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As promised, we wanted to get back to you about our summer camp as soon as we heard from the State of Connecticut on guidelines. After careful consideration for the safety of our campers and our staff, we made the difficult decision to cancel our in-person camps for the summer. Please understand that we do […]

 If you guessed Slipper Shell, Lady Slipper, Boat Shell, Atlantic Slipper Limpet or Crepidula fornicate…you are correct!   Did you know: Slipper snails are often found it stacks or piles—the oldest and largest at the bottom of the pile are female, the younger small animals at the top are male.   If the females in the […]

April 27– Welcome to Mystery Monday! Let’s play a game of I Spy: Coastal Connecticut! Every Monday we will post part of a picture of an organism found along the coast of Connecticut. Make your best guess–you can post your answer on The Coastal Center’s Facebook page: click here or on The Connecticut Audubon Society Facebook page: click here. […]

If you said Asian Shore Crab, you would be correct! Facts: The Asian Shore Crab also known as the Japanese shore crab is indigenous to waters from southern Russia to Hong Kong. The Asian (Japanese) shore crab is invading Long Island Sound and crowding out native species, according to marine biologists. Asian shore crabs grow to […]

Due to Covid-19, participants of outdoor programs are to practice physical distancing and may be required to wear masks (subject to change); for indoor programs, participants are to practice social distancing and wear masks. The Center building will re-open to the public on Tuesday, September 28 (masks are required while inside the building). Click HERE […]

Welcome to Mystery Monday! Let’s play a game of I Spy: Coastal Connecticut! Every Monday we will post part of a picture of an organism found along the coast of Connecticut. Make your best guess–you can post your answer on The Coastal Center’s Facebook page: click here or on The Connecticut Audubon Society Facebook page: click […]

If you guessed Fiddler Crab, you are correct. Did you know: Male Fiddler Crabs have one large claw and one small claw Female Fiddler Crabs are smaller and have two small claws The largest fiddler crabs only reach a mature size of about 2 inches across their body. Fiddler crabs play a vital role in […]

April 7, 2020 — If you guessed Oysters, you are correct! Did you know: Oysters are bi-valve mollusks and are filter feeders. Oysters have gills which have beating hair-like structures called Cilia, the beating action of cilia pumps water in and out of the shell through valves, not only helps the oyster “breath” but it […]

    Not all birds fly south for the winter. There’s a diverse community of birds to be found in our backyards. Spend the winter with us fine-tuning your bird watching, feeding, and habitat building skills.  Each month we will offer basics on bird identification as well as more specific information about attracting birds to […]

Saturday, March 7    1:30 p.m. In March of 2019, a major report was announced from the United Nations with the headline: “Nature’s Dangerous Decline ‘Unprecedented’; Species Extinction Rates ‘Accelerating’”.  The report warned that 1 million species are threatened with extinction and the current global response is insufficient, but it also optimistically reported there is […]

Join us for a series of Sunday afternoon talks on topics related to Long Island Sound, the Housatonic River, and your backyard. Programs are indoors. Pre-registration is required. Oysters and Oystering in Long Island Sound  This program has been cancelled Sunday, March 22 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Join Larry Hernandes, local oysterman, who will share […]

This program has been cancelled. Sunday, March 22    1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The oyster is often described as a slippery, briny foodie’s delight but to some it’s not so appealing. Whether you love to eat them or not, these fascinating bivalves are an integral part of the Long Island Sound ecosystem. An oyster can […]

This program is full. Sundays:  February 2, 9, 23, March 1. March 8, March 15. NO class February 16.  1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Jeanne Board Fayumi, your instructor, has designed this watercolor class for beginners, but others are welcome to attend. The series will focus on learning how to draw and paint birds easily, as well as […]

This program had been cancelled. Sunday, March 29  3 – 3:45 p.m. Birds will start their search for the perfect nesting spot to lay eggs and raise their young. Are you ready? Come assemble a functional birdhouse for your yard. We provide the pre-cut wood, screws, and tools. You supply the person-power. Directions for best […]

This program has been cancelled. Sunday, April 5 1 – 2 p.m. Join Paul Dinice, fly fisherman extraordinaire, for an informative afternoon of fishing talk. Paul will share his love and knowledge of fishing along the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound. Discover fishing locations on the lower Housatonic from the Derby Dam to the […]

This program has been cancelled. Saturday, April 25 10 a.m. – Noon Join Frank Mantlik, expert birder and Coastal Center Regional Board member, for an Earth Day bird walk along Milford Point. We’ll look for lingering ducks, gulls, early songbirds and shorebirds, and returning Ospreys and Piping Plovers, as well as just enjoying Mother Nature. […]