July 03, 2010 -
Exploring Pond Ecosystems

Exploring Pond Ecosystems
July 3, 2010
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center
23 Potter Road, Hampton
Pre-registration is requested, not not required.
http://www.ct.gov/dep/Goodwin

There are creatures here that will suck your blood and plants that eat insects.  There are beetles with two eyes that look up to the sky and two more that look down to the water.  Another insect walks on top of the water and doesn't get wet.  What other mysteries await us?  Come and find out!  Bring waterproof boots if you wish.  Nets and collecting pans will be provided.

Contact Steve Broderick at sbroderick@ctwoodlands.org or 860-455-9534 for more information.

July 05, 2010 -
Zoo Patrol Summer Education Program

Zoo Patrol Summer Education Program
July 5 through August 20
weekday sessions from 9 am to 12 pm
Conncticut's Beardsley Zoo
www.beardsleyzoo.org 

Let your kids get close up and personal with zoo animals this summer!  They can participate in talks and activities with Zoo staff, animal-related games and arts and crafts, prepared an animal enrichment item, go on nature walks and even get a glimpse behind the scenes!

Children must be between the ages of 7 and 15 with different age groups scheduled for certain weeks.

Click here to learn more.

Then download the registrsation form online or call the Education Department at 203-394-6563.

July 06, 2010 -
Botany: From Basic to Bizarre!

Botany:  From Basic to Bizarre!
KAST - Kids Are Scientists Too!
Tuesday, July 6 through Friday, July 9, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
For students entering grades 5 through 10
Advance registration required:  $135 per student, $155 after June 2.  Call KAST at 860-486-9219 or visit www.kast.uconn.edu for registration information.

Explore the science and mystery of plants in this exciting K.A.S.T. module from UConn's Plant Growth Facilities, part of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology's Biodiversity Collections, and the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History.  This week of botanical adventure will begin by learning firsthand the secrets of how scientists identify different plants.  Participants will experience tropical forests to deserts (at UConn!) and make two terrariums to take home:  one with flesh-eating carnivorous plants and one with desert dwelling plants.  The budding botanists will also taste some really bizarre fruits, go on a wild botanical treasure hunt and learn the special tools botanists use to solve the mysteries of plant life.  This adventure is offered through UConn's Kids Are  Scientists Too Program.

Presented by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, both part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn.  860-486-4460 or http://www.mnh.uconn.edu

July 08, 2010 -
Nature Notebook Program for Children

Nature Notebook Program for Children

First in a series of programs focusing on insects (Bug Wise), aquatic life (Pond Wise) and the woods (Forest Wise).  Kids will learn how to keep accurate Nature Note Books, including pictures if they bring a camera and how to follow up in their own backyards.

July 8, 2010
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center
23 Potter Road, Hampton
Contact:  Steve Broderick sbroderick@ctwoodlands.org or 860-455-9534.

Geared for children 8 - 12 years of age.  Parents/guardians - tag along and join in on the fun!  Kids can attend every session or just one or more depending on their schedules.  The series includes focusing on insect (Bug Wise), aquatic life (Pond Wise) and the woods (Forest Wise).  Thursday, July 8 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

http://www.ct.gov/dep/Goodwin

July 10, 2010 -
Legends of Flight 3D

Legends of Flight 3D
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
www.CTScienceCenter.org
860-724-3623

Fly in the cockpit of some of history's most amazing aircraft, including a Stearman wooden biplane, Harrier Jump Jet and a Super Constellation.  Discover the design challenges, financial risks and the many lessons learned from a century of aviation trial and error, bringing us to the dawn of a new era of revolutionary aircraft.  (40 minutes)  Ages 8 and up.

Members' Opening on Friday, July 9 with a 6:00 pm. screening.
RSVP to 860-520-2160 or Membership@CTScienceCenter.org

July 10, 2010 -
Ferns in the Wild and in Your Garden

"Ferns in the Wild and in Your Garden" workshop
Saturday, July 10, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Connecticut College Arboretum
Olin Science Center - Room 311
860-439-5020 (Elene Anthopolis)

This event is co-sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society.  The instructor, Gary Plunkett, will introduce the common native ferns appropriate for different soil and light conditions and participants will learn field identification keys, become familiar with the fascinating natural history of ferns, and see how to integrate them into various landscape settings.  After a morning session inside, participants will walk through the Arboretum to discover ferns along the way. 
Registration is required:  $38 for members of the Arboretum and New England Wild Flower Society and $44 for the general public.
Bring a bag lunch and a hand lens if you have one.

July 10, 2010 -
Adaptations!

Adaptations!  A Family Event!  Learn about the characteristics of birds, plants and animals that have allowed them to survive and flourish on this planet.
July 10, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Kellogg Environmental Center
500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby
Contact:  Donna Kingston at 203-734-2513 or donna.kingston@ct.gov

There will be games to help kids (and adults) get a better understanding of adaptations, what they are and their importance for the survival of animals.  This event is directed toward kids age 5 - 12 and anyone else interested in playing games and being active.  Meet in the lobby of the Kellogg Environmental Center and dress for the weather.
This event is Free!

July 11, 2010 -
Engineering Challenge for the 21st Century

Event:          Engineering Challenge for the 21st Century
Date:           July 11 - July 16, 2010
Location:      United States Coast Guard Academy

The RCNGM, in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, is once again hosing a week-long Engineering Challenge workshop for teachers.  This workshop for high school and college faculty is designed to give educators hands-on project work around engineering challenges, team-work exercises and exposure to advanced technologies used in industry.  Participants receive 4 CEU credits, a $250 stipend and tuition, room and board are free.  There is also a stipend for travel (airfare max to $500, mileage to $200, including train fare).  For more information, contact Ashley Halpin at tech.event21@gmail.com

July 13, 2010 -
Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University
Professional Development opportunities for K-12 educators during summer of 2010

The first workshop:
”The Use of Internet Webcams as Inquiry-Based Teaching Tools in the Science Classroom”
offered on 3 dates - July 13, July 20 and August 3, 2010
The second workshop:
”Strategies for promoting Science Literacy in the Classroom and Beyond”
offered on three dates - July 15, July 22, and August 5, 2010
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning
Quinnipiac University
Donald.Webb@quinnipiac.edu or 203-582-3998

Workshops are appropriate for educators from all grade levels.  Participants will be compensated ($125/day) and snacks and lunch will be provided.
Workshops will be presented on the Mount Carmel campus of Quinnipiac University.  The presenter will be Dr. Donald Webb, the Director of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University.
Each workshop is limited to 15 participants and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please indicate your name, district, school, grades and subject(s) taught and how you might integrate this opportunity with your teaching objectives, along with your choice of workshop date(s).  Participants are encouraged to register for both workshop topics on the dates of their choosing.

Please respond preferably via email to:  Donald.Webb@quinnipiac.edu

July 13, 2010 -
Traprock Ridge: A Photographic Journey Along a Geological Wonder

Traprock Ridge:  A Photographic Journey Along a Geological Wonder
Author and photographer Eric Larson will highlight images, history, legends and myths about the Traprock Ridge in Connecticut.
July 13, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sessions Woods WMA, Rt. 69, Burlington
Contact Laura Rogers-Castro for more information at laura.rogers-castro@ct.gov or 860-675-8130
Preregistration appreciated:  860-675-8130

All children must be accompanied by an adult; no pets allowed.
This event is Free!

July 13, 2010 -
Public Night at the Bowman Observatory

Public Night at the Bowman Observatory
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Located on the grounds of Julian Curtiss Elementary School, 180 East Elm St., northeast of the Milbank/Elm St. rotary, the observatory is open to the public free of charge (weather permitting). For information, call 203-413-6744.

July 15, 2010 -
Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University
Professional Development opportunities for K-12 educators during summer of 2010

The first workshop:
”The Use of Internet Webcams as Inquiry-Based Teaching Tools in the Science Classroom”
offered on 3 dates - July 13, July 20 and August 3, 2010
The second workshop:
”Strategies for promoting Science Literacy in the Classroom and Beyond”
offered on three dates - July 15, July 22, and August 5, 2010
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning
Quinnipiac University
Donald.Webb@quinnipiac.edu or 203-582-3998

Workshops are appropriate for educators from all grade levels.  Participants will be compensated ($125/day) and snacks and lunch will be provided.
Workshops will be presented on the Mount Carmel campus of Quinnipiac University.  The presenter will be Dr. Donald Webb, the Director of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University.
Each workshop is limited to 15 participants and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please indicate your name, district, school, grades and subject(s) taught and how you might integrate this opportunity with your teaching objectives, along with your choice of workshop date(s).  Participants are encouraged to register for both workshop topics on the dates of their choosing.

Please respond preferably via email to:  Donald.Webb@quinnipiac.edu

July 16, 2010 -
Friday Afternoons at the Museum: Infection Protection

Friday Afternoons at the Museum:  Infection Protection
Friday, July 16, 2010 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Museum of Natural History - Free!
http://www.mnh.uconn.edu
860-486-4460

How does your body keep infections from taking hold?  You will examine the body's marvelous defense systems that keep you healthy, heal wounds and help you grow.  Find out how you can help your body maintain these defenses against viruses, bacteria and even parasites!  Take home instructions for an experiment testing the effectiveness of anti-bacterial soaps!

Explore the Natural History of Health by taking a closer look at the human body and how it works!  Drop in any time between 1 and 3 p.m. at the Museum of Natural History on Friday afternoon, July 16, 2010 and discover how your body protects you from infection. 
Recommended for students entering grades 1 through 5, accompanied by an adult.

Presented by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center, both part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn.

July 17, 2010 -
Native American Communities & Culture in Connecticut's Northwest Corner

Native American Communities & Culture in Connecticut's Northwest Corner
Dr. Lucianne Lavin, Director of Research and Collections, Institute for American Indian Studies
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Washington, Connecticut
Advance registration required:  $20 ($15 for Museum members)
Adults and children ages 10 and above.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn about the vibrant Native American communities, past and present, of Connecticut's northwest corner.  Noted archaeologist and Director of Research and Collections at the Institute for American Indian Studies, Dr. Lucianne Lavin, will focus on the archaeology, history and culture of the native people from this part of Connecticut in this illustrated and engaging presentation.  After the talk, you can explore the past in the IAIS' reconstructed prehistoric native village and learn first hand how people lived before contact with Europeans.  There will be local Native American staff on hand who are a part of the Village Interpreter Program to answer your questions and demonstrate activities.  Enter the wigwams and see everyday activities from cooking to building construction.  You can also walk the grounds and enjoy the cool and peaceful forest trails.

Presented by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center, both part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn.  860-486-4460 and http://www.mnh.uconn.edu

July 17, 2010 -
Wildflower Field Walk

Wildflower Field Walk
July 17, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Kellogg Environmental Center
500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby
No admission cost, donations gratefully accepted
Pre-registration requested
Contact:  Donna Kingston at 203-734-2513 or donna.kingston@ct.gov

Enjoy a brief introduction to plant anatomy and adaptations.  Then explore the fields of Osbornedale State Park to find and identify wildflowers while learning stories attached to a variety of the wildflowers in bloom.

All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

July 19, 2010 -
AP Computer Science Institute

AP Computer Science Institute
July 19 - 23, 2010
Eastern Connecticut State University

Learn instructional strategies for the Java AP exam from the inside out with Fran Trees, member of the AP Development Committee for Java AP exam.
Register at www.registereastconn.org
For more information, contact:  Diane Yeagger at dyeager@eastconn.org or call 860-455-1573.

July 20, 2010 -
Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University
Professional Development opportunities for K-12 educators during summer of 2010

The first workshop:
”The Use of Internet Webcams as Inquiry-Based Teaching Tools in the Science Classroom”
offered on 3 dates - July 13, July 20 and August 3, 2010
The second workshop:
”Strategies for promoting Science Literacy in the Classroom and Beyond”
offered on three dates - July 15, July 22, and August 5, 2010
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning
Quinnipiac University
Donald.Webb@quinnipiac.edu or 203-582-3998

Workshops are appropriate for educators from all grade levels.  Participants will be compensated ($125/day) and snacks and lunch will be provided.
Workshops will be presented on the Mount Carmel campus of Quinnipiac University.  The presenter will be Dr. Donald Webb, the Director of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University.
Each workshop is limited to 15 participants and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please indicate your name, district, school, grades and subject(s) taught and how you might integrate this opportunity with your teaching objectives, along with your choice of workshop date(s).  Participants are encouraged to register for both workshop topics on the dates of their choosing.

Please respond preferably via email to:  Donald.Webb@quinnipiac.edu

July 20, 2010 -
Nature Notebook Program for Children

Nature Notebook Program for Children

Second in a series of programs focusing on insects (Bug Wise), aquatic life (Pond Wise) and the woods (Forest Wise), kids will learn how to keep accurate Nature Note Books, including pictures if they bring a camera, and how to follow up in their own backyards.

July 20, 2010
6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center
23 Potter Road, Hampton
Pre-registration is requested, but not required.  This event - Free!
Contact Steve Broderick at 860-455-9534 or sbroderick@ctwoodlands.org

Geared for children 8 - 12 years of age.  Parents / guardians - tag along and join in on the fun!!  Kids can attend every session, or just one or more depending on their schedules.  The series includes focusing on insects (Bug Wise) aquatic life (Pond Wise) and the woods (Forest Wise).

Sessions:
Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 6:30- 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
http://www.ct.gov/dep/Goodwin

July 21, 2010 -
Trapped in Amber Workshop

Evolution of the Natural World:  Trapped in Amber Workshop
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bruce Museum
1 Museum Drive, Greenwich
203-869-0376
www.brucemuseum.org

The second workshop in a series of three will focus on hands-on activities for students in grades 1 -3 in conjunction with the Museum’s latest science exhibition. Students will examine a pre-historic, winged-ant that has been trapped in amber on view in the exhibition, and then create their own replicas. All materials are included. Members $4, non-members $6 per child. For reservations, call 203-869-0376.

July 22, 2010 -
Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University
Professional Development opportunities for K-12 educators during summer of 2010

The first workshop:
”The Use of Internet Webcams as Inquiry-Based Teaching Tools in the Science Classroom”
offered on 3 dates - July 13, July 20 and August 3, 2010
The second workshop:
”Strategies for promoting Science Literacy in the Classroom and Beyond”
offered on three dates - July 15, July 22, and August 5, 2010
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning
Quinnipiac University
Donald.Webb@quinnipiac.edu or 203-582-3998

Workshops are appropriate for educators from all grade levels.  Participants will be compensated ($125/day) and snacks and lunch will be provided.
Workshops will be presented on the Mount Carmel campus of Quinnipiac University.  The presenter will be Dr. Donald Webb, the Director of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University.
Each workshop is limited to 15 participants and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please indicate your name, district, school, grades and subject(s) taught and how you might integrate this opportunity with your teaching objectives, along with your choice of workshop date(s).  Participants are encouraged to register for both workshop topics on the dates of their choosing.

Please respond preferably via email to:  Donald.Webb@quinnipiac.edu

July 24, 2010 -
Project O - In the Lab & Out to Sea

Project O - In the Lab & Out to Sea
Research Staff, Project Oceanology, UConn Avery Point
Saturday, July 24, 2010
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Avery Point Location
Advance registration required:  $40 ($30 for Museum members)
Fee includes both morning workshop and afternoon cruise.
Adults and children ages 6 and above.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Spend the day experienceing marine science, both onshore and at sea in this beautiful setting on the Connecticut shoreline.  In the morning you will take a voyage out to sea on the Envirolab II research vessel.  During this 2-hour cruise on Long Island Sound, you will experience hands-on marine biology at the stern of the boat by pulling trawl and plankton nets, then examining the catch under the guidance of professional marine scientists.  At the bow, learn chemistry and physics as you operate the instruments and equipment used to study the physical and geological aspects of oceanography and the basic chemistry of seawater.  After the lunch break, you will be in the Project Oceanology laboratory, exploring the natural history and diversity of Long Island Sound's animal and plant life and learning about its abundant fisheries.  Bring a picnic lunch to eat at the harbor's edge.

Presented by the Connectiuct State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center, both part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn.  860-486-4460 and http://www.mnh.uconn.edu

July 24, 2010 -
Water, Water Everywhere

New Haven Symphony Orchestra:  Water, Water Everywhere
Saturday, July 24, 2010
New Haven Green
7 - 9 pm.

Summer isn't complete until the NHSO performs their annual FREE concert on the New Haven Green!
Join us as NHSO Music Director William Boughton conducts works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Mendelssohn and more including the most unusual group of guest artists you'll ever hear in New Haven - a family of humpback whales that accompany And God Created Great Whales by Alan Hovaness.

Click here for more information:  Water, Water Everywhere

July 26, 2010 -
Monarch Butterfly Institute

Monarch Butterfly Institute
July 26 - 27, 2010
Webster Hill School, West Hartford
www.ctgeoalliance.org

July 26, 2010 -
Archaeology Field School for Kids! Session 1

Archaeology Field School for Kids!  Session 1
KAST - Kids Are Scientists Too!
Monday, July 26 through Friday, July 30
9:00 am. to 12 noon
For students entering grades 5 through 10
Advance registration required:  $165 per student, $185 after June 2.  Call KAST at 860-486-9219 or visit www.kast.uconn.edu for registration information.

Do you like to solve mysteries by uncovering evidence?  Do you like getting your hands dirty?  Spend this week exploring the world of field archaeology at UConn!  You will learn about the science of archaeology and how to use the tools and methods of genuine archaeologists.  Then, you will be part of a real archaeological field crew, doing hands-on fieldwork and laboratory research at an authentic ongoing archaeologivcal dig.  We have been opening new areas of our on campus dig site each year, and every session we uncover something new!  This adventure is offered through UConn's Kids Are Scientists Too program.

Presented by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center, both part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn.  860-486-4460 and http://www.mnh.uconn.edu

July 27, 2010 -
Maffe Foundation Golf Tournament to Benefit Lemonade Day

Maffe Foundation Golf Tournament to Benefit Lemonade Day
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Wintonbury Hills Golf Club
9:00 AM registration and 10:00 AM Shot Gun Start
www.maffefoundation.com

Title Sponsor:  Goodwin College
Partners:  East Hartford Childplan Inc. and Maffe Foundation

Prizes:  College Scholarships (Maffe Financial Group), Boston Red Sox Front Row Tickets (AdChem Manufacturing Technologies), Six Flags New England, Dairy Queen, Hartford Children's Theater, AMF Bowling at Silver Lanes

Sponsorships and playing spots available.  Registration Fee is $225.00 per player ($900 per foursome) and includes free Titleist/Footjoy gift, green fees, cart, lunch and dinner! 

To register for the event or for more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sarah Putnam, Community Relations Director, at (860) 290-8788 x208 or e-mail info@maffefoundation.com.  You can also purchase tickets or sponsorship levels via credit card using the PayPal button below.

All donated raffle prizes must have a value of $25.00 or more. All goodie bag gifts can be pens, golf balls, tees, magnets, etc. in a quantity of 120. All raffle and goodie bag items must be to Maffe Foundation by July 20, 2010.

July 31, 2010 -
Bats & White Nose Syndrome in Eastern Connecticut

Bats & White Nose Syndrome in Eastern Connecticut
Cheri Collins, Mammalogist, MNH Staff
Saturday, July 31, 2010
7:00 pm. to 9:00 pm.
Ashford, CT location
Advance registration required:  $20 ($15 for Museum members)
Adults and children ages 6 and above.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn about the unique biology and behavior of bats from Museum staff member and mammalogist Cheri Collins in this visit to an active bat colony.  Meet native bat species, examine mounted museum specimens, find out where bats live, and what role they play in our natural environment.  Last year there was a precipitous decline in the local bat populations as a result of a new disease, White Nose Syndrome, a fungal infection spread among the hibernating bats during the winter months.  During this visit, learn about this threat to all of the bat populations in the northeast, how this colony fared over the winter hibernation, and how many have survived to return again this year.  Listen in on bats in the wild with a "bat detector" to hear them use echolocation to sense their surroundings and locate flying insects.  Then, watch living bats as they emerge for the evening and fly out to hunt for prey.

Presented by the Connecticut State Muaseum of Natural History and Connectiuct Archaeology Center, both part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn.  860-486-4460 and http://www.mnh.uconn.edu

July 31, 2010 -
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk

Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk
July 31, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Kellogg Environmental Center
500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby

Look for monarch, swallowtail and skipper butterflies and learn about a few of the common dragon and damseflies.

No admission cost; donations gratefully accepted.  Registration requested.  Contact Donna Kingston at 203-734-2513 or donna.kingston@ct.gov

July 31, 2010 -
Butterflies at Sessions Woods

Butterflies at Sessions Woods
July 31, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Sessions Woods WWMA
Rt. 69, Burlington
Pre-registration required 860-675-8130
Contact Laura E. Rogers-Castro for more information:  860-675-8130 or laura.rogers-castro@ct.gov

Visit the flowers and fields at Sessions Woods to identify the local butterflies with Wildlife Division educator Laura Rogers-Castro.
No dogs allowed.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is Free!