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Better Place Forests Announces Online Tours Now Available for its Conservation Memorial Forest in Litchfield Hills
February 4, 2021 GMT
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FALLS VILLAGE, Conn. (BUSINESS WIRE) Feb 4, 2021
Today, Better Place Forests, the company that built America’s first conservation memorial forests, announced it is officially starting online tours of its location in Falls Village, Connecticut. The company’s first forest in the Northeast region of the country,
Better Place Forests Litchfield Hills, is nestled in a location known for its open greenland, outdoor recreation, and environmental landmarks including the Housatonic River, Bear Mountain, and the southernmost portion of the Berkshires. Located an hour’s drive from downtown Hartford and 2 hours from New York City,
At WCSU, research continues despite COVID Written by WCSU
Despite the limitations imposed by the Novel Coronavirus, graduate-level research conducted by students pursuing master’s degrees in Integrative Biological Diversity at Western Connecticut State University continues under the mentorship of department faculty.
Professor of Biological and Environmental Studies Dr. Theodora Pinou, who coordinates the M.S. in Integrative Biological Diversity program, said, “Covid-19 doesn’t stop research, it causes us to get creative about project design and project management. Covid-19 has opened a whole new interest in outdoor experiences, and this can have negative consequences on the environment unless we pay attention to how humans are impacting the environmental health of our ecosystems. Now, more than ever, this Integrated Biological Diversity degree is important to teach a generation of adults proper practices in environmental stewardship and personal responsibility tha
Torrington schools receive donation from PAL
Dec. 18, 2020
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From left are Torrington Public Schools Superintendent Susan Lubomski, Police Chief William Baldwin, Captain Bart Barown, Officer Simon and Chris Smedick- PAL Executive Director .Contributed photo
TORRINGTON Torrington Public Schools recently received a $500 gift card for each of its schools to help provide holiday gifts and items for students in need. School social workers will help to connect families with this generous donation.
“PAL has continuously been there for our students over the many years and this support during such a crucial time is incredibly appreciated and will definitely bring a smile to the faces of our students,” said Superintendent Susan Lubomski.