Trillium Education and Outreach Newsletter March 2020 CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection State Parks & Public Outreach

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Reforest the Tropics Free March 10, 2020 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Meigs Point Nature Center, Hammonasset State Park Madison, CT Grade Level: Elementary to Middle School Climate change workshop focused on integration of climate impacts and actions related to rain forest and forest systems. Curriculum materials provided. Climate Action Simulation Free Stipend Provided March 20, 2020 9:30 am- 3:00 pm Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby, CT For Educators of all ages Take part in a role playing climate summit where you design the policy. Learn how to use this model with students to engage them in action evaluations and create methods for better argumentation to meet NGSS outcomes. Resources and materials provided.

Growing Up WILD $ 40.00 March 18, 2020 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Kellogg Environmental Center Derby, CT Early Childhood Educators  Use Growing Up WILD to engage children in S.T.E.A.M. concepts and to promote literacy, health, and nature play. Discounts for multiple registration. Let's Consider Water $40.00 March 26, 2020 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby, CT Grade level: K-4 Use Project WET to engage students in investigating water and water science. Start with physical structures and move into systems that apply concepts for watersheds and water conservation to your curriculum through NGSS connection s.

Aquatic WILD Workshop $40.00 March 24, 2020,10:00 am - 2:00 pm Kellogg Environmental Center Derby, CT Grade level: 2-12 Dive into NGSS and STEM! Do field investigations (weather permitting) and hands-on activities to help students learn about aquatic habitats and develop the skills necessary to prepare them for higher education, careers, and an ever-changing world.  AirNow! Air Quality Workshop Free April 7, 2020 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Kellogg Environmental Center Derby, CT Grade Level: K-12 Clean Air is important and understanding air quality is easy to include in school culture. Take part in this workshop to understand what air quality issues, history, health impacts and how to become participants in the AirNow Network of schools and facilities. Materials and flags provided. Space is limited to 10 schools .

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Women's History Month Is March Free Download - Women and the Environment Special Programs for Earth Day

50th Anniversary of Earth Day April 22, 1970- April 22, 2020 Looking for ways to acknowledge this significant anniversary? May we suggest a presentation on: The Endangered Species Act Clean Water Act Clean Air Act You may also want to provide your students with a topic related, festival style, program. This 3-hour program provides interactive stations on a topic related to environmental activities Festivals can be done at your school or a local state park. Festival topics include : Recycling Water Wildlife and Habitats Environmental Footprints Remember Earth Day is Every Day! Presentations and festivals are available through June. Contact susan.quincy@ct.gov to discuss logistics and answer your questions.

Free Webinars- See What's New  Connecticut Humanities provides a series of free webinars and information for educators. To connect with them please follow the links for current offerings and contact Aimee Bogush, abogush@cthumanities.org , to join their email list for future opportunities and grant offerings.

Citizen Science and Education Resources

Great ways to get out and take part in winter. Educators in schools are welcome to take part in these programs. Many centers offer opportunities for individuals to help with these projects as well. Contact us to see how we can help you get started susan.quincy@ct.gov Project FeederWatch Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network CooCoRaHS Christmas Bird Count Great Backyard Bird Count CT DEEP Wildlife Division is inviting volunteers to take part in Citizen Science. Help the state in counting a variety of wildlife. Information on wildlife studies can be found at Wildlife Division Citizen Science/ Volunteer Opportunities Water Quality opportunities also exist. See how to get involved . Free Educational Lesson Plans and Resources Project WET has a collection of free downloadable materials. Contact susan.quincy@ct.gov for additional information on materials to aid in classroom education.

Join the Conference Project Learning Tree, Project WILD and Project WET will be at these conference. Learn about these and other resources for your schools through exhibit halls, interactive sessions and panels. March 9, 2020 The Keefe-Bruyette Symposium, St Joseph University School for the Young Child. March 16, 2020 CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONNECTICUT OUTDOOR & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ​JOINT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Scout Programs

Amuse Journey Jump Start-- Women in Science March 7, 2020 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kellogg Environmental Center Derby, CT Register to participate in this special program to get you moving on your Amuse Journey. Registration is through Girl Scouts

Quick Links

Calendar of Events Field Trip Sites Dinosaur State Park James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum Meigs Point Nature Center, Hammonasset Beach State Park Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area Project Learning Tree Project WILD Project WET No Child Left Inside®

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