Straight from our chapter chair — catch up on what Sierra Club  Connecticut has been up to this month and what is coming up next! The  Connecticut legislative session came to an end with some positive  achievements, and we hosted a successful bike ride protest with events  along the way.

If you’re a regular reader of the Quinnehtukqut, you may be familiar  with Dennis’ yearly Climate Ride in support of Sierra Club! Get an  update on his plan this time around, mindset, the motivation behind the  ride, and how you can contribute towards his fundraising goal.

Across Connecticut, towns and cities are already dealing with the costs  of climate change, washed-out roads, flooded neighborhoods, damaged  infrastructure, and rising emergency response costs. And too often,  those costs fall directly on local taxpayers. That’s why municipal  resolutions are such a powerful tool in the fight for a Connecticut  Climate Superfund.

The federal government is pushing fossil fuels and trying to shut down  offshore wind. Northeastern Governors, including Governor Lamont, are  allowing methane gas expansions to move forward. However, there are  alternatives – explore the potential of distributed energy resources to  meet the moment and move clean energy forward.

Community science involves community members in a scientific endeavor  that generates knowledge and understanding. Community members have the  opportunity to contribute, collaborate, and even lead efforts that are  meaningful for science. Learn more about the evolution of community  science and how our chapter takes part in it!

Progress is being made in our state to transition towards cleaner, greener lawn care! New Canaan recently joined Norwalk, Westport, Greenwich, and Stamford in limiting these gas-powered leaf blowers. Ridgefield is also encouraging its residents to make the switch towards electric powered lawn care equipment.

As conflicts escalate throughout the world and with the termination of arms control agreements, the danger increases that nuclear weapons could be used. With so much at stake, it is time to take concrete steps to abolish nuclear weapons and we need your voice to help send a message loud and clear.

What better way to get inspired than getting out in the woods for a  hike? CT Trails Day is coming up June 6, 7 with 200+ hikes across the  whole state.  Sierra's will explore Machimoodus State Park, home of the  "Moodus Noises", by the Salmon River.

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See what we’ve been up to this last month, from events to outings to rallies! Come get involved and send in your own photos of Sierra Club events and campaigns you’re supporting!