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Cultivating agricultural, environmental, and economic projects for a sustainable CT since 1968.

06/04/2026

Just TWO WEEKS Away!

CT RC&D will join the Air Line State Park Trail Alliance (ALSPTA) at Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fest on June 18, 2026!

We’ll be out in full force with an incredible lineup of tabling partners, all coming together to showcase the power of collaboration along the Air Line State Park Trail and within the communities it connects.

Stop by our tables to connect, learn about the trail, and celebrate National Great Outdoors Month with us!

📆Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕐 6:00–9:00 PM
📍Downtown Main Street | Willimantic, CT

A huge thank you to our incredible lineup of tabling partners!

🔹Bike Walk CT
🔹Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
🔹Connecticut Department of Transportation
🔹Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum
🔹East Coast Greenway
🔹Eastern Regional Tourism District
🔹Friends of Mono Pond
🔹Hop River Trail Alliance
🔹Joshua’s Trust
🔹New England Mountain Bike Association
🔹Northeastern CT Council of Governments
🔹Salmon River Watershed Partnership
🔹Southeastern CT Council of Governments
🔹Town of Columbia
🔹The Last Green Valley
🔹Trust for Public Land
🔹UCONN CLEAR/CT Trails Program
🔹Willimantic Whitewater Partnership
🔹Windham Chamber of Commerce
🔹Windham Region Latino Chamber of Commerce

🔗 Visit https://willimanticstreetfest.com to learn more about event details, vendors, performers, sponsors, and a map of the festival.

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/02/2026

Join us for a Cover Crop Drone Seeding Workshop!

This workshop is designed to demonstrate interseeding cover crop by drone into standing silage corn systems as an alternative to conventional post-harvest drill seeding.

Learn about:
✅ Cover crop planting date
✅ Seeding rate
✅ Planting strategy
✅ Species and residue management

📆 Tuesday, June 16 (Rain date: Thursday, June 18)
⏱️ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
📍 Valleyside Farms | 210 Child Hill Rd. | Woodstock, CT 06281

🔗 Register at https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3KGH2x3Fsxk0Fi6

For more information or if you need special accommodations, contact [email protected].

05/28/2026

Save the Date, June 18, 2026, and Celebrate National Great Outdoors Month with Us!

CT RC&D is excited to join the Air Line State Park Trail Alliance (ALSPTA) at the 3rd Thursday Street Fest in downtown Willimantic, CT, on June 18, 2026.

Since 2017, CT RC&D has worked to support and promote the Air Line State Park Trail and formalize the ALSPTA. The ALSPTA is a collaborative twelve-town regional partnership established in 2025 to coordinate planning and communication focused on maintenance and improvements, funding sources, and the promotion of the trail as a recreational and economic community builder.

The Alliance works to support the trail's long-term success through connecting communities, enhancing visitor experiences, and organizing events and outreach that encourage inclusive use of the trail system.

Join us as we celebrate the Air Line State Park Trail and all the ways it connects our communities through outdoor recreation, conservation, local partnerships, and family fun.

📆Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏱️6:00–9:00 PM
📍Downtown Main Street | Willimantic, CT

More details are coming soon, so stay tuned!

05/22/2026

Join us for the 2026 CT RC&D Annual Meeting as we reflect on the past year, share what’s ahead, and celebrate the partnerships making a difference in Connecticut agriculture and conservation.

🌟 We’ll recognize scholarship recipients and honor this year’s agriculture and conservation award winners.

You will also hear an update on our programs, followed by lunch and a guided tour featuring Devil’s Hopyard State Park and the work of the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed Partnership.

We hope you’ll join us!

Monday, June 22, 2026 | 11AM–2PM

Devil’s Hopyard State Park – Picnic Pavilion
366 Hopyard Rd.
East Haddam, CT 06423

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by JUNE 18.

🔗 Register here: https://ctrcd.org/2026-annual-meeting

05/11/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY!

CT RC&D is seeking a passionate and motivated Conservation Planner to join our team. Help support projects that strengthen conservation, agriculture, and communities across Connecticut.

Learn more and apply today!

🔗https://ctrcd.org/our-story/job-opportunities/

05/05/2026

🌱Compost — Feed the Soil that Feeds Us!

Food scraps and yard waste don’t belong in the trash; they belong back in the soil. Composting helps reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and build healthier soils right here in Connecticut.

CT RC&D is proud to help administer the CT Compost Alliance to promote statewide waste diversion and soil vitality through compost education.

👉🏼Do you want to get involved or learn more about composting in your community?

🔗Visit https://www.ctcompostalliance.org and select “Join the Community” to stay in the loop and learn more about compost education in Connecticut.

04/27/2026

No More Normal: A Climate Adaptation Farmer Roundtable

Join American Farmland Trust's New England Climate and Agriculture team and Jake Lipton of Pleasant View Farms Inc for a farmer roundtable discussion of recent climate impacts and approaches to building resilience on our farmlands. Jake will kick off the conversation with his observations, and attendees will be asked to share their thoughts. The goal of this event is to bring awareness to climate impacts, provide moral support, share resources and technical info, and help each other think about how to build resilience.

📍Pleasant View Farms, 452 South Rd, Somers, CT
📅May 5, 2026
🕰️10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This event is geared toward livestock producers, but all farmers are welcome.
This is a FREE, farmer-focused, peer-to-peer event. Space is limited; service providers by invitation only. Coffee and refreshments are provided.

🔗RSVP: https://us12.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/wizard/neapolitan?id=17991544

Feel free to invite other farmers who might be interested. Details and logistics will follow by email.

❓Please contact Julie Fine ([email protected]) with questions.

04/24/2026

🎉Celebrating National Volunteer Week and Our ERT Volunteers!

This week, we’re proud to recognize the incredible volunteers who power our Environmental Review Team (ERT) Program. These dedicated technical experts generously share their time and knowledge to support local decision-making and strengthen conservation efforts across our communities.

We celebrated and thanked our volunteers at yesterday’s ERT Volunteer Recognition Event at Priam Vineyards in Colchester, CT, and catered by These Guys Brewing Co LLC in Norwich. It’s a small gesture for the big impact they make every day. Their expertise, commitment, and passion make a real difference.

Are you interested in supporting Connecticut’s communities and natural resources with your technical expertise? We’re always looking for passionate volunteers to join the Environmental Review Team.

Learn more at www.ctert.org.

04/23/2026

NEARLY ONE MONTH TO GO! 📢 28 Days Until May 6th! 🌿

The wait is finally over! Today, we are officially announcing our 2026 Speaker Lineup for the 4th Annual Healing By Growing™ National Conference at Camp Harkness. 🎤✨

Take a look at this digital card featuring the faces, names, and session titles of the nearly a dozen experts joining us this year. From land conservation and agricultural safety to mental health and e-commerce, these presenters are the heartbeat of our mission to grow healing, restore purpose, and bridge food deserts in our communities.

🔥 LEARN MORE & STAY TUNED

Registration is officially OPEN! While this is a 100% no-cost event, registration in advance is mandatory to attend.

STAY TUNED: Over the next couple of weeks, we will be unveiling the full bios of each of these amazing presenters and sharing more specific details about their sessions. # # # 🎟️

REGISTER OR SPONSOR TODAY

Don’t wait—share with you networks, secure your spot or support our mission at the links below:

👉 Register to Attend: Register Here: https://forms.gle/UCEGpiG66eGbcF5R6

👉 Become a Sponsor: https://forms.gle/eRPHC1vqrWfcc6ww8

For full on-the-spot information and more details, visit our official Conference Webpage: https://www.healingbygrowing.com/northeast-disability-agriculture-conference

Sanando Our Brain, Our Spirit and Soil! 🧠✨🌱

04/22/2026

🌱Happy Earth Day!

Today is a reminder that small choices we make every day add up to something bigger. Whether it’s getting outside on a local trail, supporting conservation efforts, or simply taking a moment to appreciate the natural world around you, every action counts.

Our Power, Our Planet! Small actions add up. Get outside, give back, and care for the places we all share.

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