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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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01/25/2017

CT DEEP Presents “A Winter Bird Walk” at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will host an outdoor Winter Bird Walk on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. led by Master Wildlife Conservationist Maria Stockmal. 
Ms. Stockmal, an expert at local flora and fauna, will guide the group through the property at the Kellogg Environmental Center and then across the street to venture into Osbornedale State Park.  We will be looking for birds that stay local during the winter months and learning how they adapt to survive the challenges of Connecticut’s winters.
Participants will meet in the parking lot of the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby and the walk will begin from there. This program is free and open to the public. Participants of all ages are invited to attend.  Please dress according to the weather.
For further information, directions, or to register please phone (203) 734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov
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