Sustainable West Hartford Videos

Amy Petras interviewed for Sustainable West Hartford!
Tune in to listen to Amy Petras of Farmington River Watershed Association talk about converving water by collecting in rain barrels! #WestHartford #WeHa #WestHartfordCT #Supportlocal #Ecofriendly #Environment #ClimateChange #ZeroWaste #Connecticut #Renewable #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Biodiversity #SustainableCT #Connecticut #CT #Connecticutgram #Connecticutliving #NatureLovers

Let's talk about our small but mighty friends—the insects! 🦋🐞 Did you know that these little wonders play a crucial role in our ecosystem as the backbone of the food web? It's time to create a haven for them right in our own backyards! 💚🏡 Commissioner Kim Hughes wants you to support our buzzing buddies by dedicating a part of my yard to native plants and a riot of flowers, fruits, and shelters! 🌺🍇 By fostering connected landscapes and establishing pollinator gardens, we're not just creating a vibrant outdoor space, but we're also safeguarding the intricate balance of nature. 🌼🦋 Together, we can nurture biodiversity, enhance soil health, and create a thriving ecosystem right at home! 🏡💙 #ProtectThePollinators #GreenLiving #EcoFriendlyGardening #BiodiversityBoost #NatureNurturers 🌍🌸

Check out our latest reel with local Madeline Hexter educating us on winter seed sowing! You can plant several weeks before your first frost date using a mini greenhouse with almost any plastic container! Milk jugs, storage totes, and salad boxes are all great options. Just make sure you have adequate drainage.

Taylor Swift's carbon footprint vs. my eco-conscious efforts: it's like trying to keep a single candle lit in the wake of a tornado. 😅🕯️ Though we must persevere, it's disheartening to witness the environmental toll of celebrity private jet flights overshadowing the carbon impact of nearly a year of one person's life. 🌍 _ #TaylorSwiftCarbonCrisis #EcoFriendlyFail #TaylorSwift #WestHartford #WeHa #WestHartfordCT #Supportlocal #Ecofriendly #Environment #ClimateChange #ZeroWaste #Connecticut #Renewable #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Biodiversity #SustainableCT #Connecticut #CT #Connecticutgram #Connecticutliving #NatureLovers

Have you been wondering what sustainability means to your representatives here in West Hartford? West Hartford Sustainability Commissioner Kim Hughes asks State Senator Derek Slap, State Representative Bobby Gibson, State Representative Kate Farrar, State Representative Jillian Gilchrest, and State Representative James Sanchez.