Managing your money can be challenging. Join us for this overview on goal setting, budgeting, planning for the unexpected, and dealing with debt. It will be presented by the UConn Extension Financial Education Program. Pre-registration is REQUIRED at 860.870.3128 or rstack@ellington-ct.gov

Managing your money can be challenging. Join us for this overview on setting financial goals, budgeting, planning for unexpected, and dealing with debt. This workshop is presented by the UConn Extension Financial Education Program. Registration is REQUIRED by calling 203.239.5803

Come learn about enhancing wildlife habitat for songbirds, wild turkeys, and beneficial insects. DEEP wildlife biologist Peter Picone will share with you his knowledge and insights on creating/improving/enhancing wildlife habitat in your surroundings. You will learn about Connecticut’s valuable native plants and how they can be used to make a better environment. Mr. Picone will give a power point presentation and illustrate the inextricable link between plants and animals.

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Christian Davis and Helene Voto, Longtime Memoirists

Members are encouraged to write memoirs to share in class. New members are welcome.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Scott Moore, Assistant Professor of History, ECSU.

Emerging from the inequality produced by industrial society, socialism promised a path to shared prosperity. The nature of that path was hotly debated, however, some socialist thinkers pushed for reform while others called for revolution. These debates shaped not only socialist thinking but also the course of history. This talk offers an overview of socialism’s complex history and the way it continues to influence our work today.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Virginia & Bob Stiepock, facilitators.

Great Decisions is a series of discussions about U.S. foreign policy deliberations and decisions. This year’s topics are Global Migration, The Middle East, Nuclear Negotiations, Nationalism in Europe, Trade with China, Cyber Conflict, U.S and Mexico, and State of Diplomacy. Great Decisions is not lecture-based, rather, discussions are led by facilitators Virginia and Bob Stiepock. In preparation for each discussion, participants are expected to read the relevant sections of the book “Great Decisions 2019”, which will be available for $30.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Helen Scanlon, local equine artist and author of several books on horses.

The author of “Dust and Determination: A History of UConn Polo”, discusses how UConn started its modest polo program in 1969 without a practice space or its own string of ponies, and went on to produce multiple national championship teams.

To register please follow this link
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To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
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Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Malaquias Pena Mendez, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UConn

Early Methods of Forecasting Using Frogs. Numerical Weather Prediction has revolutionized the way weather forecasts are made. This talk covers why forecasting is still and art, and the challenges facing this old area of study. Will it survive the “machine learning trend”?

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Christian Davis and Helene Voto, Longtime Memoirists

Members are encouraged to write memoirs to share in class. New members are welcome.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Madeleine Fugere, Professor of Psychology, ECSU

What attracts us to some people and not others? How does our unconscious help determine our attraction to some mates? Our real-life mate preferences may not match our stated preferences. Professor Fugere also discusses her research into similarities and differences between the mate preferences of offspring and what their parents would like those preferences to be.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

Garden design doesn’t have to be complicated—with a few basic tools and skills, you can put together a plan in an afternoon. Come learn the basics and then apply them to a real-life situation. In this session, class will consist of a design basics talk, followed by a group project designing the area around the Torrington Library. Aesthetics, sustainability, kid-friendliness and educational value will all be considerations. See how the concepts learned are applied to an actual site—and how many different options one can come up with!

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Virginia & Bob Stiepock, facilitators.

Great Decisions is a series of discussions about U.S. foreign policy deliberations and decisions. This year’s topics are Global Migration, The Middle East, Nuclear Negotiations, Nationalism in Europe, Trade with China, Cyber Conflict, U.S and Mexico, and State of Diplomacy. Great Decisions is not lecture-based, rather, discussions are led by facilitators Virginia and Bob Stiepock. In preparation for each discussion, participants are expected to read the relevant sections of the book “Great Decisions 2019”, which will be available for $30.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

It's "pruning season" and time to deal with the biggest mystery of our time: what to do with Hydrangea macrophyllas. When do we cut it, what do we cut? We'll also cover the other hydrangea species and the rules for pruning them. This class will answer those questions and more using fresh garden samples so you can clearly see what to do and how to do it despite not being in the garden with the plants.

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Kent Newmyer, UConn History Professor Emeritus and Professor UConn Law School.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

Collecting of thousands of varieties of plants from around the world, we have come to know light and growth cycles, water/humidity needs, and temperature and fertilizer preferences of each species. By learning the country of origin we’ve come to understand plant tolerances and personalities as they relate to our indoor environments. Nancy will share tips and techniques to grow robust houseplants with ultimate beauty and fragrance.

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Christian Davis and Helene Voto, Longtime Memoirists

Members are encouraged to write memoirs to share in class. New members are welcome.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Emily Meyers, Professor Department of Speech, Language & Hearing and Department of Psychological Sciences, UConn.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

CLIR@uconn.edu

We will explore the concept of fairy houses – tiny structures made with natural materials and placed in the environment so as to be a surprise to the viewer. We will cover the concepts of outdoor classrooms. A growing body of research tells us that time spent in nature can provide children with many benefits – improving physical and mental health, boosting learning performance, and developing social-emotional skills. We intend to have participants work on constructing a house and leave with ideas of creating spaces/activities for outdoor exploration. We also intend on a short walk to view the Fairy House Trail installation at Goodwin State Forest in Hampton, CT.

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Virginia & Bob Stiepock, facilitators.

Great Decisions is a series of discussions about U.S. foreign policy deliberations and decisions. This year’s topics are Global Migration, The Middle East, Nuclear Negotiations, Nationalism in Europe, Trade with China, Cyber Conflict, U.S and Mexico, and State of Diplomacy. Great Decisions is not lecture-based, rather, discussions are led by facilitators Virginia and Bob Stiepock. In preparation for each discussion, participants are expected to read the relevant sections of the book “Great Decisions 2019”, which will be available for $30.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

The Coastal Certificate Program is offered to those who wish to familiarize themselves with current environmental issues unique to our coastal waters and Long Island Sound, while learning about ways to landscape more sustainably. In a time when climate change is taking on increasing significance, the Coastal Certificate Program will address how and why the transition to sustainable landscapes is not just a good idea, but a global environmental imperative. The Coastal Certificate is designed to generate ambassadors of alternatives to nutrient and chemically intensive landscaping practices for Connecticut coastal and watershed residents. The outreach component will be geared specifically to spreading the word about sustainable landscaping through projects, educational materials, and other creative ideas. In addition to covering coastal environmental issues, the Coastal Certificate program will feature speakers that address exciting ways to reduce or rethink lawns, create plant habitats that attract birds and pollinating insects, design for sustainability using native plants, and share tools and resources for effective outreach. The field trip will relate to class topics and be local to the workshop location. Participants must attend all classes and complete 10 hours of approved outreach activities to receive the Coastal Certificate. Reading resources will be provided. Those enrolled will receive 6 AMG credits upon completion. Additional dates include 4/25/2019, 4/27/2019, 4/30/2019,and 5/2/2019. Weekend Field Trip TBD (4/27 is placeholder).

Join us for this workshop to help you be better prepared for severe weather. Light refreshments at 5:30 pm. Workshop starts at 6 pm. Pre-registration required at 860-923-3458.

Finding understandable science-based information on GMOs is challenging for the public. Our project goal is to bridge the information gap surrounding GMOs with farmers and the general public.

Moderator: Dean Indrajeet Chaubey, UConn CAHNR

Speakers:

Paul Vincelli, Extension Professor & Provost Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Kentucky (focus area: overview of risks and benefits of genetically engineered crops)

Robert C. Bird, Professor of Business Law and Eversource Energy Chair in Business Ethics, UConn School of Business (focus area: Ethical/Legal/Social Implications of GMOs)

Yi Li, Professor, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, UConn CAHNR, (focus area: GMO technologies/CRISPR)

Gerry Berkowitz, Professor, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, UConn CAHNR (focus area: GMOs and big agriculture in the US?)

There are several new insect pests that are either already here, or on their way. Some of them have traveled from other continents, some of them are moving up from the south with the rising temperatures. In this symposium we will discuss how conditions are changing in CT and what new issues are coming along with the changes. Among the insects that will be covered are Spotted Lantern Fly and Southern Pine Beetle.

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Christian Davis and Helene Voto, Longtime Memoirists

Members are encouraged to write memoirs to share in class. New members are welcome.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Amy C. Groth, Professor Department of Biology, ECSU.

How the microscopic worm C. elegans can be used to study genes involved in human development and disease, using modern genetic and molecular techniques including the cutting-edge genetic engineering technique CRISPR .

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

CLIR@uconn.edu

Dr. Paul Vincelli will give a presentation for farmers on answering difficult questions about GMOs and other science related topics. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.

Hartford County 4-H Fair Association meeting at 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002

Join us for this workshop that will help you be better prepared for severe weather events. Pre-registration is required at 860.779.5383.

Join us for our 3rd Equipment day!

Check out field demos of innovative tools & implements for your farm!

A new workshop series on pasture management and infrastructure and the nutritional needs of livestock raised on pasture. This workshop is the third in the series. This will cover Nutritional management of pasture raised animals. Topics: Pasturing versus confinement systems, nutritional challenges of raising animals on pasture, multi-species grazing, and forage quality.

A certificate of participation from University of Connecticut Extension will be awarded to each person who completes the three classroom workshops and at least one of the field workshops.

Register for any or all of the workshops at
https://goo.gl/forms/sFIqmM2oxieDkTdg2 or by emailing jean.king@uconn.edu

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Virginia & Bob Stiepock, facilitators.

Great Decisions is a series of discussions about U.S. foreign policy deliberations and decisions. This year’s topics are Global Migration, The Middle East, Nuclear Negotiations, Nationalism in Europe, Trade with China, Cyber Conflict, U.S and Mexico, and State of Diplomacy. Great Decisions is not lecture-based, rather, discussions are led by facilitators Virginia and Bob Stiepock. In preparation for each discussion, participants are expected to read the relevant sections of the book “Great Decisions 2019”, which will be available for $30.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Peter Perrino & Ryan Troha, graduate students, UConn Department of Psychological Sciences.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

CLIR@uconn.edu

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Christian Davis and Helene Voto, Longtime Memoirists

Members are encouraged to write memoirs to share in class. New members are welcome.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this Spring please follow this link
https://clir.uconn.edu/single-classes/

Looking at Our Land Through Many Lenses: Asked to speak in response to the question, “How has being a garden photographer all these years made you a better gardener?” prompted Karen Bussolini to dig deep into the importance of slowing down and seeing well. In the morning we’ll explore how focus, framing and light are integral to both, what makes for a good photo (and how that applies to gardens), considering both details (closeup lens) and the big (wide angle) picture, and lessons brought home from close encounters with gardens across the country. The afternoon session will delve into her thought process as an eco-friendly garden coach helping people see their properties with new eyes. Before and after photos will illustrate how she considers visual, practical and environmental considerations all at once, in an eco-friendly garden coach problem-solving brainstorm encouraging stewardship and enjoyment of the natural world in our own yards. This is a collaboration with Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center. Lunch is included. NOTE: Non-master gardeners should sign up at http://www.wisdomhouse.org