CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
State Parks & Public Outreach
A conference for high school students to learn about climate change actions and develop projects that help others understand and take steps to improve climate change outcomes. Sessions are interactive and will provide examples to help students identify plans they can develop for their schools and then refine at the- YOUTH CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT- coming this May. Details will be presented at the Kick-Off. Events will be virtual. For help or questions contact- susan.quincy@ct.gov
ANNOUNCING !!!!!!!!!
Youth Climate Change Kick-Off
Event March 3, 2022
To prepare students for the Youth Summit this May.
Registration Deadline March 1, 2022
Register your high school classes, clubs or individuals to attend this full day virtual conference introducing Youth Climate Action.
Project WET Climate, Water and Resilience Workshop
Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby, CT
March 10, 2022
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Full day of Connecticut specific lessons that provide background and exploration of climate change science and impacts. Special focus on phenology, invasive species and photosynthesis.
๏ปฟRegistration required. This workshop is free due to grant funding. Suitable for grades 5-16. Includes hands on modeling of lessons.
Air Quality & Community Science
Kellogg Environmental Center
Derby, CT
March 30, 2022
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
In-person workshop on air science, pollution, and methods to improve indoor and outdoor air quality for schools. Learn about Purple Air Outdoor Monitors as well as the EPA Flag Program. Materials and resources will be provided for participation in both of the programs along with hands on lessons that brings air science alive.
Registration is required. All participants will receive lessons and materials to get active in statewide air monitoring. Suitable for elementary level to high school grades.
Webinars Ideas to prepare for Earth Week
All sessions take place from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
March 15, 2022 Soil Science
March 22, 2022 Extreme Weather
April 5, 2022 Environmental Footprints
One hour webinars on topics and/ or lessons from a variety of resources. Background information is provided with a demonstration of interactive materials or investigations. Register to attend one or all of the sessions. Registration is required.
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
NEW PROGRAM
Legacy- For grades 4-12 a virtual or in person program highlighting the legacy of women leaders in science at local, and global scale. Brings understanding to what legacies re and how we remember them through history and objects. What will your legacy look like?
Call to schedule a program- Kellogg Environmental Center, 203-734-2513
Contact our outreach centers to arrange for an educational experience that suits your needs. We offer a variety of topics in live and virtual settings for all grade levels.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are seeking a communication aid or service, have limited proficiency in English, wish to file an ADA or Title VI discrimination complaint, or require some other accommodation, including equipment to facilitate virtual participation, please contact the DEEP Office of Diversity and Equity at 860-418-5910 or by email at deep.accommodations@ct.gov. Any person needing an accommodation for hearing impairment may call the State of Connecticut relay number - 711. In order to facilitate efforts to provide an accommodation, please request all accommodations as soon as possible following notice of any agency hearing, meeting, program or event.
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