Portland Gets $686,000 Grant For Air Line Trail
Restoration of 2.27 miles of the historic Air Line Trail from Depot Hill Road in East Hampton to Camp Ingersoll in Portland can now be accomplished. Portland also recently acquired a parcel of land known as the Keegan property for a trailhead and parking, and in January the Town signed a license agreement with Eversource Energy which owns the rail bed, allowing public recreational use. The Jonah Center played a significant role in setting up the Air Line Trail Steering Committee early in 2014, after our program at the Brownstone Library, “Bringing the Air Line Trail to Portland,” on November 26, 2013. More info can be found on the Airline Trail - Portland, CT Facebook page.
Riverfront Encounter – Saturday, May 7, at noon.
This free Arts and Environment Festival, presented by Wesleyan University’s “Feet To The Fire” program, offers music, environmental exhibits, vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, and more. Information and photos of last year’s event can be found here.
Canoe & Kayak Trip – May 7
MIddletown's Recreation Department invites the public on a canoe and kayak trip on the Mattabesset River from Cromwell to Harbor Park. Car shuttle will be provided. Students from Macdonough School will be part of the event as space in canoes is available. Coordinator is Jim Sipperly. More information can be found on page 31 of the Recreation Department's "Current Brochure" which may be downloaded here.
Support Bicycling in Middletown -- Family Bike Ride May 14
The Jonah Center and Middletown’s Complete Streets Committee have set a goal of 50 riders for this year’s Family Bike Ride on Sat. May 14. Registration is at 9 a.m. at the corner of Main and Court Streets; ride starts at 9:30 a.m., just prior to the Kids Health & Safety Day Event at same location. Many participants will demonstrate support for bike-friendly improvements to streets and construction of trails. Please show your support and take this easy 5-mile ride through the North End and along River Road, with police escort. All ages welcome.
Our Changing Climate
This year’s Rockfall Foundation Symposium promises to be a thoughtful examination of this serious challenge facing humanity. Friday, April 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Middlesex Community College To download an event brochure and to register, click here.
Earth Month Events at Wesleyan
For a comprehensive list of excellent events offered to the wider community, visit the website of the College of the Environment here.
