The Connecticut Post showed its green today with stories of particular interest:

Governor M. Jodi Rell rode on the train line from New Haven to Hartford with Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood. There is talk of a future high-speed commuter line between the two cities.
"The target date of 2016 for the New Haven-to-Hartford line to feature commuter and high-speed lines sounds far in the future. But there are deadlines to meet every step of the way, and the next governor, whoever it is, will need to maintain the state's focus, even as other matters inevitably take center stage."
Here's hoping Connecticut doesn't drop the ball on the rail line before 2016. To read more of the article, click
here.
But area hospitals such as St. Vincent's, Bridgeport, and Griffin are not dropping the ball these days by ditching their polystyrene cups and plastic utensils. Since hospitals have a high carbon footprint, this is one way to lower it.
"In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, several hospitals are phasing out products made of plastic foam, which resists biodegradation and is not always accepted by recycling programs.

On July 1, St. Vincent's will begin replacing its non-green cups and the like with more environmentally sound paper products. Griffin Hospital in Derby is also planning to replace its foam products with 'green' items and will do away with plastic cutlery, in favor of starch-based products. Meanwhile, Bridgeport Hospital has already gotten rid of plastic foam trays, and is in the process of replacing plastic foam cups with the paper variety, as well as selling reusable mugs."
To read more, click
here.
Images courtesy of the State of Connecticut and St. Vincent's, respectively.
CT NOFA's 31st Annual Winter Conference
2 March 2013
Registration Fee Depends on Status
Wilton High School
Wilton, CT
Join the Connecticut Northeast Organic Farming Association as they celebrate 31 years of growing better together! There will be over fifty vendors providing fresh local food, crafts, and books as well as a raffle that includes offerings such as a basket of gardening supplies. Lunch will be Included for an extra fee, but it is worth the price. During the lunch break, attendees have the opportunity to taste delicious local flavors concocted by chefs involved in Fairfield County's farm-to-restaurant program. The New Connecticut Farming alliance will also meet during this time to discuss news and share information.
Guests may select from a wide variety of workshops to attend. There is no need to register for your desired workshop, you may simply show up at the allotted classroom. A program will be handed out to you upon registration that looks exactly like the link provided above. Parents and families are welcome to participate in children's workshops as well. There will also be a screenings of the GMO documentary "Genetic Roulette" throughout the afternoon, where Elaine Titus of GMO Free CT and GMO Free Moms will be available to answer any questions.
Schedule for the Day Registration Fees
8:30-9:30 : Registration (pre-register at this link) Non-Member: $60
9:30-10:45: Workshop I Member: $50
11:00-12:30: Opening announcements and Keynote Student/Senior: $35
12:30-2:00: Lunch Children: FREE
2:15: 3:30: Workshop II *Lunch is optional: an extra $15 for adults
3:45 to 5:00 ~ Workshop II and $8 for children
2013 Conference Program: http://www.ctnofa.org/winterconference/2013%20WC%20programOPT.pdf
Register at: http://www.ctnofa.org/winterconference/2013WC_registration.html
If you forget to register for lunch: http://www.ctnofa.org/winterconference/winterconference_lunch_registration.html
For more Information: http://www.ctnofa.org/winterconference/index.html
Posted at 05:56 PM in Agriculture, Arts, At Home, At Work, Awareness, Citizen Action, Commentary, CommunitySupported Agriculture (CSA), Do It Yourself, Ecology, Education, Environmental Issues, Events, Family, Film, Food & Farming, Garden, Gardening , Health, Kids, Localvore, Organic, Organizations, Parenting, People | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Technorati Tags: Connecticut, CT, CT NOFA, Fairfield County, Farm-to-restaurant, Green Agriculture, Green Events CT, Local Flavor, NCFA, NOFA, Wilton, Winter Conference