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Earthplace
United States
Приєднався 30 бер 2020
Earthplace is a donor supported, non-profit organization committed to building passion and respect for the natural world and a more sustainable future for our community. Earthplace blends science, conservation, and education into pathways for learning about nature and the environment.
The Payoffs of a Pesticide Free Yard: Lecture and Q&A by Louise Washer
Earthplace Environmental Learning Series Lecture and Q&A
This is a presentation by Louise Washer, the Norwalk River Watershed Association (NRWA) president and co-founder of the Pollinator Pathway. Louise will discuss the contemporary backyard and shed light on the detrimental effects of commonly used pesticides on human health and the environment. She will also highlight ways to help protect biodiversity, including alternatives to pesticides and how to support pesticide reform in our state.
April 4, 2024
This is a presentation by Louise Washer, the Norwalk River Watershed Association (NRWA) president and co-founder of the Pollinator Pathway. Louise will discuss the contemporary backyard and shed light on the detrimental effects of commonly used pesticides on human health and the environment. She will also highlight ways to help protect biodiversity, including alternatives to pesticides and how to support pesticide reform in our state.
April 4, 2024
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In The Ground, On Your Mind: Lecture and Q&A by Nadia Waski
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Earthplace Environmental Learning Series Lecture and Q&A Find out what archaeologists do with Nadia Waski, who specializes in the northeast region and Native American cultural history. She explains how cultural resource management (CRM) benefits us as a growing and changing society. What is CRM? It’s a process that says two values can coexist: progress and the protection of important cultural h...
Woodside Bash
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Don't miss out on the hottest event of the season! Join us for the Woodside Bash at Earthplace in Westport, CT, on Saturday, September 30, from 7-10pm.
Harbor Watch - Help us Stay Afloat with a New Boat!
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The Harbor Watch team is raising funds for a new research boat that will be used by the team for harbor based research and education programs. A new boat is imperative to maintain long-term datasets and to continue collecting valuable biological and chemical data in our local harbors. 5 Benefits of Harbor Watch: 1) Works to protect and restore our local waterways so that they will be safe and c...
2021 Fall RRP Symposium final
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After what felt like an eternity, we were delighted to bring (vaccinated!) high school student interns back into our laboratory in the fall of 2021. Offering both in-person and virtual options this semester, we were able to teach students both near and far about our local watersheds. We hope you’ll enjoy hearing about the waterways they studied this video of their virtual symposium presentations.
Bridgeport River Research Program Virtual Student Symposium - Spring 2021
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Student presentations from our first Bridgeport River Research Program. The program was a hybrid virtual/in-person program with 35 students from 9 different Bridgeport high schools.
Becky's Zoom Critter Encounter - Mammals
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Miss Becky introduces us to a few mammal residents at Earthplace including a rabbit, a ferret, a guinea pig, a chinchilla, and a bat. Connect With Us Website: earthplace.org/ Instagram: earthplacec... Facebook: Earthplace
Talking $h!t
Переглядів 653 роки тому
Have you ever wondered what creatures are walking through yards and forests in the area? By recognizing scat you can identify the animals sharing nature! Earthplace naturalist, Becky Newman will share photos and information about the animals that call Westport home with us.
To Be an Environmentalist, Start with Antiracism
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Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru, a 22-year-old environmental justice advocate and founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, discusses the important intersection of social and environmental justice.
The Harbor Watch Virtual Student Symposium 2020
Переглядів 1243 роки тому
Student presentations from our first ever "virtual" internship program, the Virtual River Research Program! In this program, we combined online discussions with some "distanced" field activities to teach 32 high school students (from 12 towns!) all about local water quality.
CT District 136 House Sustainability Debate
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Candidates for the CT State House of Representatives, Chip Stephens and Jonathan Steinberg, discuss their positions and platforms on sustainability issues and the Westport's goal of Net Zero by 2050.
CT District 26 Senate Sustainability Debate
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Candidates for the CT State Senate, Will Haskell and Kim Healy, discuss their positions and platforms on sustainability issues and the Westport's goal of Net Zero by 2050.
Marble and Moody, Barred Owl Feeding
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Watch our Instagram live of our weekly Birds of Prey feeding. Naturalist Sammy, shows us Earthplace residents, Marble and Moody, and tells us all about Barred Owls (Strix varia). Connect With Us Website: earthplace.org/ Instagram: earthplacec... Facebook: Earthplace
Town of Westport Food Scraps Recycling Program
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Town of Westport Food Scraps Recycling Program
Composting Basics with Alice Ely, Master Composter
Переглядів 1324 роки тому
Composting Basics with Alice Ely, Master Composter
Eat More with Less! A Webinar with Chef Raquel
Переглядів 384 роки тому
Eat More with Less! A Webinar with Chef Raquel
Bob and Janet, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
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Bob and Janet, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
Hummingbirds - Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash
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Hummingbirds - Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash