Trainings & Events

Sustainable CT’s Community Match Fund is turning five! Since launching the Community Match Fund in 2019, over $4 million has been invested to support hundreds of projects in communities across the state. Join us to hear from several different project leaders who will speak about the lasting impact of their project, and how they turned their vision into reality with the support of their neighbors and Sustainable CT’s Community Match Fund.

Join Sustainable CT for virtual, informal, discussions most third Thursdays of each month. We share program updates and resources, explore your questions, and strengthen the network of Sustainable CT champions. These sessions are free and open to all.
 

The FY 2025 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grant Guidelines are now available on the MARC Grant Application Resources webpage. Grants offered by the Brownfields Program may be used to address sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum) and petroleum.

Deadline to Apply: November 14, 2024

National Applicant Outreach Webinars: EPA will host two webinars, which will only cover the narrative/ranking criteria for FY 2025.

• Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 12 PM ET - This webinar will discuss narrative/ranking criteria for entities applying for Community-wide Assessment grants, Assessment Coalition grants, and Community-wide Assessment grants for states and tribes.
• Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 12 PM ET  - This webinar will discuss narrative/ranking criteria for entities applying for Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup grants.

Join the Mystice River Watershed Alliance on September 21 from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. for a full day of fun learning activities and opportunities to share your knowledge and hear from local experts about how to care for the water and keep each other safe.
 

We all have a role to play. To decarbonize our society and the electric grid requires forward-looking and diverse thinking, strong, committed leadership, and collaboration. There’s no time to waste. That’s why UConn and Eversource Energy are committed to bringing together representatives from industry, government, academia and beyond to discuss the sustainable clean energy challenges and solutions for UConn, Connecticut and our region.

Keynote Speaker Gene Rodrigues

Gene Rodrigues, U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Electricity. Mr. Rodrigues brings over three decades of industry experience to DOE as a nationally recognized expert in clean energy policy and programs. 

Panel Discussions

Featuring key decision makers who will highlight the challenges of decarbonizing the grid while maintaining reliability and resiliency – including the role of emerging technologies such as hydrogen and geothermal.

Clean Energy and Sustainability Innovation Program (CESIP) Student Challenge

Hear from four student teams who will present their innovative research ideas to reduce carbon footprints and prepare for climate extremes.

Clean Energy Engagement Fair 

In conjunction with the Summit, all students have the opportunity to participate in a career fair style event with open-flow time to hear from the Student Challenge teams about the program and their experiences, meet with Eversource Energy and other employers, and learn about UConn curriculum opportunities. 

Be a part of a growing community focused on advancing clean energy, developing the workforce of the future and creating a healthier, more sustainable path forward for us all.

This event is part of Connecticut Sustainability & Resiliency Week. Register and learn more about other Sustainability & Resiliency Week events by visiting https://events.ct.gov/.
 

As part of Connecticut Sustainability and Resiliency Week, we want everyone to experience an eco-friendly way to get around: a hybrid-electric bus! Join us for a free, short ride around Waterbury to learn the ropes and have transit experts answer your questions. We will also check out the Naugatuck River Greenway at Platt Park - another great way to get around while reducing your footprint.

This activity is for first-time transit riders only. You must RSVP for your free bus pass.

RSVP HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/09PMduYtjh

We will meet on the East End of the Green (near the horse statue) - across from 2 North Main Street.

Park in the new Municipal Parking lot on Prospect Street.

This event is part of Connecticut Sustainability & Resiliency Week. Register and learn more about other Sustainability & Resiliency Week events by visiting https://events.ct.gov/.
 

Join the Connecticut Data Collaborative (CTData) for an introduction to a new interactive population estimates dashboard, created by CTData in collaboration with CT’s Department of Public Health. This dashboard features annual population estimates from the Census Bureau and Connecticut’s Department of Public Health. Users can explore Connecticut’s total population estimates across the state, planning regions, and towns from 2020 through 2023. In addition, the dashboard highlights population changes, components of population change (births, deaths, and domestic and international migration), and newly permitted housing units in each town. With this tool, data users can compare estimates from different data sources and vintages and explore population changes over time. During the webinar, CTData will provide an overview of the dashboard and how to use it. They will also discuss some important methodological changes that have impacted the Census Bureau’s population estimates over the past couple of years.
 

As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, Connecticut residents, businesses, and municipalities must urgently invest in climate resilience. Over the past decade, municipalities like the City of New Haven have taken initial steps to plan for the impacts of climate change. This session will highlight Resilient Fair Haven, hearing from the City of New Haven and its partners—including the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) and Connecticut Green Bank—about challenges and opportunities to address issues of flooding, extreme heat, and to increase climate resilient investments in vulnerable communities. We’ll hear about lessons learned from those efforts as well as new tools and solutions like "Resilience Improvement Districts" to accelerate climate resilience action in the next decade.

This event is part of Connecticut Sustainability & Resiliency Week. Register and learn more about other Sustainability & Resiliency Week events by visiting https://events.ct.gov/.
 

Join the Water Planning Council during Source Water Protection Week for this important webinar that both celebrates the 50^th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act and looks at the challenges ahead. The webinar will provide an overview of the Safe Drinking Water Act and how it provides for protecting drinking water quality at the source.  The discussion will then focus on water quality challenges and two emerging contaminants: PFAS and 1,4-dioxane.
 

As a proud participant in Connecticut Sustainability & Resiliency Week, Sustainable CT will host a unique webinar featuring three outstanding municipal recipients of our Climate Leader Designation: Manchester, Old Saybrook and New Haven.

The Sustainable CT Climate Leader Designation celebrates Connecticut towns that are actively reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions and preparing their communities for the impacts of climate change, while saving money, improving public health, and building community. 

Sustainability leaders will share strategies, accomplishments and lessons learned in pursuit of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing resilience to climate change in their communities. This is an excellent opportunity for municipal administrators and sustainability teams to learn best practices and benefit from the experience of these pacesetting towns.  

Join us during Sustainability & Resiliency Week: Wednesday, September 25, 10-11 a.m.

This event is part of Connecticut Sustainability & Resiliency Week. Register and learn more about other Sustainability & Resiliency Week events by visiting https://events.ct.gov/.
 

Authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA’s Clean School Bus Program provides $5 billion over five years to replace school buses with low- and zero-emission school buses. Additionally, NREL’s $5 million Clean Bus Planning Awards Program provides free technical assistance to create comprehensive and customized bus electrification plans for fleets. This webinar series co-hosted with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation will cover the following technical assistance topics related to clean school buses: 

• June 18 @ 1 PM ET – Differences Between ESBs and ICE Buses, ESB Maintenance, and Bus RFP Best Practices
• July 24 @ 1 PM ET – Battery Overview, Recycling/End-of-Life Options, and Warranties
• August 28 @ 1 PM ET – Building a Case For ESBs in your Fleet including Benefits, Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO), and Emissions Calculators
• September 25 @ 1 PM ET – Electrification Process including a Step-by-Step Guide for New Adopters

For more information on the EPA Clean School Bus Program, please visit: epa.gov/cleanschoolbus

For more information on the NREL Clean School Bus Planning Awards Program, please visit: driveelectric.gov/clean-bus-planning-awards

If you have any programmatic questions or feedback, please email: [email protected]

If you have any technical assistance programs, please email: [email protected]
 

UConn's Center for Land Use Education and Research and Connecticut Sea Grant present a webinar by Rebuild by Design on their new Atlas of Accountability. As extreme weather continues to impact the U.S., Rebuild by Design has launched the Atlas of Accountability, a mapping tool designed to help communities and policymakers understand their localized climate-fueled exposure to extreme weather disasters. Building on Rebuild by Design’s 2022 report, “Atlas of Disaster,” this tool analyzes county-level extreme weather disaster declarations and post-disaster federal assistance. The analysis highlights the urgency of bipartisan cooperation and the need to unite across the urban-rural divide. Notably, 91% of congressional districts include a county that received a major disaster declaration for extreme weather between 2011 and 2023, with $106.4 billion in federal post-disaster assistance from FEMA and HUD CDBG-DR.

Speaker Bio:

Judy Huynh is a Project Manager at Rebuild by Design. She holds a Master of Urban Planning from NYU's Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service and specializes in using mapping tools like GIS and Mapbox to transform complex climate data into clear, understandable information. Her work focuses on researching climate adaptation policies and resilient infrastructure projects, ensuring equitable solutions that prioritize vulnerable communities.

Questions?

Contact: David Dickson at [email protected] or Juliana Barrett at [email protected].

This event is part of Connecticut Sustainability & Resiliency Week. Register and learn more about other Sustainability & Resiliency Week events by visiting https://events.ct.gov/.
 

Please join the Department of Administrative Service's (DAS) presentation on their efforts towards Connecticut's sustainability and climate goals. The presentation will cover efforts on decarbonization/energy efficiency, solar PV, transportation, water and waste conservation, and more.

This event is part of Connecticut Sustainability & Resiliency Week. Register and learn more about other Sustainability & Resiliency Week events by visiting https://events.ct.gov/.
 

As unpredictable rainstorms and heat waves make news in Connecticut, sustainability and climate resilience are topics of discussion among our business leaders. Join us for an in-person panel discussion to hear how three unique Stonington businesses are fulfilling their missions and implementing changes for the future. Hear how sustainability, including energy efficiency and renewable energy, is important to their businesses, the Mystic area, and key economic drivers like tourism, agriculture, and more.

This panel will be moderated by Mackey Dykes, Vice President of Financing Programs at the Connecticut Green Bank, and the featured panelists will be from Mystic Aquarium, ENKO Chem, and Cannonball Management.

• Mystic Aquarium, one of the state’s biggest tourist destinations, is a nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education and research.
• ENKO Chem applies AI and machine learning to speed the discovery of new, sustainable, planet friendly molecules to help farmers improve yields and combat their biggest crop threats, from pest resistance to new diseases.
• Cannonball Management owns and manages a number of restaurants (Jealous Monk, Rio Salado, El Sueno, Rio Rapido, Andiamo, Taquerio) and the Commodore Motel in Mystic

Register to attend at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainability-and-innovation-in-mystics-business-community-tickets-1000633711367

This event is part of Connecticut Sustainability & Resiliency Week. Register and learn more about other Sustainability & Resiliency Week events by visiting https://events.ct.gov/.
 

Please join the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) for webinar to learn more about the “forever” chemicals, PFAS:

• Where PFAS might be found in common consumer products


• Where PFAS might be found in the products used at food service establishments (restaurants, grocery stores with takeout, cafeterias at schools, hospitals, and nursing homes, and others) - How PFAS might impact human health


• How PFAS can move around in the environment and impact water supplies


• Suggestions for alternatives Jennifer Griffith and Stephanie Frisch from NEWMOA will present on the project they have been working with the the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District (NEKWMD), the VT DEC and NH DES

The UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) and Connecticut Sea Grant present this webinar about the Climate Corps program – where undergraduate students learn from extension professionals and apply that knowledge to climate adaptation projects with municipal or community partners throughout the region. We will hear from former students about their experience in the program, and a community partner from the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed will speak about how working with the Climate Corps has benefited their organization. Learn more about our program and how we could partner with your organization!

Register for the webinar at UConn CLEAR webinars.

Contacts: David Dickson at [email protected] or Owen Placido at [email protected].

This event is part of Connecticut Sustainability & Resiliency Week. Register and learn more about other Sustainability & Resiliency Week events by visiting https://events.ct.gov/.
 

Join to learn about the Clean Water Partnership, a community-based, public-private partnership. Roland Jones, market director for the mid-Atlantic region of Corvias Infrastructure Solutions and former director of the Office of Central Services for Prince George’s County, helped develop this initiative. He will define public-private partnerships and share how the Clean Water Partnership was formed to address stormwater challenges and build green jobs for community members.
 

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing to explore Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding dedicated to nonprofit organizations and municipalities. For example, the introduction of “direct pay” is allowing tax-exempt entities to access the benefits of federal tax credits for the first time. Meanwhile, the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency are hard at work rolling out new programs specifically tailored to these entities. The IRA and IIJA are opening new doors for nonprofits and local governments working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate.

These opportunities also bring questions: What capacities do varying organizations and municipalities have to apply for, manage, and monitor funding? What reporting requirements could pose challenges for grantees? What does equity look like across these different programs?

Panelists will address these questions and describe the status of IRA and IIJA programs that increase the technical and financial capacity of public sector groups. They will also share case studies from across the country where funding is making a difference in communities, and discuss what lessons can be learned to bolster these federal efforts going forward.
 

Do you want to learn more about how you and your family can use clean energy, reduce energy use and carbon footprint, reduce waste, and become more sustainable?   Come to Sustainable Southbury’s Energy Fair and Green Expo on Saturday, September 28th, (rain or shine) from 10 AM to 2 PM on the Town Hall Green, 501 Main Street South, Southbury.

The energy fair is an excellent way for people of all ages to learn how to become more energy-efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. There will be activities for kids, music, food trucks, posters made by Region 15 students, and fun and engaging exhibits about clean energy and conservation, waste reduction, the health impacts of single-use plastics, clean air, and water, and things you might not associate with sustainability ... such as arts and crafts exhibits by local artisans, a plant sale, master composters, affordable housing, a different vision for a strip mall, clean transportation, and clean energy.

There will be electric cars, electric bikes, and electric lawn equipment exhibitors lined up and a fun interactive exhibit you can step into that features The Energy Grid, The Plasma Tube, The Thermal Tunnel, The Generation Station, Wind Power, and a Light Wall.

Come and learn about how you can save money and make a difference!

For more information follow us at www.facebook.com/sustainablesouthbury or visit sustainablesouthbury.org.
 

Por favor, únase a nosotros en un taller gratuito de dos horas para discutir la salud comunitaria y ambiental de Willimantic. Queremos conocer qué es importante para usted como miembro de la comunidad de Willimantic. Su experiencia vivida es valiosa y compartirla puede influir en las soluciones para mejorar la calidad de vida para usted, su familia y la comunidad de Willimantic.

​Todos los que viven en Willimantic son bienvenidos e invitados. Comparta su importante opinión mientras aprende sobre los recursos y beneficios relacionados con la bosque urbano en Willimantic. Se ofrecerán comida gratuita y cuidado infantil gratuito.

​Este es un estudio de investigación realizado por UConn. Su participación es voluntaria y sus contribuciones durante el taller se mantendrán anónimas y confidenciales. Al llegar al lugar, deberá firmar un formulario de consentimiento que confirma su participación en el estudio.

​Please join the University of Connecticut and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for a free two-hour workshop to discuss community and environmental health of Willimantic. They want to learn what's important to you as a member of the Willimantic community. Your lived experience is important and sharing it can influence solutions to improve the quality of life for you, your family, and the Willimantic community.

​Anyone who lives in Willimantic is welcome and invited. Please share your important voice while learning about the resources and benefits around urban forestry in Willimantic. Free Food and free childcare provided.

​This is a research study being done by UConn. Your participation is voluntary and your contributions during the workshop will be kept anonymous and confidential. Upon arrival to the venue, you will sign a consent form that confirms participation in the study.

​Dirección / Address: 47 Crescent St, Willimantic, CT 06226

​**Estacionamiento gratuito**Free Parking**
 

The Connecticut Department of Housing (CT DOH) is hosting a series of virtual roundtable discussions, and your input is crucial in shaping the future of housing and homelessness strategies across the state. This is your opportunity to contribute directly to Connecticut’s strategic plan on housing, homelessness, and community development.

CT DOH, in collaboration with CEW Advisors, is developing a comprehensive consultation and community engagement strategy, and they want to hear from you. Whether you are part of a municipality, state agency, service organization, or work on the front lines, your insights are vital. Help ensure the needs of our communities are represented.

What they need from you:

• Attend one of the virtual roundtable sessions listed below, depending on your location or role.
• Complete the online survey to share additional feedback that will help inform the Consolidated Plan.

Virtual Roundtable Schedule:

Municipal Roundtable #1 (New Haven area)

Virtual Meeting: 10/1/2024, 10:00-11:30am, Join here

State Agencies Roundtable (Statewide)

Virtual Meeting: 10/2/2024, 10:00-11:30am, Join here

Municipal Roundtable #2 (Hartford area)

Virtual Meeting: 10/3/2024, 10:00-11:30am, Join here

Municipal Roundtable #3 (Willimantic area)

Virtual Meeting: 10/8/2024, 10:00-11:30am, Join here

Municipal Roundtable #4 (Bridgeport area)

Virtual Meeting: 10/10/2024, 10:00-11:30am, Join here

Municipal Roundtable #5 (New London area)

Virtual Meeting: 10/17/2024, 10:00-11:30am, Join here

Can’t attend a roundtable?

No problem—share your thoughts via our online survey! Your feedback will help shape future spending and project priorities in the Consolidated Plan.

Take the survey here.

If you are able to attend one or more of these meetings or have any questions, please reach out to: 

Brian Hull, President, CEW Advisors, Inc.

401-580-3321

https://www.cewadvisors.com

How do power outages impact people who use home medical devices and live in affordable housing units across Connecticut? How can resilient power - solar paired with battery storage - support medically vulnerable affordable housing residents in the event of an outage? Recently, a team of researchers investigated this question with the goal of supporting informed decision-making regarding the implementation of Climate Smart Technologies. Through this effort, the project team aims to increase the resiliency of home medical device users through advances in resilient power development, building codes, and other policy changes so that they can remain healthy in the face of extreme weather events.

Join this webinar to hear from the research team behind the recently published report titled “Emerging Public Health Needs for Climate Smart Technology in Connecticut Affordable Housing," which highlights the results of nearly 100 interviews and focus groups with affordable housing residents and support staff. Clean Energy Group will also speak to resilient power feasibility analysis at affordable housing facilities that support medically vulnerable residents. An affordable housing partner will speak to their experience engaging in the interview process and exploring renewable and resilient energy opportunities for their residents.

Presenters:

• Annie Harper, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University
• Bryan Garcia, President and CEO, Connecticut Green Bank
• Marriele Mango, Project Director, Clean Energy Group
• Darlene Yule, MPH, Chief Operating Officer, Operation Fuel
• Jesse Wescott, Vice President, The Towers

Please join the University of Connecticut and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for a free two-hour workshop to discuss the community and environmental health of New Britain. They want to learn what's important to you as a member of the New Britain community. Your lived experience is important and sharing it can influence solutions to improve the quality of life for you, your family, and the New Britain community.

​​Anyone who lives in New Britain is welcome and invited. Please share your important voice while learning about the resources and benefits around urban forestry in New Britain. Free food and free childcare provided.

​​This is a research study being done by UConn. Your participation is voluntary and your contributions during the workshop will be kept anonymous and confidential. Upon arrival to the venue, you will sign a consent form that confirms participation in the study.

​​Por favor, únase a nosotros en un taller gratuito de dos horas para discutir la salud comunitaria y ambiental de New Britain. Queremos conocer qué es importante para usted como miembro de la comunidad de New Britain. Su experiencia vivida es valiosa y compartirla puede influir en las soluciones para mejorar la calidad de vida para usted, su familia y la comunidad de New Britain.

​​Todos los que viven en New Britain son bienvenidos e invitados. Comparta su importante opinión mientras aprende sobre los recursos y beneficios relacionados con la bosque urbano en New Britain. Se ofrecerán comida gratuita y cuidado infantil gratuito.

​​Este es un estudio de investigación realizado por UConn. Su participación es voluntaria y sus contribuciones durante el taller se mantendrán anónimas y confidenciales. Al llegar al lugar, deberá firmar un formulario de consentimiento que confirma su participación en el estudio.

​Dirección / Address: 57 Fern St, New Britain, CT

​​**Estacionamiento gratuito**Free Parking**
 

The East Hampton Clean Energy Task Force is holding the Sixth Annual “East Hampton EV Show 2024” on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Congregational Church of East Hampton parking lot at 59 Main St. East Hampton, CT 06424 from 12 noon to 3 pm (Rain Date is Saturday October 12th).

Owners of electric, hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles are invited to show off their clean energy machines. Registration is quick, easy and free. Just go to www.tinyurl.com/ehcarshow, complete the form, and click submit. We hope to see you there!
 

Part of the joint UConn CLEAR & CT GISO webinar series, this 30-minute webinar will provide a broad overview of the GIS Landscape in Connecticut and how it continues to evolve. The presenters will explain general ways to “get” geographic data from map viewers to services to download including the pros and cons of each. Next, they will talk about how to find authoritative data sources and tools and how the CT Geodata Portal is working to bring them together in one place. Finally, the talk will share ways to stay “in-the-know” when there are updates, changes, and additions to the CT GIS Landscape. This webinar will provide a foundation of techniques and terms that will be part of future webinars.
 

​​Please join the University of Connecticut and the CT Department of Energy and Envrionmental Protection for a free two-hour workshop to discuss the community and environmental health of New London. We want to learn what's important to you as a member of the New London community. Your lived experience is important and sharing it can influence solutions to improve the quality of life for you, your family, and the New London community.

​​Anyone who lives in New London is welcome and invited. Please share your important voice while learning about the resources and benefits around urban forestry in New London. Free food and free childcare provided.

​​This is a research study being done by UConn. Your participation is voluntary and your contributions during the workshop will be kept anonymous and confidential. Upon arrival to the venue, you will sign a consent form that confirms participation in the study.

​​Por favor, únase a nosotros en un taller gratuito de dos horas para discutir la salud comunitaria y ambiental de New London. Queremos conocer qué es importante para usted como miembro de la comunidad de New London. Su experiencia vivida es valiosa y compartirla puede influir en las soluciones para mejorar la calidad de vida para usted, su familia y la comunidad de New London.

​​Todos los que viven en New London son bienvenidos e invitados. Comparta su importante opinión mientras aprende sobre los recursos y beneficios relacionados de la bosque urbano en New London. Se ofrecerán comida gratuita y cuidado infantil gratuito.

​​Este es un estudio de investigación realizado por UConn. Su participación es voluntaria y sus contribuciones durante el taller se mantendrán anónimas y confidenciales. Al llegar al lugar, deberá firmar un formulario de consentimiento que confirma su participación en el estudio.

​Dirección / Address: 26 Broad St, New London, CT

​​**Estacionamiento gratuito**Free Parking**

​Park at Fiddleheads Co-Op Lot
 

As data people, our role is often one of making connections across organizations or across geographies to better understand progress or challenges in the social sector. During the conference, participants will learn about the pivotal role data has played in making connections, improving systems, and measuring outcomes through data integration, data infrastructure development, data strategy building, and more.

This year, CTData is thrilled to hear from Sixto Cancel, Founder and CEO of Think of Us as our keynote speaker. Their organization exemplifies the power of data in creating change, using their Center for Lived Experience to "re-architect the child welfare system" and work towards "a foster care system where every child has a loving home."

Additionally, the agenda is currently being created. (A Call for Proposals is here, open until August 31.) The tracks will be on these topics, with more details in the near future:

• An AI track
• Equity in Data
• A hands-on track

CTData is also seeking proposals! If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please submit using this form by August 30, 2024.

This FREE conference will run from 9 am to 4 pm, with a reception from 4 to 6 pm. The conference will take place at the beautiful Heritage Hotel in Southbury, CT. With many beautiful indoor-outdoor gathering spaces, you will have many opportunities to develop new connections, share ideas, and start new partnerships.
 

Join Sustainable CT for virtual, informal, discussions most third Thursdays of each month. We share program updates and resources, explore your questions, and strengthen the network of Sustainable CT champions. These sessions are free and open to all.
 

Por favor, únase a nosotros en un taller gratuito de dos horas para discutir la salud comunitaria y ambiental de Danbury. Queremos conocer qué es importante para usted como miembro de la comunidad de Danbury. Su experiencia vivida es valiosa y compartirla puede influir en las soluciones para mejorar la calidad de vida para usted, su familia y la comunidad de Danbury.

​Todos los que viven en Danbury son bienvenidos e invitados. Comparta su importante opinión mientras aprende sobre los recursos y beneficios relacionados de la bosque urbano en Danbury. Se ofrecerán comida gratuita y cuidado infantil gratuito.

​Este es un estudio de investigación realizado por UConn. Su participación es voluntaria y sus contribuciones durante el taller se mantendrán anónimas y confidenciales. Al llegar al lugar, deberá firmar un formulario de consentimiento que confirma su participación en el estudio.

​Please join the University of Connecticut and the CT Department for Energy and Environmental Protection for a free two-hour workshop to discuss community and environmental health of Danbury. They want to learn what's important to you as a member of the Danbury community. Your lived experience is important and sharing it can influence solutions to improve the quality of life for you, your family, and the Danbury community.

​Anyone who lives in Danbury is welcome and invited. Please share your important voice while learning about the resources and benefits around urban forestry in Danbury. Free food and free childcare provided.

​This is a research study being done by UConn. Your participation is voluntary and your contributions during the workshop will be kept anonymous and confidential. Upon arrival to the venue, you will sign a consent form that confirms participation in the study.

​Dirección / Address: 53 Ellsworth Ave, Danbury, CT

​​**Estacionamiento gratuito**Free Parking**
 

The Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) 2024 symposium will be a full day in-person program on October 29, with some sessions directed to all attendees and other sessions in concurrent breakouts. This year's theme is Real Talk: Making an Impact in Invasive Plant Management.

The morning session will include a keynote presentation by Peter Picone, CT DEEP: “For the Love of Plants...To Plant or Not to Plant? A Wildlife Biologist's Perspective” plus “CIPWG’s Role in Combatting Invasive Plants” by Victoria Wallace and Lauren Kurtz, UConn, and Bryan Connolly, ECSU.

There's a full day of great speakers on the agenda so be sure to register early before tickets sell out. Questions? Contact Alyssa Siegel-Miles, [email protected].
 

​Please join the University of Connecticut and the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for a free two-hour workshop to discuss the community and environmental health of Waterbury. They want to learn what's important to you as a member of the Waterbury community. Your lived experience is important and sharing it can influence solutions to improve the quality of life for you, your family, and the Waterbury community.

​Anyone who lives in Waterbury is welcome and invited. Please share your important voice while learning about the resources and benefits around urban forestry in Waterbury. Free food and free childcare provided.

​This is a research study being done by UConn. Your participation is voluntary and your contributions during the workshop will be kept anonymous and confidential. Upon arrival to the venue, you will sign a consent form that confirms participation in the study.

​Por favor, únase a nosotros en un taller gratuito de dos horas para discutir la salud comunitaria y ambiental de Waterbury. Queremos conocer qué es importante para usted como miembro de la comunidad de Waterbury. Su experiencia vivida es valiosa y compartirla puede influir en las soluciones para mejorar la calidad de vida para usted, su familia y la comunidad de Waterbury.

​Todos los que viven en Waterbury son bienvenidos e invitados. Comparta su importante opinión mientras aprende sobre los recursos y beneficios relacionados con la arboricultura urbana en Waterbury. Se ofrecerán comida gratuita y cuidado infantil gratuito.

​Este es un estudio de investigación realizado por UConn. Su participación es voluntaria y sus contribuciones durante el taller se mantendrán anónimas y confidenciales. Al llegar al lugar, deberá firmar un formulario de consentimiento que confirma su participación en el estudio.

​Dirección / Address: 158 Grand St, Waterbury, CT

​​Street Parking
 

Please plan to join us for the 2024 Sustainable CT Awards Celebration on November 13 at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center ("The Kate") in Old Saybrook. We'll be honoring all of our 2024 certified towns and a brand new cohort of Climate Leaders. We'll also be celebrating FIVE YEARS of Community Match Fund success!

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center is a non-profit performing arts organization located in an historic theater/town hall on Main Street in Old Saybrook. Originally opened in 1911, the building is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The center includes a 285-seat theater that presents works in music, theater, opera, dance, comedy, film, and a variety of children’s programming. The Katharine Hepburn Museum, located on the first floor, is the only museum of its kind honoring Katharine Hepburn, Old Saybrook’s most celebrated resident. Exhibits feature costume and personal wardrobe items, photographs, home movies, awards, and other memorabilia.

Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We're always happy to connect with you.

Your hard work and continuing support are of vital importance to us, so we look forward to seeing you on November 13th!
 

The Partnership for Strong Communities (the Partnership) is thrilled to announce this year’s Connecticut Affordable Housing Conference (CAHC) November 18-19, 2024 with the theme Here for Housing. The CAHC is your opportunity to convene, collaborate, and drive meaningful change to improve and expand housing affordability, creation, choice, and stability across our state.

The CAHC will span two days, offering a diverse array of sessions tailored to advocates, policymakers, housing and service providers, lenders and funders, and the public. All are welcome. Each year, the Partnership spotlights strategies and solutions that help advance the vision that everyone in Connecticut has a safe, stable, affordable home.

The Partnership for Strong Communities is dedicated to promoting equitable change in Connecticut’s housing policy landscape. Through coordinated advocacy, expert research, and collaboration with partners, the Partnership strives to address historic and ongoing housing injustices and support equitable and resilient communities across the state. CAHC content is free and open to all thanks to our generous sponsors.

CAHC content is free and open to all thanks to the Partnership's generous sponsors.
 

Join Sustainable CT for virtual, informal, discussions most third Thursdays of each month. We share program updates and resources, explore your questions, and strengthen the network of Sustainable CT champions. These sessions are free and open to all.
 

Join Sustainable CT for virtual, informal, discussions most third Thursdays of each month. We share program updates and resources, explore your questions, and strengthen the network of Sustainable CT champions. These sessions are free and open to all.