Monthly Archives: May 2026

Putting the “lookout” into Midden Lookout Park

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EXCITING NEWS! As of May 21st, we have launched a Sustainable CT Community Match Fund crowdfunding campaign to build the Wildlife Viewing Shelter at the Midden!

You are invited to visit our Lookout Fundraising site to learn about the project, donate and/or volunteer to get involved! We need to raise at least $6,000 from at least 60 generous supporters in 30 days to get the full benefit of matching funds.

If you are not familiar with this project, welcome to the effort! We have more details about the project published on the dedicated webpage under Initiatives > Midden Lookout Park and Trails.

Coginchaug Carp

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Watch carp spawning in the Coginchaug River just upstream from the canoe and kayak launch in Middletown — a Jonah Center project completed in 2014.  It’s the perfect place and time of year to see many amazing forms of life out in the Floating Meadows.  Our thanks to videographer Phil LeMontagne for this video. 

Progress with Partners at the Midden

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Since our last update, we’ve been coordinating with amazing partners to activate spring and summer work at the Midden. 

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What does it mean to be NiCER?

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The Jonah Center is proud to be one of the 29 organizations who have joined NiCER (the New Clean Energy Revolution). It’s the first coordinated statewide clean energy movement in CT! Take this survey to BE NiCER! and contribute to collective action for a clean energy future.

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Spring & Summer Paddle Schedule

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Register for all dates here.
In addition, if you need to borrow a kayak, register with CRC here. 

We need volunteer paddlers to help us remove invasive water chestnut plants from local waterways. Ready to paddle and pull? Keep reading for dates and registration details. Don’t have a kayak? That’s ok! Limited loaners are available for some dates through our partner, the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC). Register early! Continue reading →