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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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06/15/2017

Kellogg Environmental Center Hosts Art Show Opening

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will host an art show opening for a display of artwork from Blue Rock Studio, Oxford, on Tuesday, June 20 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby.  The public is invited to attend the Opening and meet the artists. The exhibit is free and will be open to the public through July 23.
Blue Rock Studio’s team is JoAnna Elizabeth Lucas and Chris DellaRocco. JoAnna is an award winning fine artist, a wildlife and landscape painter, and a hiking enthusiast. Chris is a photographer, personal trainer, and an endurance athlete. Both JoAnna and Chris are avid birdwatchers, and this shines through as the focal point in their art displayed at the Kellogg Environmental Center.
Blue Rock Studio showcases fine art specializing in birds, wildlife, and nature. The studio rests on 8 acres of land with natural gardens, birdhouses, nature trails, and a stream and pond, which is an ideal location for artists and photographers to encounter wildlife to inspire their creations. This exhibit features a mixture of fine arts, wildlife photography, and shadowboxes that connect you to the natural world. The paintings and photographs on display are rich with vibrant colors and the wildlife subjects seem to come alive.
Kellogg Environmental Center, located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, Connecticut, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. There is no charge.  Please call the Kellogg Environmental Center at (203) 734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov for further information or directions to the Center. For more information about Blue Rock Studio and its services, please visit www.bluerockstudio.co
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