CT Sea Grant will be celebrating its 30th anniversary year starting in August. From Aug. 20 through Sept. 30, we will accept entries for a photo contest of Connecticut waterways, from the rivers and streams that flow into Long Island Sound to the estuary itself. Send us photos picturing how you play, work and enjoy the natural beauty of our shores, or of the wildlife that inhabit these special places…
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Oct19Mamacoke Island hike56 Benham Ave., Quaker Hill2:00 PM
Explore the cultural and natural history of Mamacoke Island and the surrounding landscape, led by Connecticut College Arboretum Director Maggie Redfern. This will be a rugged 2-mile walk along a trail on uneven terrain; participants should dress in long pants and wear appropriate shoes. No facilities at site. Hike sponsored by Connecticut Sea Grant
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Oct27Fishing Partnership Safety & Drill TrainingsUConn Avery Point campus7:30 AM
Fishing Partnership in collaboration with CT Sea Grant and UConn Extension offering training Oct. 27 for all fishermen to learn fundamental skills. Oct. 28 training is for those who want to be certified as drill conductors.
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Oct28Fishing Partnership Safety & Drill TrainingsUConn Avery Point campus12:00 AM
Fishing Partnership in collaboration with CT Sea Grant and UConn Extension offering training Oct. 27 for all fishermen to learn fundamental skills. Oct. 28 training is for those who want to be certified as drill conductors.
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Nov6Sight and Sound: Artists Consider the Long Island Sound exhibitAlexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art5:30 PM
Exhibit of the works of 14 contemporary artists whose work explores Long Island Sound’s beauty, cultural history, ecological resilience and evolving environmental story. Designed by artist and curator Richard Klein, the exhibit invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse perspectives. Project supported by CT Sea Grant.