Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood – The Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary

Trail Wood and Bafflin Chosen As Best Nature Sanctuaries in Connecticut

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The Beaver Pond at Trail Wood. Photo by Sarah Heminway.

Trail Wood, the former home of writer-naturalist Edwin Way Teale and his wife Nellie, and our Bafflin Sanctuary in Pomfret, were chosen by the editors of Yankee Magazine as the Best Nature Sanctuaries in Connecticut, in May 2013.

Trail Wood’s 168 acres are open year-round for hiking, as are the 702 acres at the Bafflin Sanctuary, which surrounds our Grassland Bird Conservation Center at Pomfret.

There’s no better time for a visit than spring. Wildflowers are blooming, birds are singing and the northeast corner of Connecticut is at its most beautiful.

Download the story of Trail Wood here.

For directions, click here.

 

  

Bird Walk
Thurs. June 20, 8 a.m.

Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he finds various nesting birds at our Hampton sanctuary.  Hooded warblers, chestnut-sided warblers, indigo buntings, and blue-winged warblers should be found.  Cost:  $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.

  

Summer Camp 2013 

SUMMER CAMP STARTS JUNE 24!101_0901

SEVEN WEEKS OF SUMMER FUN – AGES 6 – 13
Download our Summer Camp brochure!

Interested in registering? Download these three forms and return to the Center at Pomfret.

Application    |    Camp Physical Form     |     Patient Consent Form    |    Registration

 

 


Trail Wood Programs

93 Kenyon Road, Hampton, CT  06247
The Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary: open to the public from dawn to dusk seven days.  Teale’s writing cabin and study are open by appointment.  Call (860)928-4948

 

Second Sunday Walks, 2 p.m.
Sun., July 14, 2 p.m.
Sun., August 11, 2 p.m.
Sun., September 8, 2 p.m.

Walk the trails that Edwin and Nellie held so dear. Familiarize yourself with passages from Edwin’s books. Take a quiet break at Trail Wood. Cost: Free CAS members; $5 non-members

Full Moon Walks
Sun., June 23, 7:30 p.m.
Sun., July 21, 7:30 p.m.
Tues., August 20, 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Trail Wood is beautiful by day and downright magical by night.  Pull yourself away from the demands of the day, slow down for a bit on our trails and listen for the denizens of the night. Cost: Free CAS members; $5 non-members   

Bird Walk
Thurs. June 20, 8 a.m.

Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he finds various nesting birds at our Hampton sanctuary.  Hooded warblers, chestnut-sided warblers, indigo buntings, and blue-winged warblers should be found.  Cost:  $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.

Bird Walk
Tues., July 16, 8 a.m.

Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he finds various nesting birds at our Hampton sanctuary.  Hooded warblers, chestnut-sided warblers, indigo buntings, and blue-winged warblers should be found along with newly fledged young birds.  Cost:  $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.

 

SAVE THE DATE!!

Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon
September 21, 2013

 

Directions and Information

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Click for Trail Wood Map.

Private Guided Bird or Nature Walks100_0016-2

This service is offered year-round. Each walk can be geared toward your expectations and locations. Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz can take you to your next “life bird,” to local hot spots, or just use his knowledge to find birds and wildlife for you. Owl walks and private Woodcock watches are very successful in small groups. This is an excellent gift for that outdoor enthusiast who has everything.  Call 860-4948.

Bird Surveys on Private or Public Property

Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz is available to conduct bird population surveys on your property and can provide advise on how to best manage the property for optimum bird habitat. Private property owners, Land Trusts, municipalities or other groups interested in inventoring breeding or migratory bird populations on their properties might consider this service. Conservation groups that are evaluating potential land purchases for conservation might find this service helpful as well. The best time of year to conduct nesting bird surveys is May and June. Call early to schedule as the calendar fills up fast this time of year: 860-928-4948.

Programs Offered to Groups and Libraries

We can bring our wildlife video and bird slide show programs right to you. Call 860-928-4948 for more information on each program.

 

Address

93 Kenyon Road
Hampton, CT 06259
860-928-4948

Center Hours:

The Center at Pomfret manages the 168-acre Trail Wood Sanctuary, open daily, year-round, from dawn to dusk. (Buildings open to the public only by appointment.)
Trail Wood Sanctuary Map

Coming Up At the Center At Pomfret

  • June 20, 2013
    8:00 am - 10:00 am
    Bird Walk at Trail Wood
  • June 23, 2013
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Full Moon walks at Trail Wood
  • July 16, 2013
    8:00 am - 10:00 am
    Bird Walk at Trail Wood
  • July 21, 2013
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Full Moon walks at Trail Wood
  • August 20, 2013
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Full Moon walks at Trail Wood
  • September 20, 2013
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Full Moon walks at Trail Wood
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