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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08/01/2017

Free Photography Workshop at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) invites beginner and intermediate photographers to join Chane Cullens, a member of the Flagpole Photographers Club, Newtown, for a FREE Photography Workshop at the Kellogg Environmental Center on Saturday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Chane Cullens will share how to visualize the outdoors and natural scenes to create outstanding photographs. There will be a short lecture followed by an outdoor experience to practice and learn the techniques and approaches to make your photos come alive. This workshop is for beginner and intermediate photographers looking to boost their skills.
Mr. Cullens is an experienced photographer receiving recognition for New England’s best black and white portrait (2017), two photos selected in TOPS in Connecticut (2016), and best nature photo in Flagpole Photographers Annual Competition (2017).
The public is also invited to come and enjoy the beauty of wildlife, plants and landscapes from around Connecticut through photographs by Mr. Cullens and other members of the Flagpole Photographers Camera Club. This new photo exhibit can be viewed Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. through August 22 at Kellogg Environmental Center.
Kellogg Environmental Center is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT. This program is offered free of charge, donations are always welcome. Registration is required for the photography workshop, please email donna.kingston@ct.gov or phone (203) 734-2513 or (203) 734-2514.
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