Extension

The Coastal Certificate Program is offered to those who wish to familiarize themselves with current environmental issues unique to our coastal waters and Long Island Sound, while learning about ways to landscape more sustainably. In a time when climate change is taking on increasing significance, the Coastal Certificate Program will address how and why the transition to sustainable landscapes is not just a good idea, but a global environmental imperative. The Coastal Certificate is designed to generate ambassadors of alternatives to nutrient and chemically intensive landscaping practices for Connecticut coastal and watershed residents. The outreach component will be geared specifically to spreading the word about sustainable landscaping through projects, educational materials, and other creative ideas. In addition to covering coastal environmental issues, the Coastal Certificate program will feature speakers that address exciting ways to reduce or rethink lawns, create plant habitats that attract birds and pollinating insects, design for sustainability using native plants, and share tools and resources for effective outreach. The field trip will relate to class topics and be local to the workshop location. Participants must attend all classes and complete 10 hours of approved outreach activities to receive the Coastal Certificate. Reading resources will be provided. Those enrolled will receive 6 AMG credits upon completion. Additional dates include 4/25/2019, 4/27/2019, 4/30/2019,and 5/2/2019. Weekend Field Trip TBD (4/27 is placeholder).

Join us for this workshop to help you be better prepared for severe weather. Light refreshments at 5:30 pm. Workshop starts at 6 pm. Pre-registration required at 860-923-3458.

Finding understandable science-based information on GMOs is challenging for the public. Our project goal is to bridge the information gap surrounding GMOs with farmers and the general public.

Moderator: Dean Indrajeet Chaubey, UConn CAHNR

Speakers:

Paul Vincelli, Extension Professor & Provost Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Kentucky (focus area: overview of risks and benefits of genetically engineered crops)

Robert C. Bird, Professor of Business Law and Eversource Energy Chair in Business Ethics, UConn School of Business (focus area: Ethical/Legal/Social Implications of GMOs)

Yi Li, Professor, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, UConn CAHNR, (focus area: GMO technologies/CRISPR)

Gerry Berkowitz, Professor, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, UConn CAHNR (focus area: GMOs and big agriculture in the US?)

There are several new insect pests that are either already here, or on their way. Some of them have traveled from other continents, some of them are moving up from the south with the rising temperatures. In this symposium we will discuss how conditions are changing in CT and what new issues are coming along with the changes. Among the insects that will be covered are Spotted Lantern Fly and Southern Pine Beetle.

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Christian Davis and Helene Voto, Longtime Memoirists

Members are encouraged to write memoirs to share in class. New members are welcome.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/