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New Exhibit at The Connecticut Science Center! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforests!
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet at the Connecticut Science Center! Under the Canopy is an immersive and interactive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests. Learn about the rainforest’s unique plants and ecology as you encounter live animals that call these fantastic habitats home, including a sloth, boa constrictor, red-footed tortoise, and more. Uncover some of the biggest threats facing rainforests today through interactive discovery stations, dynamic displays, and engaging programming. Under the Canopy will leave you with knowledge and actions you can take—from choosing the best coffee to growing the right garden plants—to become an advocate for conservation and support healthier rainforest ecosystems.
Saturday at Mystic Aquarium:
Be one of one billion+ caring people around the world who celebrate the planet Earth in April. How? Come to Mystic Aquarium’s annual Party for the Planet! Visit with enjoy hands-on activities, environmentally themes crafts and games throughout the celebration and learn how to reduce your personal impact. Activities are included with Aquarium general admission. Event registration is not required.
Earth Day Fun at Chester Village!
- Enjoy a family-friendly day in Chester Village celebrating Mother Earth! Get creative making your own chalk art on Main Street, learn about farming and sustainability, bring your old electronics, cans and bottles to recycle, participate in the Land Trust cleanup and lots, LOTS more! Saturday, April 22, 2023
- 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
- Chester Village Main Street, Chester CT 06412
Earth Day Hike and Cleanup at UConn Storrs
HIKE & TRAIL CLEANUP Earth Day Hike and Cleanup at UConn Storrs with Dr. Erin Kuprewicz
Saturday 22 April 2023, 10am-Noon
Daffodil Days in Essex through April 23, 2023!
Thanks to the Essex Foundation’s community beautification project, the number of daffodil plantings waiting to blossom across Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton villages are an invitation to celebrate Spring!
Stay tuned to Instagram @experienceessex and follow from daffodil buds to full bloom.
Key locations to enjoy:
- Exit 3, Rte. 9, Across from the Essex Firehouse
- Sunset Pond, West Avenue
- Congregational Church Hill, West Avenue (immediately before turn onto Main Street, Essex Village)
- Ivoryton Green, in front of Ivoryton Playhouse, Ivoryton Village