Sustainable Durham

05/17/2026

Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 PM Susan Michael will be leading a workshop called "The Mosquito Bucket Challenge" in association with Homegrown National Park and Coginchaug Outdoor Enrichment Center. Participants will learn about mosquito life cycles and how to reduce mosquito populations in your yard without using harmful spay insecticides which impact our native pollinators and insects. If you are interested in attending, there are spaces left. Please register at: Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 PM I will be leading a workshop called "The Mosquito Bucket Challenge" in association with Homegrown National Park. Participants will learn about mosquito life cycles and how to reduce mosquito populations in your yard without using harmful spay insecticides which impact our native pollinators and insects. If you are interested in attending, there are spaces left. Please register at: https://durhamct.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=933

(Don't be distracted by the sports equipment in the image.)

Mosquito fogging doesn't just kill mosquitoes. Its toxic chemicals can kill or harm pollinators, birds, frogs, fireflies, and more. At this workshop you will learn about the mosquito life cycle and how you can kill their larvae with a natural soil bacterium. You will set up and decorate your own "Mo...

05/14/2026

Hello!
Join COEC (Coginchaug Outdoor Enrichment Center) on May 19th at 6:30 to take part in Homegrown National Park's Mosquito Bucket Challenge. Learn about this safe and effective way to reduce the mosquitos in your yard and make your very own mosquito bucket to take home!

Mosquito fogging doesn't just kill mosquitoes. Its toxic chemicals can kill or harm pollinators, birds, frogs, fireflies, and more. At this free workshop you will learn about the mosquito life cycle and how you can kill their larvae with a natural soil bacterium. You will set up and decorate your own "Mosquito Bucket" so that it is ready to bring home and put to use. This program is presented by the Coginchaug Outdoor Enrichment Center (COEC) and Homegrown National Park.
This event is free, but registration on Durham RecDesk is required.

05/10/2026

Residential Solid Waste Disposed Per Capita Per Year (in pounds) (Year 2024) 440.25
(Year 2025) 439.08
DATA IS FOR DURHAM RESIDENTS ONLY

05/10/2026

Here is a great opportunity!

05/09/2026

Rain Barrel & Composter Sale

05/06/2026

Discover Durham: Located in Field Forest, this wetu (wigwam) is ready for visitors to come and explore. It is most easily accessed from the trailhead at the back of the Coginchaug High School parking lot.

04/25/2026

It ended up being a beautiful day- come join us!

02/09/2026

Learn how to compost from the experts! Check this out!

01/16/2026

Check out this interesting film!

The Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series, launched in 2015, is presented by the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District, The Rockfall Foundation, the Russell Library, Middletown Garden Club, and Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts, Bailey College of the Environment,...

12/08/2025

Our everyday actions and purchases can have a big impact on our planet. What grade does your toilet paper, facial tissues, and paper towels earn? Are their manufacturers degrading forests when sustainable resources are available? What could you do to reduce your consumption?
This article from the NRDC has great information and ideas:

Tissue paper production is taking a devastating toll on forests. NRDC’s newest Issue with Tissue report can help you find earth-friendly brands.