Adult Enrichment Programming

Learning doesn’t stop when you leave school!

The Mill River Park Collaborative education team has been hard at work creating fun and informative classes and workshops for adults. From paint-and-sips to environmental education speaker series, there’s something for every interest!

WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES

Expert instruction in art, environmental advocacy and gardening

Come back soon for new workshops and classes!

FREE SPEAKER SERIES

Rooted in Community: The Power of Trees

Presented by Pollinator Pathway Stamford in Partnership with Mill River Park Collaborative

Join us for a groundbreaking speaker series. In this free winter series, explore how trees strengthen our environment, neighborhoods, and future. Hear from experts in urban forestry, ecological planning, and innovative tree planting models as they share why trees matter and how residents, businesses and communities can take action.

Speaker Series #2 – February 25 • 6 PM

PLAN it WILD Tree Workshop: How healthy is your yard? Simple actions to bring your forest to life.to add plants, shrubs and trees to your landscape.

Bram Gunther, Vice President of Science & Development
PLAN it WILD

Speaker Series #3 – March 25 • 6 PM

Miyawaki Microforests: Connecticut cities are embracing them. Stamford can, too.

Mary Ellen Lemay, Conservation Director
Aspetuck Land Trust

How to grow a tiny forest of densely planted trees and shrubs of varying heights that can mature in 20-30 years instead of 100.