Finding Stories in Science: Essentials of Storytelling with Data and Impact Science is everywhere. It shows up in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the choices we make about how to care for our communities. But science by itself doesn’t always move people to care or act. What makes the difference is […]
Building Websites People First: Planning for Design that Works When most people think about building a website, they imagine clicking through templates or diving straight into code. It feels exciting to start right away. But anyone who has ever tried to make a site without a plan knows how quickly things can get messy. Pages […]
Community Invasive Species Cleanup: A New Hope In every community, there are quiet battles happening right under our feet. Along sidewalks, in parking lots, tucked behind fences, and even in our parks, invasive plant species creep in and slowly begin to take over. They grow fast, spread wide, and leave little space for the plants […]
Birding on Bicycles Spend a morning exploring our local trails by bike while learning to notice the birds that share these spaces with us. We will start from Base Camp and roll east on the Airline State Park Trail toward North Windham, with a stop to view the bog near the Natchaug and time to […]
This is a regular meeting of the Environmental Impact Program's Youth Environmental Leadership Corps. Meetings will be bi-weekly from September through December on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Members will get 1 hour of stipend credit for attending. Members do not need to attend all meetings, but should attend 1 meeting per […]
Adventure Cycling the Airline Take a midweek break and enjoy an afternoon ride along the Airline State Park Trail. Starting from Base Camp, we will head west on a scenic stretch of the trail that combines history, nature, and plenty of open space for relaxed cycling. This adventure is designed for riders who want to […]
Birding Out at the Preserve Step into the Windham Outdoor Education Preserve and spend a morning discovering the many birds that call this special place home. This program is both a welcome to the preserve and an introduction to birding as a way to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural […]
Step into the Idea Forge Creators Space and bring your wizarding imagination to life! Project Imo and Idea Forge staff will guide you through crafting your very own magic wand—starting with a sturdy wooden stock, glue, and paint, then moving on to decorating and personalizing it with your own magical flair. This all-ages workshop is […]
Community Invasive Species Cleanup: The Mugwort Strikes Back If you joined us for A New Hope, you know how quickly invasive species can change the look and feel of our community. We pulled back the curtain on what they are, why they matter, and what it feels like to take action together. But invasive plants […]
Unleash your creativity this Halloween season at the brand-new Idea Forge Creators Space at Project Imo (54 North Street, Willimantic)! Join us on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM for a festive evening of imagination and design. Project Imo staff will help you select from a variety of pre-fabricated paper masks, then […]
This is a regular meeting of the Environmental Impact Program's Youth Environmental Leadership Corps. Meetings will be bi-weekly from September through December on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Members will get 1 hour of stipend credit for attending. Members do not need to attend all meetings, but should attend 1 meeting per […]
Dungeons & Dragons at Project Imo - The Life Room A call to the teens of Project Imo! Join Caspian Horn for a 6-7 week D&D campaign called ‘The Life Room’ that will let you test the bounds of your creative thinking in action & adventure! Jump into the techno-fantasy world of ‘The Life Room’ […]
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