Today's Events
10:00am - Southbury Energy Fair & Green Expo
Do you want to learn more about how you and your family can use clean energy, reduce energy use and carbon footprint, reduce waste, and become more sustainable?
Come to Sustainable Southbury’s Energy Fair and Green Expo on Saturday, September 28th, (rain or shine) from 10 AM to 2 PM on the Town Hall Green, 501 Main Street South, Southbury.
The energy fair is an excellent way for people of all ages to learn how to become more energy-efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. There will be activities for kids, music, food trucks, posters made by Region 15 students, and fun and engaging exhibits about clean energy and conservation, waste reduction, the health impacts of single-use plastics, clean air, and water, and things you might not associate with sustainability ... such as arts and crafts exhibits by local artisans, a plant sale, master composters, affordable housing, a different vision for a strip mall, clean transportation, and clean energy.
10:00am - Goodwin State Forestry 60th Anniversary Festival
Join the Friends of Goodwin Forest and CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for a day of kids' activities, guided forest walks, forestry demonstrations, and more at Goodwin Conservation Center in Hampton, CT!
Organization Highlights
CT National Estuarine Research Reserve
CT NERR, a partnership between NOAA, UConn, and DEEP, is dedicated to the preservation and study of Long Island Sound and its estuaries. Officially designated as the nation’s 30th NERR site in 2022, the CT NERR aims to integrate science with conservation, education, and recreation to support a resilient, healthy estuary. The Reserve encompasses ecologically diverse sites in southeastern Connecticut, including Lord Cove, Bluff Point, and the UConn Avery Point campus, where it promotes sustainable management, research, and stewardship. Current activities focus on protecting these critical coastal habitats while fostering community engagement and environmental sustainability. To learn more, please visit NERR’s website.
Connecticut Sea Grant
CT Sea Grant is a partnership between NOAA and UConn focused on fostering healthy, resilient coastal ecosystems and communities in the Long Island Sound watershed. Through research, education, and collaboration, it supports sustainable aquaculture, fisheries, and workforce development. Key initiatives include advancing ocean literacy, protecting marine habitats, and helping communities adapt to climate change. The program funds coastal research, provides fellowships for future environmental leaders, and engages a diverse array of partners, including shellfish farmers, educators, and local officials, to promote sustainable use and conservation of Connecticut's coastal resources. To learn more, please visit CT Sea Grant’s website.
Yale Center for Environmental Justice
Join us for Environmental Joy: Roadmaps for Resistance, Resilience, and Thriving, a 9/30/24, 9:13 AM Day 7 – CT Sustainability & Resiliency Week Updates - Consultant: Engbith, Lily - Outlook about:blank?windowId=SecondaryReadingPane3 5/7 multidisciplinary conference that explores how joy can inspire transformative solutions to environmental and climate challenges. Held just after the 2024 U.S. elections, this in-person and hybrid event will bring together leaders from environmental justice communities to develop actionable roadmaps for the next 3-5 years, focused on climate justice and community resilience. Attendees will enjoy networking, interactive sessions, keynote talks, and art showcases designed to nurture environmental joy. Learn more at and register on Eventbrite.
