CT Agriculture and Technology Education Centers offer an invaluable resource; visit this link to the official site to learn more. “Agricultural Science and Technology Education (ASTE) programs serve secondary students in full- and shared- time programs. Each program is located at a comprehensive high school with the exception of Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science and Technology Education Center, which has its own independent facility. The ASTE programs prepare students for college and careers in animal science, agribusiness, agricultural mechanics, aquaculture, biotechnology, food science, marine technology, natural resources, and plant science, (not all ASTE centers offer all the before mentioned programs). The ASTE programs incorporate a hands-on, active curriculum that integrates subject area skills and knowledge, applied skills in the core subjects of mathematics, science and English/Language Arts while incorporating leadership skills and work-based learning experiences through the National FFA Organization and supervised agriculture experiences.”

Not far away now is Maple Weekend in Connecticut is March 21 and March 22, 2026.

Visit sugarhouses and taste maple products around the state. This is a great opportunity for visitors to learn how maple sap is collected and turned into delicious, sugary products. For listings to visit, see https://www.ctmaple.org/connecticut-sugar-houses-map.html.

And seeds. Always love the racks and rows to select from to start seedlings, grow.

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For more events and current listings: https://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/listevs.asp?selecttype=all

In Connecticut see https://www.visitconnecticut.com/state/events/events/.

Connecticut farm markets, listings link: https://www.visitconnecticut.com/state/farmers-markets/.

Eric Sloane is gone but not forgotten. His re-created studio, with books and objects that appear in his art, books.

The Wangunks history, astounding; this marker is located in Portland, CT.

Think different.

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Invention and innovation in a weathervane – wind direction as it swivels.

Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest. – Mark Twain