Creating A Ripple Effect: A World Water Day Celebration

Water is one of the most vital resources for all beings and has important cultural significance in many indigenous communities. In advance of World Water Day on March 22, join us for a fun and educational event, appropriate for learners of all ages, celebrating this precious gift. Start the day with Matt Devine, a fisheries biologist with Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, who will accompany IAIS staff on a short hike down to the Shepaug River. Later, join our friends from the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition for an interactive presentation on the importance of vernal pools. End the afternoon with IAIS Educator Irene Norman (Mohawk descent), who will recount traditional Native American stories and guide participants in making a cornhusk dragonfly craft. Ongoing self guided educational activities will take place throughout the day, during museum hours.