UPCOMING EVENTS
Addressing Climate Change in the Connecticut State Legislature and in the Executive Branch with Special Guest Dr. Rebecca French, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Join us on Wednesday June 16th at 7 pm for Addressing Climate Change in the Connecticut State Legislature and in the Executive Branch with Dr. Rebecca French, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection and our legislative representatives, including State Senator Will Haskell, and State Representative Lucy Dathan.
President Biden has identified addressing Climate Change as one of the top priorities in his administration. “The time for continued consequential action to address the climate crisis is now,” Governor Ned Lamont has said, “as it has already altered Connecticut’s climate with impacts the state will see between now and 2050.”
In February the Governor outlined key legislative proposals he introduced for the 2021 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly to adapt to the very real and unavoidable impacts of climate change, mitigate the sources and impacts of climate change beyond 2050, and prioritize the most vulnerable communities. Many of the proposals implement recommendations of the Governor’s Council on Climate Change for near-term climate action, delivered to Governor Lamont in January 2021.
Dr. Rebecca French, Director of DEEP’s Climate Change Planning Office will discuss the Governor’s proposed bills and whether or not they were approved by the legislature. The focus will be on where these programs will go next. Non-legislative actions related to the Governor’s Council on Climate Change will also be discussed.
Register for Zoom by clicking here.
President Biden has identified addressing Climate Change as one of the top priorities in his administration. “The time for continued consequential action to address the climate crisis is now,” Governor Ned Lamont has said, “as it has already altered Connecticut’s climate with impacts the state will see between now and 2050.”
In February the Governor outlined key legislative proposals he introduced for the 2021 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly to adapt to the very real and unavoidable impacts of climate change, mitigate the sources and impacts of climate change beyond 2050, and prioritize the most vulnerable communities. Many of the proposals implement recommendations of the Governor’s Council on Climate Change for near-term climate action, delivered to Governor Lamont in January 2021.
Dr. Rebecca French, Director of DEEP’s Climate Change Planning Office will discuss the Governor’s proposed bills and whether or not they were approved by the legislature. The focus will be on where these programs will go next. Non-legislative actions related to the Governor’s Council on Climate Change will also be discussed.
Register for Zoom by clicking here.
Postponed: Putting the Fun in Fundraiser with Rock Paper Scissors!
POSTPONED: New Canaan's own event-planning maestros, Rock Paper Scissors, are hosting us for a fun day of scavenger hunting from your car and online trivia! Join the scavenger hunt from 3:00-4:00 and the trivia game from 5:00-6:00. Special tickets get you snacks delivered to your home prior to the game, as well as the opportunity for a fun chat with our illustrious Congressman Jim Himes! Purchase tickets here to support our candidates in this year's municipal election, and join us in the fun!
🌷🌻🌹Spring 2021 Annual Appeal 🌹🌻🌷
We're kicking off our Spring 2021 Annual Appeal. Click below to learn more about our work these last few months, and what we are gearing up for in the months to come.
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with code CookWithMom (enter at checkout) by clicking here.
Room at the Table: Recipes from the Heart, our e-cookbook by Silvia Baldini, started as a local community project and has flourished into a national effort, demonstrating food not only connects people but promotes unity, empowerment, and activism.
Favorite recipes from local friends are joined with those of illustrious Chefs Alice Waters, Marcus Samuelsson, Lani Halliday, and Nancy Silverton, along with VP Kamala Harris, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, State Representative Lucy Dathan, State Senators Will Haskell & Alex Kasser, Congressman Jim Himes, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Attorney General William Tong, plus hundreds of others sharing over 200 pages of favorite recipes in an e-cookbook curated by Silvia Baldini just for us!
Art Director & Photo editor: Jessie YuChen
Recipe editor and assistant styling: Chloe Zale
Your safety is our number one priority. Due to mandates and out of an abundance of caution, we will not be having any in person events for the foreseeable future. Please stay tuned for any updates, as well as upcoming virtual events. To join our online DTC meetings, send us an email. Stay safe!
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