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SUMMARY:Listening Sessions on DEEP Draft Nature-Based Solutions Report
DESCRIPTION:We’re sharing this on behalf of DEEP. \n  \nBackground \nThe Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has released its Draft Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Initiative Program Evaluation for public review. This critical report\, mandated by Public Act 25-125\, evaluates how Connecticut can integrate and advance NBS in state programs supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation\, ecosystem resilience\, and biodiversity. \nCLCC has been actively engaged in advancing nature-based solutions as part of Connecticut public policy. We encourage land trusts\, communities\, and other conservation partners to participate and help shape the future of this important statewide initiative. \n  \nWhy Your Voice Matters \nNature-based solutions—such as forest conservation\, wetlands protection\, healthy soils\, and urban tree planting—are among our most potent and cost-effective defenses against the impacts of climate change and offer myriad benefits for public health\, the economy\, and the environment. This evaluation covers dozens of state programs\, including critical funding sources like the Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) grants\, and offers suggestions to advance NBS in state policy. Public feedback will directly inform the Final NBS Report due later this summer. \n  \nAttend a Listening Session \nJoin CT DEEP to learn more about the draft report and provide your input on how Connecticut should advance these vital conservation tools. Each session will take place both in-person at CT DEEP’s Gina McCarthy Auditorium\, 5th Floor\, 79 Elm Street\, Hartford\, and via Zoom. More information about session times and how to join is available in CT DEEP’s Notice of Two Listening Sessions. \n  \nREGISTER \nListening Session #1: Tuesday\, May 26 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM\nRegister Here: https://ctdeep.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kFEd_oQMS8S01Z-DH7eNCA#/registration \nListening Session #2: Tuesday\, May 26 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nRegister Here: https://ctdeep.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__9J5fGR2QU6ayrDx04m4MA#/registration
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/listening-sessions-on-deep-draft-nature-based-solutions-report/
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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SUMMARY:A Multisensational Nature Adventure at Knox Preserve in Stonington
DESCRIPTION:The Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Knox Preserve\, which sits along the Stonington coast\, is a four-season treasure trove of natural wonders\, and it’s especially beautiful in June\, as spring transitions to summer\, noisy birds pause their northbound migrations to rest and feed for a while\, an abundance of wildflowers bloom\, and a plethora of pollinating insects\, from bees to butterflies\, take advantage of the floral riches. We’ll hike Knox’s gentle trails—and even a historic graveyard—at a slow pace designed to enable everyone to use all of their senses on a journey of environmental discovery\, co-sponsored with the South East Connecticut Community Center of the Blind\, to experience\, as fully as possible\, the delights of nature. The walk will be amplified\, and walk leader Bruce Fellman is a veteran naturalist\, teacher\, and photojournalist with half a century of innovative and engaging experience that has enabled people of all ages\, inclinations\, and abilities to connect to the natural world.\n \nRSVP HERE\n \nParking: We’ll meet at the preserve gate\, which is across the street from the on-street parking on Wilcox Road.\n \nTrail: The Knox Preserve trail we’ll be walking is about three feet wide\, with a dirt center and grassy sides. While the pathway does not meet formal accessibility standards\, most of it is very level\, but there are some tripping hazards\, notably roots\, and some sections will require scrambling over rocks. Participants may do the whole hike\, which is about a mile long\, or an abridged version tailored to individual preferences and abilities. In all cases\, our pace will be leisurely and provide plenty of opportunity for multi-sensory experiences and questions.\n \nCommunication: The walk will be amplified and will include live sonograms that provide pictorial representation of bird calls. To request sign language interpretation or for more accessibility information\, go to avalonia.org or contact us at avalonialc@yahoo.com or 860-884-3500.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/a-multisensational-nature-adventure/
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SUMMARY:Trails Day Hike at Avery Preserve in Ledyard
DESCRIPTION:2026 CT TRAILS DAY CELEBRATION \n  \n \nOn Saturday\, June 6\, from 1 -3 pm\, join us for a Trails Day Hike at Avery Preserve in Ledyard. This will be a leisurely walk along the orange-loop-trail and some of the side trails in Avery Preserve West Tract. Ambling along\, we will pause\, notice\, and observe the numerous plants\, birds\, trees\, streams\, vernal pools\, and sheep farm remnants along our way. Bring your binoculars\, loupes\, cameras\, or just yourself. You never know what we may find! The hike will be led by volunteer\, Dawn Heasley. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nAccessibility Note: The trail surface is packed earth and dirt with occasional exposed rocks and roots. Trail width ranges from 2-3 feet to wide open. Total distance is about 2.5 miles with 270 feet of elevation change. \nParking: Look for the brown Avalonia Avery Preserve sign along Avery Hill Road. There is a small parking area on the East Tract side of the preserve. Parking overflow will be along the street. We will meet in the parking area before crossing the street to enter the preserve. \nCommunication: This walk will be amplified. \n  \nAvalonia Accessibility Statement: https://avalonia.org/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-statement/ \nAccessibility point person: Mary Anne Sherman\, 860-884-3500 or avalonialc@yahoo.com \n  \n  \nPHOTO CREDIT: PAM TANKARD\, 2023 PHOTO CONTEST WINNER
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/trails-day-hike-at-avery-preserve-in-ledyard/
LOCATION:Avery Preserve\, 55-35 Avery Hill Rd\, Ledyard\, CT\, 06339\, United States
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