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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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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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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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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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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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