Club Events (Compact)

The Olmsted Heritage in Connecticut 

Christopher Wigren, from Preservation Connecticut, will explore how Olmsted’s brilliant landscapes were shaped by his Connecticut upbringing and discuss how historic landscapes impact the quality of modern-day life. An architectural historian, Chris has been published in various magazines in Connecticut and is the author of Connecticut Adventures: Stories of 100 Places

The EcoType Project

Come learn from Sefra Alexandra and Dina Brewster about the EcoType Project as it grows native plants, wild-collected from local open spaces, and brings them to nursery growers and homeowners. It is at the forefront of the work to restore native pollinator habitats. If you have not seen Sefra speak, this is a special opportunity!

Behind the Lens

Get behind the lens as Rick Kollmeyer shares details about his equipment and accessories, post-processing, and camera settings. He will demonstrate how he frames images while practicing responsible wildlife photography, and lead a discussion of AI and its impact on photography.