 Main St.\, Old Saybrook\, CT
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