Connecticut River Call to Artists
Call for artists! If you would like to submit Connecticut River Watershed themed art in any material, applications will go live on October 1, 2026.
Artists are invited to submit work for a curated group exhibition, The River We Call Home. This exhibit honors the Connecticut River watershed as a place of wonder, belonging, and relationship—one that sustains both human and natural communities. Artists may indicate a preference for which museum they would like to display their work, and curators will take this into consideration when possible. The art will be complemented by informational displays, a kid-friendly interactive art corner, and supportive historic materials such as a scrapbook and digital media.
When the Connecticut Decided the Revolution
We know that the Connecticut River divides Red Sox and Yankee fans, but did you know it also determined Connecticut’s revolutionary outlook? There existed in the colony a distinct East of the River or West of the River outlook on everything from economics to religion to land availability, all of which shaped a violent and politically driven revolt on the part of the East. Join Matt Warshauer as he presents this lecture to learn more!
Hike at the Highland Pond Preserve in Middletown, CT
This is a joint hike between Everyone Outside and the Middlesex Land Trust. Come join naturalist Andie Bisceglia for a family-friendly 1-mile hike at the Highland Pond Preserve in north-western Middletown. We will stop along the way for fun hands-on activities to learn about the plants and animals around us.
Celebrate 50 Years of Arcadia Nature Preschool
Arcadia Nature Preschool is a pioneer in nature-based early childhood education, proudly recognized as Mass Audubon’s first nature preschool and one of the oldest nature preschools in the country.
For fifty years, we’ve inspired generations of young learners to build meaningful connections with the natural world, fostering a sense of wonder, belonging, and stewardship.
Celebrate Arcadia Nature Preschool’s milestone birthday with family-friendly activities, self-guided tours, hikes to your favorite places at the sanctuary, and light refreshments.
Come share your memories, create new connections, and help honor five decades of nature-based learning and community.
Free Fly Fishing Clinic
The Westfield River Watershed Association is offering its annual Free Fly-Fishing Clinic with the Western Mass Fly Fishermen's Club on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 9am-12N off Route 20 in Huntington opposite the Hilltown Health Clinic.
This free clinic is a great family- and teen-friendly event to learn the basics of fly fishing or to try out some more advanced skills.
All Partners Gathering
CRWP All Partners Gathering
Friday, October 16th
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
The Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT 05301
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Our experience of and connection to the Connecticut River Watershed leads to greater learning, stewardship, and advocacy. The theme of this year's Gathering is recreation. Join us to hear directly from a panel featuring the four watershed state Offices of Outdoor Recreation and watch and listen to the inspiring journey of a Connecticut River thru-paddler.
Bring your ideas for collaboration and your specific needs to accomplish your goals and projects in the watershed, and together we'll connect the dots to get to greater impact! ALL are welcome!
Please register here no later than October 1st. A detailed agenda will be emailed to registered participants closer to the date. If you have any questions, reach out directly to CRWP Outreach Coordinator, Kathy Baugh at kbaugh@massaudubon.org.