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Come join the Southington Land Conservation Trust and KinderWild Nature-Based Play & Learning to learn about how kids can help the Earth and join us as we clean up the pond and surrounding area at Panthorn Park. Bring gloves, a bucket or repurposed bag, and grabbers if you have them. We'll have a limited supply to lend out as well.We'll meet in the clearing just over the bridge by the pond. Look for a blue tarp! Any questions, feel free to reach out: kinderwildct@gmail.com OR alissa@southingtonlandtrust.orgWhere: Panthorn Park, 485 Burritt St. Plantsville, CT When: Saturday, April 25th, 10:30-11:30 am Who: Open to families with children kids aged 3-10 Cost: FREE, but registration required. https://forms.gle/eFbHj3cBrMooShyg9To learn more about KinderWild, check out their website! https://www.kinderwildct.com

Join us at near the Quinnipiac River to clean up this boat launch area for Earth Day with the SLCT. Bring gloves, grabbers if you have them, water, and a bucket or re-used bag to collect the litter. Wear good shoes you don’t mind getting dirty or wet. Bring your family and friends - this event is open to everyone! Reach out to info@southingtonlandtrust.org with any questions.

Purpose:Provide financial education workshops that help staff strengthen personal financial stability.Activities: - Lead sessions on budgeting, debt management, or retirement planning- Share financial literacy resourcesIdeal Volunteer:Financial advisor, banker, accountant, or financial educator.

Lead occasional Zumba fitness sessions for HRA staff to encourage movement, stress relief, andwellness among human service professionals. Activities:- Lead a Zumba class for staff - Provide warm-up and cool-down guidance - Encourage participation for all fitness levelsIdeal Volunteer:Certified Zumba instructor or experienced fitness instructor interested in supportingcommunity service workers.

Support staff working in demanding human service roles by providing tools to managecompassion fatigue and build emotional resilience.Activities:- Facilitate discussions or workshops on compassion fatigue- Teach mindfulness or resilience techniques- Provide strategies for maintaining emotional well-beingIdeal Volunteer:Mental health professional, resilience trainer, or wellness educator.

Vale CO-OP’s mission is to empower students and student-athletes to reach their full potential socially, emotionally, and physically through educational enrichment, youth risk-reduction, performance enhancement, and preventative maintenance initiatives. Rooted in positive socialization, Vale CO-OP partners with developmentally delayed children and adults, as well as senior citizens, to provide inclusive opportunities to recreate, connect, and thrive through art, physical activity, and community engagement. Guided by the core values of We Over Me, Always Do What Is Right, and Always Try Your Best, we foster integrity, teamwork, resilience, and lifelong personal growth for individuals of all abilities and ages.