Jonathan Steinberg

Sierra Club Connecticut and I will hold a community walk at Earthplace in Westport on Tuesday, October 21. We’ll take a short, accessible walk (about 1 mile), explore the local ecology, discuss important environmental issues and legislation, and pick up trash along the way to help keep the preserve clean.

Connecticut high school seniors with good grades can now earn automatic admission to several public and private colleges and universities through a new state initiative that makes applying to college easier.

Please join the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) for a discussion about climate wins from the 2025 legislative session and plans for the future. This will be a great opportunity to meet and strategize with climate advocates, as well as learn more about the state's response to this issue.

The Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame is accepting nominations through September 15 for the Class of 2025, so consider nominating a special veteran in your life.

Established in 2005, the Veterans Hall of Fame honors veterans from Connecticut who have made a positive impact in their community after the conclusion of their military service.

As part of National Farmers' Market week, we encourage you to visit your local farmers' market to pick up and enjoy locally grown food.

A recent allocation of state funding will go toward preserving open space and creating local community green areas throughout Connecticut.

This round of grants total $15 million and are designated to help with the purchase and preservation of over 2,270 acres in 22 municipalities. This includes $725,000 specifically for the creation of six new local green spaces.

Two bills passed by the legislature last month aimed at preserving Connecticut's environment were recently signed into law by Governor Lamont.

Several new state laws that were passed during the 2025 legislative session and before will take effect next week on July 1.