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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05/08/2019

May 25: Pollinator Day at the Kellogg Environmental Center

Join us at the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, Connecticut to explore pollinators.  This special Pollinator’s Day, May 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., is focused on the needs of pollinators and ways you can become involved in their conservation. Come celebrate bees, butterflies and other creatures that pollinate flowers for our food and the environmental balance. Activities include hikes, quizzes and participation in Citizen Science research for monarch and bee activity.
All ages will enjoy the focus on these important creatures during this free day of activities. Participants will take part in planting wildflowers in our field and adding to scientific research. We will explore the field and gardens to look for pollination activity and pollinators themselves. Visitors are welcome to stay for the day and picnic on grounds. Tours of the Osborne Homestead Museum are also available from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
The Kellogg Environmental Center, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. It is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue off of Rte. 34 in Derby. For further information or directions please email donna.kingston@ct.gov or phone the Kellogg Environmental Center at 203-734-2513.
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