Countless individuals have turned to art to cope with personal loss, collective trauma, physical ailments, and mental illness. Agnes Martin, Tracy Emin, and Frida Kahlo all created visual art as a means of coping. Lauren A. Kaplan will discuss these examples and others to understand why making (and looking at) art has proven to be therapeutic for so many. For Adults.

Home composting is one of the most important actions we can take as individuals to positively impact the environment. Let's learn about what composting is, why we should do it, ingredient dos and don'ts, and compost structure choices. Taught by UConn Master Composter Beth Ann Loveland Sennett. For Adults.

This presentation will explore the worst flood in Connecticut history, including the contributing factors, impact, aftermath, and the ongoing role of the US Army Corps of Engineers in flood risk management. James Jylkka, Natural Resource Specialist, United States Army Corps of Engineers will present and answer questions. For Adults.

In this workshop, we will begin by reading model poems. Participants will compose drafts in response to a prompt based on either the models or their own work. Each poem will receive feedback from the class and written feedback from the instructor. Participants will have time to write, share, and critique work. Led by Garrett Phelan. For Teens and Adults.