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Friday, October 28 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street   You’ll have a fun — but not scary—experience being escorted through the luminary trail and learning about nocturnal animals in their natural habitat.   After the hike, enjoy indoor activities and snacks. Dress for the weather. This event is held rain or moonshine! Guided […]

Saturday, October 15 10:30 a.m. – Noon Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Milan Bull, senior director of science and  conservation, will share the fascinating world of woodpeckers and their unusual adaptations. He’ll lead a short walk after his presentation. 10% off woodpecker seed and wild bird feeders in the Nature Store. $5/person.  Pre-registration required.  To […]

Thursdays, October 13 – December 1 (No class on November 24) 3:45 – 5 p.m. Grades K to 2nd Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Spend fall days exploring our Larsen Sanctuary experiencing the change of the   seasons. The afternoon includes hikes, meeting animals, playing games and a snack.   Seven-class series: CAS members $72/child, non-members $96/child.  Pre-registration required.  To […]

Wednesday, November 9, 7–9 p.m. (classroom) Saturday, November 12, 9:15 a.m. – noon (field trip) Learn the basics for identifying birds on your own! During this fun and comprehensive hands-on course, longtime instructor and expert birder Frank Gallo will teach you ID skills as well as how to choose and use field guides and binoculars, and […]

Hello Friends of the Coastal Center, We apologize, but circumstances have required us to postpone the Fall Fly Over event scheduled for October 15 until a later date.  

Tuesdays, October 11 – November 29 (No class November 22) 2 – 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 – 6 (Child must be toilet trained and able to attend without an adult) Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Crafts, songs, games and outdoor nature exploration – what better way to spend a fall afternoon? Seven-week series fee CAS members […]

Mondays, October 3 – November 21 10 – 10:45 a.m. (no class October 10) Ages 2-3 with a participating adult Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Each week we’ll learn fun nature facts, create crafts and meet exciting animals. Seven-week series fee: CAS members $72, non-members $96. Single class fee: members $12/class, non-members $16/class.  Pre-registration […]

Saturday, October 8 10 – 11 a.m. Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. Discover bird feeding habits and ways to attract them to your feeder.  Free.  Preregistration required.  To register call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.  

You won’t want to miss the launch of our exclusive line of chocolates AudubonBons at our 45th Anniversary Party!   Buy at Ticket Today – Click here! Not able to attend, but would like to make a donation?  Click here!     AudubonBons debut at the Party! AudubonBons are handcrafted in small batches in Fairfield, Connecticut by […]

Friday’s, November 11, 7:00– 9:15 p.m. When the sun retreats, owls awaken to go in search of prey. Some say that owls are wise, others that they sparked legends of ghosts. Whatever the truth, autumn is a fine time to uncover the mysteries of these amazing nocturnal hunters. We’ll learn about a few of the […]

Tuesdays, October 4 – November 15 3:30 – 5 p.m. For students in grades 6 and 7 Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Join us in caring for the resident non-releasable animals who live at the Center. From glamorous to gross, learn about animal husbandry care, preparing and offering their food and ensuring they have a […]

A Fundraiser to Support the Coastal Center Sunday, October 9 Our Connecticut Audubon Society’s Surf Scopers will once again compete in the Big Sit! This international event, were teams count birds from within a 17 foot circle for up to 24 hours, helps to raise money for conservation and education, and is a fundraiser for […]

Saturday, September 17 from 10:30 a.m. – Noon Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Come learn what makes raptors unique! See them up close and learn about their features, adaptations and behaviors. Take a guided hike and enjoy snacks! Children must be able to sit during a live birds of prey presentation. Connecticut Audubon Society  […]