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February 18, 2024(2 events)

Trail Wood Reflections

February 18, 2024 N/A -

This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission.

For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February.

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Clear Day Thunder: Restoring the American Chestnut -- Documentary and Discussion

February 18, 2024 2:00 pm -

Join us to view The American Chestnut Foundation’s (TACF) documentary, Clear Day Thunder:  Rescuing the American Chestnut. The screening will be followed by a question and answer session with Jack Swatt, president of the Connecticut chapter of TACF, and Ginny Patsun, manager of the TACF seed orchard in Stafford. The phrase “clear day thunder” has a sad derivation. It is a description of the sound of gigantic, dead chestnut trees crashing to the forest floor. Learn how passionate people involved in the restoration effort are motivated to bring this iconic tree back to the forests of the east. Free.

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February 19, 2024(2 events)

Trail Wood Reflections

February 19, 2024 N/A -

This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission.

For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February.

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Documentary Screening -- Brave Blue World

February 19, 2024 6:30 pm -

Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, Brave Blue World considers what is being done to address the world’s needs for access to clean water and effective sanitation services. A discussion led by Marc Morgan from Casella Waste follows the screening. No registration required. Free popcorn. Free admission.

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February 20, 2024(1 event)

Trail Wood Reflections

February 20, 2024 N/A -

This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission.

For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February.

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February 21, 2024(1 event)

Trail Wood Reflections

February 21, 2024 N/A -

This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission.

For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February.

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February 22, 2024(3 events)

Trail Wood Reflections

February 22, 2024 N/A -

This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission.

For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February.

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Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery Bird Walk

February 22, 2024 9:00 am -

Located in Plainfield, the fish hatchery often has many species of wintering birds, since it has a variety of habitats — open water, conifer trees, and heavy shrub areas. Andy Rzeznikiewicz will lead you around the extensive grounds, one of the best birding areas in Windham County. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee:  $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

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Revealing the Natural World in Winter

February 22, 2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Center at Fairfield
Center at Fairfield
2325 Burr Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
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February 23, 2024(2 events)

Trail Wood Reflections

February 23, 2024 N/A -

This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission.

For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February.

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Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

February 23, 2024 1:00 pm -

Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee:  Free CAS members; $3 non-members. 

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February 24, 2024(4 events)

Trail Wood Reflections

February 24, 2024 N/A -

This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission.

For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February.

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Winter Bird Walk at Cross Lots

February 24, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Old Lyme, CT 06371

While many are dormant in winter, there are still plenty of bird species to see out and about during the colder months, including some of our most charismatic species. We'll bundle up and search for these hardy birds at some of the best birding spots in southern Connecticut.

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Snow Bound Poetry Walk

February 24, 2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Inspired by a book of American poetry in Edwin Way Teale's library, which he hand-labeled Snow Bound, we will stop by a few locations for readings. Weather and trail conditions permitting. Registration requested by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee:  Free CAS members; $5 non-members.

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Owl Walk

February 24, 2024 6:00 pm -

Andy Rzezniekiewicz will attempt to call in owls. Most likely to respond are screech owls and barred owls. Great-horned owls also sometimes come in. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee:  $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

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Coastal Center
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Deer Pond Farm
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