Upcoming Events
As part of our mission to educate our local community, Planet New Canaan hosts in-person and virtual presentations that address a wide variety of environmental and sustainability issues. From recycling and waste reduction to climate change adaptation, our programs inform and provide practical actions to address the challenges we face.
MAY 2025
Tuesday
17
The Light Eaters with Author Zoë Schlanger: Pollinator Pathway Lecture
7:00pm, New Canaan Library, Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
Award-winning Atlantic staff writer Zoë Schlanger speaks about her groundbreaking work of popular science that probes the hidden world of the plant kingdom, called “a masterpiece of science writing”.
Thursday
29
Totally Obsessed with Kelp!
6:30pm – 8:00pm, Wilton Library
Join us for our May Green Speaker Series in partnership with Wilton Library. After watching the 30-minute documentary, Kelp!, Leigh Shemitz, PHD, President of SoundWaters, will share what it is like to grow kelp locally, just a few miles away. she will discuss the environmental benefits of kelp farming: how it can improve water quality and provide key nutrients for upland farms in our region.
JUNE 2025
Monday
23
Digging Deeper with Joe Lamp’l
7:00pm, The Westport Library
Sustainable Westport is thrilled to partner with The Westport Library to welcome Joe Lamp’l (a.k.a. Joe Gardener), one of the most trusted and sought-after voices in the gardening world, to share his expertise with our community. In this special event, Joe will share how we can enhance the beauty of our yards while also improving their ecological health.
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