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Featured Day Trips
Exploring Fisher’s Island
Additional Date! Sat., July 12 10AM-8PM
Don’t miss this popular trip to Fisher’s Island, which sits between Connecticut and Long Island. Part of Suffolk Country, New York, the island is accessible by ferry, serving mostly as a remote destination for summer vacationers in their exclusive island estates. Visit the Henry L. Ferguson Museum, a local oyster farm, and take a tour of the gated East End, off limits to the public. Leader: Bob Kuchta. Fee: Members $85/Nonmembers $95.
Cruisin’ for Osprey Chicks
New Date! Sat., July 19 9:30AM-12:30PM
Join us aboard the motor vessel RiverQuest as we cruise the Connecticut River in search good views of nesting Osprey. These cosmopolitan birds, found on nearly every continent in the world, prepare their nests in early spring for the arrival of their young in early July. The cruise departs from Haddam at Eagle Landing State Park. Fee: $40 for all passengers.
Thimble Island Cruise & Trolley Trail Hike
Wednesday, July 23 8AM-4PM
Enjoy the charming small village of Stoney Creek, Branford as the group begins the day with a picturesque walk along the Trolley Trail. This short and easy trail takes hikers through the shoreline marshes and woodlands where the trolley used to bring commuters from Branford to New Haven. After a picnic lunch, the group will embark on a cruise of the Thimble Islands which were first discovered by Adrien Block in 1614 and were used for everything from farming to quarrying granite. Enjoy a splendid day in this lovely waterfront town. Leader: Priscilla Wood. Fee: Members $85/Nonmembers $95.
South Beach, Cape Cod
Wed., Aug. 13 7AM-6PM
Take in a full day of shore birding on one of the barrier islands off the coast of Chatham, Massachusetts. Your group will be ferried to this beautiful and vast island habitat populated by Ruddy Turnstone, Sanderling, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, and Black-bellied Plover. In the past, we have spotted an Arctic Tern! A beautiful way to spend a summer’s day! Leader: Andy Griswold Fee: Members $90/Nonmembers $100.
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SEARCH FOR RARITIES
Have you ever wanted to search for a rare bird near Connecticut, but couldn’t find directions or were concerned about going alone? Here’s your chance to join CAS EcoTravel Rarities Expeditions. We’ll provide the transportation, driver, pleasant company, experienced leadership, and logistical arrangements. This is how it works: first, call EcoTravel to sign on. Then, when a “bird of significance” is in the area, EcoTravel will contact you with the chance to join the adventure. You have the option of coming along or waiting for the next big rarity. The fee will be determined by how far we have to drive for each bird and the number of people participating. Call 800-996-8747 to get your name on the list! Call now so you will not miss out!
Falcon in a Tree
Donate your car, boat, truck, RV, Jet Ski or snowmobile to Connecticut Audubon EcoTravel and receive a tax deduction. This no cost, no hassle process begins when you contact our fundraising partner, Donation Line LLC at 877-227-7487. Make sure to ask for our extension 3087. Or you can click here on “Donate Car” to donate online, now.
