July 30, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. $5 members, $10 non-members Discover the flowers, birds, and butterflies of Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. Starting in our pollinator garden, we will discuss the phenology (seasonal cycles) of native flowering plants and how this impacts the insect and bird communities. Then we […]
Archive for May, 2025
BIRD & NATURE WALK
Friday, May 30th, 2025Project Limulus Horseshoe Crab Tagging (Registration)
Friday, May 30th, 2025This program takes place at Stratford Point, 1207 Prospect Drive, Stratford, CT 06615.
Connecticut moves closer to a law that bans neonics. Congratulations and thank you to the scores of advocates who spoke out on this important issue.
Thursday, May 29th, 2025May 29, 2025—Connecticut is just a step away from banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on 300,000 acres of lawns, golf courses, and other areas of turf grass. Yesterday, the State House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 9, an important climate change, pesticides and rodenticides bill. The Senate passed it two weeks ago. It will now go to Governor Ned Lamont.
Taking Flight: A Global Choir United by Song (Registration)
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Birdcraft Family Day – Summer Shorebirds
Thursday, May 29th, 2025Saturday, July 26, 2025 Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The American Oystercatcher eats mostly (you guessed it) oysters, as well as clams and mussels. Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Oystercatcher model to take home, then join in a scavenger hunt. For kids up to 10 years accompanied […]
Registration: Deer Pond Farm Bird & Nature Walk
Thursday, May 29th, 2025This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784.
Registration: Deer Pond Farm Summer Bird Behaviors
Thursday, May 29th, 2025This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784.
Registration: Deer Pond Farm Fern ID Walk
Thursday, May 29th, 2025This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784.
Registration: Deer Pond Farm 2nd Saturday Hike
Thursday, May 29th, 2025This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784.
Registration: Deer Pond Farm Forestry Hike
Thursday, May 29th, 2025This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784.
Register: Project Limulus Field Portion 6.17.25
Thursday, May 29th, 2025Register here for our Project Limulus Field Portion on Tuesday, June 17 from 10 – noon at Hammonasset State Park in Madison. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218
FAMILY NATURE WALK
Thursday, May 29th, 2025August 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m. FREE Meet us at Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer and Diane Nizlek, CT Audubon Naturalist to enjoy a family-friendly nature walk. We will use our senses to explore wildlife habitats, identify plants and animals, and we will discuss how to see the forest for the trees! […]
Birdcraft Family Day – All About Owls (Registration)
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025This program takes place at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT. Drop-in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Birdcraft Family Day – Winter Woodpeckers (Registration)
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025This program takes place at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT. Drop-in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Birdcraft Family Day – The World of Warblers
Thursday, May 29th, 2025Saturday, September 27, 2025 Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dozens of species of Warblers visit Birdcraft, and each species sings their own songs. Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Warbler model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult. Fee (per model […]
Next Book Club
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025Join the Connecticut Audubon Society Book Discussion Club Ten Birds That Changed the World Zoom Meeting Date: August 26th Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM From “a captivating storyteller” (Wall Street Journal), the natural history of humankind told through our long relationship with birds For the whole of human history, we have lived alongside birds. We […]
Birdcraft Family Day – Clever Corvids (Registration)
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025This program takes place at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT. Drop-in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Register: Project Limulus Virtual Training and Info Session
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025Register Here for the Virtual Training and Info Session on Thursday, June 5 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218
Birdcraft Family Day – Clever Corvids
Thursday, May 29th, 2025Saturday, November 22, 2025 Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crows and Blue Jays are not just some of the smartest birds in Connecticut, they’re some of the smartest animals in the world! Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Corvid model to take home. For kids up to 10 […]
Birdcraft Family Day – The World of Warblers (Registration)
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025This program takes place at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT. Drop-in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
