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Nights Out: Seed Sowing: Native & Heirloom Plants

Eco-type and heirloom are current buzzwords in the plant world. Discover what these terms actually mean, how we define them, and why they make great choices for your gardens. We’ll sow some native eco-type plants like milkweed and New England Aster, as well as some heirloom fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes. We’ll also provide information on where and when to introduce these plants to your garden. After all your hard work, relax with some light refreshments and learn about some…

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April 24, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Eco-type and heirloom are current buzzwords in the plant world. Discover what these terms actually mean, how we define them, and why they make great choices for your gardens. We’ll sow some native eco-type plants like milkweed and New England Aster, as well as some heirloom fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes. We’ll also provide information on where and when to introduce these plants to your garden.
After all your hard work, relax with some light refreshments and learn about some of Connecticut’s lesser-known crops in a session of “Does in Grow in Connecticut” trivia.
All materials for sowing seeds will be provided.
Members: $30
Non-Members: $35
Wednesday, April 24
6 – 7:30 pm
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American Mural Project Extends Its Family-Day Programming To Weekends throughout September

The American Mural Project (AMP) has extended its Family Day programming to weekends through September 29. Families can now participate in art activities any time during open hours. All art activities are included with admission. This month’s activities include Making Art with Fire: Fire Tiles and making Fire Prevention posters. Fourth and fifth graders can enter their posters in the statewide CT Fire Prevention Poster Recognition Program.  For more information: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/family-days

American Mural Project

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Acts of Community Service for Animals – Fun Fur All

This year’s theme is all about being good neighbors to our animal friends. Explore the museum with your friends and family to find all of the animals in the art and science galleries. Guests will be able to participate in hands-on activities that help our animal friends and learn about how wild animals spend their winter season. Admission is free for those under 18 and is generously provided by John and Barbara Kavanagh. Admission is required for everyone 18 and…

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Livestream: ‘To Paint without Paint’: Tonalism and Transcendence

2025 marks the double centenary of the birth of American artist George Inness (1825-1894), one of the premier landscape painters of the 19th century. Art historian Adrienne Bell, author of the 2015 George Inness and the Visionary Landscape, will discuss Inness’ relationship to the Tonalism movement on Tuesday, January 21 at 5 p.m. in the Diffley Board Room in Bellarmine Hall. A painting by Inness that has not been publicly exhibited in over 70 years, on loan from the Milton…

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