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Pollinator & Garden Open House Event
Monday, April 25th, 2016Saturday May 21, 2016 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Bugs and birds need your help! Come learn about the decline of our pollinators (bees, butterflies, bats, and birds) and what you can do to make a difference! This family friendly event at the Coastal Center has something for everyone: kid crafts, free pollinator seed packets, […]
Lectures in Old Lyme and Essex
Wednesday, April 20th, 2016The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center is pleased to lead off the 2016 lecture series with discussions of the importance of preserving the biodiversity of our watershed forests and wetlands, and their relationship to one another, and to us. Thursday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Old Lyme Town Hall The Connecticut River Watershed: […]
Pollinator Garden Event
Monday, April 25th, 2016POLLINATOR PALOOZA and GARDEN OPEN HOUSE Saturday May 21 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Bugs and birds need your help! Come learn about the decline of our pollinators (bees, butterflies, bats, and birds) and what you can do to make a difference! This family friendly event has something for everyone: kid crafts, free pollinator seed […]
Girl Scout Badge Days
Saturday, April 23rd, 2016Saturday April 23This is a great opportunity to earn a badge! Our teacher/naturalists will lead scouts on an exploratory hike through Larsen Sanctuary, all while satisfying badge requirements, journeys and achievements. Brownie Bugs and Brownie Hikers are being offered on April 23. For program descriptions, visit the Girl Scout website. The Program description for Brownie […]
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Thursday, April 14th, 2016April 14, 2016 – You can improve the odds of seeing a Ruby-throated Hummingbird in your backyard by protecting and restoring their habitat. Plant native hummingbird flowers, flowering shrubs, and trees. Then when you put up your hummingbird feeder your chances of seeing these flying jewels are greatly increased.
Bird Finder for April 13: Bonaparte’s Gull
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016Bonaparte’s Gull: Spring seems to be the best season when the small, graceful Bonaparte’s Gull frequents our shoreline, flocking sometimes in the hundreds.
It’s Hummingbird Season! Send Us Your Sightings, Post Your Photos
Friday, July 15th, 2016We want to know about your hummingbird sightings. Young Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are fledging, and they and their parents will be visiting feeders and colorful flowers more and more in coming weeks. Fill out this form, click “send,” and we will post your sighting on the map below. We also invite you to “like” our Facebook […]
2016 Lecture Series in Old Lyme and Essex
Thursday, April 21st, 2016Three discussions about the importance of preserving the biodiversity of our watershed forests and wetlands, and their relationship to one another, and to us. Thursday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Old Lyme Town Hall The Connecticut River Watershed: The Role of Our ForestsDr. Robert Askins, Katharine Blunt professor of biology at Connecticut College. Thursday, May 19, […]
Palm Warbler
Wednesday, April 20th, 2016Palm Warbler. If you wait until May to look for spring warblers in Connecticut, you might miss seeing this gem.
Bird Finder for March 29: California Gull
Tuesday, March 29th, 2016California Gull. This bird has been seen in Madison and West Haven recently – the first state record for it.
Spring Break Nature Palooza
Friday, April 15th, 2016April 15 SOLD OUT Join us as we welcome back the animals and plants that have been hiding all winter. We’ll investigate the sanctuary looking for evidence of spring’s arrival. The program includes live animals, crafts and outdoor exploration. Snack is provided. Bring lunch. Preregistration required.
2016 Lecture Series in Essex and Old Lyme
Friday, April 15th, 2016The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center is pleased to lead off the 2016 lecture series with discussions of the importance of preserving the biodiversity of our watershed forests and wetlands, and their relationship to one another, and to us. Thursday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Old Lyme Town Hall The Connecticut River Watershed: […]
Boy Scout Badge Days
Saturday, April 2nd, 2016Saturday, Saturday April 2Attention all scouts, you won’t want to miss this great opportunity to earn a badge or two! Join Connecticut Audubon Society teacher/naturalists as they lead scouts on a hike through the beautiful Larsen Sanctuary all while satisfying badge requirements! Boy Scout – Bird Study 9AM – 12PMWebelos – Into the Wild and […]
Peeper Prowl
Friday, April 1st, 2016Friday, April 1 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Join us for an evening quest as we listen for peeper frogs in our marsh and look for secretive animals like spotted salamanders and woodcocks. Boots, flashlights and warm clothes please! Children must be with an adult. $6/person for CAS members, $8/person non-members. This event is held […]
Bird Finder for March 21: Mew Gull
Monday, March 21st, 2016Mew Gull: The smallest of the “white-headed” gulls in North America, the Mew Gull has been seen at Hammonasset.
Friday, April 1st, 2016
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Nature Tots
Tuesday, March 29th, 2016Tuesdays, March 29 through May 24 (no class April 12) from 2-4:30 p.m. For Ages 4 – 6 Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr StreetCrafts, songs, games and nature exploration. What better way for your child to spend a spring afternoon! 8 week series fee: $160/child for members; $224/child for non-members. (Child must be toilet trained and […]
Egg Hunt
Tuesday, March 29th, 2016Saturday, March 26 Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street THE EGG HUNT IS SOLD OUT!
Master Naturalist Program
Tuesday, March 29th, 2016Tuesdays, March 29 – June 7, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Are you interested in expanding your knowledge of the habitats, plants, animals and natural history of Connecticut? Would you like to experience the rewards of sharing that knowledge and teaching others about the stewardship of Connecticut’s natural resources? If so, our Master Naturalist […]
