Our Events
Sat, Nov 05Cheshire Pollinator Pathway at West MainGive Monarch Butterflies what they need and bring them to your home with our Milkweed Sowing Workshop.
Sat, Oct 08CheshireGo Green! Meet a host of local and regional environmental and conservation organizations at the Cheshire Sustainability Fair and bring the kids for the Trash to Treasure Kids' Art Table!
Thu, Sep 15Cheshire Public LIbrary ZoomAuthor Nancy Lawson is our special guest speaker in this online presentation. Nancy draws from her book, speaking on the importance of coexisting with wildlife & using native plants to create habitats that are beneficial as well as practical and beautiful.
Wed, Jul 20CheshirePollinators are insects! They get a bad rap. But they are super important. Without them, we humans would be in a ton of trouble.
Thu, May 19Cheshire Public LibraryWhen the time comes for aging parents, grown children or young families, will they be able to continue to call Cheshire their home?
Mon, Apr 11Cheshire Public LibraryAuthor and environmental activist, Steve Hamm, author of "The Pivot" looks at the industrial legacy and recreational history of the Mill River, including its headwaters which are located in Cheshire.
Sat, Apr 09Cheshire Parks and RecreationGot a flat tire on your bike? Dull garden shears? Jacket zipper won't zip? Don't throw it away, bring it to Cheshire's First-ever Repair Cafe!
Tue, Mar 29Cheshire Public LibraryWhere are the town's best places for challenging hikes or scenic walks? Join Mark Kasinskas, a Cheshire native and avid hiker as he showcases the best spots to hike in town. Kasinskas is a geographer and environmental planner. He is also a former Cheshire Land Trust president and a graduate of the
Mon, Feb 07ZoomThe Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is the latest non-native insect to arrive in Connecticut, and established populations have recently been found in Cheshire. Approximately half of the state’s forests are threatened according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
Thu, Nov 04CheshireLight pollution is harmful to amphibians, birds and bird migration, mammals, pollinators and people. Learn how we can reduce light pollution's impact and promote Dark Skies best practices in this talk with Leo Smith, International Dark Skies (IDS) Northeast Regional Director. This program is free
Sat, Oct 16CheshireThe Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire brings together individuals, municipal employees, non-profits, businesses, and local organizations to share knowledge and best practices regarding environmental sustainability.
Cheshire Summer of Sunflowers
Cheshire's Summer of Sunflowers is a community-growing project in which everyone can participate. Look for your friends and neighbors in this fabulous video created by Sustainable CT summer interns, Emily Hailu and Sarah Houle. Enjoy!