Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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08/03/2017

DEEP Hosts “Reading the Rocks” a Geology Hike at Osbornedale State Park, Derby

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) hosts a geology hike at Osbornedale State Park, Derby, on Saturday, August 5th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Within the forested woodland are interesting geological features including 200 million year old lava flows, abandoned mines and quarries, and a natural spring.  Participants will observe rocks that were folded and fractured while looking for quartz, feldspar, and biotite minerals. 
Meet at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, to begin the hike to view these features and learn about the geologic history of the park and Connecticut.
The program is free to the public.  Pre-registration is requested.  All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by adults.  For more information and to register, email donna.kingston@ct.gov or call the Kellogg Environmental Center at (203) 734-2513 or (203) 734-2514.  The Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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