Saturday, January 24, 2026 Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You’ve heard Connecticut’s Woodpeckers drumming on dead trees, which they do to attract mates or establish their territory. Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Woodpecker model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating […]
Archive for May, 2025
Birdcraft Family Day – Winter Woodpeckers
Thursday, May 29th, 2025Birdcraft Family Day – Summer Shorebirds (Registration)
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025This program takes place at the Birdcraft Sanctuary and Museum, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT. Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Birdcraft Family Day – All About Owls
Thursday, May 29th, 2025Saturday, March 28, 2026 Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. From the Great Horned Owl to the tiny Saw-whet Owl, Connecticut is home all sizes and shapes of Owl! Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Owl model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a […]
8 Days Left to Join the Fun—Migration Magic Birdathon Is Still Going Strong!
Friday, May 23rd, 2025May 23, 2025 — Migration Magic, our month-long festival of birds and birding, runs through May 31, 2025—as of today, May 23, there are 8 more days to participate in the Birdathon and Birdathon Photo Contest to support bird conservation right here in Connecticut.
An important pesticides bill passes the State Senate and now moves to the House. Here’s what you need to know
Friday, May 23rd, 2025May 23, 2025 — Senate Bill 9 has passed the State Senate by a vote of 28–8 — a significant step forward, though not a complete victory. It now heads to the House. If passed there, it will move on to the Governor’s desk for final approval.
Resources for understanding the importance of Public Act 25-33/SB 9 and its neonics provisions
Friday, May 23rd, 2025May 23, 2025 — Here’s a summary of SB 9; links to the Senate vote and to the complete the text of the bill; links to the 2024 Connecticut State of the Birds report and to a summary of the report; and more.
Summer Camp Bonus Adventure Week
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025August 18-22; 9am-2pm RTP Estuary Center Looking to extend your summer fun? Then dive into a world of discovery with our Summer Camp Bonus Adventures Week! Whether you’re a budding environmentalist or simply love exploring the wonders of nature, this extended camp week is perfect for you! Each day will include nature hikes, hands-on experiments, art projects, and more! Enjoy the […]
Register: Summer Bird Walk 6.26.25
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025Register here for our Summer Bird Walk on Thursday, June 26 from 9-11 am at Pond Meadow Preserve in Essex. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218
Register: Summer Bird Walk 6.21.25
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025Register here for our Summer Bird Walk on Saturday, June 21 from 9-11 am at Pratt Cove in Deep River. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218
Summer Bird Walks
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025After the rush of spring migration, birds start the important task of breeding. Summer can be a quieter time as birds are nesting, but there are still many interesting species and behaviors to see. Join us as we search for breeding birds and late migrants in some of the best spots in southeastern Connecticut. – […]
Naturalist Training Program (Registration)
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025This program meets Wednesdays: September 10 through October 29, 2025. Please check the schedule for the start time and CT Audubon location where each class will take place.
Homegrown Habitat, May 2025: Chokecherry
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025May 22, 2025 — Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), a small tree with excellent garden potential, is also an ecological powerhouse. It is native to much of the United States except for a few Southeastern states.
Volunteer Opportunity for Birders: Help with Bird Research This June
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025May 20, 2025 —Attention, birders! Hartmut Doerwaldt, a master’s degree student at Wesleyan University, is conducting a summer field study on insect-eating birds and their predation on white oak caterpillars.
Bad news on neonics but it might not be too late
Thursday, May 15th, 2025May 15, 2025—Act today! Senate Bill 9, which includes a provision to restrict the use of neonics, has been amended, and not in a good way. Trees and shrubs were removed from the bill. That means that landscapers will be prohibited from using neonics on lawns but not on the trees and shrubs next to lawns. And the law would be delayed for a year and a half! It would go into effect in October 2027 rather than January 2026.
Sponsor Roger Tory Person Estuary Center’s “A Penguin Affair” Event!
Monday, May 12th, 2025Register: Deer Pond Farm Forestry/Silviculture Webinar
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025Register here for the Forestry/Silviculture Webinar via Zoom on Tuesday, June 24 from 7 to 8 pm.
Register: Deer Pond Farm Summer Bird Count/Walk
Monday, May 12th, 2025This program is held at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.
Register: Deer Pond Farm Summer Songbird Walk
Monday, May 12th, 2025This program is held at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.
Register: Deer Pond Farm CT Trails Day Nature Hike
Monday, May 12th, 2025This program is held at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.
Register: Deer Pond Farm June First Friday Hike
Monday, May 12th, 2025This program is held at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.
