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New At CT Audubon Center At
Fairfield
Fairfield Center
Summer Program Guide
Statewide
Summer Program Guide
Statewide
Youth Camps Info
Statewide
Registration Form and Info
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Grand Opening:
LIVE BUTTERFLY & INSECT ATRIUM |
Sunday, May 22, Noon- 4p.m.
Featuring: Lecture by Butterfly/Moth expert John Himmelman from
1pm-2pm and
newly restored butterfly meadow by Oliver Nurseries of Fairfield.
Connecticut Audubon Society teacher/naturalists will lead guided
naturalist walks, lectures and exhibits featuring insect behavior,
habitat and life
history. Other activities include arts & crafts, games and face
painting. Lunch can be purchased from Super Duper Weenie.
Admission: $5 members, $6 non-members (children under 2 Free)
Location: Connecticut Audubon Society's Center
at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street,
Fairfield, CT 06824 203.259.6305 |
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General Information
Located in the historic Greenfield Hill
section of Fairfield, the Connecticut Audubon Center at Fairfield was
constructed in 1971 adjoining the 152-acre Roy and Margot Larsen Wildlife
Sanctuary. This nature preserve comprises rolling woodlands, meadows, streams,
marshes and ponds with raised boardwalks and bridges that allow access to the
varied habitats. The Center provides an indoor setting for interpretation of
the sanctuary and is the hub of youth and adult environmental education
programs and activities throughout the year.
Focus:
To promote awareness of
Connecticut's terrestrial and freshwater wetland ecosystems and foster
their preservation through education and related activities.
Center Features
- Classrooms and meeting rooms (also available
for rent)
- Natural history library
- Educational exhibits
- Solar Greenhouse
- Nature Store with items related to
environmental studies
On The Grounds
- Birds of Prey Compound
- Roy & Margot Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary -
7 miles of trails
- Boardwalks, observation platform and
interpretive signage
- Algonquin wigwam replica
- Wheelchair-accessible Trail for the Disabled
Environmental Activities
- Classes, lectures and workshops related to
environmental topics .
- Programs for school groups, Scout troops and
other community organizations (comprehensive program brochure is
available).
- Youth programs held after-school and
weekends including week-long summer day camps and classes.
- Birthday Parties that are both fun and
educational.
- Adult classes in wildlife art and
photography.
Annual Special Events
- Bird Seed Sales Days (Oct., Dec., Feb., ApReptile Education Days (Sept. & April)
- Egg Hunt & Breakfast (spring)
- Enchanted Forest (October)
- "Fairfield Friends Event" &
Christmas Boutique (December)
Volunteer Opportunities
- Wildlife Caretakers: For youngsters 13
through 18 years of age to care for the Center's non-release able educational animals.
- Sanctuary Docents: For adults eager to share
their love and knowledge of nature with others. Seasonal training sessions
available.
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