Tue - Mar 02
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Glastonbury: Pee Wees programs for 1-3 year olds
Make a treasure box to hold all those special things you find in the woods, like rocks, twigs, leaves or anything else you want to keep.
For 1-3 year olds accompanied by an adult. Classes often go outside so dress appropriately. Please pre-register. Single-program fee (includes 1 child & 1 adult): $10 CAS Members, $13 Non-members. 4-program fee (includes 1 child & 1 adult): $38 CAS Members, $52 Non-members. Series concludes April 6. |
Tue - Mar 02
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
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Pomfret: After School Nature Club for Grades K-2
Do your kids need some time to blow off steam after school? Send them to our Center. We’ll fill their afternoons with fresh air and hikes on the Sanctuary, with some lessons on wildlife quietly inserted when the right moment arises. Session fee: $35 CAS Members, $45 Non-Members. February Session for Grades K-2: Feb. 2, 9, 23, March 2. |
Tue - Mar 02
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Glastonbury: Pet Care for 5-9 year olds
Interested in becoming one of our animal caretakers? have you always wanted to have an exotic animal for a pet? Learn about the animals at our Center, their special needs and how to care for them. For 5-9 year olds. Classes usually go outside so please dress appropriately. Please pre-register, and pick up your child promptly at 5 p.m. $10 CAS Members, $13 Non-members. |
Wed - Mar 03
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Trail Wood in Hampton: After School Nature Club
Do your kids need some time to blow off steam after school? Send them to Trail Wood. We’ll fill their afternoons with fresh air and hikes on our Sanctuary, with some lessons on wildlife quietly inserted when the right moment arises. February Session: Feb. 3, 10, 24, March 3.
Session fee: $35 CAS Members, $45 Non-Members. We also offer an April Session. |
Wed - Mar 03
8:30 AM |
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Pomfret: Thursday Morning Walks
Longtime volunteer/naturalist Fran Baranski and other Center volunteers lead weekly walks on CAS's Bafflin Sanctuary and the Wyndham Land Trust properties. Visit different locations each week, and a tracking lesson will no doubt present itself. Free CAS Members, $3 Non-Members. |
Wed - Mar 03
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Glastonbury: Treasure Boxes for 3-5 year olds
Make a treasure box to hold all those special things you find in the woods, like rocks, twigs, leaves or anything else you want to keep.
For 3-5 year olds. Classes often go outside so dress appropriately. Please pre-register. $10 CAS Members, $13 Non-members. |
Wed - Mar 03
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
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Birdcraft: Lois Ehlert stories & more, for 2-3 year olds
Join us Wednesday mornings for fun facts, cool crafts, wildlife walks, a different Lois Ehlert story and share simple ways to enjoy nature with your child. Wear appropriate indoor/outdoor attire and
footwear. Pre-registration required. Per-program fee (includes 1 child & 1 adult): $12/child CAS Members, $16/child Non-members. 8-program series: $88/child CAS Members, $120/child Non-members.
Schedule: Feb. 3, “Nuts to You!”; Feb. 10, “Color Zoo”; Feb. 24: “Circus”; March 3: “Color Farm”; March 10: “Snowballs”; March 17: “Mole’s Hill"; March 24: “Feathers for Lunch”; March 31: “Pie in the Sky.” For 2-3 year olds accompanied by an actively participating adult. |
Wed - Mar 03
12:00 PM |
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Pomfret: Wednesday Lunch Walks
Get out of the house or office to stretch your legs and clear your head. Join CAS staff for some fresh air and exercise. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free. Wednesdays through April 28. |
Thu - Mar 04
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Milford Point: New "Sea Squirts" nature series for 3-5 year olds
New nature series for 3-5 year olds & their parents/guardians
features an outdoor discovery walk or live-animal presentation, stories, songs & crafts. Adults will learn tips on sharing nature with their children. Fee per program (includes 1 child & 1 adult, add $5 for a 2nd child): $10 CAS Members, $15 Non-members. Schedule: Jan. 14, “The Grouchy Ladybug”; Jan. 28, Groundhog Day; Feb. 11, Slither & Slime; March 4, Hooray for Horseshoe Crabs!; March 18, Spring Concert (peepers); April 1, The Food Chain. |
Thu - Mar 04
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
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Pomfret: After School Nature Club for Grades 3-5
Do your kids need some time to blow off steam after school? Send them to our Center. We’ll fill their afternoons with fresh air and hikes on the Sanctuary, with some lessons on wildlife quietly inserted when the right moment arises. Session fee: $35 CAS Members, $45 Non-Members. February Session for Grades 3-5: Feb. 4, 11, 25, March 4. |
Sat - Mar 06
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Pomfret: Mammal Monitoring Training Hike, Citizen Science program
Join us on this Transect Monitoring Training Hike in Woodstock in search of mammal tracks and other signs. Pre-registration required. $50 CAS Members, $60 Non-members, free for Canterbury residents. Date subject to change due to weather. |
Sat - Mar 06
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM |
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Center at Fairfield: New “Nature in Art” Saturday Series
For children enrolled in Grades 2-5. Join us for art projects inspired by our live animal visitors and the natural world. Every week we’ll experiment with different art materials and techniques. Space is limited; pre-registration required. Single-class fee: $15/child CAS Members, $19/child Non-members. 5-program series: $65/child CAS Members, $85/child Non-members. Schedule: Jan. 23, Birds & Butterflies (collage); Feb. 6, Rabbits & Other Furry Friends (printmaking); Feb. 20, Insects & Trees (painting); March 6, Fish & Frogs (drawing); March 20, Snakes & Lizards (sculpture). |
Sat - Mar 06
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Milford Point: Spring Feeding drop-in programs
Lettuce, carrots, strawberries and . . . worms? Find out what our Coastal Center’s education animals eat and watch them in action. Bring the whole family to enjoy a weekly live animal presentation and learn about our live-animal collection: turtles, snakes, a bearded dragon, and even a tarantula! Watch as we feed several of our animals. Free. (Or, for a modest donation, you can help feed them.) Schedule: March 6, 13, 20, 27. |
Sun - Mar 07 -- Tue - Apr 06
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Pomfret: Wildlife Paintings Exhibit & Sale
Chaplin resident & wildlife artist Susan Peifer's backyard contains the elements she needs to create her bright, spirited, approachable watercolors. Opening reception on Sunday, March 7, 2-4 p.m. On display thru April 11. Hours: weekdays 9 am-4 pm, weekends noon-4 pm. Free admission. A percentage of all sales benefits our Center. |
Sun - Mar 07 -- Thu - Mar 18
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EcoTravel: Cuba Bird Survey Program
CAS EcoTravel is offering an exclusive, U.S.-led and managed licensed birding program to Cuba. Cuba is home to 25 endemic bird species including the world’s smallest, the Bee Hummingbird. Fee: $4,700 plus airfare. This trip is beginning to fill! Call now! |
Wed - Mar 10
8:30 AM |
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Pomfret: Thursday Morning Walks
Longtime volunteer/naturalist Fran Baranski and other Center volunteers lead weekly walks on CAS's Bafflin Sanctuary and the Wyndham Land Trust properties. Visit different locations each week, and a tracking lesson will no doubt present itself. Free CAS Members, $3 Non-Members. |
Wed - Mar 10
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
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Birdcraft: Lois Ehlert stories & more, for 2-3 year olds
Join us Wednesday mornings for fun facts, cool crafts, wildlife walks, a different Lois Ehlert story and share simple ways to enjoy nature with your child. Wear appropriate indoor/outdoor attire and
footwear. Pre-registration required. Per-program fee (includes 1 child & 1 adult): $12/child CAS Members, $16/child Non-members. 8-program series: $88/child CAS Members, $120/child Non-members.
Schedule: Feb. 3, “Nuts to You!”; Feb. 10, “Color Zoo”; Feb. 24: “Circus”; March 3: “Color Farm”; March 10: “Snowballs”; March 17: “Mole’s Hill"; March 24: “Feathers for Lunch”; March 31: “Pie in the Sky.” For 2-3 year olds accompanied by an actively participating adult. |
Wed - Mar 10
12:00 PM |
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Pomfret: Wednesday Lunch Walks
Get out of the house or office to stretch your legs and clear your head. Join CAS staff for some fresh air and exercise. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free. Wednesdays through April 28. |
Sat - Mar 13
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Center at Fairfield: Meet the Birds -- Falcons
Join us for an up-close look at our resident falcons and learn about their life stories. We’ll uncover some of the amazing features unique to falcons, their migratory patterns and conservation status in our state. Suitable for children 8 years and older and adults. Fee: $7/person (family max. $21) CAS members, $11/person (family max. $33) Non-members. |
Sat - Mar 13
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Milford Point: Spring Feeding drop-in programs
Lettuce, carrots, strawberries and . . . worms? Find out what our Coastal Center’s education animals eat and watch them in action. Bring the whole family to enjoy a weekly live animal presentation and learn about our live-animal collection: turtles, snakes, a bearded dragon, and even a tarantula! Watch as we feed several of our animals. Free. (Or, for a modest donation, you can help feed them.) Schedule: March 6, 13, 20, 27. |
Sat - Mar 13
6:45 PM |
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Pomfret: Woodcock Watches
Join Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz to see Woodcock performing their mating display. With optimal weather and temperature conditions, we should hear and see Woodcock in action. $5 CAS Members, $10 Non-members. Also offered March 18, 6:45 p.m.; March 25, 6:45 p.m.; March 27, 6:45 p.m.; April 1, 7 p.m. |
Wed - Mar 17
8:30 AM |
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Pomfret: Thursday Morning Walks
Longtime volunteer/naturalist Fran Baranski and other Center volunteers lead weekly walks on CAS's Bafflin Sanctuary and the Wyndham Land Trust properties. Visit different locations each week, and a tracking lesson will no doubt present itself. Free CAS Members, $3 Non-Members. |
Wed - Mar 17
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
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Birdcraft: Lois Ehlert stories & more, for 2-3 year olds
Join us Wednesday mornings for fun facts, cool crafts, wildlife walks, a different Lois Ehlert story and share simple ways to enjoy nature with your child. Wear appropriate indoor/outdoor attire and
footwear. Pre-registration required. Per-program fee (includes 1 child & 1 adult): $12/child CAS Members, $16/child Non-members. 8-program series: $88/child CAS Members, $120/child Non-members.
Schedule: Feb. 3, “Nuts to You!”; Feb. 10, “Color Zoo”; Feb. 24: “Circus”; March 3: “Color Farm”; March 10: “Snowballs”; March 17: “Mole’s Hill"; March 24: “Feathers for Lunch”; March 31: “Pie in the Sky.” For 2-3 year olds accompanied by an actively participating adult. |
Wed - Mar 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Glastonbury: "Owl Babies" for 3-5 year olds
This is the time of year when baby owls are hatching. Listen to the lovely "Owl Babies" story by Martin Waddell and visit with “Whinny” our Screech Owl. For 3-5 year olds. Classes often go outside so dress appropriately. Please pre-register. $10 CAS Members, $13 Non-members. |
Wed - Mar 17
12:00 PM |
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Pomfret: Wednesday Lunch Walks
Get out of the house or office to stretch your legs and clear your head. Join CAS staff for some fresh air and exercise. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free. Wednesdays through April 28. |
Wed - Mar 17
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Birdcraft: Celebrate Spring drop-in program
Celebrate the official arrival of spring 3 days early! We’ll start with a story, create a spring-time craft, then search for animals in our 6-acre Birdcraft Sanctuary. If it rains, we’ll play some games inside. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an actively participating adult. Admission by donation. |
Thu - Mar 18
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Milford Point: New "Sea Squirts" nature series for 3-5 year olds
New nature series for 3-5 year olds & their parents/guardians
features an outdoor discovery walk or live-animal presentation, stories, songs & crafts. Adults will learn tips on sharing nature with their children. Fee per program (includes 1 child & 1 adult, add $5 for a 2nd child): $10 CAS Members, $15 Non-members. Schedule: Jan. 14, “The Grouchy Ladybug”; Jan. 28, Groundhog Day; Feb. 11, Slither & Slime; March 4, Hooray for Horseshoe Crabs!; March 18, Spring Concert (peepers); April 1, The Food Chain. |
Thu - Mar 18
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Center at Fairfield: Feeding Frenzy -- Owls & Hawks
Enjoy a brief presentation while our naturalist staff feeds the Center’s resident birds. Discover fun facts and get an up-close view of these amazing critters. At least two animals will be fed. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission by donation to support our Animal Care Program. We'll gladly accept donations of laundry & dishwashing soap. |
Thu - Mar 18
6:45 PM |
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Pomfret: Woodcock Watches
Join Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz to see Woodcock performing their mating display. With optimal weather and temperature conditions, we should hear and see Woodcock in action. $5 CAS Members, $10 Non-members. Also offered March 25, 6:45 p.m.; March 27, 6:45 p.m.; April 1, 7 p.m. |
Sat - Mar 20 -- Sat - Mar 27
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Ecotravel: Florida Everglades, Keys & Dry Tortugas
South Florida hosts a large number of unusual and rare birds and other wildlife. We’ll visit many of the unique and sensitive habitats including Loxahatchee, Big Cypress, Shark Valley, Anhinga Trail, Key West and the famed Dry Tortugas. Fee: $2,995 plus airfare. Limited to 7 participants! |
Sat - Mar 20
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM |
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Center at Fairfield: New “Nature in Art” Saturday Series
For children enrolled in Grades 2-5. Join us for art projects inspired by our live animal visitors and the natural world. Every week we’ll experiment with different art materials and techniques. Space is limited; pre-registration required. Single-class fee: $15/child CAS Members, $19/child Non-members. 5-program series: $65/child CAS Members, $85/child Non-members. Schedule: Jan. 23, Birds & Butterflies (collage); Feb. 6, Rabbits & Other Furry Friends (printmaking); Feb. 20, Insects & Trees (painting); March 6, Fish & Frogs (drawing); March 20, Snakes & Lizards (sculpture). |
Sat - Mar 20
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Milford Point: Spring Feeding drop-in programs
Lettuce, carrots, strawberries and . . . worms? Find out what our Coastal Center’s education animals eat and watch them in action. Bring the whole family to enjoy a weekly live animal presentation and learn about our live-animal collection: turtles, snakes, a bearded dragon, and even a tarantula! Watch as we feed several of our animals. Free. (Or, for a modest donation, you can help feed them.) Schedule: March 6, 13, 20, 27. |
Sun - Mar 21 -- Fri - Mar 26
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EcoTravel: Sandhill Crane Migration: Ducks, Geese, Cranes
This is the largest gathering of cranes anywhere in the world, including a few of their rare and elegant cousins, the endangered Whooping Crane. Join bird guide James Restivo to experience this unforgettable journey. Fee: $1,995 plus airfare. |
Sun - Mar 21
2:00 PM |
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Pomfret: 3rd Sunday Afternoon Walks
Longtime volunteer/naturalist Fran Baranski and other Center volunteers will lead walks on our 700-acre Bafflin Sanctuary and Wyndham Land Trust properties. Visit different locations each time, and a tracking lesson will no doubt present itself. Free CAS Members, $3 Non-Members. Also on April 18 at 2 p.m. |
Tue - Mar 23
8:00 AM |
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Pomfret: Early Bird Walks
Join Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out the various bird species. We have access to over 1,600 acres of protected land. Wear drab-colored clothing & bring binoculars or a spotting scope. Free CAS Members, $5 Non-members. Also offered April 6, 13, 20, 25, 27 at 8 a.m. |
Tue - Mar 23
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Glastonbury: Ravin’ about Ravens for 5-9 year olds
Ravens have been increasing in CT. What looks like a “big crow” may be one of these intelligent birds. Learn more about the “corvid” family. For 5-9 year olds. Classes usually go outside so please dress appropriately. Please pre-register, and pick up your child promptly at 5 p.m. $10 CAS Members, $13 Non-members. |
Wed - Mar 24
8:30 AM |
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Pomfret: Thursday Morning Walks
Longtime volunteer/naturalist Fran Baranski and other Center volunteers lead weekly walks on CAS's Bafflin Sanctuary and the Wyndham Land Trust properties. Visit different locations each week, and a tracking lesson will no doubt present itself. Free CAS Members, $3 Non-Members. |
Wed - Mar 24
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
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Birdcraft: Lois Ehlert stories & more, for 2-3 year olds
Join us Wednesday mornings for fun facts, cool crafts, wildlife walks, a different Lois Ehlert story and share simple ways to enjoy nature with your child. Wear appropriate indoor/outdoor attire and
footwear. Pre-registration required. Per-program fee (includes 1 child & 1 adult): $12/child CAS Members, $16/child Non-members. 8-program series: $88/child CAS Members, $120/child Non-members.
Schedule: Feb. 3, “Nuts to You!”; Feb. 10, “Color Zoo”; Feb. 24: “Circus”; March 3: “Color Farm”; March 10: “Snowballs”; March 17: “Mole’s Hill"; March 24: “Feathers for Lunch”; March 31: “Pie in the Sky.” For 2-3 year olds accompanied by an actively participating adult. |
Wed - Mar 24
12:00 PM |
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Pomfret: Wednesday Lunch Walks
Get out of the house or office to stretch your legs and clear your head. Join CAS staff for some fresh air and exercise. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free. Wednesdays through April 28. |
Thu - Mar 25
6:45 PM |
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Pomfret: Woodcock Watches
Join Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz to see Woodcock performing their mating display. With optimal weather and temperature conditions, we should hear and see Woodcock in action. $5 CAS Members, $10 Non-members. Also offered March 27, 6:45 p.m.; April 1, 7 p.m. |
Fri - Mar 26
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
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Fairfield Center: Leave the Kids and Take a Break
Parents, treat yourselves to a kid-free, stress-free afternoon! Let our educators watch your children while you take a break. Your children will be entertained with live animals, crafts, snacks and a movie. Space is limited. Appropriate for children 3 years and older who are toilet-trained and able to stay without an adult. Pre-registration required. Minimum enrollments required for program to run. Single program fee: $12/child CAS Members, $16/child Non-members. |
Sat - Mar 27 -- Sun - Apr 11
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EcoTravel: Peru’s Birds & Machu Picchu: Natural & Archeological Wonders
During this 2-week trip you’ll see 300-plus bird species including most of the endemics along the route. In short, a very nice overview of Peru, the first 9 days in Central Peru through areas with good infrastructure but little known among other birdwatchers. Fee: $3,498 plus airfare. |
Sat - Mar 27
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Center at Fairfield: Annual Egg Hunt & Breakfast
"Eggs-plore” what’s hatching at the Center at Fairfield’s 16th annual “Egg-stravagana.” We have great things planned: an egg hunt for children 8 years & younger, spring crafts for families, live animals, and a visit from a Very Special Rabbit. Our Morning Egg Hunt at 9:30 am includes a continental breakfast. Our Afternoon Egg Hunt at 1:30 pm includes juice, cookies and healthy snacks. Bring your cameras & your own baskets! Programs held rain or shine. Pre-registration & pre-payment required: call 203-259-6305 ext. 109. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Per-program fee: $9/child, $6/adult CAS Members, $14/child, $11/adult Non-members. Free for children under 2 years old. |
Sat - Mar 27
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Milford Point: Spring Feeding drop-in programs
Lettuce, carrots, strawberries and . . . worms? Find out what our Coastal Center’s education animals eat and watch them in action. Bring the whole family to enjoy a weekly live animal presentation and learn about our live-animal collection: turtles, snakes, a bearded dragon, and even a tarantula! Watch as we feed several of our animals. Free. (Or, for a modest donation, you can help feed them.) Schedule: March 6, 13, 20, 27. |
Sat - Mar 27
6:45 PM |
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Pomfret: Woodcock Watches
Join Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz to see Woodcock performing their mating display. With optimal weather and temperature conditions, we should hear and see Woodcock in action. $5 CAS Members, $10 Non-members. Also offered April 1, 7 p.m. |
Sun - Mar 28
7:30 PM |
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Trail Wood in Hampton: Full Moon Walk
Get the nocturnal view of Trail Wood under the full moon. Catch the reflection of the moonshine off the beaver pond, listen for the denizens of the night, and delight in the beauty of it all. Warm up around the woodstove with a cup of tea. Free CAS Members, $3 Non-Members. Next Full Moon Walk: April 25 at 7:30 p.m. |
Tue - Mar 30
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
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Pomfret: After School Nature Club for Grades K-2
Do your kids need some time to blow off steam after school? Send them to our Center. We’ll fill their afternoons with fresh air and hikes on the Sanctuary, with some lessons on wildlife quietly inserted when the right moment arises. Session fee: $35 CAS Members, $45 Non-Members. April Session for Grades K-2: March 30, April 6, 13, 27. |
Wed - Mar 31
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Trail Wood in Hampton: After School Nature Club
Do your kids need some time to blow off steam after school? Send them to Trail Wood. We’ll fill their afternoons with fresh air and hikes on our Sanctuary, with some lessons on wildlife quietly inserted when the right moment arises. April Session: March 31, April 7, 14, 28.
Session fee: $35 CAS Members, $45 Non-Members. |
Wed - Mar 31
8:30 AM |
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Pomfret: Thursday Morning Walks
Longtime volunteer/naturalist Fran Baranski and other Center volunteers lead weekly walks on CAS's Bafflin Sanctuary and the Wyndham Land Trust properties. Visit different locations each week, and a tracking lesson will no doubt present itself. Free CAS Members, $3 Non-Members. |
Wed - Mar 31
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
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Birdcraft: Lois Ehlert stories & more, for 2-3 year olds
Join us Wednesday mornings for fun facts, cool crafts, wildlife walks, a different Lois Ehlert story and share simple ways to enjoy nature with your child. Wear appropriate indoor/outdoor attire and
footwear. Pre-registration required. Per-program fee (includes 1 child & 1 adult): $12/child CAS Members, $16/child Non-members. 8-program series: $88/child CAS Members, $120/child Non-members.
Schedule: Feb. 3, “Nuts to You!”; Feb. 10, “Color Zoo”; Feb. 24: “Circus”; March 3: “Color Farm”; March 10: “Snowballs”; March 17: “Mole’s Hill"; March 24: “Feathers for Lunch”; March 31: “Pie in the Sky.” For 2-3 year olds accompanied by an actively participating adult. |
Wed - Mar 31
12:00 PM |
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Pomfret: Wednesday Lunch Walks
Get out of the house or office to stretch your legs and clear your head. Join CAS staff for some fresh air and exercise. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free. Wednesdays through April 28. |
Wed - Mar 31
7:00 PM |
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Pomfret: Intro to Vernal Pools, Citizen Science program
At Canterbury Public Library, Citizen Science Coordinator Paula Coughlin will present a slide program on the characteristics of vernal pools, breeding habits of the species that use them, and how volunteers can help. $7 CAS Members, $15 Non-members, free for Canterbury residents. Please pre-register at 860-928-4948. Also offered April 1 at 7 p.m. at our Center at Pomfret. |
