News Coverage


July 18, 2017  | Connecticut

Explorando la naturaleza: New Haven community visit to Outer Island!

Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge invites members of our New Haven partner organization, LEAP, to join us for a day of fun activities on our Outer Island Unit. This is the culminating trip ...

Sponsor(s): Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hispanic Access Foundation, The Friends of Outer Island

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July 19, 2017  | Connecticut

Explorando la naturaleza: New Haven community visit to Outer Island!

Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge invites members of our New Haven partner organization, JUNTA for Progressive Action, to join us for a day of fun activities on our Outer Island Unit. This ...

Sponsor(s): Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hispanic Access Foundation, The Friends of Outer Island

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July 21, 2018  | Connecticut

Fishing Day!

Latino Conservation Week is an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and learn how you can help protect our land, water and air. To celebrate LCW 2018, the Stewart B. McKinney Wildlife Refuge will host a&...

Sponsor(s):

The Hispanic Access Foundation, The Stewart B McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

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July 12, 2019  | Connecticut

Power Yoga in Nature

Let's fire up your core with a nature-inspired power yoga class. We'll start out with energizing pranayama among the roses where you'll learn a calming breathing technique to utilize in stressful mome...

Sponsor(s):

Nutmeg Yoga

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July 15, 2019  | Connecticut

Beach Yoga Hikes on Connecticut Shore

Inhale the salty sea air and serene coastal views on a guided nature yoga hike along the Connecticut shore this summer. * gentle yoga * guided meditation * active hiking: 1/2 mile roundtrip over gentl...

Sponsor(s):

Nutmeg Yoga

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July 18, 2019  | Connecticut

VASU treks Yoga Hike

Elevate your practice and fully immerse your five sense in a yoga hike that highlights a scenic Hartford area trail! Hike is led by bilingual Trail Guide Yoga Teacher, Nicole Diaz, who shares inspirat...

Sponsor(s):

Vasu Organic Spa + Studio

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July 19, 2019  | Connecticut

Power Yoga in Nature

Let's fire up your core with a nature-inspired power yoga class. We'll start out with energizing pranayama among the roses where you'll learn a calming breathing technique to utilize in stressful mome...

Sponsor(s):

Nutmeg Yoga

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July 20, 2019  | Connecticut

Flying Wild & Wet Festival

Event to be held in Beaver Pond Park, families will get together and be able to go on a nature walk tour, learn about the aquatic life in the pond, go fishing, create nature mandalas,…

Sponsor(s):

HAF, FWS, Kellogg Foundation

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September 23, 2022  | Connecticut

Block Island Sound Fishing Trip

Church of the City New London sponsored a trip on board the Black Hawk Fish Charter out of Mago Point in Waterford, Connecticut. The purpose of this event is to familiarize church members with theR...

Sponsor(s): Church of the City New London

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July 15, 2023  | Connecticut

Latino Conservation Week Workshop

In recognition of Latino Conservation Week, the Connecticut Science Center and UConn Extension Urban and Community Forestry Program have joined forces to provide a unique learning opportunity for teen...

Sponsor(s): UConn Extension, UConn Extension Urban and Community Forestry, Connecticut Science Center

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July 18, 2023  | Connecticut

Sweet as honey / Dulce como la miel

Come meet a bee keeper, see live bees, and make seed bombs! / Ven y conoce a un cuidador de abejas y su colonia, y ayudanos a crear bombas de semillas silvestres! This event is…

Sponsor(s): UConn Extension, UConn Extension Urban and Community Forestry, Backyard Beekeepers Association, Windsor Public Library

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July 19, 2023  | Connecticut

De La Tierra Venimos - Morning Bird Watching

Observación de Aves en la Mañana / Morning Bird Watching @ 835 Gilman St, Bridgeport, CT (Ash Creek) (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) ¡Únete a una paseo mañanero donde disfrutas observando aves con un exp...

Sponsor(s): Natural Resources Conservation Service, Green Village Initiative, UConn Extension, Aspetuck Land Trust

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July 19, 2023  | Connecticut

De La Tierra Venimos - Afternoon Workshop

Taller de medio dia / Afternoon workshop @ 1469 Reservoir Ave, Bridgeport, CT (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM) Este Evento contará con demostraciones prácticas de agricultura urbana en cambio climático, el i...

Sponsor(s): Natural Resources Conservation Service, Green Village Initiative, UConn Extension, Aspetuck Land Trust

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July 20, 2023  | Connecticut

Drones for nature

In this event, youth from the UConn Natural Resources Conservation Academy learn how drones can me used for natural resource management! En este evento, jovenes del la Academia de Conservacion de Recu...

Sponsor(s): UConn Natural Resources Conservation Academy, UConn Extension, UConn Urban and Community Forestry Program, ConnecticutView

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July 22, 2023  | Connecticut

Danbury Farmer's Market

Join UConn Extension for educational activities at the Danbury Farmer's Market. Our SNAP-ed team will be providing nutrition workshops while our Urban Agriculture team and our Urban and Community Fore...

Sponsor(s): Danbury Farmer's Market, UConn Extension, Other

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September 14, 2024  | Connecticut

Latino Conservation Week and Women in STEM

Join UConn Extension at the Connecticut Science Center for a special collaboration between the UConn Extension Urban and Community Forestry Program and the Connecticut Science Center Women in STEM ser...

Sponsor(s): UConn Extension Urban and Community Forestry, Connecticut Science Center

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September 15, 2024  | Connecticut

Health & STEM Talks: Watersheds and Our Communities: A Friendly Guide to Protecting Waterways Together

Ready for an adventure in honor of #LCW2024? Join us in New London, CT, for a hands-on workshop where we’ll dive into the world of watersheds! ? Learn how land and water connect, play fun…

Sponsor(s): Hispanic Access Foundation

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September 18, 2024  | Connecticut

Hartford Creates Community Conversations for Urban Greening

UConn Extension and the Hispanic Health Council is proud to create a safe space for Latine community members to discuss urban greening efforts. In this interactive session, UConn Extension will share ...

Sponsor(s): UConn Extension Urban and Community Forestry, Hispanic Health Council

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September 21, 2024  | Connecticut

Wildlife BPT

Wildlife BPT is an initiative developed by the Aspetuck Land Trust to create safe spaces for BIPOC individuals to learn about and embrace nature. Join us for a special session led by UConn Extension a...

Sponsor(s): UConn Extension, UConn Extension Urban and Community Forestry, Aspetuck Land Trust, Natural Resources Conservation Service

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September 21, 2024  | Connecticut

Bird Watching with Aspetuck Land Trust

¡Únete a una paseo mañanero donde disfrutas observando aves con un experto de Aspetuck Land Trust! Join us in a morning walk with a bird expert from Aspetuck Land Trust!

Sponsor(s): UConn Extension Urban and Community Forestry, Aspetuck Land Trust

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September 21, 2024  | Connecticut

Community Science & Co-Design at Skateport

Join UConn Extension and Aspetuck Land Trust for an exciting community science and co-design event at Skateport! Groove to the event's DJ and receive a free skate rental voucher (while supplies last) ...

Sponsor(s): UConn Extension Urban and Community Forestry, Aspetuck Land Trust, Skateport

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Latino Conservation Week is a collection of events from variety of organizations. Hispanic Access Foundation is only directly responsible for events in which it is listed as a sponsor. 

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