
Statewide Multi-Use Trail Data Available
Data Collection Program Releases 2017 Data Shedding Light on Statewide Multi-use Trail Use The Connecticut Trail Census (CTTC), a program tracking use on multi-use trails statewide, has released publically available data for the 2017 calendar year on their website http://www.cttrailcensus.uconn.edu/. The CTTC collects data regarding trail use patterns including who is using these trails, […]
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Be Aware of Ticks and Know the Warning Signs of Lyme Disease
Originally published by United Way of Connecticut As the weather starts to warm, an increased awareness of ticks and the symptoms associated with Lyme disease is important. Tips for preventing Lyme disease: Avoid tall grass and over-grown, brushy areas. Stay in the middle of trails when hiking in the woods. Wear light-colored clothing to allow ticks to be […]
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Solid Ground Farmer Trainings Continue
UConn Extension’s Solid Ground Training class for beginner farmers on the “Safe and Effective Use of Pesticides For Organic and Non-Organic Producers”, held in Bethel on April 10 and taught by Mary Concklin. A part of the class was devoted to learning about personal protective equipment (PPE) with Chelsey Hahn modeling several different PPE items.
[Read More]Stormwater Research from Extension
Our UConn Extension educators working in land use, and the environment have recently published two articles: Extension Educators Mike Dietz and Chet Arnold have an article, Can Green Infrastructure Provide Both Water Quality and Flood Reduction Benefits?, in the May issue of the Journal of Sustainable Water in the Built Environment. You can read the […]
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Put Local On Your Tray (Or Plate) In April
Put Local on Your Tray is a farm-to-school program helping Connecticut schools serve and celebrate regionally grown food. Even if you’re not a school, they have some advice for getting local onto your plate this season. Days are getting slightly warmer and longer, the breeze is sharp, and the land is both awakened and nourished by fresh spring rain. […]
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New Rules for Corralling Runoff Require Local Actions
By JUDY BENSON Haddam – As the state gets wetter, Connecticut cities and towns have little choice but to take better control of the water that flows over streets, parking lots and fields from rainfall and snowmelt. “There are two drivers related to stormwater,” said David Dickson, faculty member of the UConn Center for Land […]
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Poop In The Garden
By: Diane Wright Hirsch, MPH Extension Educator/Food Safety Over the weekend, before the most recent snow, I looked out my kitchen window to see my dog squatting over the chive patch in our vegetable garden. It was too late to stop him. I spend a lot of time with Connecticut farmers, talking about producing […]
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Worker Protection Standards for Organic Farms
Organic Farming is Affected by a New Law: The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) The new law provides protections for agricultural workers, pesticide handlers, family members and volunteers. UConn Extension and CT NOFA are offering a workshop specifically designed for organic growers on May 3, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at 1796 Asylum Avenue in […]
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Spring Compost Sales
UPDATE: DATE & PAYMENT CHANGE: Calling all green thumbs. UConn CAHNR is happy to announce sales dates for the 2018 spring compost sale. We will be open on April 20, 21, 27 and 28th. Sales hours will be Fridays 1:00pm to 4:30pm and Saturdays 9:00am to 3:00pm. Sales are CHECK and CREDIT CARD only. NO […]
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All Paws In Today!
“The lessons and experiences I have gained from this trip will remain with me forever as the most exciting and rewarding opportunity 4-H has ever given me.” These are the words of a 4-H teen returning home from National 4-H Congress. The 4-H Centennial Fund makes it possible for teens to attend these amazing leadership […]
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Upcoming Events
Master Gardener Class
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
OtherNew London County Extension Center, 562 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360-6599

Required Master Gardener class.
Contact Information: New London County â Paul Armond (860) 885-2823, paul.armond@uconn.edu Middlesex County â Gail Reynolds (860) 345-4511, gail.reynolds@uconn.edu
MoreCLIR - Great Decisions
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
OtherUConn Depot Campus

Great Decisions: This year's Foreign Policy Association's topics: Pax Americana, Russia, China, Media a& Foreign Policy, Turkey, US Global Engagement and the Military, South Africa, and Global Health. Books are available for $25.00. This course will be meeting at Vernon Cottage on Mondays from April 9 thru June 4, except Memorial Day May 28th.
Contact Information: Marilyn Diaz, marilyn.diaz@uconn.edu, 860-570-9012
MoreCLIR-Climate Change, Flooding & Mitigation in the Northeast
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
OtherUConn Depot Campus

Climate Change, Flooding and Mitigation in the Northeast: A look at how rainfall and flooding have changed in our lifetime and what can be done to prepare for and mitigate flood damages in the future. Class will be held at Vernon Cottage.
Contact Information: Marilyn Diaz, marilyn.diaz@uconn.edu, 860-840-8134
MoreGrow Your Own Meadow, Large & Small
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
OtherGrow Your Own Meadow, Large & Small

Meadows are a way to replace lawn, improve pollinator habitat, and beautify the landscape - but what is a meadow? Is it a lawn gone feral or a perennial bed gone wild? Or is it something else altogether? In this talk, landscape designer Kathy Connolly will explore the definition of a meadow, examine the roles of grasses and flowers, and suggest steps you can take to start or improve your own meadow. Sheâll also discuss common causes of failed attempts at meadow-making, how meadows differ from other âno-mowâ and âlow-mowâ approaches to the landscape, sources of seeds, plants, tools, and the role of soil. An extensive resource list is included.
Contact Information: Jude Hsiang judith.hsiang@uconn.edu
MoreMaster Gardener Class
Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
OtherLitchfield County Extension Center, 843 University Drive, Torrington, CT 06790

Required Master Gardener class.
Contact Information: Litchfield County â David Lewis (860) 626-6240, david.lewis@uconn.edu Hartford County â Sarah Bailey (860) 570-9023, sarah.bailey@uconn.edu
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