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Sustainability Event

Multiple sustainable topics discussed

Post-event update!

Thank you to all who attended this event. Your participation was of great value and we appreciate all who took the time to join us. Please click here to view the presentation given on the topics mentioned below. (Please note, due to the large file size, this may take a moment to load. We appreciate your patience).  For those of you who were unable to attend but would like to take the watershed pledge, please click here to submit your commitment online.

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Join us at the Glastonbury Boathouse on August 7th as “green” professionals present on a diverse selection of sustainable resources and best practices that serve to support the Glastonbury community.  

 
Presentation Topics:

  • C-PACE - Business Resource for Sustainable Initiatives 
  • Glastonbury’s Food Waste Recycling Program 
  • Invasive Plants
  • Low Impact Development (LID)
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention
  • Sustainable Transportation (Town Fleet & Public Transit)
  • Water Conservation
  • Watershed Education

The presentation will be followed by an open discussion between attendees and the presenters/town staff. This time will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions of the presenters/Town staff members, as well as contribute feedback regarding sustainability in our town.  

Transportation Options

There are many ways for community members to get to this event including the following:

  • Glastonbury is offering a shuttle service for residents of Knox Lane, Center Village, and the Herbert T. Clark house. Click here to view more details on this service.  
  • The venue is conveniently located less than one tenth of a mile from the bus stop on Main Street. Click here to view the bus schedule, which stops about 25 minutes before the event begins and picks up again at 8:43 p.m.
  • If you're an avid walker/runner, the Glastonbury Boathouse is easily accessible via the town's sidewalk network and there's a bike rack near the main entrance for those who wish to bike over.  

This FREE event is open to all residents and business owners and light fare/refreshments will be served.  The Town encourages all interested parties to invite friends and colleagues who share a passion for sustainable efforts town-wide. Please spread the word with your friends/family and we hope to see you there! Click here to view the event flyer.

For more information on this event, please contact Kathryn at marketing@glastonbury-ct.gov.

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