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SUMMARY:Cork and Canvas: 80s vs 90s
DESCRIPTION:1980s\, or 1990s – decide which inspires you more with this Cork and Canvas paint-and-sip program! \nDress up as your favorite era and jam along to bangers from the 80s and 90s while you paint your own masterpiece with simple\, step-by-step instructions from local expert artist Jean Benoit. Sip on a glass of wine on the rooftop of the Whittingham Discovery Center (outdoor conditions permitting\, otherwise it will be held indoors in one of the Center’s classrooms.) \nCOST:$40 per person \nMust be 21+ to register. Cost includes all supplies\, step-by-step instruction from local artist\, Jean Benoit\, and one glass of wine or beer; additional drinks are available for purchase \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://millriverpark.org/event/cork-and-canvas-decades/
LOCATION:Whittingham Discovery Center\, 17 W Park Place\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult education,For Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T052923
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SUMMARY:Leave the leaves\, Save the Stems With Kathy Connolly
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 8: Leave the leaves. Save the Stems.  \nKathy Connolly \nLandscape Designer \nAccredited Organic Land Care Professional \nFallen leaves\, decaying logs\, and dead-headed flowers nurture overwintering birds\, pollinators\, fireflies\, turtles\, and other wildlife. But . . . it’s all so messy! How can we manage the practical and aesthetic concerns that arise when we keep autumn materials on home or community properties? \nLandscape designer Kathy Connolly will share how she experimented for several years with these ideas in her own yard. She’ll discuss what she learned about careful plant selection\, plant care\, timing\, and the role of design in the winter landscape. She’ll also discuss the life-giving importance of winter habitat for insects\, birds\, and other wildlife..  \nBio: Kathy Connolly is a landscape designer who specializes in naturalized designs\, low-impact \nlandscape techniques\, and native plants. She works with homeowners\, municipalities\, garden clubs\, state parks\, businesses\, and others. Kathy has established numerous meadows and meadow gardens and has managed her home meadow for over 27 years. She is active in the Connecticut Invasive Plants Working Group\, which awarded her its Leslie J. Mehrhoff Award at the 2022 symposium for her efforts on the topic of invasive plants.Kathy has a master’s degree in ecological landscape planning and design from the Conway School in Northampton\, MA. She completed the advanced master gardener program and is an \nAccredited Organic Land Care Professional through the Northeast Organic Farming Association \nof Connecticut. Website:  https://www.speakingoflandscapes.com/ \n  \nREGISTER NOW: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/leavetheleavesPPS 
URL:https://millriverpark.org/event/leave-the-leaves-save-the-stems-with-kathy-connolly/
LOCATION:30 West Broad Street\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult education,Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T052923
CREATED:20240913T185338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T185338Z
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SUMMARY:Cork and Canvas: Music
DESCRIPTION:Capture the beauty of music on canvas with this Cork and Canvas paint-and-sip program! \nJam along to music while you paint your own masterpiece with simple\, step-by-step instructions from local expert artist Jean Benoit. Sip on a glass of wine on the rooftop of the Whittingham Discovery Center (outdoor conditions permitting\, otherwise it will be held indoors in one of the Center’s classrooms.) \nCOST: $40 per person \nMust be 21+ to register. Cost includes all supplies\, step-by-step instruction from local artist\, Jean Benoit\, and one glass of wine or beer; additional drinks are available for purchase \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://millriverpark.org/event/cork-and-canvas-music/
LOCATION:Whittingham Discovery Center\, 17 W Park Place\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult education,For Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T052923
CREATED:20240913T185012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T211354Z
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SUMMARY:Cork and Canvas Kickoff: Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the kickoff of our Cork and Canvas paint-n-sip series! Enjoy music and paint your own masterpiece with step-by-step instructions from local artist Jean Benoit while sipping on a glass of wine on the Karp Family Great Lawn alongside the Cohen Display Fountain. Future Cork and Canvas sessions will be held at the Whittingham Discovery Center! \nCOST: $40 per person \nMust be 21+ to register. Cost includes all supplies\, step-by-step instruction from local artist\, Jean Benoit\, and one glass of wine or beer; additional drinks are available for purchase
URL:https://millriverpark.org/event/cork-and-canvas-kickoff/
LOCATION:The Karp Family Great Lawn\, 1040 Washington Boulevard\, Stamford\, CT\, 06901\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult education,For Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T052923
CREATED:20240216T141718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T222300Z
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SUMMARY:The Pollinator Victory Garden With Kim Eierman
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 26: The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline \nKim Eierman\, Founder of EcoBeneficial & Author of The Pollinator Victory Garden \nCountless pollinator species have suffered dramatic declines in recent years. It’s a serious problem for all of us since pollinators are responsible for the reproduction of 80% of all flowering plants\, and at least 30% of the food that we eat. Unfortunately\, most of our landscapes offer little in the way of appropriate habitat and forage for these essential animals. With simple strategies\, you can attract and support not just bees\, but an array of pollinators that have different requirements. Learn best practices for pollinators from the author of The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening. Kim will sell and sign copies of her book at this event. \nBio: Kim Eierman is the Founder of EcoBeneficial LLC.  She is an ecological landscape designer and environmental horticulturist specializing in native plants.  Based in New York\, Kim teaches at the New York Botanical Garden\, Brooklyn Botanic Garden\, The Native Plant Center and Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Kim is an active speaker nationwide on many ecological landscape topics\, and provides horticultural consulting and ecological landscape design to residential\, municipal and commercial clients\, including landscape architects and engineers. \nShe is a Certified Horticulturist through the American Society for Horticultural Science\, an Accredited Organic Landcare Professional\, a Steering Committee member of The Native Plant Center\, and a member of The Ecological Landscape Alliance and Garden Communicators International. Kim Eierman is the author of the book\, The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening. Website: https://www.ecobeneficial.com/ \nREGISTER NOW: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Pollinatorvictorygarden 
URL:https://millriverpark.org/event/the-pollinator-victory-garden-with-kim-eierman/
LOCATION:30 West Broad Street\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult education,Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T052923
CREATED:20240410T144130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T215021Z
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SUMMARY:Cork & Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 6 – 8 PM to enjoy wine and create art with acrylics alongside Jean Benoit\, a talented painter from the Stamford Art Association. \nMust be 21+ to register. Admission includes supplies and one drink; extra drinks available for purchase. Let’s paint the town! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://millriverpark.org/event/cork-canvas/2024-05-30/
LOCATION:Whittingham Discovery Center\, 17 W Park Place\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult education,For Adults,Whittingham Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T052923
CREATED:20240410T144130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T204205Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Cork & Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 6 – 8 PM to enjoy wine and create art with acrylics alongside Jean Benoit\, a talented painter from the Stamford Art Association. \nMust be 21+ to register. Admission includes supplies and one drink; extra drinks available for purchase. Let’s paint the town!
URL:https://millriverpark.org/event/cork-canvas-2024-05-23/
LOCATION:Whittingham Discovery Center\, 17 W Park Place\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult education,For Adults,Whittingham Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T052923
CREATED:20240410T144130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T215220Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Cork & Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 6 – 8 PM to enjoy wine and create art with acrylics alongside Jean Benoit\, a talented painter from the Stamford Art Association. \nMust be 21+ to register. Admission includes supplies and one drink; extra drinks available for purchase. Let’s paint the town!
URL:https://millriverpark.org/event/cork-canvas-2024-05-16/
LOCATION:Whittingham Discovery Center\, 17 W Park Place\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult education,For Adults,Whittingham Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T052923
CREATED:20240410T144130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T215021Z
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SUMMARY:Cork & Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 6 – 8 PM to enjoy wine and create art with acrylics alongside Jean Benoit\, a talented painter from the Stamford Art Association. \nMust be 21+ to register. Admission includes supplies and one drink; extra drinks available for purchase. Let’s paint the town! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://millriverpark.org/event/cork-canvas/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:Whittingham Discovery Center\, 17 W Park Place\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult education,For Adults,Whittingham Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T052923
CREATED:20240214T154417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T141626Z
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SUMMARY:The Payoffs of a Pesticide-Free Yard With Louise Washer
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 24: The Payoffs of a Pesticide-Free Yard  \nLouise Washer \nPresident\, Norwalk River Watershed Association \nCo-Founder\, Pollinator Pathway \nJoin us for an eye-opening discussion about pesticides commonly used on lawns and gardens and their negative impacts on human health\, our environment\, and biodiversity. Our speaker\, Louise Washer\, a co-founder of Pollinator Pathway will discuss effective alternatives to pesticides and the importance of adopting sustainable practices to protect our air\, water\, and soil\, and thereby promote biodiversity.  She will also cover the need to update state policy around pesticide restrictions\, specific pesticide legislation currently being debated in the CT Legislature\, and what you can do to help make Connecticut a leader on this issue.  \nBio: Louise Washer serves on the board of  Pollinator Pathway\, which is now in over 350 communities across 19 states. She also serves as president of the Norwalk River Watershed Association\, as a member of the Norwalk Mayor’s Water Quality Committee\, and on the steering committee of the Hudson-to-Housatonic Regional Conservation Partnership (H2H). Websites: https://www.pollinator-pathway.org/  and  https://norwalkriver.org/ \n  \nREGISTER NOW: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/pesticidefreeyardPPS24 
URL:https://millriverpark.org/event/the-payoffs-of-a-pesticide-free-yard-with-louise-washer/
LOCATION:30 West Broad Street\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult education,Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T052923
CREATED:20240214T154213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T140309Z
UID:10005404-1711476000-1711479600@millriverpark.org
SUMMARY:Organic Lawn Care for Homeowners With Peter Newcombe
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 26: Organic Lawn Care for Homeowners  \nPeter Newcombe \nManager\, PJC Organic [WILL PRESENT VIA ZOOM to in-person audience]  \nYou can have a lush green lawn without using chemicals harmful to children\, pets\, and wildlife. Peter Newcombe of PJC Organic will cover the basics of how to grow “healthy turf” using an all-natural organic lawn care approach. Our focus will be on soil health; lawn conditions; what some weeds tell you about your soil; cultural practices (mowing\, watering\, fertilizing\, etc.) for residential lawns; an overview of product selection; and questions to ask your landscaper. \nBio: Peter Newcombe is an Organic Lawn Care Accredited Professional (OLCAP). An account manager at PJC Organic Turf Care\, he works with schools\, landscapers\, and municipalities in implementing organic lawn care programs. In addition\, he has run the service division of PJC Ecological located on the North Shore of Massachusetts for the last 10 years\, providers of grounds fertilization services to homeowners\, schools\, and municipalities. He graduated from Houghton College with a BS in Business Administration and a minor in Outdoor Education. Website: https://pjcorganic.com/ \nREGISTER NOW: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/OrganicLawnPPS24 
URL:https://millriverpark.org/event/organic-lawn-care-for-homeowners-with-peter-newcombe/
LOCATION:Whittingham Discovery Center\, 17 W Park Place\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult education,For Adults
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