Thursday, October 12, 2017
DEEP hosts Scout programs at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby
DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection hosts several badge day programs for both Webelos and Boy Scout levels at Kellogg Environmental Center.
All badges will have Scouts engaging in hands-on activities and investigations to help them fully understand the importance of various topics.
The Webelos badges include the electives:
Into the Wild - which focuses on wildlife and their behaviors, will be held Nov. 4 and March 24, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Into the Woods - which focuses on the forest ecosystem and how it helps maintain a healthy environment, will be held Dec. 9 and April 7, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Participation in one of the dates listed for the desired badge will complete most of the requirements.
Each program will cost $5 per Scout. Be sure anyone attending is dressed for the weather.
The Boy Scout Merit badges are:
Soil and Water Conservation group class – explores basic information regarding soil and water science while evaluating human impacts on these resources, will be held Dec. 28, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Environmental Science badge - focuses on various skills in the field of environmental science. This is issue based work relating to resilience, resources, and other issues that have emerged in ecology throughout the years. The badge day will be held Feb. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sustainability badge - focuses on examination of each scout’s environmental footprint based on their current water use, food selection, energy use, and trash impact. It will allow them to evaluate the impact of their choices.
The badge day will be held March 31, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
After registering for any of the merit badges, scouts will receive pre-requisite material that they will need to complete before attending the lesson. This will ensure that all of the requirements for the desired badge are nearly completed by the end of the lesson. Each program will cost $5 per Scout. All attending should dress for the weather.
These badge days will be held at DEEP’s Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave.
To register, call the Kellogg Environmental Center, 203-734-2513, then complete and return the form that will be provided
This is a press release from Connecticut DEEP.
All badges will have Scouts engaging in hands-on activities and investigations to help them fully understand the importance of various topics. The Webelos badges include the electives:
Into the Wild - which focuses on wildlife and their behaviors, will be held Nov. 4 and March 24, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Into the Woods - which focuses on the forest ecosystem and how it helps maintain a healthy environment, will be held Dec. 9 and April 7, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Participation in one of the dates listed for the desired badge will complete most of the requirements.
Each program will cost $5 per Scout. Be sure anyone attending is dressed for the weather.
The Boy Scout Merit badges are:
Soil and Water Conservation group class – explores basic information regarding soil and water science while evaluating human impacts on these resources, will be held Dec. 28, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Environmental Science badge - focuses on various skills in the field of environmental science. This is issue based work relating to resilience, resources, and other issues that have emerged in ecology throughout the years. The badge day will be held Feb. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sustainability badge - focuses on examination of each scout’s environmental footprint based on their current water use, food selection, energy use, and trash impact. It will allow them to evaluate the impact of their choices.
The badge day will be held March 31, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
After registering for any of the merit badges, scouts will receive pre-requisite material that they will need to complete before attending the lesson. This will ensure that all of the requirements for the desired badge are nearly completed by the end of the lesson. Each program will cost $5 per Scout. All attending should dress for the weather.
These badge days will be held at DEEP’s Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave.
To register, call the Kellogg Environmental Center, 203-734-2513, then complete and return the form that will be provided
This is a press release from Connecticut DEEP.
Recuperation journey: Having a margarita! in Seymour
SEYMOUR - As we have in the past my daughter Allegra and I went to Hot Tamale Mexican Grill and Bar Wednesday night to celebrate Seymour Pink Day.
The place was packed with supporters of Seymour Pink, a community's fight against breast cancer.
The restaurant donates 20 percent of the day's proceeds to the nonprofit.
And I had a margarita, which is not like me. If anything I'll order a glass of red wine with dinner.
However, when my nephrologist gave me the OK to imbibe a bit several months after my May 9 kidney transplant, I admit I was thrilled.
He said, "Have a margarita! You didn't go through all this to not enjoy life."
Actually when I visit the clinic each medical professional ends the appointment with a similar message. "Enjoy your life," they tell me with a smile.
The waitress asked me if I wanted a flavor. I had no idea margaritas came in different flavors. Haha. And I went without the salt.
It was good, but I'm not a huge fan. I prefer a Cabernet or Pinot Noir, truth be told.
The place was packed with supporters of Seymour Pink, a community's fight against breast cancer.
The restaurant donates 20 percent of the day's proceeds to the nonprofit.
And I had a margarita, which is not like me. If anything I'll order a glass of red wine with dinner.
However, when my nephrologist gave me the OK to imbibe a bit several months after my May 9 kidney transplant, I admit I was thrilled.
He said, "Have a margarita! You didn't go through all this to not enjoy life."
Actually when I visit the clinic each medical professional ends the appointment with a similar message. "Enjoy your life," they tell me with a smile.
The waitress asked me if I wanted a flavor. I had no idea margaritas came in different flavors. Haha. And I went without the salt.
It was good, but I'm not a huge fan. I prefer a Cabernet or Pinot Noir, truth be told.
Derby Public Library to host fall celebration for families
DERBY - The Derby Public Library children’s department will host an autumn celebration from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 21 with a day of fun for families with children ages birth to 11.
The fun begins with the return of Turn It Up!, an interactive music and movement program geared for ages 2-8.
There will be drop-in activities which require no registration from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
They will include pumpkin decorating, crafts, a library scavenger hunt, contests, snacks, and more.
To register for the Turn It Up! music and movement program at 10 a.m., click here.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
For information, call 203-736-1482.
This info is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.