Friday, January 30, 2015

March 8 workshop| Microgreens All Year Long!

"I thought you might be interested in this class we are organizing at my Community Garden.   If you know anyone who might be interested, feel free to forward it on.    I've been eating their microgreens this year, and it's the only ones my daughter will eat now.  Yes, they are that good." Green Schools Rep, Rosalia


Come learn how easy it is 
to grow a whole garden of flavor!
Indoors! All year long! 
No special equipment needed!


Indoor Flavor Gardens: Growing Microgreens 

Yes, our very popular class is back and we still have space!

Proceeds go to Greenwich Community Gardens and Abilis, 
so please know that your tuition helps both organizations.

Students will receive a Microgreens Growing Guide and Microgreen Seeds.

Saturday, March 7, 2015 10:00 am

Please see flyer attached and RSVP to:




Happy Gardening,
Patty Sechi
Greenwich Community Gardens, President & Founder

"I can think of no better form of personal involvement in the cure of the environment than that of gardening."  Wendell Berry
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

January 25 | BAGELS & BIRDS @ Audubon. RSVP required & space limited ~ so tell your friends ASAP



 
Audubon Greenwich Nature Programs & Special Events
Saturday, January 25 – Sunday, February 22
 
BAGELS & BIRDS OF PREY
A Family Breakfast & Wildlife Show
THIS SUNDAY (January 25 from 9:30-11:00 am)
Join us for a special Audubon Greenwich event featuring live birds of prey in Audubon's Kimberlin Nature Education Center! See live hawks, falcons, owls - up close and personal - in a fun setting, suitable for all ages!  Ideal for families with children interested in wildlife! All ages welcome. $10 per person. Space limited. Please RSVP to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x349. EVENT WEBSITE: http://greenwich.audubon.org/events/jan-25-family-breakfast-wildlife-show
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Saturday, February 7
Hudson River EagleFest (in Croton-On-Hudson, New York)
9:00 am-4:00 pm
A very exciting way to see live eagles in their winter habitat. For details visit www.teatown.org or call (914) 762-2912. (Snow Date: Feb. 8.)
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Wednesday February 4
FILM EVENT:
"Pelican Dreams" @ The Avon Theatre (Stamford)
7:30-9:00 pm
This documentary follows a wayward, starving California brown pelican from her "arrest" on the Golden Gate Bridge into care at a wildlife
rehabilitation facility, and from there explores pelican nesting grounds, Pacific coast migration and survival challenges. Following the film,
Audubon Naturalist Ted Gilman will discuss waterbirds and ways Audubon is working to conserve birds in Important Bird Areas across Connecticut. Avon or Audubon Members: $6 or $11 otherwise.  Purchase online: www.avontheatre.org  or call 203-967-3660, x2 for tickets.
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Sunday, February 8
2nd Sunday Hike
9:30-11:00 am
A regularly scheduled guided hike on the second Sunday of every month. Hiking groups meet before 9:30 am in the Audubon Greenwich parking lot.
For hike location and degree of difficulty, contact Jeff at 203-613-8813.  Free for members & $5 otherwise. RSVP required: greenwichcenter@audubon.org.
EVENT WEBSITE: http://greenwich.audubon.org/events/feb-8-second-sunday-hike-audubon-greenwich
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Sunday, February 22
Coyotes & Foxes…Oh My!
1:00-2:30 pm
Eastern coyotes and red foxes play important ecological roles and have become more common in our region. Frank Vincenti, founder of The Wild Dog Foundation, will explain how people and predators can live in harmony. Chris Nagy, Director Research & Land Management, for the Mianus River Gorge Preserve will discuss coyote biology and the unique Gotham Coyote Project. Q&A will follow. Proceeds directly benefit Audubon's local conservation initiatives. $10/adult. $5/child. Ages 7 & up suggested. RSVP to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x349.
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ABOUT AUDUBON MEMBERSHIP:
Audubon Greenwich family membership start at only $35 per year/family. Sign up today! Visit the Audubon Greenwich website to learn about all the membership benefits.
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Shop to Support Audubon Greenwich. Visit the shop for bird seed, coffee, gifts & more! You are sure to find something for yourself and the perfect gifts for any occasion.
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Audubon Greenwich's Nature Store & Gift Shop
Our shelves are stocked with many new items in addition to:
·  Fun and educational children's nature toys, games and puppets
·  The best in birdfeeders and bird feeding accessories
·  A wide selection of nature books for adults and children
·  Quality binoculars and spotting scopes and optic accessories
·  Sturdy bird houses, designed to suit particular species
·  Fresh, high-quality bird seed and feeding supplies
·  Locally produced honey
 
GUIDED TOUR GIFT CERTIFICATES
Experience nature in new ways with a professional Audubon guide
Give the gift of nature this holiday season! Purchase a gift certificate for a personalized tour of our 285-acre sanctuary or other natural areas in the region. These unique experiences are customized to your interests and guaranteed to uncover natural wonders you've never experienced before. 1.5 hour tours for up to ten guests, starting at $150, can be scheduled any time of year. To reserve a gift certificate today, call 203-869-5272 ext. 351 or email: greenwichcenter@audubon.org.
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MUSEUM-QUALITY ART PRINTS BY OPPENHEIMER
ABOUT AUDUBON MEMBERSHIP: Audubon Greenwich family membership starts at $35 per year. Please visit our Greenwich website to learn about all the membership benefits.
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 Audubon Greenwich | 613 Riversville Road | Greenwich, CT 06831
 
RSVP HOTLINE: (203) 930-1349
 
The Audubon Greenwich mission is to engage and educate people to conserve, restore, and enjoy nature, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. To learn more about Audubon Greenwich and our upcoming events and camp experiences, visit us online: http://greenwich.audubon.org
 
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MESSAGE SENT BY:
Jeff Cordulack
Events & Communications Manager
203-613-8813


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Monday, January 12, 2015

Farm to school free webinars




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Outdoor Classroom Management

January 15, 4 p.m. EST - Hosted by edWeb

Along with abundant opportunities for learning and fun, outdoor classrooms come with a unique set of challenges, particularly in relation to classroom management. How do I focus students' attention on the lesson when the squirrels are dropping walnuts from the tree? How do I convince 30 students that the garden is a learning environment and not a space for extra recess time? Whitney Cohen, Life Lab's Education Director, will use stories, photos and discussion to share tried-and-true tips for managing large groups of students in an outdoor environment.

 

Telling your story: Share your success with the media, the community and funders

February 10, 1 p.m. EST

Your school garden is growing, your lunch line is local, and your community's health and economy are improving thanks to farm to school. But if you don't learn how to tell your story in a concise, compelling way, interest in your program could stagnate. Maintain momentum for farm to school within your community through media relations, funder outreach and community partners with persuasive success stories. The National Farm to School Network's communications staff, Chelsey Simpson and Stacey Malstrom, will offer simple best-practices and easy tips for sharing your story and finding your audience. The 20-minute presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

 

Making change: How you can support farm to school policy this spring

March 10, 1 p.m. EST

Although the Child Nutrition Act (known as CNR) isn't set to expire until September 30, the action in D.C. is happening now, and we need your help. Join us to learn how farm to school legislation is progressing as part of CNR and what you can do to help make sure farm to school gets the support it needs from Congress! We will cover actions that anyone can take to join the effort and become an effective advocate for farm to school. The 20-minute presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

 

Susan Quincy

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Outdoor Recreation/ State Parks

Public Outreach

Kellogg Environmental Center

Environmental Educator, Coordinator of Project WET and Project Food, Land, & People

500 Hawthorne Ave.

Derby, Ct  06418

P: 203.734.2513|F: 203.922.7833 |Email  susan.quincy@ct.gov

 

 

www.ct.gov/deep

 

Conserving, improving and protecting our natural resources and environment;

Ensuring a clean, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy supply.

 

 

 

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