Greater Hartford Group Monthly Meeting: The Imperiled Frosted Elfin Butterfly Register

Date and Time:
Wed, Sep 9, 2026; 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM  (Eastern)

Organized By: Greater Hartford Group

Event Organizers:
Stephen Lewis
   swlewis276@gmail.com

On September 9th at 7:30pm, the Greater Hartford Group of the Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting. Our topic is: The Imperiled Frosted Elfin Butterfly in CT - Conservation Science to the Rescue!



The Frosted Elfin Butterfly is rare and isolated to a small number of locations in Connecticut. In fact, it is being considered for listing as an Endangered Species. Fortunately, researchers at the University of Connecticut have been studying this fascinating species to understand its population size, habitat requirements, and methods for its protection. Come hear from an expert, who is leading those conservation science efforts, and learn more about the importance of this work and the prospects for protection of the Frosted Elfin and other species in these rare habitats.

Our speaker is Charlotte Brennan, a master's student in the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment at the University of Connecticut studying the habitat, distribution, and movement of the Frosted Elfin butterfly in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division. She is also a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's Butterfly & Moth Specialist Group and the author of the Frosted Elfin global Red List assessment. 

This event is a hybrid in-person and Zoom. Zoom link sent upon RSVP.

We are meeting at the McAuley at 275 Steele Road in West Hartford.

Here is a map of the property, follow thick red line to parking and walk down steps and sidewalk to entrance. The event is held in the auditorium.