Showing up for our Allies has taken us to some fun places this summer! Scroll down for the special moments!
Don't miss these upcoming Events!!
August 15: EDUCATORS!! The Science of Bird Migration and Light Pollution in Connecticut:
Lesson Plan Launch! 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Webinar | ONLINE ONLY
Join us on August 15th for the official launch of Lights Out Connecticut’s NEW lesson plan on "The Science of Bird Migration and Light Pollution in Connecticut." Created by Catherine Ferreri, science teacher at Coleytown Middle School, in Westport, CT, this five-part learning module equips students with age-appropriate information and critical thinking skills to answer questions like—why do birds migrate, what species of birds migrate near me, how does light pollution affect bird migration, and how can we reduce the harms on migratory birds? The module meets Next Generation Science Standards.
Register for the Zoom link: bit.ly/46yu8tf
Hosted by Lights Out Connecticut, Menunkatuck Audubon Society, and the Hartford Audubon Society, the webinar will feature an in-depth discussion with Catherine Ferreri, creator of the Science of Bird Migration & Light Pollution Lesson Plan, and Meredith Barges, Lesson Plan collaborator and Co-Chair of Lights Out Connecticut.The launch is timed for the start of peak fall bird migration on August 15, when we begin asking residents and businesses to turn off nonessential lights at night for migratory birds.**This project was funded by the Hartford Audubon Society and individual donations to Lights Out Connecticut.**
August 24 and 25: Schemitzun!! https://www.schemitzun.com/
September 20 Denison-Pequotsepos & Coogan Farm Green Tie Event https://dpnc.org/green-tie-celebration/
ALLIANCE EVENTS:
September 21 (stay tuned): Alliance WATER is LIFE Day. Paddle, Learn, Activate, Celebrate
October: Alliance Scavenger and Stormwater Outflow / Culvert Hunt
Job Opportunities with CT NERR:
The Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve (CT NERR) is currently hiring for two positions; see below for brief summaries and links for more information and applying. Both postings are open through August 27th.
Research Assistant 1: This position will provide research and program support to the education, training, research, and stewardship sector coordinators of the CT NERR. To see the full posting description and to apply, go to: https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/498483/research-assistant-1
CT NERR Communications and Engagement Coordinator: This position is responsible for coordinating the promotion, marketing activities, and special projects or services for the CT NERR. It carries out a diverse range of publicity and marketing strategies for various events, workshops, and programs; develops strategies for and engages with a variety of audiences, including university and community-based stakeholders, about CT NERR priorities. To see the full posting description and to apply, go to: https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/498485/ct-nerr-communications-and-engagement-coordinator.
Strawberry Moon Festival, June
The Strawberry Moon Festival at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum was full of fun, learning, love, art, and good food! Most of you know that the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed is co-led by Mashantucket and Eastern Pequot friends, and that the Mashantucket Pequot Museum is one of our closest organizational allies. Thank you for including us! includingCelebrating the Strawberry Moon together in the joy of the season of first fruit means the world to us. Pictured here are Alliance Director Brenda Geer (EPTN) and her Mashantucket cousin Roy Colebut, and Alliance Director Rahiem Eleazer and his wife Kierra.
Wequetequock Clean Water Festival and Conference, July
We made a whole bunch of new friends here, including artists like Kristie Holohan of the Pattagansett Art Center and super Scout Cameron Miller and her scout leader Mom Kathleen Rooney. The mini-conference brought together water quality experts and engaged citizens from the whole region to plan together for a cleaner, healthier future. Many thanks to Heather Palardy of the Eastern CT Conservation District for organizing a terrific gathering.
Other events where we did or are doing our part include the Groton Conservation Commission's investigation of regenerative design, (creating or retrofitting buildings that help to restore the environment), Stonington's Zoning Board of Appeals' hearing about the 16 Smith Street (Old Mystic) wetlands and flooding debacle, Stonington's Planning and Zoning Review and Update (we brought regional experts to the table to help shape the proposed changes concerning climate resilience and environmental health), and the NE Fisheries Management Council's hearing on restricting mid-water trawling in certain areas during the winter months so as to protect the dwindling River Herring populations (thereby protecting the entire food chain in ocean and river ecosystems and all of the fisheries who depend on them).
Many many thanks to all who show up!!
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