CT River Lecture Series 2026
Whether you are a nature enthusiast, educator, or curious community member, this series offers a deeper understanding of the Connecticut River as a dynamic, living system: one that connects us all.
Discover the living mosaic of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound Watersheds through the CT River Lecture Series that traces biodiversity from mountain headwaters to the sea. This program brings together scientists, conservationists, and storytellers to explore the remarkable species shaped by—and shaping—New England’s largest river system.
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Thursday, March 5, 5 p.m. at Old Lyme Town Hall
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Blackfish (Tautog): From Reef to Table
Thursday, March 19, 5 p.m. at Lyme Art Association
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New England’s Great White Sharks and Growing Seal Populations
Thursday, April 2, 5 p.m. at Old Lyme Town Hall
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Thursday, October 22, 5 p.m. at Old Lyme First Congregational Church, Old Lyme
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Monarch Butterfly Biology, Ecology, and Conservation Needs
Thursday, October 29, 5 p.m. at Lyme Art Association
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Where the Birds Are, and How Do We Protect Them: Results from the CT Bird Atlas
Wednesday, November 18, 5 p.m. at Old Lyme Town Hall
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