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  BIRD WALK Fall migration is upon us! This is a perfect time to explore the fields and food plots of Deer Pond Farm. Many birds are moving from their breeding range to their wintering range. These birds as well as our resident birds can be seen resting and refueling here. This includes a variety […]

Saturday, February 13 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where do frogs and turtles spend the winter? Under the water’s surface is where many insect and wildlife species are protected from winter’s cold temperatures. We’ll prowl the banks of streams, ponds and wetlands and, depending on the conditions, conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will scoop a net […]

Saturday, February 13  10am to noon New England woods in winter can be serenely quiet, but wildlife is still surprisingly active. Forest birds are among the most obvious, bring your binoculars! Many mammals can be detected by tracks they leave in mud and snow as well as other signs. Conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will explain […]

Saturday, February 13 10am to 11am FREE Register with the Sherman Library at slkids@biblio.org  Join the CT Audubon Society Deer Pond Farm and the Sherman Library for a family friendly program via Zoom “Love Birds” just in time for Valentine’s Day. Cathy Hagadorn, Deer Pond Farm Director, will share some fun facts about the actual parrot […]

Sunday, October 17   CANCELLED 1PM to 2PM No Fee Join us for Am I Like You?, a story about exploration, observation and how we connect to nature. Learn about identification and data collection apps iNaturalist and Seek after the program. This program is outside and an adult must accompany children. Please feel free to […]