A Sampling of Workshops from 2003-2005

Blissville Pond Workshop: This workshop was held at the Lisbon Community Center. Participants learned about invasive plants and methods for their control.

Wetlands Delineation Workshop: This workshop was held at the Brooklyn Service Center. Many of the participants were town commissioner volunteers. In cooperation with NRCS we showed them when and how a wetland determination is made.

Forestry Professionals Workshop: This workshop was held on the District land in Brooklyn. Forestry professionals learned the latest about legal boundary issues and received credits for orienteering in the field.

U.N. Children's Workshop: In July of 2004 this workshop was held on the the outflow of Miller Pond in Quaker Hill. About 25 kids from all over the world, and their chaperones, were given an afternoon lesson in evaluating water quality by the District.

Best Forest Management Workshop: This workshop was held on the District's Stewardship Forest Land. Participants were given practical instructions by professional foresters in the art and practice of sustainable forest management.

Annual Thames River Basin Partnership Floating Workshop: This is one of our most popular workshops that we co-sponsor. It includes classroom sessions followed by Project Oceanology shipboard excursions on and near the Thames River. Each year's workshop centers on a different theme.

Town Commissioner Training: These workshops are conducted at the request of municipal land use commissions. Requests center on erosion and sediment control issues, riparian buffers, invasive plant control, and other environmental concerns.

Real Estate Professionals and Developers Workshops: These workshops cater to professionals seeking accreditation for their license renewal. Subjects include septic systems, well-water issues, soils and wetlands with an emphasis on conservation of natural resources.

Klemens Planning for Nature (Vernal Pool) Workshops: These workshops were held throughout the state by the Districts in order to educate commissioners and citizens about the science and the importance of our unique and valuable vernal pools.

Erosion and Sediment Control Workshops: These workshops were held throughout the state by the Districts in order to educate commissioners and professional staff on the updated Connecticut Manual for E&S Guidelines.

If you are interesting in our upcoming workshops or our calendar of events or have further questions please call us!