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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07/03/2017

A Place Called Hope Presents “Just Hawks” at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) invites families to a presentation on hawks on Saturday, July 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby.
A Place Called Hope will be on hand to present this special program focused on Connecticut’s daytime raptor, the hawk.  Learn about their special adaptations and compare the various species of hawks up close and personal.  All ages will enjoy meeting two live hawks from the raptor center and examining the collection of mounts found at the Kellogg Environmental Center.  Plan to bring a picnic to enjoy following the program and use the trails and field to spot some raptors in the area.
A Place Called Hope is a Rehabilitation and Education Center for Birds of Prey. Their goal is to heal injured, orphaned, or ill birds and return them to the wild where they belong. Federal permits allow them to house and work with the birds that cannot be returned to their natural world.  Their mission includes sharing the stories of these non-releasable birds with others so that we can better understand their needs and learn to co-exist with them. 
This program is offered free of charge but donations are welcome.  DEEP’s Kellogg Environmental Center is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT.  For further information, directions, or to register, please phone the Kellogg Environmental Center at (203) 734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov
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