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.
NOVEMBER 2024
Thursday
14
November 14 – 6:30-7:30pm
Data-Driven Decision Making in a Changing Climate
New Canaan Library
A fresh non-ideological take on how to protect from growing weather threats, examine investment implications, and plan for a safer financial future.
Saturday
16
November 16 – 10am – 2pm
Pumpkin Collection
New Canaan Farmers Market – 244 Elm Street
Planet New Canaan collects the whole, uncarved and unpainted pumpkins that you used for decoration, after Thanksgiving. We transport the pumpkins to a farm for the cows to enjoy.
Saturday
21
November 21 – 2pm – 3:30pm
Sierra Club – Fairfield: Climate, Clean Energy & Connecticut
1080 Old Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
Connecticut is falling behind and action is needed to ensure healthy, safe and resilient communities in the face of the rapidly escalating climate crisis. Join us for a conversation about the causes and impacts of climate change, how Connecticut is doing on efforts to address the issue, and solutions that can be implemented.
Saturday
30
November 30 – 9am – 2pm
Pumpkin Collection
New Canaan Nature Center
Planet New Canaan collects the whole, uncarved and unpainted pumpkins that you used for decoration, after Thanksgiving. We transport the pumpkins to a farm for the cows to enjoy.
DECEMBER 2024
Sat – Sun
12/28-1/12
December 28 – January 12
Treecycle – Christmas Tree Collection
Steve Benko Pool – Waveny, New Canaan
New Canaan’s Tree recycling program is back this year to help keep Christmas trees out of the landfill. Residents can bring their trees to the Waveny Pool parking lot where they will be mulched for your use in New Canaan.
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