We are deep into our suppression efforts at the Midden. Volunteers are needed this week. Sign Up Here to Help (for early morning and evening work parties to beat the heat 6/16 – 6/18.)
Wading Through Mugwort at the Midden
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Putting the “lookout” into Midden Lookout Park
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!
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.
Progress with Partners at the Midden
Since our last update, we’ve been coordinating with amazing partners to activate spring and summer work at the Midden.
What does it mean to be NiCER?
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.
Continue readingApril Walk, Comfortable Summer Homes
Spring is a great time to focus on energy efficiency in our homes. We tend to worry about staying warm in the winter, but it’s more important now than ever to stay cool during very hot summers.
Especially if you have an old AC unit, take the time to sign up for a Home Energy Solutions visit at Middletown » HeatSmart CT.
Many hands truly do make light work at the Midden
Another successful volunteer work party was held last Sunday!
If you want to be “in the know” for future events and would like to support this project in any way, consider joining the Trail Blazers. This group hears Midden news first…next work party events and other on-site activities too.
THANK YOU!
Volunteers showed up to this work party with unique talents (and tools!) and worked together like they’ve known each other for years! We were thrilled to have 15 volunteers commit an hour and a half of their day to help us clear Mugwort and brush on the new Loop Trail.
Growing momentum for LOCAL energy efficiency initiatives
We have lots of news and new opportunities to get involved, supporting energy efficiency and clean energy in CT.
See below to learn about our next volunteer event, sign-up for a HeatSmart Home Energy Assessment, get energy resources for Middletown landlords and join a new clean energy movement!
It’s Official! The Midden restoration project is underway.
Explore our new Midden Lookout Park and Trails page under Initiatives to see what’s happening at the closed Middletown Landfill.
Everyone is welcome to get involved. Select the link above to learn how.
Photo credit – Heather Kennedy, friend of the trail and avid birder.
November HeatSmart Canvassing Was Successful…and Warm?
It was a chilly, wet Saturday afternoon, November 22nd. But our volunteers were warmed by the spirit of sharing the HeatSmart program with Middletown neighbors!
Donning Jonah Center safety vests and excellent energy, from left to right, Genesis, Eli, Tamira, and Kristen.
Wesleyan College of the Environment interns for Sustainable Middletown, helping with two Jonah Center initiatives: HeatSmart and the Midden Lookout Park.
$$$ Saved + Tons of Pollutants Avoided = Big Wins For Our Community
We are thrilled to have been awarded a grant through the Community Partnership Initiative. This is a partnership with the Sponsors of @Energize Connecticut and the City of Middletown to promote energy-saving solutions for our community. This kicks off a full year of focused efforts to promote the Home Energy Solutions-Income Eligible and Multifamily Initiative, including outreach to renters and landlords.
A New Path Forward: Mayor’s Walk Kicks Off Community Trail Development
To date, thirty people supported the new trail at the Midden Lookout by attending public walks, including Mayor Gene Nocera, who is very interested in the community vision for this amazing space. It’s time to get more organized to keep this project going!
Walking at the Midden:
Acting Middletown Mayor, Gene Nocera!
Here are two ways to get involved:
Sign up here to join us at our next walk, Thursday, October 2nd at 5PM, for an early sunset view. Plus, an optional post-walk meet-up at Forest City Brewery.
Join our official “Trail Blazers” Group to commit to actively supporting the Midden Lookout Park and Trail. We’ll use the Trail Blazers distribution list to share milestones, public meetings, calls for time and talent, and moments to celebrate along the way. Keep reading for a recap of our walk with the Mayor.
Continue readingOur Next Litter Clean-Ups Are Scheduled!
Join us for one or both dates! Click here for more details and to register.
- Saturday, September 20th at Pameacha Pond, Middletown
- Saturday, September 27th at Airline Rd, Portland
Litter clean-up events are a fun way to accomplish something good while socializing with like-minded friends and neighbors.
