All About White Oak, Connecticut’s State Tree
Jane Seymour will talk about the important role of the white oak in our nation’s history and its significant contributions to wildlife conservation. Video coming soon!
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Beech Leaf Disease in CT
This talk covers everything you need to know about Beech Leaf Disease, a destructive tree disease sweeping across our landscape. Video coming soon!
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Deer, Ticks, and Forest Health in CT
Scott Williams discusses the connections between deer, mice, Japanese barberry, and forest health. Video coming soon!
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Leave the Leaves, Save the Stems
Kathy Connolly shares her insights on careful plant selection, proper plant care, timing, and the role of design in the winter landscape. She also discusses the vital importance of winter habitats for insects, birds, and other wildlife.
Remarkable Raptors & Their Highways in the Sky with Ryan MacLean
Join Audubon naturalist Ryan MacLean to learn how birds of prey migrate, how to identify and count the raptors seen over the Greenwich Audubon Center, and how you can get involved. This lecture and Q&A is available on YouTube.
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Partnerships and Betrayal: Plant/Insect Interactions
Interactions between plants and insects are full of surprises and drama. Join us for a glimpse into the world of plant/insect relationships. This lecture and Q&A is available on YouTube.
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Light Pollution and Its Effects on Birds, Wildlife, and Human Health: Learn How You Can Help
Join Craig Repasz, chair and co-founder of Lights Out Connecticut to learn how light pollution is causing bird death and impacting other wildlife, human health, and energy waste, and what could be done to mitigate the damage. This lecture and Q&A is available on YouTube.
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Rain Gardens 101
In this presentation, Dr. Michael Dietz will discuss why stormwater runoff is a problem, and how rain gardens are part of the solution! This lecture and Q&A is available on YouTube.
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Wild Roots: Conserving Genetic Diversity with Native Plants
Geordie Elkins will be discussing the role of native plants, in particular native ecotypes, in conserving genetic diversity in Connecticut’s ecosystems. This lecture and Q&A is available on YouTube.
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Lecture and Q&A: The Payoffs of a Pesticide-Free Yard
Louise Washer, co-founder fo the Pollinator Pathway, will explore the human health and ecological benefits of a pesticide-free approach to gardening and landscaping. This lecture and Q&A is available on YouTube.
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Lecture and Q&A: How to Compost at Home
Want to turn over a new leaf AND decrease food waste? How about turning over some compost? Learn how you can save water, reduce pollution, and improve your garden when you start making "black gold" at home. It's easier than you think! This lecture and Q&A is available on YouTube.
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Saving an Endangered Butterfly
Faith Novella will detail her work restoring the habitat of one of Connecticut's two remaining Northern Metalmark butterfly populations. Join us on Zoom for this FREE lecture and Q&A on December 19!
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Bobcats in the Backyard
Join our discussion with Dr. Tracy Rittenhouse on September 17 to find out more about which animal species may be calling your backyard home!
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Lecture and Q&A: Butterflies in My Backyard
Butterfly expert Victor DeMasi will be speaking on pollinator biology, threats to pollinators, meadow restoration, and more! Join us at Earthplace on Thursday, May 16, from 6-7pm for this FREE lecture and Q&A at Earthplace!
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Lecture and Q&A: Anthony Zemba Birding Walk
Certified ecologist Anthony Zemba will lead a bird walk along the Earthplace trails. Bring your binoculars and see what we can discover out in the sanctuary! Join us at Earthplace on Saturday, May 11, at 8am. We will meet at the front doors of Earthplace before the walk kicks-off.
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Lecture and Q&A: Vernal Pool Ecology and Conservation
Jim Arrigoni, Environmental Director at the Lyme Land Trust, will be diving into the seasonal wetlands that wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and fairy shrimp call home. Join us at Earthplace on Thursday, March 14, from 6-7pm for this FREE lecture and Q&A (walk to follow)!
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Lecture and Q&A: The Spotted Lanternfly Project
Claire Rutledge and Kelsey Fisher of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station will be discussing their plans to study the movement and ecology of spotted lanternflies in Earthplace’s Partrick Wetlands. Join us at Earthplace on Thursday, February 15, from 6-7pm for this FREE lecture and Q&A!
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Lecture and Q&A: The Bear Reality
Felicia Ortner, a Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist (MWC) and bear enthusiast, will dispel myths and common misunderstandings about black bears in Connecticut. Join us at Earthplace on Thursday, January 18, from 6-7pm for this FREE lecture and Q&A!
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Lecture and Q&A: In the Ground, On Your Mind
Learn from Nadia Waski about archaeology and cultural resource management and archaeology in the northeast. Join us at Earthplace on Thursday, October 12, from 6-7pm for this FREE lecture and Q&A!
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Lecture and Q&A: Monarchs in Motion
Dr. Kelsey Fisher explains how understanding insect movement and dispersal ecology informs conservation planning. Join us at Earthplace on Thursday, September 7, from 6-7pm for this FREE lecture and Q&A!
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Lecture and Q&A: Landscape Design For Birds & Wildlife
Hear from expert, Patrick Comins, Executive Director of the Connecticut Audubon Society on how native trees, shrubs and plants can help attract birds and other wildlife to your backyard!
Join us at Earthplace on May 10, from 6-7pm for this FREE lecture and Q&A!
Lecture and Q&A: Insect Invaders: Spotted Lanternfly In Connecticut
The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is a new arrival in Connecticut. This large planthopper feeds on many different hosts and poses a risk to Connecticut’s vineyards. Learn about the history and biology of the SLF, how to recognize it, and what to do if you find it in your area.
Join us at Earthplace on May 10, from 6-7pm for this FREE lecture and Q&A!
Webinar: Talking $h!t
Have you ever wondered what creatures are walking through yards and forests in the area? By recognizing scat you can identify the animals sharing nature! Earthplace naturalist, Becky Newman will share photos and information about the animals that call Westport home with us.
Webinar: To Be an Environmentalist, Start with Antiracism
Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru, a 22-year-old environmental justice advocate and founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, will discuss the important intersection of social and environmental justice.
Webinar: Food Scraps Recycling
Learn all you need to know about this NEW, FREE program! The Town of Westport is now collecting food scraps at the Transfer Station to be turned into compost. Find out how the program works and what can and can't be recycled.
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Webinar: Eat More with Less!
Learn what changes you can make in planning and preparing meals and preserving food, so you can eat more with less, and decrease your food waste footprint.
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Webinar: Feeding People in a Time of Climate Change and COVID-19
This is a webinar presentation that offers a radical look at the relationship of climate, COVID-19, and food and includes practical advice on eating better for planet AND people.
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Webinar: From Climate Despair to Local Action - A Conversation with Eban Goodstein
Learn about technology tipping points—from residential to utility-scale solutions. This was a special Earth Day collaboration between Sustainable Weston, Earthplace and Sustainable Westport.
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