Programs & Events
Winter Salt Sampling
Saturday, March 7 & 28 |10AM-12PM
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Learn about the impacts of excessive road salt use on humans and aquatic life and help us test local streams for sodium chloride (road salt) pollution. You will be accompanied by an experienced staff member and will learn how to properly use data recording tools. No experience necessary! Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Watersheds 101 Webinar
Friday, March 20 |12-1PM
Every stream, river, and lake in CT is part of a watershed that plays a critical role in how water moves, supports ecosystems, and supplies our communities. Join PRWC & the CT Water Planning Council’s Outreach and Education Workgroup for an introductory webinar that explores the basics of watersheds and why they matter to the future of water management in CT.
WaTer You Drinking?
A World Water Day Event
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 1-4PM
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Learn where your drinking water comes from, how
to care for your well and septic system, and what to know about PFAS and other emerging contaminants. You’ll also be able to explore treatment options for common well issues. Local well and septic professionals, utility reps, and public health experts will be on hand to answer all your questions.
Vernal Pool-ooza
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 1-2:30PM
Join PRWC and Roxbury Land Trust at the Baldwin Preserve for an exciting adventure exploring vernal pools! Discover how to identify these unique habitats, look for frogs, toads, and salamanders, and uncover the vital role vernal pools play in our local ecosystem.
Give Local 2026
Tues. April 21 & Wed. April 22, 2026
Join PRWC and Roxbury Land Trust at the Baldwin Preserve for an exciting adventure exploring vernal pools! Discover how to identify these unique habitats, look for frogs, toads, and salamanders, and uncover the vital role vernal pools play in our local ecosystem.
Volunteer Stream Sampling
Wednesdays, April-Oct. | 8:30-11:30AM
Join us to test for bacteria and nitrate pollution in local rivers and streams. You will be accompanied by an experienced staff member and will learn how to properly use data recording tools. No experience necessary! Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Streamside Stewardship Days
Multiple Dates/Times, April & May 2026
Use your gardening skills to help care for your local waterways this spring! Join us for a Streamside Stewardship Day as we remove invasive weeds along streambanks and make room for native plants that help keep our rivers healthy. Gardening gloves and tools will be provided. Recommended for ages 14+.
Stream Temperature Monitoring
Thurs. May 14 | 5-7PM & Wed. May 20 | 9AM-12PM
Head into the watershed with us to install temperature data loggers in nearby streams. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work alongside our staff and take part in efforts to protect cold-water habitat for trout and other local wildlife. No experience necessary! Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
