Eclipse event a fitting way to mark Community Science Month
Hundreds of families, couples and friend groups brought picnics, beach blankets, camp chairs and curiosity about the natural world to the eclipse viewing event at Camp Harkness in Waterford on April 8. By coincidence, the eclipse happened during the annual observance of Community Science Month.
[Read More]On Earth Day, hold both hope and lament as you reassess your role
An op-ed article by CTSG Communications Coordinator Judy Benson, published in The Day on April 17 and the Connecticut Mirror on April 18, reflects on Earth Day and how we can be positive forces of nature.
[Read More]Avery Point EcoHusky Club to host Earth Day celebration
The public is invited to join students, faculty and UConn staff at the UConn Avery Point EcoHusky Club’s annual Earth Day Celebration from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday April 22.
[Read More]Video shows how FLUPSY helps the shellfish garden grow
It’s the time of year when some of us are planning our cold weather veggies like spinach, kale, and peas. Have you ever wondered how a shellfish garden works? The newest video in the Connecticut Aquaculture Video Series focuses on the Shellfish Floating Upweller System or “FLUPSY”.
[Read More]Strategies, ideas shared at well-attended funding workshops
Two Sustainable and Resilient Communities Regional Funding Workshops took place in March 2024, one in Groton in Eastern CT and the second in Bridgeport in Western CT. The workshops attracted 86 attendees representing a diverse range of stakeholders.
[Read More]Ornamental aquaculture at school featured in new video
This week’s featured video is “Marine Ornamental Aquaculture at the Marine Science Magnet High School.”
[Read More]Sea Grant’s impacts ripple across U.S. communities
National Sea Grant has created a StoryMap featuring projects from all 33 of the nation’s Sea Grant programs, including the Fenwick living shoreline project in Connecticut.
[Read More]2023 CT Sea Grant Annual Report summary now available
The fiscal 2023 annual report summary, which presents an overview of CT Sea Grant funding, research investments and projects in fisheries and aquaculture; environmental literacy; workforce development; resilient communities; and coastal ecosystems and watershed is now available.
[Read More]Abstracts for LIS research conference due March 22
2024 Long Island Sound Research Conference Call for Abstracts! Due Date March, 15th!
[Read More]Northern Woodlands magazine features CTSG forest project
The Winter 2023 issue of Northern Woodlands magazine features an article titled, “Planting for the Future at Hoffman Evergreen Preserve,” about the CT Sea Grant-Avalonia Land Trust project at the Stonington forest.
[Read More]Upcoming Events
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Apr
20
Bluff Point walking tour and educational program 1:00pm
Bluff Point walking tour and educational program
Saturday, April 20th, 2024
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Bluff Point State Park, Groton
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Apr
22
Avery Point EcoHusky Club Earth Day Celebration 12:00pm
Avery Point EcoHusky Club Earth Day Celebration
Monday, April 22nd, 2024
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Avery Point campus
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15
Long Island Sound Research Conference 8:00am
Long Island Sound Research Conference
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Danfords Hotel & Marina
More information: www.nyseagrant.org/LISResearch2024www.nyseagrant/LISResearch2024
Registration information coming soon
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