Programs & Events
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Volunteer Stream Sampling
Multiple Dates April - Oct.| 8:30AM-12PM
Join PRWC as we collect stream samples to test for bacteria and nitrate in our 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!
"What Lives in the River?"
Sun, April 27 | 1PM-2PM
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Join PRWC for a walk along - or in - the Pomperaug River at Hollow Park in Woodbury as part of the Woodbury Earth Day Festival. Participants will get to learn all about river bugs and how they can help reveal the health of a river. Individuals will also have an opportunity to search for and identify these critters alongside PRWC staff.
Learn to Fish at Southford Falls
Mon, April 28 | 4:30PM-7PM
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Join PRWC for a fun-filled fishing adventure in partnership with CT DEEP’s "Fish with CARE" program! Cast your line at beautiful Southford Falls State Park. We’ll provide loaner tackle, bait, and expert instruction from our staff and certified fishing coaches. Open to adults and families w/ children ages 6+. Youth 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and anglers 16+ need a CT fishing license. Space is limited and registration is required.
Give Local
Tues, April 29 & Wed, April 30
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Give Local is an 36-hour online give-a-thon hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation that brings the region together to raise money and awareness for the vital work of local nonprofits. Want your donation to PRWC to go further? Please donate during GIVE LOCAL! Your gift will help us earn bonus funds, become eligible for cash prizes, and leverage a $10,000 matching gift challenge!
"Cheers to the Future" Happy Hour
Tues, April 29 | 4PM-7PM
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Come raise a glass with PRWC at Woodbury Brewing Co. for an evening of great company, meaningful connections, and exciting announcements! This is more than just a happy hour, it's a chance to meet PRWC staff and board members, network with community conservation partners, and get a first look at our new strategic plan for protecting local water resources. Whether you're a longtime supporter or new to PRWC, everyone is welcome! Registration is encouraged.
Geology Field Trip
Sat, May 3 | 10AM-12PM & 1:30PM-3:30PM
Have you wondered about Connecticut’s mysterious volcanic past? Join PRWC and Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust on one of two scheduled tours of O&G’s Southbury trap rock quarry highlighting some fascinating geological facts and views of ancient volcanic rocks and minerals. A fun and informative slide lecture will be followed by a guided tour of the quarry to identify volcanic rocks and minerals. Registration is required.
Splash Mob Paddle
Mon, May 12 | 5:30PM-7:30PM
PRWC invites its friends and neighbors, old and new, to join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of our organization's incorporation date. In recognition of all we've accomplished with the support of our watershed community, we will be heading back to where it all began (figuratively and literally!) for a 'Splash Mob' paddle at Long Meadow Pond, the headwaters of the Pomperaug Watershed. All participants must bring their own boat and personal floatation device.
Thermal Launch Day Program
Fri, May 16 | 5PM-7PM
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Join PRWC to learn about and place thermal data loggers at local stream sites throughout the watershed. These loggers record stream temperatures from May to October, providing important data to track changes over time. Get involved and make a difference by helping us safeguard our streams and the species that depend on them! Volunteers will meet at PRWC's office (39 Sherman Hill Rd Ste C-103, Woodbury CT) before heading out to local stream sites.
Silver Soirée
Sun, June 22 | 4PM-7PM
Join us for a spectacular evening along the Pomperaug River celebrating 25 years of PRWC’s dedication to protecting, sustaining, and restoring water resources. Savor gourmet cuisine, sip on fine wine and beer, and enjoy live music as you bid on exclusive treasures in our silent auction. Connect with friends old and new, and help us honor a local hero as we present this year's Dr. Marc Taylor Environmental Stewardship Award. We can't wait to celebrate with you!