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Upcoming Events 2010 CIPWG Invasive Plant Symposium: On Thursday, October 14, 2010, the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) will present a symposium entitled Challenges and Successes: Working Cooperatively to Manage Invasive Plants. The symposium, open to the public, will take place from 8 am – 4 pm at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn. Keynote speaker, Dr. Bernd Blossey, will present "The Power of Choice: New Frontiers in Invasive Plant Management and Conservation.” Concurrent afternoon sessions will cover the industry perspective – what’s working, early detection & rapid response, invasives management research, invaded forests, Cooperative Weed Management Areas, and local success stories. Research posters and other educational exhibits will be featured throughout the day. The registration fee, including parking, information packet, lunch, and other refreshments, is $40 (postmarked by September 18) and $55 if postmarked after September 18 or for walk-in registrations. Student fee, with ID, is $25. CT DEP Pesticide Recertification and other Continuing Education Credits are available. The program agenda and registration information are available at www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg. For additional information, or to be mailed a paper copy of the registration brochure, contact Donna Ellis at (860) 486-6448. The CT ERT Program is a co-sponsor. 2010 New England RC&D Conference: "Feeding Ourselves, Fueling Ourselves" on October 28-30, 2010 More information to come shortly. Go to www.berkshirepioneerrcd.org for up to date information.
2010 Eastern CT RC&D Annual Meeting: The 2010 Eastern Connecticut RC&D Annual Meeting was held on Monday June 21st, 2010 from 10:30am-3:00pm at Goodwin College-The River Campus in East Hartford, CT. The agenda included: an RC&D business meeting, 2010 RC&D partnership awards, a presentation on Brownfields and the work that has been done at Goodwin College by Robert Carr of Zuvic Associates, An introduction to Goodwin's Environmental Program and a tour of the new campus by Bruce Morton, lunch, and the afternoon concluded with a cruise along the Connecticut River aboard the Hartford Belle with special guest Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni. You can find more details about at the Eastern CT RC&D Website at: www.easternrcd-ct.org
A Design Workshop with Randall Arendt: Reinventing the Commercial Strip & Creating New Mixed-Use Centers.On May 17th, 2010, a workshop at the Chaplin Firehouse was held. This was an excellent program with great examples from around the country of how other communities are addressing commercial growth issues and creating new villages. This program was co-sponsored by the Green Valley Institute and the CT Environmental Review Team. More information can be found at www.greenerprospects.com
Soil and Water Conservation Society Southern New England Chapter Winter Meeting Energizing the Rural Landscape—Renewable Power and Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Our Farms, Homes, and Communities - February 18, 2010 from 9:00am-3:30pm was held at Periwinkles Restaurant & Banquet Hall. 917 Southbridge St, Auburn MA 01501. Please visit their website for more information. www.swcssnec.org Connecticut Environmental Review Team Program Recognition Brunch
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