Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). You may have heard these words, especially in the past few years amid political and social tensions. At CFPA, we are particularly interested in the diversity, or lack thereof, of leisure activities, especially of those who interact with the great outdoors.
Looking to engage elementary-aged kids with the outdoors this fall? Or perhaps you are a teacher, looking to enrich your online or school-based learning as the school year approaches?
Ed Richardson is a lover of notable trees and a collector of Connecticut Champion Trees. He is a long-standing CFPA Honorary Board Member. After retiring from the Phoenix Insurance Co., Ed became a self-taught tree expert and has identified and measured thousands of large trees for the Connecticut Notable Tree Project and Connecticut Botanical Society since 1987.
You may have heard that the CT Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) was proposed for elimination in the state budget. This would be a tragic and inexcusable end for Connecticut’s most important environmental watchdog agency.
In December of 2014, CFPA acquired a conservation easement over the newest State Park in Connecticut called Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve. This 40-acre property has a rich history, at one point being part of the larger 230-acre Auerfarm owned and run by the Auerbach family. Auerfarm was founded in the early 20th century and was managed for 40 years as a working farm with dairy cows, poultry, and apple orchards. In 1976, 120-acres of Auerfarm were donated to form the 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm, which provides agricultural education to the greater Hartford region.
This is a ghost teaser for the Environmental Education Calendar.
Conserving Connecticut since 1895
Give to CFPA today using our secure online donation tool and help us conserve the land, trails, and natural resources of Connecticut. Thank you for supporting CFPA!
Conserving Connecticut since 1895
Give to CFPA today using our secure online donation tool and help us conserve the land, trails, and natural resources of Connecticut. Thank you for supporting CFPA!
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President: R. Richard Croce, Groton
Vice-President: Kristin Connell, Killingworth
Vice-President: David Terry, East Hampton
Treasurer: William Cordner, Simsbury
Secretary: Eric Hammerling, West Hartford
Forester: Thomas J. Degnan, Jr., Old Lyme
